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There is a feeling of satisfaction every time you walk on wet sand, feel the ocean breeze on your face, and smell the saltiness of the sea. The beach always gives you the feeling of being relaxed and satisfied.
The Ocean Is The “Right Place” Brain imaging research has shown that proximity to water is strongly linked to your brain releasing feel-good hormones, including dopamine and oxytocin.
Here are some adjectives for sea-smell: strange raw, already distinct, green rich, slimy, delicious, raw, distinct, faint, fresh, strong, rich. You can get the definitions of these adjectives by clicking on them.
We feel relaxed, restored and at home, and it’s not just a feeling – studies have shown the positive effect of being close to the water naturally settles our minds and puts us in a more productive and calm state. It all makes perfect sense on an island where you’re never more than ten minutes’ from the sea.
Ocean air has health benefits too. The negative ions in sea air accelerate your ability to absorb oxygen, and balance your seratonin levels, a body chemical linked with mood and stress. Which is why you feel more alert, relaxed and energised after a beach holiday at the Wild Coast Sun or Table Bay Hotel.
Staring at the ocean actually changes our brain waves’ frequency and puts us into a mild meditative state. “Focus on how your body feels warm from the rays of the sun, focus on what it feels like to have your feet in the sand, breathe deep and smell the ocean air,” says Shuster.
Natural exfoliation The fine grains of sand and shells help to remove dead skin cells, keeping your skin soft, clean and healthy. A walk along the beach provides a great way to exfoliate dead skin from your feet, so dig your toes into the sand and start rejuvenating your skin, naturally (and for free)!
The sand is a natural exfoliant, which rubs away dead skin cells and helps clear pores and acne. People with more serious problems like psoriasis and dermatitis can also benefit from the beach by allowing the sun’s UV rays to dry out psoriasis and the salt to heal dermatitis on the skin.
Sea salt scrub helps firm and tighten skin which is good for lifting sagging skin. Sea salt also has a high magnesium content which increases cell turnover. This keeps skin looking youthful and supply for longer.
The innate richness of volcanic black sand makes it an excellent ingredient for skin purifying, detoxifying, anti-stress and protective properties against harmful external agents, increasing the natural defense of the skin. It also stimulates the natural cell regeneration for a radiant and renewed skin.
The black beach on the south coast of Iceland is infamous for its dangerous Killer Waves, and it’s especially treacherous during bad weather. The roads were closed yesterday morning after the Met office issued a storm warning for the southeast of Iceland, from the area of Mýrdalssandur to the glacier Öræfajökull.
Black Sands can and do hold values in Precious metals. Not all black sands do but any taken from known mineralized areas such as gravels that contain placer gold almost always do. The value of the gold , silver and platinum can vary widely even on assays taken on samples from the same gravels.
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach It is easily accessible and great for swimming, seeing turtles, and snorkeling..
Black sand beaches are black because many volcanic minerals and rocks are dark-colored. Common rock types of volcanic islands are basalt (black when fresh), andesite (usually dark gray) and volcanic glass (often black in color). Dark color and heavyness are both caused by high iron content.
During a volcanic eruption, enough lava can interact this way with the ocean that a new black sand beach can form literally overnight. It is illegal in Hawaii to take lava rocks and sand from the beautiful beaches on any of the islands.
Have you ever seen a beach with black sand? Because of constant volcanic activity, you’ll find white sands and black sands on the island of Hawaii. Located on the southeastern Kau coast, Punaluu Black Sand Beach is one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii.
If you go to Wikipedia, you will see that there are only 4 green sand beaches in the world: Talofofo Beach on Guam. Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands. Hornindalsvatnet in Norway.
Most types of black sand are formed near a volcano and/or as a result of a volcanic eruption. Others are formed where there are heavy minerals. Each often contain a magnetic mineral called magnetite. Magnetite is a type of iron oxide that is naturally occurring, and it is what makes black sand magnetic.
Waimea Beach sets itself apart from other Kauai Beaches. The rare black sand beach is a spectacular vantage point for sunsets over Niihau, the Forbidden Isle, off Kauai’s West Side. Waimea beach is a great spot for a romantic sunset strolls.
Poipu
Lots of people think there’s a pink sand beach in Hawaii but unfortunately there isn’t. Hawaii does have a red sand beach though. Its Hawaiian name is Kaihalulu Beach and it’s on Maui.
Kauai Beaches are known for their beauty and drama. Miles of white sand meet with crashing surf for dramatic effect; while other more protected areas offer calm, clear seas for swimming, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving, and surfing.
both are visitor destination areas ( in other words, a large percentage of places for tourists to stay , dine, etc. The major difference is most of Poipu proper has accessible beaches and places to dine within walking distance. Princeville mostly involves a short drive to one of the beautiful north shore beaches.
Maui: Good snorkeling can be had on Kauai, but on Maui, it’s great. There are more top-notch sites here, and more are easily accessible from beaches. Kauai: While Maui has the edge in snorkeling, Kauai — also known as the Garden Isle — is a hiker’s haven.
Swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving are all found within a one mile stretch of coastline. Poipu Beach Park is considered among the safest in Hawaii, with a lifeguard on duty seven days a week.