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How To Treat Acne Quickly With Sea Salt (No. 1 and 3 are best)

sea salt for acneAcne is developed due to excess oil clogging the skin pores. The clogged pores, trap the impurities which helps the bacterial growth leading to acne. Hormonal imbalance, poor diet, improper hygiene and stress can trigger excess production of oil.

Excess oil production can be controlled with proper hygiene and nutritional food. However, to treat acne, natural solutions are the wisest choice. One of the easy and effective home remedies to treat acne is sea salt. Though it sounds weird, many people have found successful results using sea salt to get rid of acne.

Is Sea Salt Good for Acne?

So, sea salt is effective in curing the present acne. But if you want to prevent new breakouts as well then you have to fix the root cause from inside. Click here to know how…

  • Sea salt kills the bacteria that cause acne.
  • It restores the skin’s natural pH and oil balance.
  • It exfoliates the impurities and excess oil that clogged the skin pores and promotes the growth of new skin cells.
  • Sea salt detoxifies the body from the inside.
  • It promotes proper blood circulation.
  • Sea salt contains magnesium, iodine, calcium, chlorine, zinc, potassium, and other trace minerals that are essential to skin health.
  • It contains chromium, which prevents skin infections.
  • Sea salt contains zinc, which regulates sebum production.
  • It contains sulfur, which keeps skin smooth.
  • Sea salt reduces stress levels which prevents stress-induced breakouts.

How to Use Sea Salt to Treat Acne?

Sea salt can be used in different ways to reduce acne. We have listed them below for your convenience. Before trying any sea salt remedy, wash your face with a cleanser which contains acne-fighting ingredients.

1. Sea Salt with Water

  • Mix equal quantities of sea salt and warm water.
  • Wash your face with cleanser and warm water to open up the pores.
  • Using fingertips, apply the paste on acne affected area.
  • Massage gently in circular motions for few minutes.
  • Leave it on for 15 minutes.
  • Rinse with warm water followed by cool water.
  • Pat dry and apply oil-free moisturizer.
  • Repeat the process regularly.

2. Sea Salt Spray

  • Combine enough amounts of sea salt and water.
  • Pour the solution spray bottle and spritz on the skin.
  • Massage in circular motions for few minutes.
  • Rinse with water and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process daily for a young and healthy skin.

3. Sea Salt with Grapefruit Peel

Grapefruit juice balances the oil production and pH level of the skin. This process is effective for people with oily skin.

  • Into a blender, add 1/2 cup sea salt, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice, 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, contents of 1 vitamin E oil capsule and 1 tablespoon of grapefruit zest.
  • Blend all the ingredients to make a fine paste.
  • Using fingertips, massage the paste on the affected areas.
  • Leave it on for 3 minutes, then rinse with cool water and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process daily.
  • Refrigerate the leftover mixture in an airtight container for future use. You have to use the paste within 2 weeks.

4. Sea Salt with Almond Oil

Almond oil is rich in vitamin E which acts as skin tonic to reduce the breakouts and improve skin texture.

  • Combine 2 cups of sea salt, 1 cup of almond oil, and 15 drops of your favorite essential oil.
  • Using fingertips, massage the mixture on the affected areas.
  • Leave it on for 5 minutes, then rinse with water and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process daily.

Note: Almond oil can be replaced with coconut, grape seed, or jojoba oil.

5. Sea Salt Bath

If you have acne on chest, back and buttocks them this process is effective in treating them.

  • Add 2 cups of sea salt into your bathtub filled with lukewarm water.
  • Get in and soak for 15-20 minutes.
  • Later, shower with plain warm water to rinse away salt.
  • Pat dry and apply an oil-free moisturizer.

Alternatively: You can add 2 cups of borax, 1/8 cup of sea salt, 1/8 cup of white clay and 10 drops of essential to your bath water.

6. Sea Salt with Honey

Honey reduces the inflammation, kills the bacteria causing acne and locks the moisture in the skin cells.

Process 1:

  • Mix 2 teaspoons of sea salt with 4 teaspoons of raw honey.
  • Apply the mixture on the affected areas and leave it on for 15 minutes.
  • Soak a washcloth in hot water and wring out the excess.
  • Place washcloth on the affected areas for one minute. This helps to open up the skin pores.
  • Remove the washcloth and using fingertips, massage in circular motion for few minutes.
  • Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry and apply an oil-free moisturizer.
  • Repeat the process 3 times in a week.

Process 2:

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of sea salt with 1 teaspoon of raw honey and 3 teaspoons of hot water.
  • Apply the mixture on the affected areas and leave it on for 10 minutes.
  • Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process daily.

