ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Thalassotherapy

Thalassotherapy is a fancy word that means using the ocean and its substances (like seaweed, salt, and mud) to help us feel better.

Do you know how when you go in the ocean, your skin feels all slippery and smooth? That's because there are lots of good things in the water that can help our bodies be healthy. People go to thalassotherapy spas to relax and get treated with things like seaweed wraps, sea salt scrubs, and massages using ocean water.

It's kind of like taking a really special bath in the ocean, with all the good stuff that can make our bodies feel good. It's like getting a big hug from the ocean, and it can help us feel all calm and refreshed.