SKIN BENEFITS

HALOTHERAPY (SALT CAVES) FOR SKIN BENEFITS

Some believe that salt caves can help with some skin conditions including: • Acne • Rosacea • Skin allergies • Rash • Eczema • Psoriasis • Dermatitis • Fungal infection like onychomycosis • Wrinkles and signs of aging skin What do you think about this?

 If halotherapy can help with these, how so?

I think halotherapy is meaningful because salt contains anti-inflammatory properties and kills bacteria. It also results in Ph balance and enhances skin regeneration. It can clear acne by removing the pathogens detoxifying the body and draining the lymphatic system.

What should we know about halotherapy for help with these skin conditions?

Halotherapy is beneficial in skincare. It functions on the deeper skin and superficial layers by enhancing the activities involved and bettering the skin’s protective features.

 If visiting a salt cave can help with these skin conditions, how often would someone have to go to get the benefits?

Consistency is vital in halotherapy. I advise y clients to regularly use it, a minimum of three times a week to see the benefits.

 What types of risks are there with visiting salt caves?

Halotherapy may cause more mucus release and coughing as the nasal cavities are getting cleared. Rare cases may have pink eye, skin irritation, or conjunctivitis.

Other risk factors to consider for other conditions beyond skin?

People with conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, hypertension, heart problems, and respiratory failure should avoid because it may cause more problems. You should perhaps consult a doctor for special guidance on halotherapy use.

Ieva Kubiliute

Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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