What is Salt Crystal?

Salt crystal comes from a number of locations throughout the world; however, many people think the finest quality with the most captivating warm hues and glow comes from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains in India and Pakistan.

Millions of years ago, immense pressure caused the Himalayan Mountains to rise out of the ocean. The waters that were present were forced up inside the huge mountains and remained under immense pressure for millions of years. Eventually the salt water converted to solid salt.

Chunks of salt crystal rock are taken by hand from salt mines found in underground caves. No dynamite or other explosives are used. Yes, the task is time consuming and expensive, but the natural environment is maintained. The 200-250 million-year-old salt-- high in minerals and trace elements-provides rich amber shades.

Both beauty and mystery accompany salt crystal. When an electric bulb or candle flame send heat to the salt crystals, negatively charged ions are released. The negative ions neutralize contaminants in the air by weighing them down so they no longer circulate. Thus it is said that salt crystal lamps and candleholders promote health and wellness.

Natural health practitioners, feng shui devotees, people who meditate, massagers, yoga instructors, and others use salt crystal lamps not only for beauty, but also for health and relaxation. Crystal salt lamps have been studied by many different practitioners of holistic medicine.

Their consensus is: many people can improve health and quality of life by using Himalayan salt crystal products. Why? Again, they mention the negative ions which counteract pollution, the energy produced by the use of electronics in the home or office, allergies, odors, and even depression.

Salt crystal lamps work for people in different ways. Some people use them for their beauty, others use them to help create a peaceful and calm atmosphere in their homes and offices. Still others use salt crystal lamps and candleholders to create a peaceful, calm feeling within themselves.

All the salt crystal products carried by Global Hands are manufactured in a family-owned factory in Mirpur, Pakistan. This company offers long-term, year-around employment; provides humane and safe working conditions as well as fair wages with benefits; and cares for employees. For example, two years ago, a foreman was killed in a traffic accident--off duty. His widow and children continue to receive his salary.