In the early 20th century, some people preferred "sea bathing" to fresh water bathing. Pye Henry Chavasse went on and on:"The salt water is far more refreshing and invigorating; the battling with the waves is more exciting; the sea breezes, blowing on the nude body, breathes (for the skin is a breathing apparatus) health and strength into the frame, and comeliness into the face; the sea water and sea breezes are splendid cosmetics..."
Of course, not everyone had the luck to live near a sea to test these supposed virtues. The following "Sea Bath Salt" recipe was used by some in an effort to replicate the good virtues of the ocean:
10 grains potassium iodid
20 grains potassium bromid
1 oz sodium bicarbonate
2 oz magnesium sulfate
16 oz salt
Have all salts in a coarse granular condition and mix.
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