For The Skin...

Chock-full of essential minerals, sea salt makes a stellar gentle, natural exfoliant that supports healthy circulation and sloughs off dead skin cells. Dead Sea salt has traditionally been used to heal psoriasis and dermatitis. Now, research shows that the magnesium in Dead Sea salt can also hydrate skin, improve skin barrier function and visibly reduce topical inflammation.

DIY: Combine a cup of sea salt with a half cup of nourishing fruit oil or nut oil (olive, almond or grapeseed and a drop or two of your favorite essential oil; gently rub on arms and legs in a circular motion to remove dead skin cells and promote circulation. Also use as a foot soak, sprinkling salt into water to hydrate skin and reduce inflammation. "Follow with a rich lotion, " recommends Leah Crump, spa director at Ocean Pear Spa in Carlsbad, California.

For The Hair...

No need to hit the waves to get tousled summertime tresses (though we do recommend taking advantage of those vacation days, for wellness's sake!). Sea salt is a go-to ingredient for adding texture to hair, naturally, and it couldn't be easier to make your own nontoxic blend.

DIY: Fill a spray bottle with natural spring water and a teaspoon of sea salt. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a blissful aromatherapy bonus. Spray directly on wet hair and scrunch hair with your fingers. Voilà! Handy and inexpensive. Plus, this 3-in-1 spritz can also fight breakouts and puffy eyes, says Crump.

For The Lips...

"Many of us have been going through spurts of dry, chapped lips as we transition into summer," Crump says. She suggests priming lips for a natural chapstick by first removing dry or dead skin with a sea salt concoction.

DIY: Combine 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt with ½ teaspoon shea butter or coconut oil; gently massage the mixture into lips with a soft toothbrush. Pat dry, and apply an ultra-rich plant-based lip balm.

More from-the-sea beauty secrets

Chlorella: A green algae that brightens and tightens skin. Try for "tired eyes." Dead Sea mud: Packed with powerful minerals, this mud can fight signs of aging and tighten pores. Its antibacterial properties also make it excellent for combating acne. Kelp: A soothing anti-inflammatory ingredient, kelp alleviates skin redness and irritation.

Click here to view Hi-Health's natural skin care products.

Learn more about how to treat particular skin conditions such as acne and eczema here.

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