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Salt: A Staple Worth Understanding.
Salt is everywhere—in our meals, skincare, and food preservation. Yet most of us don't think twice about the type we use. While differences may seem minor, they matter.
A Quick Warning
Modern diets often contain too much salt. Salt baths are frequently used in skin care as a cleansing routine, but scrubs can cause micro-tears. Moderation is key in what we eat and how we care for our skin.
Helpful Information on Salt You Should Know
Celtic Sea Salt – This grey salt has properties similar to Himalayan pink salt. Because Celtic salt retains moisture, it is often included in some skin care products. An excellent exfoliant.
Dead Sea Salt —is rich in essential minerals like magnesium, calcium, sulphur, bromide, sodium, potassium, and iodine, which have been proven beneficial to the body and particularly to the body's skin, hair, and nails.
Hawaiian Salt, also called Red Salt, is often used to combat iron deficiencies.
Himalayan Pink Salt—Unrefined and mineral-rich, with a striking colour. Its sodium content is similar to table salt, but it is popular in cooking and skincare for its texture and aesthetic appeal.
Kosher Salt – Larger grains, less sodium (20-50% less), and a cleaner taste. Preferred by chefs for seasoning.
Persian Blue Salt—This salt is extracted from a salt lake in Iran. It has an indescribable sweetness and is chock-full of minerals.
Rock Salt – Both chemically and nutritionally, it is the same as sea salt.
Sea Salt is less processed than table salt and retains trace minerals for a unique flavour. Sodium levels are similar, but the taste is milder. None are labelled as such, but ocean-borne salt may contain microplastics. It's thin, delicate flakes that dissolve quickly. Often used as a finishing salt or in desserts, it is also used as a scattered topping.
Table Salt—The most common, refined and iodised to prevent deficiencies. The fine crystals pack a strong salty punch but may contribute to sodium-related health issues.
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