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Table salt is an inexpensive way to treat your body to a nice relaxing delight. Salt can be used to relieve dry itchy skin and reduce the oiliness of oily skin. Salt, along with baking soda, can make an excellent toothpaste that is great at fighting plaque and is a natural whitener.

10 ways to use salt as a health and beauty product

1. Relax sore muscles by massaging your skin with salt. While your body is still wet in the shower gently rub salt in a circular motion all over your body. This will help relax the muscles and increase your blood circulation.
2. Wake up in the morning by invigorating your mind, body and skin with salt and lavender essential oil. In a bowl add 1/4 cup of salt and 2 drops of lavender essential oil. Massage this mixture into your skin in a warm/hot shower. Then rinse off.
3. Relieve dry itchy skin by soaking in a bath tub of saltwater. You can use either table salt or sea salt; add 1 cup of either to a nice hot bath. Soak for 20 - 30 minutes.
4. Cleanse and tone your face with a mixture of olive oil and salt. In a bowl mix 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Use mixture to gently massage your face; avoid contact with your eyes. Wash your face as normal and pat dry with soft cloth.
5. Reduce oily skin by spritzing your face with a spray bottle filled with a mild saltwater solution. Fill bottle with lukewarm water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Pat dry with a soft cloth. Repeat if necessary.
6. Get rid of bad breath with a natural mouthwash solution of salt, baking soda and water. In a small glass of water mix 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Use as a mouthwash and rinse.
7. Natural teeth whitener brush teeth with a mixture of equal parts baking soda and salt. Dip a wet toothbrush into a small bowl containing this mixture and brush teeth.
8. Natural toothpaste brush teeth with a paste made of baking soda, crushed salt and water. You can crush the salt with a spoon in a bowl. 
9. Relieve mouth pain (sore gums, a bite on your cheek or tongue, or toothache) with a salt water solution. In a glass of warm water, add 1 teaspoon of salt. Swish in your mouth for a few seconds and spit out. Repeat if necessary. Any serious mouth problems; you should see a dentist.
10. Emergency toothache but can’t see the dentist right away; rinse your mouth with this solution: 4 ounces warm water, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt. Repeat as needed.

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