Native Food Store Pink Rock Salt Powder, 500g

Pink Himalayan salt is a type of salt that hails from Himalayan area. It's not uncommon for Himalayan pink salt to be referred to as Jurassic sea salt, but it's actually been around much longer than that.

Generally speaking, table salt is classed as being standard salt and pink Himalayan salt is classed as being that bit more special. But why is that? First of all, Himalayan salt has been mined and used for food preparation and preservation for centuries, since at least the 1200s. The pink coloration is due to the presence of trace minerals that are naturally present within the salt crystals. In addition to its attractive hue, pink salt also contains more than 80 minerals that aren’t found in regular salt, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine and zinc.

6 Himalayan salt uses

For Cooking

Himalayan pink salt is a great alternative to regular table salt. It’s got all of the same health benefits as sea salt, but it also has a rich, earthy flavor that makes it perfect for cooking and food prep!

You can use finely ground pink salt or Himalayan rock salt, which is more coarse, and is better for rubbing on meat or sprinkling over veg.

It’s also possible to cook and serve food on Himalayan salt blocks that are good at retaining heat.

For Bath

If you're looking for a way to relax, unwind, and take care of your skin, try a Himalayan salt bath.

Himalayan salt baths are a popular thing, just as popular as Epsom salt baths!

Simply pour ½ to 1 teaspoon of pink salt into your bath.

You can also grab some Himalayan rock crystals and use them as a natural exfoliator, but be careful not to scrub your skin too hard.

For Teeth Cleaning

Swollen gums and aching teeth can be painful, but they're also pretty common—especially if you eat a lot of processed foods.

Himalayan pink salt is an all-natural way to help clear up the problem. The detoxifying properties in salt help reduce swelling and inflammation in your gums, while the antimicrobial properties fight off harmful bacteria that can cause tooth decay.

To whiten your teeth, mix ½ a teaspoon of Himalayan salt with 1 teaspoon of Triphala powder and ½ teaspoon of mustard oil. Add these ingredients together to form a paste, then brush your teeth and gums with the paste for 2 minutes before rinsing it off with water.

Foot Soak

If your feet are feeling a bit sore after a long day, there's no need to head to the spa—you can treat them with a foot soak.

Add 1/8 cup of Himalayan salt to every gallon of water and soak for as long as you like. It'll help relieve any discomfort from walking around all day, and will leave your skin feeling smooth and soft.

Facial spray

Are you looking for a DIY facial spray that will refresh your face in the hot weather? We have just the thing!

Himalayan pink salt is a great natural alternative to other facial sprays. It is loaded with minerals that are great for your skin, including magnesium, iron, calcium and potassium. It also has antibacterial properties and can help balance out your skin's pH levels.

The best part? You can make it yourself at home! Here's how:

In an 8oz spray bottle, mix 1 tbsp of pink Himalayan salt, with 1tsp magnesium flakes and a cup of warm distilled water 

Add 3 to 5 drops essential oil such as lavender, mint or eucalyptus

Spritz away as required!

Natural exfoliator

Himalayan rock crystals are perfect for gently removing dead skin cells and revealing your soft, supple complexion.

Combine 1 cup of fine or medium-grain pink Himalayan salt with ¼ cup olive oil and 10 drops of essential oil. Then simply wet your skin, gently apply the scrub in circular motions to remove any dead skin cells, and rinse it off. You'll be left with soft, smooth skin!