Salt baths: benefits and main properties

Salt baths are an ancient practice with numerous positive effects for the body and mind. Their use has spread throughout history in various cultures, with the aim of promoting wellbeing and improving our health.

What is a salt bath?

A salt bath is a therapeutic bath using natural sea salt dissolved in warm water. Sea salts are rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium and potassium and therefore provide numerous benefits to the body and mind.

Salt offers numerous benefits to our body, which is why it has long been used for healing purposes. In different cultures, salt baths have been used as a therapeutic and relaxing treatment, which helps to improve health and general well-being.

Main benefits of salt baths

Salt baths have very interesting therapeutic effects, as they help to relieve muscle pain, calm the mind or purify the skin, among other benefits:

• They relieve muscle and joint pain by reducing inflammation and improving blood circulation.
• They have a purifying effect on the skin, helping to eliminate toxins and deeply cleanse the skin to leave it smooth and rejuvenated, which is ideal for people with dermatological problems such as acne or eczema.
• They help relaxation and reduce stress because they are a ritual of calm and well-being that relaxes the nervous system and improves the quality of sleep.

Types of salts and their properties

Bath salts are natural products that contain minerals that are very beneficial for our body and mind. These salts can be produced from different ingredients, so there is a wide variety of options that adapt to the needs of each person, as their properties can be very varied:

• Sea salts. Sea salt contains various minerals with exfoliating and purifying properties to soften and revitalise the skin. It is commonly used in spas and thalassotherapy centres.
• Epsom salts. Magnesium sulphate has very interesting therapeutic properties, as it promotes muscle relaxation, relieves pain and provides a feeling of well-being. It also improves blood circulation and helps to eliminate toxins.
• Rock salts and common salt. They mainly contain sodium chloride, so their use helps to relax the muscles and soften the skin.
• Aromatic salts. They are enriched with essential oils and fragrances, making the bathing experience more relaxing and helping to care for the skin.
• Bath salts. There are salts with specific properties: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic… Their use depends on the objective of each person.
• Himalayan salts. They are very rich in minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc.
• Andean salts. They contain a large amount of trace elements such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, bromine and chlorine.

How to create a salt bath spa experience at home

A salt bath at home from time to time can be a very healthy indulgence. This experience contributes to improve your well-being and you can start this ritual in a very simple way.

Fill your bathtub with hot water and add salts for your salt bath. You choose the amount and type of salts you use. Keep in mind that purer, additive-free salts have more therapeutic benefits, while salts with fragrances, essential oils or colourings offer a more aromatic bathing experience. You only need to soak for 15-20 minutes to feel the effects.

You can create your own home spa to enjoy a salt relaxation experience to improve your physical and mental health.

Salt bath hotels and spas

Salt baths are very relaxing and, for this reason, in hotels and spas they are the ideal service to offer clients a unique wellness experience. Having this possibility allows those people who do not have the opportunity to take a salt bath at home to take advantage of a getaway or leisure time to dedicate to self-care.

Fluidra salt solutions: transform your wellness space

At Fluidra we have developed customised solutions so that salt baths, thalassotherapy and halotherapy form part of the differentiating strategy of your hotel, spa or sports centre.

Our salt saunas, available with both Epsom and Himalayan salts, combine design and innovation to create a natural and enveloping therapeutic environment.

Incorporating these experiences into your facility not only relieves muscular and respiratory ailments, improves skin conditions and reduces stress, but also enhances your brand’s premium value perception.

With a reduced operational investment, you will manage to increase the average ticket, strengthen your customer loyalty and raise your online reputation, consolidating your leadership in the competitive wellness sector. Find out how Fluidra can help you integrate salt baths into your wellness offering and maximise your return on investment.