Thermal salt treatments: all the benefits for the body and mind

The benefits of thermal salt treatments on the skin have been known since the times of the Greeks and Romans. This mineral has been used for centuries for its healing and regenerating properties and, to this day, remains one of the most effective natural remedies for relieving stress, soothing muscle pain, and combating skin imperfections.

Let's discover together what thermal salt is, what its properties are, and how it is used.

What is thermal salt?

Thermal salt is an element that is extracted from natural thermal springs around the world and is available in various varieties, each of which can have unique and specific properties. Most salts contain a wide range of minerals and beneficial trace elements for health, such as iodine, magnesium, calcium and potassium. For this reason, they can be used in various spa and therapeutic treatments, such as scrubs and wraps, foot baths and baths. Additionally, many people use thermal salt to create a relaxing atmosphere within their homes.

Benefits of thermal salt for health

There are many health benefits of thermal salt:

• Alleviates muscle and joint pain.
• Improves blood circulation.
• Reduces the feeling of stress and anxiety.
• Improves the health of the skin and scalp by helping to reduce inflammation and dryness.
• Has disinfectant, healing, and draining properties.
• Reduces adipose tissue and combats cellulite imperfections.

The Salsomaggiore thermal salt: a treasure from the past for wellness

Salsomaggiore Terme is a unique destination where nature, history and wellness converge. For centuries, it has been known as the capital of salt due to the presence of a residue from the prehistoric sea located about 2 kilometers deep under its territory.

This residue allows for the extraction of Salsomaggiore's fossil water, a thermal water with a composition that is unique in the world, rich in minerals and trace elements that are extremely beneficial for the skin. Its composition also includes fossil salt: approximately 154 grams per liter (14° Baumé), nearly five times that of the Mediterranean Sea!

Known for its high concentration of minerals such as Sodium, Bromine, Iodine, Potassium, and Lithium, this salt is widely used in the field of wellness.

Even in pre-Roman times, salty water was extracted to produce salt for culinary purposes. However, over time, it found applications in areas such as wellness and thermal cosmetics.

But it was not only the salt that made Salsomaggiore famous: in 1839, Dr. Lorenzo Berzieri discovered that the Fossil Waters drawn from the underground basin were capable of curing previously incurable diseases. This transformed Salsomaggiore from a simple Salt Village into a Thermal Station, becoming an essential reference point for Italian thermal treatments.

Today, thermal water and salt are used for targeted treatments aimed at physical and mental well-being, as they help treat various conditions, including respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as combating skin imperfections.

Thermal salt treatments for the skin

Many salt treatments that people undergo use sea salt. There are treatments such as halotherapy, which involves inhaling salt particles to improve breathing and alleviate symptoms such as cough and sore throat, and thalassotherapy, based on the healing properties of the marine climate and all its derivatives (salt and algae). However, not everyone is aware that thermal salt can also be used as an ingredient in aesthetic and therapeutic treatments.

When it comes to thermal care, thermal salt is one of the most commonly used ingredients because it is present in high quantities in fossil water. During thermal seasons, it is used for various treatments, including:

• Thermal salt wraps, massages, and scrubs: these treatments can exfoliate the skin, stimulate blood circulation, and reduce inflammation.
• Salt bandaging for the legs: a bandage soaked in vasoprotective substances to provide relief and a feeling of lightness to the lower limbs.

But there are also treatments that aim not only for the well-being of the body but also the mind: smoothing and thermal baths.

Thermal salt treatments for the body and mind

The importance of caring for both the body and mind has become increasingly evident in recent years. Two practices that are gaining particular popularity for their therapeutic effects on the mind and body are smoothing and thermal baths.

Thermal smoothing

Thermal smoothing with thermal salt is a technique that combines the beneficial effects of thermal salt and argan oil to create a sense of relaxation and vitality.

During the treatment, thermal salt and oils are massaged onto the skin, exfoliating, draining, detoxifying and reducing the appearance of the skin. Additionally, the combination of salt and oils creates a warm sensation, promoting microcirculation vasodilation and the elimination of toxins.

But it's not only the skin that benefits from this treatment. Thanks to the combination of oils and massage, smoothing also has positive effects on the psyche, offering a moment of total relaxation. The end result is soft, smooth, and radiant skin, as well as a relaxed and rejuvenated mind and body.

Thermal baths

Thermal salt baths are also a real treat for the body and mind. The exfoliating, draining, and detoxifying action of thermal salt, combined with the antioxidant and elasticizing properties of salsobromoiodic fossil water, gives the skin a soft and velvety appearance, while the mix of warmth, gestures, and textures leads to a sense of tranquility and relaxation.

Cosmetics and wellness: body treatments with the White Thermal Salt from Il Tempio della Salute

Salsomaggiore's thermal salt is also used in cosmetics! Il Tempio della Salute has created a complete range of skincare products that use salsobromoiodic fossil water and thermal salt as main ingredients.

The Superior White Salt from Il Tempio della Salute to savor the pleasure of a thermal bath at home

Sale termale White Thermal Bath Salt

€22.00

But it's not just its composition that is extraordinary. The White Salt is extracted through a particular concentration and refining process that gives it exceptional fineness, stimulating an unmistakable sensation even during exfoliation. It has numerous beneficial properties, including draining action, improved circulation, reduction of adipose tissue, and combating the appearance of cellulite. In short, it's a true elixir of natural beauty.

Dissolved in a bathtub for a break in your own Home SPA, it is a precious ingredient in every authentic beauty routine. To maximize the benefits of the Superior White Thermal Salt, it is recommended to immerse oneself in a bathtub with 2 tablespoons of the product dissolved in non-boiling water for about fifteen minutes, savoring the pleasant sensation of lightness.

Pair the Serica Oil with the Superior Salt for a more comprehensive wellness experience

The White Thermal Salt can be mixed with the Serica Thermal Cleansing Oil to create a hypertonic and detoxifying scrub effect, to be applied on damp skin for 10 minutes to replicate spa treatments.

Indeed, by creating a relaxing environment in your own bathroom, with the right background music, chromotherapy, and personalized aromatic essences, you can create a true oasis of well-being at home. With the right mix of thermal products, warmth, and gestures, it will be easy to surrender to the experience of thermal synesthesia, where the body regenerates, and the mind relaxes. A moment dedicated exclusively to oneself, to rediscover balance and inner serenity.

Serica Moisturising thermal water body cleansing oil

€33.00

The benefits of salt for complete well-being that embrace the body and mind

The sensory experience of immersing oneself in saltwater is unique: the skin becomes smooth and silky, the muscles relax, and stress and anxiety magically fade away. The secret to all this well-being? The properties and benefits of thermal salt, which deeply affect our physical and mental health. Indulging in this moment of relaxation is not just a luxury but a true remedy for our body and mind.