Blemish Buster: The Natural Way Salt Helps Clear Skin

Roxie Rewind
Jul 12
2 min read

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How Salt Therapy Can Help You Beat Acne + Blemishes Like a Total Skincare Boss

Cue the synths and grab your scrunchie — we’re about to talk skincare, 80s style. But don’t worry, this isn’t just retro hype. Salt therapy (aka halotherapy) has legit benefits when it comes to calming blemishes, reducing breakouts, and getting your glow on.

First, What Even Is Salt Therapy?

Imagine a room filled with finely ground pharmaceutical-grade salt, dispersed through the air like a supercharged cloud. When you breathe it in, your lungs love it. But when that same salt lands on your skin? Get ready for some next-level benefits.

Salt is naturally antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and rich in minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium. In short, it's nature’s way of saying “let’s chill out and heal.”

Let’s Break It Down: How Salt Therapy Helps Clear Skin from Acne + Blemishes

1. Salt = A Natural Bacteria Buster:

Acne-causing bacteria (like Cutibacterium acnes) hate salt. The dry aerosol used in halotherapy creates an environment where those bad boys just can’t thrive. Fewer bacteria = fewer breakouts.

2. Calm the Inflammation, Calm the Skin:

Red, angry blemishes? Salt particles help reduce inflammation and redness by balancing pH and soothing irritated skin. It’s like a mood stabilizer for your face.

3. Detox Your Skin (Without the Drama):

The salt you breathe and absorb during a session helps draw out toxins, oil, and impurities from the skin's surface. Think of it as a gentle cleanse, no harsh scrubs or scary peels required.

4. Microscopic Exfoliation (For Real):

Salt particles are so fine, they gently exfoliate dead skin cells as they settle on your skin. Bonus: this can help your skincare products absorb better post-session.

5. Less Oil, More Glow:

Salt therapy helps regulate sebum production. Translation? Your skin can stop overcompensating and finally chill out. This can be especially helpful for hormonal breakouts and oily T-zones.

Real Talk: What to Expect

At Totally The Spa, our halogenerator fills the Salt Room with micro-particles of pure salt. During your session, you just relax. No smearing weird creams or feeling sticky. You breathe. You glow. You vibe.

Consistency is key, just like that nightly synth-pop playlist. Regular sessions (especially paired with a good skincare routine) may help calm chronic breakouts and promote clearer, smoother skin over time.