Who Knew Salt Could Make You Look So Damn Good?

Normally, when we happen across the word "salt" on a product's ingredient list, it's because we're holding one of our beloved beach sprays. The powerhouse compound (when diluted right) adds dry texture, a little grit, and nice waves — without us having to take a dip in the actual ocean. But, it turns out salt is in pretty much all other aspects of our beauty routines.

To figure out how to harness all of the mineral's glow-inducing, detoxifying powers, we chatted with some experts at Wakaya Perfection, a boutique wellness company that prides itself on offering organic, hand-cultivated ingredients. The brand just launched its latest sea salt and got inspired to share five DIY beauty recipes you can whip up at home. Read on — gorgeous hair and skin are ahead.