Whether you live by the ocean and are an avid surfer, want a way to cool off during your summer vacation, or are planning to go snorkeling, you can benefit from swimming in salt water. The sea has distinct properties that can help you in many ways, such as reducing inflammation and improving your sense of wellness. Here are four advantages of taking a plunge next time you’re at the beach.

4 Reasons to Swim in the Ocean

1. Natural Antiseptic Properties

Small cuts or scrapes may heal more quickly with the help of the sea’s unique chemical composition. Naturally present components of seawater, like potassium chloride and salt, have been shown to promote wound healing. However, you shouldn’t rely on this as a healing method and should consult your doctor before swimming with any serious wounds.

2. Healthy Skin

Swimming in the ocean can lessen redness, roughness, and inflammation in the skin, and even reduce acne. This is because sea salt is a natural exfoliator, which means it removes dead skin cells and encourages the development of new ones. If you get bored with swimming but still want to reap the benefits, look for fun things to do that allow you to get wet like a raft tour, snorkeling, or paddleboarding.

3. Enhanced Immune Support

There are 16 essential minerals, and humans need several of them for the immune system to function properly. Seawater is packed with essential compounds like sodium, potassium, copper, and even calcium. Although the best way to obtain these minerals is through a balanced diet, the skin can absorb those that are dissolved in seawater.

4. Increased Sense of Well-Being

Like any form of exercise, swimming releases endorphins, which are commonly known as “feel good chemicals,” to your brain. Beyond that, being submerged in water provides a sense of weightlessness, which has a meditative effect that is both freeing and grounding. If getting a workout in the ocean sounds like a chore, try a fun water activity like diving and snorkeling, kayaking, or windsurfing.

If you’re looking for a fun activity on the sea, visit Na Pali Riders Raft Tours in Waimea, HI. Both visitors and locals will enjoy their Zodiac© raft tour along 17 miles of Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast, which includes sightseeing and marine life encounters. When the ocean is safe, you’ll also have the opportunity to enter stunning sea caves and go snorkeling. For more information about their activities, call (808) 742-6331 or visit them online.