7. Sea Salt with Olive Oil

The essential fatty acids present in olive oil heal the damaged skin. It exfoliates the dead skin cells and other impurities clogging the pores.

  • Combine 1 cup of sea salt and ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Wash your face with water and using fingertips, apply the mixture to the wet skin, massaging in circular motions.
  • Leave it on for 5 minutes or until dry, then rinse with warm water and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process daily.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container for future use.

Note: You can also add 10 drops of your favorite essential oil.

8. Sea Salt with Baking Soda

Baking soda restores the skin’s pH balance. It also exfoliates the impurities that clog the pores.

  • Mix 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and enough water to create a paste.
  • Apply the mixture to acne affected areas and leave it on until dry.
  • Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
  • Apply oil-free moisturizer.
  • Repeat the process daily to get rid of acne.

9. Sea Salt with Lemon

Lemon kills the bacteria that cause acne, bleaches away scars, and removes impurities that clog pores.

  • Mix 2 teaspoons of sea salt with 1 teaspoon of fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
  • Wash your face with water and pat dry.
  • Apply mixture to skin and massage for a minute.
  • Leave on 5-10 minutes.
  • Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
  • Apply oil-free moisturizer.
  • Repeat twice weekly.

10. Steam with Sea Salt

Steaming helps to open up the pores. It also lets the sea salt penetrate deeply to heal the acne.

Process 1:

  • Add 3 tablespoons of sea salt to 1 cup of warm filtered water and mix well.
  • Soak a clean cloth in hot water, wring out excess, and place over face.
  • Leave it on for a minute to allow steam to open pores.
  • Remove washcloth and rinse with sea salt water.
  • Leave it on for 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water and pat dry.
  • Apply an oil free moisturizer.
  • Repeat the process 2 times in a day.

Process 2:

  • Fill a soup pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  • Stir in 3 teaspoons of sea salt.
  • Remove the pot from heat.
  • Drape a towel over your head and lean your face over the pan for 5 minutes.
  • Steam will open pores and remove impurities.
  • Pat skin dry and apply an oil-free moisturizer.

11. Sea Salt with Magnesium Flakes

Magnesium helps in reducing the inflammation of acne by inhibiting the E-Selectin.

  • Mix 1 tablespoon of sea salt, a pinch of magnesium flakes, and 1 cup of distilled water.
  • Stir in 5 drops of your favorite essential oil.
  • Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and spritz on the affected areas.
  • Repeat daily.

Note: You can replace distilled water with chamomile tea.

12. Sea Salt with Aloe Vera

The antibacterial properties present in aloe vera kill the bacteria causing acne. It also reduces the inflammation, redness, and irritation.

  • Combine 1 tablespoon of sea salt and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel.
  • Using fingertips, massage the mixture on the affected areas.
  • Leave it on to dry completely.
  • Rinse with water and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process daily.

13. Sea Salt with Green Tea

Green tea reduces the excess oil production by 50%. Its antibacterial properties kill the bacteria causing acne.

  • Brew 1 cup of organic green tea.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon of sea salt with ½ tablespoon of green tea to make a paste.
  • Apply to skin and leave it on until dry.
  • Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
  • Drink the leftover green tea.
  • Repeat the process daily.

Alternative Method: Pour equal quantities of sea salt and green in an empty spray bottle. Store in refrigerator and then spray on clean face and neck by closing eyes. Leave the application for 10 minutes and wash with water.

14. Sea Salt with Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E oil is rich in antioxidant property which is helpful in treating various skin ailments including acne.

  • Mix the oil from 2 vitamin E capsules with enough sea salt to make a paste.
  • Using fingertips, apply the mixture on the breakouts.
  • Leave it on for 20 minutes.
  • Wet your fingers and massage gently in circular motions.
  • Rinse with water and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process daily.

15. Sea Salt Cleanser

  • Add ½ teaspoon of sea salt to your favorite gentle facial cleanser each time you use it.
  • Scrub gently in circular motions for 3 minutes.
  • Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process 2 times in a week.

Note: Choose a cleanser which has acne fighting ingredients for added benefits.

Best Sea Salt for Treating Acne:

Always use organic sea salt for acne treatments. It can be found at most grocery stores or ordered online. Reliable brands we recommend include Himalayan, Celtic, Lush (Ocean salt cleanser), Morton, Real sea salt, Redmond clay sea salt, Mediterranean Sea salt, Dead sea salt etc. Do not use iodized table salt to treat acne.

