Himalayan Salts
Himalayan salt is salt harvested from the heart of the Himalayan mountains. It comes out in a reddish or pink color. It's commonly used for cooking as a replacement for table salt, in drinks, and often used as an ingredient in bath products and in cosmetics. It has unique medicinal properties.
The mineral composition of the salt is reported to contain 84 elements that naturally occur in the ocean which are essential for the proper functioning of the body.
The mineral composition of the salt is reported to contain 84 elements that naturally occur in the ocean which are essential for the proper functioning of the body.
Himalayan salts on the internet
Himalayan Coarse Pink Salt Bag By Himalania
Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Fine Granulated Original Himalayan Crystal Sea Salt
Amazon Price: $29.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
Himalayas Crystals Salt Lamp Premium Quality 11~13 Lbs
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
History of Himalayan Salts
Considered one of the purest salts, Himalayan salt was produced 250 million years ago. It is natural and amazingly pure, similar to the earliest primitive sea. Primitive Himalayan people used it to preserve their meat and fish all year long. They have also used it for trades, often traded for other items and were used as currency.
Himalayan Salt Benefits
Some of the different Himalayan Salt uses and benefits.
- Sole - also known as brine water, the application of sole is when water is saturated or nearly saturated with salt. This is usually done to treat different skin conditions. It is also used for brushing teeth and people with bleeding gums.
- Food additive - Himalayan salt is also used as a food additive usually to replace table salt. Himalayan salt as a subtle difference in taste compared to table salt and some people prefer it. Himalayan salt is usually used instead of table salt because it is a healthier option since these salts do have natural minerals not found in regular table salt.
- Bath - There are 84 reasons why Himalayan salt is beneficial to be used in baths. Mostly used in bath products like scrubs, bath salts, bath bombs and other related products, Himalayan salts is a low-cost skin care alternative. It helps improve skin texture, tone, and appearance.
- Lamps - Lamps are created using large Himalayan salt rocks where a light source is placed inside it. It uses a solid base for stability and is used as alternative for bases used in homes. It is also used as a form of therapy.
How To Make Salt Sole
A simple video showing how to make salt sole.
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