Does a salt lamp really work?
In many households today, you will find one or more Himalayan salt lamps. These lamps have become very popular in recent years. From a niche where only a few people knew of the existence of these lamps, you can now find them in mainstream home furnishing shops and health food shops. But what is the effect of these salt lamps, and do they really work?
The most popular salt lamp is the one made of pink himalayan salt. However, there are other types on the market. It is also possible to buy a lamp made of white, red, grey and even green himalayan salt. The rarer the salt, the higher the price of the lamp. Himalayan salt, as the name suggests, comes from the Himalayan mountains. Hundreds of millions of years ago this mountain range was below sea level. The salt that was deposited is nowadays extracted in Pakistan and India. This salt is edible, but can also be used for lamps for example.
Because of its beautiful colour, the salt is popular with many chefs. The taste is also a lot milder than regular sea salt, which makes dosing easier. Himalayan salt naturally contains many minerals. Because of this, it is considered by some people to be very healthy and a good alternative to conventional salt. There are even health applications such as drinking cures with this salt, and it is also used in many foods.
The salt lamps are sold to have a positive effect in the room where they are placed. It is considered that each kilogram that the lamp weighs is good for 4 cubic meters of space. The lamps provide a warm and soothing light, but they are even praised for their purifying effect on the room in which they are placed. There is, of course, no scientific proof for this effect, but the glow of the lamps is experienced by many people as very pleasant. They are often used as night lights in children’s rooms or as table lamps to create a pleasant atmosphere during meals.
Due to the popularity of the lamps, they are now sold in all shapes, colours and sizes. It is even possible to purchase very large salt lamps weighing up to 150 kilograms. In addition, the lamps are cut into many different shapes. You can buy lamps in the shape of a pyramid, an angel or a flower. Most lamps use the same fitting with the same type of bulb. This is handy because you can easily replace it when it breaks down. It is possible to use an incandescent bulb, but there are also LED lights available for your salt lamp.
The positive effect of himalayan salt is also used in other places. In some spas and saunas, for example, there are special rooms made entirely of salt blocks. This is a special experience for some people, who sometimes use it on a weekly basis for various purposes. These rooms can be experienced as very positive, but here, too, there is no scientific evidence of the actual positive effects of himalayan salt.
We will therefore not comment on whether himalayan salt really works. What is certain is that if it has a pleasant effect for you, that is enough to make use of it. Most people buy himalayan salt lamps because of their beautiful appearance and the pleasant warm glow they give off. The lamp itself does not get warm, it remains at room temperature. Before you buy a salt lamp, we advise you to think carefully about the size. If you choose the wrong size, returning a 20 kilo lamp for example, is a big job.
Make sure that you order from a reliable seller. Because this product comes from Asia, there are also many fake lamps in circulation. A good test when you receive the lamp is whether it actually tastes salty, as it should be a large block of salt. It is also useful to put the lamp on the scale after receiving it. This way you will know if it is really as heavy as the seller claims. Before buying, always read the reviews on the internet. This way you avoid disappointment and you can quickly enjoy a beautiful salt lamp in your home.