Tips and Precautions:

  • Scrubbing sea salt too hard can lead to skin damage.
  • Sea salt dries out the skin. Use an oil-free moisturizer when treating acne with sea salt, especially if you have dry or sensitive skin.
  • Regular table salt makes acne worse.
  • Never leave sea salt treatments on the skin for a longer time than recommended as this will cause irritation and exacerbate acne.
  • If you see no results after 10 days with these treatments, consult a doctor.
  • Use sea salt instead of table salt in your cooking, but don’t use it in excess.
  • Try using sea salt soaps, which can be made at home, found in stores, or ordered online.
  • Stress is also a major contributor to adult acne. Try breathing exercises, meditation and yoga to reduce stress.
  • As with other natural treatments, sea salt will be most effective when combined with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and proper hygiene.
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
  • Avoid sugar and carbohydrates, and include protein rich foods and leafy greens in your daily diet.

Have you tried any of these methods for treating acne with sea salt? Do you know any other methods we haven’t mentioned? Share your experience and suggestions in the comment section below.

 

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Comments

  1. Serena says

    May 25, 2016 at 2:16 am

    Hi there, just wondering, how long does it take for the sea salt method to completely clear clogged pores? I’ve been doing it for 5 days and I think I’ve seen progress but I’m not exactly sure what progress in terms of clogged pores are? Some people said they got active pimples, but I haven’t really seen that, I just feel like the bumps maybe look a bit smaller? Not sure. Any information would be helpful, thanks!

    Reply
    • Leonora says

      July 9, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      It may take longer than a week…. I love sea salt remedies because I always noticed that when I went to the beach my face would always seem very healthy. Just remember to make sure you are moisturizing.

      Reply
  2. Christina Higginbotham says

    August 13, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    how do i grind a block of this salt to make into a paste for a cleanser? thank you!

    Reply
    • Admin says

      August 18, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Use a mixer to grin a block of salt into fine powder.

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Can u Recomemd an oil free moisturiser please? Nothing seems to work for me……..! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Admin says

      November 22, 2016 at 8:21 am

      We have mentioned best oil-free moisturizers you can try in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/acne-moisturizers/

      Reply
    • Eunice says

      January 17, 2018 at 9:39 pm

      Simple has really great options. I have acne prone sensitive skin and their oil free moisturizers (I have used all the types they have available for the past 3 years) have never broken me out.

      Reply
  4. priya says

    November 22, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    What is sea salt ? Is it normal salt or something else? Where should i get it.

    Reply
    • Admin says

      November 28, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Sea salt is produced through evaporation process of ocean water while normal salt is mined from underground salt deposits. You can get it at any local supermarket or online stores.

      Reply
      • Fern❤️❤️❤️❤️ says

        March 19, 2017 at 5:43 pm

        Holland and Barrett

        Reply
  5. Lily says

    February 15, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Thank you so much for these tips. I been thinking about making a sea salt mist, but was curious about how to make masks. I always had acne, but after I changed my skin care and diet my acne comes only when I have my periods…my remedies is tea tree oil and sea salt it’s the best of all skin care I have tried! And always after the beach my skin looks amazing) hopefully after homemade sea salt water it will be same results..*)))

    Reply
    • Admin says

      February 20, 2017 at 9:54 am

      Thanks for sharing your experience.

      Reply
  6. Amanda says

    March 11, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    Will Himalayan salt work?

    Reply
    • Admin says

      March 17, 2017 at 6:53 am

      Yes, Himalayan salt works fine.

      Reply
  7. Jenny says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    Can I leave it on my face and not rinse it off if it is just sea salt and water spray

    Reply
    • Admin says

      August 22, 2017 at 5:49 am

      It is better to rinse it off once it dries completely instead of leaving it on the face. As the presence of salt on the skin for more than few hours can make the skin excessively dry which leads to other skin ailments.

      Reply
  8. Kathleen mark says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:06 am

    Is there any difference between sea salt and Himalayan salt? Because I have been using Himalayan salt for treating my acne and I am very much satisfied with its results. Recently I have also bought salt lamps from ittefaqco as well. These lamps are also very amazing and i just love them.

    Reply
  9. Betty Potter says

    March 15, 2018 at 10:09 am

    Thanks for sharing these wonderful remedies for acne problem. I am using Himalayan salt scrub from saltean for my acne problem. Himalayan salt scrub not only deplete my acne problem, but also give it an instant fresh look. I would also recommend all to use it for trial basis.

    Reply
  10. oluwatobi says

    May 10, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    is aloe vera a moisturiser?

    Reply

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