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The Benefits of Himalayan Salt | Why Soak in Salt?

Himalayan Salt – The Best Salt For Your Health.

It’s the million dollar question. Is Himalayan Salt really that good for you? Or do people just like it for the aesthetic pink colour? Let’s be real, products that look pretty ultimately become huge trends on social media. Himalayan salt soaks and scrubs certainly have us gushing heart-eyed emojis over how beautiful they look. But this salt is more than just a pretty face, and it’s got a whole host of amazing benefits for your skin.

First things first. Your body needs salt. It’s made up of two electrolytes – sodium and chloride, both of which help in maintaining the fluid balance in your body. In recent years, salt has earnt a bit of a bad rep because of its use in fatty fast foods or processed junky snacks. But using salt on your body is an incredible way to absorb its nutrients and soak up all the health benefits. Himalayan salt differs from your standard table salt. It’s a type of sea salt mined in the foothills of the Himalaya mountains, primarily in Pakistan. Ancient oceans deposited these salts 250 million years ago when the Himalaya mountains were being formed. Because the salt beds were covered by lava, ice, and snow for millions of years, Himalayan salt is free of many modern-day pollutants. This is the reasons it’s so popular in skincare.

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Why Soak In Salt?

Soaking your body in a Himalayan salt bath can do wonders to rejuvenate your skin. Through the process of dermal absorption, your skin soaks up the salt’s minerals and all it’s amazing benefits. For instance, chromium fights acne, zinc prevents scarring, sulphur keeps your skin smooth while the magnesium helps soothe cramped muscles and soft tissues. Soaking in these minerals is also great for those hard to reach areas of the body where breakouts occur, such as the back or shoulders.

Some believe that Himalayan salt is able to generate negative ions in the air, creating the type of calming effect many people experience on a saltwater beach. Anecdotal evidence suggests people find mineral baths, like Himalayan salt baths, to be soothing and relaxing. It’s also the reasoning behind the use of Himalayan salt lamps, and how they benefit the ions in a room. 

Lets be honest. There’s nothing quite like a moment of me-time. Soaking in a tub full of flower petals, surrounded by candles and the amazing aroma of relaxing essential oils. Pure Bliss!

So what are you waiting for, ladies? It’s time to get a Himalayan Salt Soak into your life.

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