8 At-Home Remedies Your Grandma Swears by That Actually Work

If you grew up near the ocean, you probably heard that a dip in the water would make any cut feel better. There's a caveat to this one. “When I see a patient with an open wound, the first thing we do is rinse it with salient water,” Roach said. “Saltwater is less harsh on the skin than regular water. Ocean water can work, too, if you’re in a pinch, but be careful. There’s tons of bacteria in the sea you can’t see with the human eye.”