Beautiful and beneficial Himalayan salt lamp with base

Salt crystal lamps from the Himalayas have become very popular and we understand why – they beautifully decorate any home and are known for their soothing reddish light and beneficial effect on the indoor atmosphere.

Himalayan salt lamps are always unique, as no two lamps are alike in shape and colour. However, the vast majority of salt lamps have the characteristic orange pink colour, as shown in the picture.

Our salt lamp is very high quality

A good quality salt lamp will last for many, many years, so it pays to buy a lamp that both looks good, lasts a very long time and offers the greatest health benefits. When the salt crystals become hot, they react with the moisture in the air and create negative ions, which bind to positively charged particles from dust, smoke and electro smog, and thus create a better indoor climate.

As each and every Himalayan salt lamp is unique, the colour scheme may vary. Generally, the reddish light and orange are considered the best quality. Very whitish-pink lamps, especially if there are black spots or markings, can be a sign that the crystal comes from a lower quality vein. When we talk about colour therapy, salt lamps that are predominantly pink are associated with positive feelings, closeness and love. A more orange hue is associated with a sense of security and to be beneficial for the nervous system and internal detoxification.

The story of the Himalayan crystals

In northern Pakistan, at the foot of the Himalayas, fantastically beautiful salt deposits have been discovered. They originate from an ancient sea that evaporated 250 million years ago. With the movement of the landscape, the salt deposits were lifted up into the mountains, where they lie 500 metres underground.

The light from the salt lamps is very calming and particularly suitable as evening light, as it contains almost no blue light, which allows the brain to calm down and produce the sleep hormone Melatonin. In this way, they help to maintain a good and stable circadian rhythm.

What’s a salt lamp?

A genuine Himalayan salt lamp is a massive block of ancient, crystallized salt that is carved by hand. They have a beautiful pink, and often orange, play of colour due to their high mineral content.

In the middle of the salt lamp there is an LED bulb that creates both light and heat; this is needed for the salt lamp to work properly. Himalayan salt lamps are also available as a fire bowl, with decorative salt crystals supplied with light from a light bulb, which gives them their soft and characteristic golden glow.

How do Himalayan salt lamps work?

Water vapour is constantly circulating in the air everywhere in our houses. The humidity carries allergens such as dust, pollen, dander from pets, smoke particles, and even bacteria and viruses. Salt is hygroscopic, meaning it attracts water molecules from the surrounding air. A large block of salt – like a Himalayan salt lamp – attracts a lot of moisture, and thus also the pollution particles that come with it.

Which location creates the best health benefits of the salt lamps?

The best place to place a Himalayan salt lamp is close to where you spend a lot of time, so you get the most direct enjoyment of the fresher air. The hygroscopic air purification effect is independent of negative ions and is based solely on the basic attraction of moisture and evaporation.

A corner table near a sofa where you watch television is a good place. The same applies to your desk at home or even in the office, if you can place a salt lamp there. Not only will it help clean the air and contribute negative ions, it will also help limit electromagnetic radiation and provide a pleasant, soft light. A good evening light that promotes the brain’s secretion of the sleep hormone melatonin promotes better sleep and a more stable circadian rhythm.

Most people who have a salt lamp say that they find it very relaxing to be near it. Perhaps they work in more ways than science has yet been able to describe.

Other beneficial effects of salt lamps

The reported health benefits of Himalayan salt lamps include:

• Reduction of gout symptoms
• Improvement of skin disorders
• Fewer cases of headaches and migraines
• Improved breathing and reduction of allergies
• Increased relaxation and calm, and less stress
• Soothing effects of a warm, white, radiating light
• Generally improved sense of health and overall condition
• Fewer cases of colds and flu (due to fewer airborne viruses)
• Makes falling asleep at night easier, and helps maintain a good circadian rhythm
• Improved concentration and increased ability to work near electrical equipment such as computers, printers and TV

Product information:

• Weight: 1-2 kg.
• Colour: pink-orange
• Material: Salt rock, wood
• Power source: USB 5V cable
• Dimensions: height approx. 12 cm – diameter approx. 8 cm.