Top 7 Bath Salts

The content of the article

• How to choose a bath salt
• The best sea bath salt
• 7. Seasalt, Natural bath salt
• 6. PHYTOcosmetic, Sanatorium at home
• 5. Northern Pearl, Milk baths
• 4. Dr. Aqua, Spa Expert
• 3. AlpStories, Bath Salt
• 2. Savonry
• 1. Spivak
• Product comparison table

The easiest, most affordable way to relax at home is with water treatments. Evening baths relieve fatigue, stress, muscle tension, especially if sea salt is added to them. It benefits the whole body: improves the flow of lymph and blood, stimulates the regeneration of cells, improves immunity, tightens and softens the skin, relieving it of diseases. Salt baths normalize blood pressure, treat insomnia, but due to the high iodine content are prohibited in thyroid pathologies.

How to choose a bath salt

By origin, 2 product groups are distinguished:

• Marine, oceanic. These species have large crystals, a similar chemical composition, and high treatment efficiency..
• Mineral. From natural deposits, enriched with useful substances, has a powerful relaxation property. Depending on the set of minerals and their concentration, it can relieve joint pain, helps fight skin problems, but the effect is weaker than from a sea or ocean product.

Pure salt works as an antiseptic, removes fluid from tissues, cleanses the skin and relieves muscle tension. Essential oils, herbal extracts are added to the composition of the product.

When choosing ready-made mixtures, remember that additional components can cause allergies..

Basic additives for different purposes:

• Relaxation – lavender, mint, patchouli.
• Toning up – rosemary, eucalyptus.
• Skin beauty, improved metabolic processes – citrus extracts, caffeine, algae.

Differences of real sea or mineral salt from table or rock:

• The crystals are grayish (from algae and clay), a clear form, dry and large. Pure white is found in Moldavian raw materials, and black or pink in Himalayan.
• The composition does not indicate sodium chloride (NaCl) and not just “salt”, but a specific type. Well, if it is added, as it was received – in a cage or self-capping method.
• Bitter taste – but it’s possible to check only after purchase.

Other selection criteria:

• Release form. In addition to classic crystals, a liquid saline solution is on sale today. It is more convenient to use, but it is difficult to regulate the concentration. Balls or tablets dissolve better than simple large crystals.
• Structure. Prefer clean organics without parabens, dyes or fragrances. Especially when bathtubs are designed for children with allergies..
• Crystals. If they are of different sizes, they will dissolve gradually, and give away useful substances – slowly. They should not stick together.

The best sea bath salt

High quality raw materials can be found in pharmacies and organic cosmetics stores: Savonry, Spivak, Organic Shop. Many good salts with a “pure” composition are offered by domestic producers, so the price does not determine the effectiveness of the product.

Unfamiliar brands that do not detail the ingredients of the mixture, do not indicate the origin of the key ingredient, it is better to avoid.

7. Seasalt, Natural bath salt

The easiest option for evening baths, which has an affordable cost, clean composition. The line includes 5 types of sea salt: ordinary, with a high content of potassium and magnesium, with iodine and bromine, with algae and minerals. They release it in plastic bags with a volume of 1 kg, at the top there is a zip-lock to easily open and close many times. Granules are large, dissolve slowly, not completely. The smell is very thin, does not irritate, does not remain on the skin.

The cosmetic effect of this product is almost imperceptible: the classic version relaxes the muscles (especially recommended after training), relieves tension of the nervous system. The composition with algae tones the skin, makes it smooth, stimulates the flow of lymph. Variants with minerals and trace elements are almost indistinguishable among themselves, equally effective for relaxing baths.

Price:

40 rub.

Benefits:

• cheap;
• large volume;
• you can add your own essential oils;
• suitable for home scrubs.

disadvantages:

• small assortment;
• no pronounced healing properties.

6. PHYTOcosmetic, Sanatorium at home

The domestic manufacturer of the mass market category has many interesting products for basic body care. For bathtubs, FITOcosmetic offers customers formulations with specially selected combinations of oils, herbal extracts. Iletsk salt relieves stress, Bischofit salt reduces weight, Crimean pink relieves cellulite, strengthens the immune system from the Dead Sea, and protects against colds from Kamchatka springs. A total of 9 options in the line.

Packaging – a tight bag with a clasp, the volume is 500 g. Granules are large, do not dissolve completely, can scratch the skin. In addition to sea salt, there is a sachet with an active complex in the form of a gel or cream. Ready-made formulations, according to reviews, significantly tighten and smooth the skin, remove excess fluid, and aromatherapy relaxes.

Price:

95 rub.

Benefits:

• convenient format – salt separately from supplements;
• no dyes;
• effective selection of components;
• unsharp aroma.

disadvantages:

• contains preservatives, perfume and propylene glycol.

