About Salt

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 excessive amounts of 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 those of 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 known as Red Salt, is often used to combat iron deficiency.

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 has a lower sodium content per teaspoon than table salt because the larger flakes create more air pockets. A teaspoon of kosher salt contains less actual salt than a teaspoon of table salt.

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.

Seaweed serves as an excellent substitute for salt. Thanks to its natural briny flavour and rich mineral content, including potassium, which helps lower sodium intake. While it may not fully replace salt in every recipe, incorporating seaweed into cooking is a simple way to boost flavour while promoting healthier living.

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