Why You Should Be Using Himalayan Bath Salts

Salt baths and salt soaks have long been championed for their therapeutic and healing qualities. Bath salts have been used for many years to prevent infection, reduce pain and swelling. There is no wonder there is a surge in demand for Himalayan bath salts as they not only have physical benefits, but mental health benefits as well! With life beginning in the womb, immersing our bodies in warm water is one of the most natural ways to seek comfort and calm. So what are the untold benefits of using bath salts, and Himalayan Bath Salts in particular?

Discover our Mauli Rituals Himalayan Healing Salts

Here at Mauli we are big advocates of the limitless benefits of Himalayan Bath Salts. The vital synergy balances out pH levels, allowing for your body to cleanse physical toxins, ease aching bones and soothe both the mind and body, bringing everything back into balance. We have created the perfect blend of pink Himalayan salts, containing 84 of the 92 trace minerals in your body, with the addition of 13 essential oils and powdered rose quartz crystals to provide you with a truly unique and enhanced healing experience.

So, what are the benefits of Himalayan Bath Salts?

Relaxes and calms

One of the most well-known benefits of a Himalayan salt bath is its ability to provide a relaxing and calming experience. Adding these to your bath not only simulates the calming effect of lying on a warm saltwater beach but it is also said to ease pain, melt away stress, reduce fatigue and improve emotional health. 

Eases aches and pains

Himalayan bath salts are also known to reduce inflammation. With regular soaks you can help ease pain associated with inflammation such as arthritis, stiff joints and pulled muscles, the perfect ritual to add to your self-care routine. 

Improve your quality of sleep

With the calming and soothing effects of soaking in a Himalayan salts bath, this is the perfect addition to your bedtime ritual. Taking a warm soak in the evening will help you melt away the stress of your day, and ease into a deep restful sleep. 

Treats skin conditions

Adding Himalayan salt to your bath is an effective way of treating skin conditions in hard to reach areas. The salt can help reduce the irritation, redness and scaling of eczema and psoriasis to name a few. Himalayan salt baths also are known to treat acne. Emerge from your Himalayan bath with soothed skin that is petal-soft to the touch.

Diminishes the effects of jet lag

For an easily portable jet lag aid, take your healing salts with you on your travels and use in a soothing foot soak. Treating yourself with a foot soak will also ease painful and tired feet after a long day of walking, and it will even promote the healing of blisters. 

Soothes insect bits

Another reason to take your Himalayan Healing Salts on holiday with you is their natural ability to soothe itchy insect bits and reduce the associated swelling, making them the perfect addition to your packing list. 

Replenish minerals

Soaking in a Himalayan salts bath in one of the most effective ways to absorb vital minerals. 15 minutes soaking in a warm tub of salt infused bathwater will allow your skin to absorb minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, copper, calcium, manganese, iron and sodium, replenishing your body and reawakening your senses. 

How to use Himalayan bath salts

To reap these benefits you can either use Himalayan Healing Salts in a warm foot soak, or add them to your bath. Simply sprinkle a handful of our Himalayan Healing Salts under warm running water as you fill your tub or foot bath. Sink yourself into the water and allow 15 minutes for the healing elements to absorb into your skin. Without rinsing, dry yourself off and reap all of the salts unique benefits...