5. Northern Pearl, Milk baths

This inexpensive product is produced by a company from St. Petersburg, it is packaged in large bottles of 1000 g. The packaging is translucent, so the rest is clearly visible. There are only 3 options in the line: turquoise Relax, pink Anti-cellulite and orange Anti-stress. The basis is large sea salt, to which oils (mint, coffee tree or orange), lotus and cocoa extracts are added.

The granules are medium, not completely dissolved. In some bottles, according to reviews, there is small garbage that enters the water along with salt. “Antistress” improves mood and relieves tension thanks to bright aromas and essential oils, “Relax” softens the skin well, soothes. “Anti-cellulite” differs only in slight moisturizing, pleasant smell.

Price:

120 rub.

Benefits:

• salt is economically consumed;
• original smells;
• inexpensive product.

disadvantages:

• as a part there are fragrances, many dyes and preservatives;
• almost no therapeutic effect.

4. Dr. Aqua, Spa Expert

One of the most interesting lines of the Russian manufacturer in the mass market category contains 3 products for aqua recovery. All of them are liquid sea salt. A 600 ml plastic bottle is designed for 2 salt baths at home or other procedures: masks for hair and nails, tonics for the face, compresses. Each tool has a detailed instruction for use.

The classic product in blue packaging is pure sea salt from the Verkhnekamskoye field. Another option (orange) is enriched with bromine and iodine ions, improves blood circulation, and relieves fatigue. Bischofite (magnesium chloride) produced in the Volgograd field is produced in green packaging. It dilates blood vessels, improves skin condition. The concentration is high everywhere. In the reviews they write that the positive effect appears after the first procedures.

Price:

110 rub.

Benefits:

• pure composition;
• convenient to use;
• significantly strengthens nails, relaxes muscles, improves skin condition;
• cheap.

disadvantages:

• high consumption.

3. AlpStories, Bath Salt

The products of the young Slovenian brand are rapidly gaining popularity due to the natural composition and high efficiency. In the bath line there are 4 types of sea salt with herbal extracts: lavender, rosemary, pomegranate and ginkgo biloba. The first 2 options are in greatest demand. Lavender in tandem with peppermint oil soothes the nervous system, relaxes muscles, and rosemary tones, stimulates blood circulation.

Almost all products in the line have additives to the main extract: sweet orange oil for pomegranate, eucalyptus – for ginkgo. Salt is released in 400 g plastic bottles. Granules are large, between them are dried and crushed leaves, stems of the main plant. The salt is not completely dissolved, in the bath it can be used to gently scrub the skin.

Price:

655 rub.

Benefits:

• 90% organic;
• cleanses the skin well;
• pleasant aromas;
• convenient wide-necked packaging.

disadvantages:

• difficult to buy (only order on the official website).

2. Savonry

This Russian manufacturer makes handmade natural cosmetics. There are 7 products in the line with bright aromas and shades: grapefruit, raspberries, strawberries, linden, lavender, rose and seaweed. The product is packaged in 200 g sachets for 1-2 baths. Basis – sea salt, to which are added herbal extracts or essential oils.

Granules of different sizes dissolve completely, but slowly, and the aroma after that becomes weaker. The color goes into water, which indicates the presence of dye. The rose oil option softens the skin better than others, and women like the product with lavender and raspberries for a tangible relaxation effect. The remaining representatives of the line do not differ much in action.

Price:

60 rub.

Benefits:

• a budget option;
• persistent odor (remains on the skin for a day);
• always fresh product.

disadvantages:

• no information on dyes;
• very small volume.

1. Spivak

The best bath salt from the category of organic cosmetics from a domestic manufacturer. There are 8 products in the line:

• Classical ones are represented by lavender, mint, eucalyptus, ylang-ylang, grapefruit.
• There is a mixture of Fresh with oils of pine, spruce, fir, Lubei cubeba.
• Fans of the unusual will appreciate mulled wine – with cinnamon, orange, cloves, anise.
• Among the remedies there is Himalayan pink salt without additives, but it is 100 rubles more expensive than the others.

The products are produced in plastic jars with a wide neck, the volume is 600 g. The granules are small and medium, they dissolve slowly. If you do not wait until they disappear, you can scratch the skin – the edges are sharp. There are several essential oils in all versions of the product: pine and juniper were added to lavender, fir and lemon were added to eucalyptus. The aromas are very strong, but do not remain on the skin..

Price:

150 rub.

Benefits:

• low consumption;
• well calms the nervous system, tones the skin;
• completely soluble in water;
• “Clean” composition.

disadvantages:

• smell can be annoying;
• high concentration of essential oils (may cause allergies).

Product comparison table