7 Amazing Reasons Every House Should Have A Salt Lamp

What are Himalayan Salt Lamps?

What can be easily mistaken for beautiful glowing ornaments in more and more houses these days are in fact Himalayan Salt Lamps.

These lamps are made from large pieces of Himalayan Salt with a small bulb or candle placed inside. They are usually sold as solid pieces of salt or decorative baskets filled with large crystals of salt. But these are not just any ordinary lamp.

If you take a look around your house or office, you will see that you are surrounded by computers, televisions, microwaves, cellular phones and florescent lights.

These appliances are known to have a negative effect on our mood, our energy and even our overall well being.

Himalayan salt is ‘hygroscopic’ which means that it attracts the water molecules in the air that can carry toxins. The amount of negative ions that a salt lamp will emit depends on its size and also how warm the candle or electric light bulb makes it.

To get the full benefits of a salt lamp, it is very important to make sure that the lamp is from a pure Himalayan Crystal source and not a cheap imitation made from rock salt.

So what are the 7 amazing reasons for owning a salt lamp?

1. They Can Purify The Air

It is believed that Himalayan Salt Lamps can purify the air around you that you breath. We all know that most of the air around us is polluted by electromagnetic household appliances, pollution, dust particles, bacteria and even viruses. By purifying the air around you, the salt lamp can possibly help to reduce snoring, allergy and even asthma symptoms.

2. Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation

Computers, televisions, microwaves, air conditioners, cell phones and other appliances all emit electromagnetic radiation/pollution. The closer you are to the salt lamp the more effective that the results will be. Get into the habit of totally switching off any electric appliance that you are not using, and do not put it in standby mode.

3. Soothing Color Therapy

The beautiful warm orange glow that comes from a Himalayan salt lamp can be very beneficial for relieving stress. It has also been reported that improved energy and a more positive mood can be achieved after using a salt lamp.

4. Sleep Better At Night

The soft glowing light from a Himalayan salt lamp is ideal to look at and relax to just before bedtime. If you are having trouble sleeping, the soft soothing glow can help you to switch off, relax and help you to fall asleep.

5. Increased Energy Levels

Do you know that invigorating feeling that you get when you are in the countryside, at the beach, or out in the fresh air? This is partly due to your exposure to negative ions. These are the same ions that are emitted by salt lamps. If you are constantly feeling tired or lethargic, try using a Himalayan lamp for a few weeks and watch as your energy levels will start to increase.

6. They Can Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

The gentle sun like glow that is emitted from a Himalayan salt lamp can be enough to possibly relieve some of the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Salt lamps are the perfect solution to help you when the mornings are dark and the days are shorter.

7. Improved Concentration

As well as improving the air around us that we breath, improving our mood and our energy levels, another benefit of having a Himalayan salt lamp is improved concentration.

This is due to the effect that negative ions have on your body; it is believed that they can help to improve blood and oxygen supply to your brain, which in turn will help you feel more alert and focused.

Salt Lamp Benefits Summary

Smaller salt lamps are good for the average bedroom, while larger lamps are believed to be more effective for spaces like a living room.

I have listed 7 great benefits of owning a Himalayan salt lamp above, but do not take my word for it.

While it is hard to find any scientific studies on the health benefits of Salt Lamps, I have personally found them really useful for boosting my mood and helping me to relax.

Do your own research, ask someone who is using a salt lamp in their home and find out what benefits they have got from using one, and then make up your own mind.

Updated May 2026

Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas is the founder of Your Positive Oasis, a personal growth website focused on uplifting and inspiring quotes. Since 2016, he has helped readers build a more positive mindset, strengthen their self-belief and stay highly motivated. As the recipient of the Best Health and Well-Being Blog Award, Damien is on a mission to inspire people to live each day with more passion, purpose, and happiness.