Do you ever have a hard time winding down or falling asleep? If the answer is yes, this is a nighttime tip for you. Use salt lamps after dark.
I have an extensive list of nighttime rituals that help wind me down, but today, I’m going to specifically talk about my nighttime light source, Himalayan salt lamps.
Yes. I’m talking about the orange-ish pinky rock that you may have seen at your local Whole Foods.
I have them all over my house in my bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
What Are Himalayan Salt Lamps?
Salt lamps are made from rock crystals of salt and have a small lightbulb inside.
Know that there are tons of imitation salt lamps for sale made from lower quality salt, but authentic Himalayan salt lamps are made from the pure mineral-rich, pink salt mined straight from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan.
Once mined, the salt is hand-carved into individually unique lamps.
When plugged in, these lamps give your space a gentle glow that soothes the senses.
The Benefits of Himalayan Salt Lamps
1. Light & Color Therapy
The soft orange hue of the light sends signals to the brain that it’s time to wind down. This is why salt lamps are an excellent light source after dark.
In my home, as soon as dinner is made and the dishes are washed, all of the white light goes off, and the salt rock lamps go on.
The warming glow of the lamps immediately calms my nerves and provides enough light throughout the home to move around without negatively affecting my sleep.
I even have a salt rock night light in my bathroom to create a relaxing atmosphere for my nighttime shower, aiding my mind and body to prepare for sleep.
2. May Improve Air Quality
All salt is hygroscope, meaning that it attracts water from its surroundings. Therefore, the lamps can draw the water vapor and its pollutants within your space to its surface, thus purifying the air quality of your home.
Hot tip: Wipe down your lamps regularly as they tend to sweat, especially when it’s humid.
Additionally, the salt is said to release small amounts of negative ions into the air, which would be able to clear pollutants that may affect your health.
3. Mood Booster
I call my salt lamps “happy lights” because they are pretty, calming, and decretive.
As soon as my salt lamps go on, so do my essential oil diffusers, and the combination of the warming glow and aromatherapy throughout my home makes me feel happy, cozy, and relaxed.
I sometimes even turn on my salt lamps in the early morning to start my day in a calming atmosphere, especially if I have a lot on my to-do list that day.
The Bottom Line:
I love salt lamps because they are soothing little lights that bless your space with a warming glow that will calm your nerves and help you relax.
Incorporating salt lamps in my nighttime ritual has been life-changing & now I have a pretty, pinkish, vibrant glow all over my home every night. It’s the best.
& that’s the squeeze.
I hope this nighttime tip was helpful. Sweet dreams!
Xx Mads
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