All about salt baths

In addition to traditional baths, many lovers of wholesome leisure prefer salt. It is made using special blocks and bricks. The salt sauna has a positive effect on the human body and increases its protective functions.


Features
The salt bath is one of the most useful and popular. Its main feature is the wall cladding created from the mineral. This product has a beneficial effect on the entire human body.


Regular visits to the salt sauna have a number of benefits.
- It has a healing effect on the skin by increasing the amount of collagen.
- Helps to alleviate eczema in the skin.
- Improves blood circulation, helps to get rid of cellulite deposits.
- Destroys viruses and allergens.
- Relieves the condition in problems with the upper respiratory tract.
- Relieves painful sensations in joint problems.


Also, the salt bath helps the body to produce a hormone, which acts as a powerful protection against malignant tumors. Experts note that the salt vaporization promotes excessive sweating, which rid the body of harmful toxins. In addition, a visit to such a bath helps to relieve nervous tension and get rid of negative emotions.
We should not forget about the rejuvenating effect of the bath. Since ancient times, women have used salt vapors to maintain facial skin tone.



However, contraindications in this institution still present. For example, it is forbidden to visit the sauna for people suffering from various chronic diseases (especially in the period of exacerbation). Also doctors do not recommend to go to the sauna ill with acute respiratory infections and people who are after surgery. It is necessary to understand that the salt sauna may be harmful to all those, who suffer from high blood pressure and kidney failure.
In addition, experts do not recommend visiting the steam room immediately after a meal.
As for the modern salt bath, its parameters are the following: the temperature is 50-70 degrees and the humidity is 30%. Salt is characterized by an increased susceptibility to water. At high levels of humidity, it dissolves.

Varieties of salt
A natural mineral is used to finish such a bath. We are talking about the healing Himalayan salt. It has a crystalline base, which is known for the presence of useful trace elements. It is used to create various decorative elements. These include blocks, panels and even bricks.
When heated, the activity of Himalayan salt increases .. It disinfects the air and kills pathogenic bacteria. The atmosphere inside the steam room is similar to that of the "sea".
Himalayan natural salt has a lot of beautiful colors: from soft pink to bright cherry.


Tibet is known to be famous for a huge number of healing products. Experts who study bioenergetics have long studied pink natural salt. According to them, this mineral charges a positive mood. In ancient times, natural salt was extracted for the prevention of nasopharyngeal diseases. Salt steam has been widely used by Chinese physicians for centuries.
Pink salt is found in the following varieties:
- placer;
- lamp;
- soap;
- pebbles.
The therapeutic effect of natural Himalayan salt is seen in its ability to release negatively charged ions. After visiting the sauna a person feels a rush of energy and improved tone of the body.


Equipping
Construction of a bathing complex with a salt steam room implies several options. One of the most common is The process of laying the walls of monolithic blocks. Thus, a comfortable climate with a high content of sodium and chlorine is formed in this room (the effect of a salt cave).
The creation of such a steam room is possible in the country house, in the country house. Construction work involves the use of silicate glue or liquid glass. The wall is usually mounted on hangers, using a special supporting frame.
Often such a steam room is equipped with spot lighting (built-in bulbs). Such a room looks very mysterious and stylish.


Steam room, which has the effect of a salt cave, has a number of nuances.
- The salt block is put on selective surfaces.
- The appearance depends on the frequency of use.
- The floor, created with the use of panels of Himalayan salt, has a short lifespan.

Experts say that to create the effect of a salt cave, it is enough to lay out one wall with a block of Himalayan salt.
This option is relevant for connoisseurs of country life. It will be possible to create a salt bath with the help of mini-inserts or a slide, a dome or a lamp. Thus, there is a useful microclimate inside the room. In addition, It will be possible to make a salt bath with the following options.
- Decorating the stove with miniature blocks. The cost of such products is much lower than panels.
- The use of a salt lamp. It will create a comfortable microclimate in the steam room.


Undoubtedly, the cost of blocks and panels of Himalayan salt is quite high. Many connoisseurs of the steam room prefer to create a salt cave effect using less expensive methods.
An affordable option is The use of salt in the sauna in the form of pebbles. Miniature pebbles are placed on the stove. With the flow of water they will release beneficial substances. Also, the pebbles can be put in any container where the stones will be heated. In addition, the epidermis is beneficial to the salt soap. It has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect. The product is a polished bar of halite. It has no additives and no harmful impurities.


Lights made of Himalayan salt, not only fill the air in the steam room with healing properties, but also create a wonderful atmosphere in the room. Salt lamp destroys viruses, pollution and allergens. Do not forget about the salt steam. It is enough to dissolve the mineral in water and splash the solution on the coals.
The main requirement for a salt bath is to avoid direct contact with moisture. This will help prevent the destruction of the walls and floor.
After using the steam room of the salt bath, the room is opened for airing and get rid of excess moisture.


Rules of visiting
The benefit of the salt steam room lies in the duration of the session. Its time is 15-25 minutes. However, being in the sauna must be controlled. It is important not to allow overheating or overexertion. Experts advise to gradually increase the duration of the stay in the sauna room with the effect of the salt cave.
It is important to understand that a state of alcohol or drug intoxication in the steam room can lead to death.

In baths with a salt haze The use of honey is very popular.. It helps get rid of cellulite and fights problem skin. It contains water, which nourishes and moisturizes the epidermis. Many women prefer to apply honey not only on the face, but also on the body. It is also possible to make a scrub. To do this, they mix honey with salt. Then apply the mixture to the steamed skin. Sustain about 20 minutes.
No less popular is mask consisting of butter (cream). Useful components of milk have a positive impact on steamed skin. Apply a similar mask in the salt steam and keep on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Butter can be replaced by olive oil.


On how to carry out the installation of salt tiles, see the following video.