Humectant

Sea Salt

Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

Effective as a topical scrub | Can increase the risk of a sensitized reaction if left on skin

Addresses

Dehydration

What Is Sea Salt?

Sea salt can be effective as a topical scrub, but if left on skin, it can increase the risk of a sensitized reaction.

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Clinical Evidence & References

Published Research

  • Der Hautarzt, June 1998, pages 482-486 []

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Sea Salt is a variant of Calcium Chloride, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.

Inorganic salt compound of calcium + chlorine

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