Hawaiian Lava Salt
Hawaiian sea salt, including the black variant, is made in salt ponds located on the islands of Kauai and Molokai. It is made with solar evaporation technology, which results in a slow evaporation that leaves naturally formed salt crystals. The salt contains 84% sodium chloride along with 16 naturally derived minerals; these minerals are largely destroyed in regular salt processing.
Black Hawaiian sea salt is formed when seawater is evaporated with purified lava rock and activated charcoal, a type of microporous carbon, derived from coconut shells. The charcoal is micro-porosity (meaning it has many pores and, thus, a high surface area) and grants it detoxifying properties. The carbon helps clean out the digestive system of stray materials and naturally absorbs pollutants and hazardous chemicals in the body.
The activated charcoal draws bacteria, poisons, chemicals, dirt and other micro-particles to the surface of skin, helping clean and tighten pores and fight acne. Charcoal is not metabolized or absorbed by the body, but it can be used to treat some poisonous bites and disinfect some wounds. Activated charcoal is proven to adsorb thousands of times its own mass in harmful substances, which makes it a popular ingredient in facial masks.
Along with the activated charcoal, also found in Hawaiian black salt are the minerals magnesium and potassium. Potassium is an electrolyte. Electrolytes are responsible for communicating information between various parts of the body. Potassium carries a strong charge and is essential to every biochemical function of the body, supporting the growth of new skin cells and helps keep the cells hydrated. Magnesium is the fourth most prevalent mineral found in cells, after calcium, phosphorous and potassium. It fosters good health by regulating blood pressure, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, preventing migraines and reducing menstrual cramps. This mineral is also essential to keep your skin performing at its best. Enzymes that regulate DNA replication and repair need the antioxidant power of magnesium to do their job. Without it, the skin is subject to a host of wrinkle-producing malefactors such as free radical damage and inflammation.
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Rich in healing minerals
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Naturally helps maintain and repair skin tissue.
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Reduces harmful toxins
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Enhances antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support
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Preservative Free – Unrefined
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Certified Kosher
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