Singapore spa builds salt cave offering European secret to good skin & health
How did salt therapy, European’s secret to good skin and health, come about?
Halotherapy also known as Salt Therapy is a form of alternative medicine that makes use of salt. Numerous forms of Halotherapy have been known of and used throughout the years.
The Medieval Period
Steeped in history, salt therapy is one of the earliest forms of alternative medical treatment.
Some historians point the origin of salt therapy to around the 4th – 5th centuries B.C. in Greece. In those days, people who were sick were taken to the salt caves to convalesce.
1800s – First Official Research by Dr. Felix Bochkowsky
Dr. Bochkowsky, the state authority for occupational health in Poland, observed something a astonishing: Men who worked in salt mines had clearer skin and looked younger. These salt miners also seemed to be cleared of respiratory issues. Such was in stark contrast to their coal and metal counterparts. In 1843, Dr. Bochkowsky became the first to officially publish findings on salt therapy. He also established the world’s first health facility in Poland for respiratory disorders and general well-being.
Salt miners displayed clearer, younger skin, and enjoyed good respiratory health.
1940s – Rise of Salt Therapy by Dr. K.H. Spannahel during World War II
In 1949, German physician Dr. Spannahel noticed that villagers who had sought refuge in Klutert salt mine during World War II did not suffer from any respiratory conditions. Intrigued, he devoted his time to expound on the research salt therapy.
1960s – Proliferation of Salt Therapy by Prof. Mieczyslaw Skulimowski
Around the 1960s, Prof. Skulimowski treated patients with respiratory conditions in underground salt mines. Thereafter, he expanded to treating patients with allergies and those seeking overall health benefits. His treatment methodology had proven popular and successful.
Some people are concerned about the intake of salt because of issues relating to diet, high blood pressure, and hypertension. This type of salt intake is connected to the digestive tract.
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Salt therapy is different as it is associated with the respiratory system. Salt therapy requires the highest-quality salt available. This means that the cleanest salt available should be used. The salt particles draw out irritants such as toxins and allergens from your respiratory system. This reduces inflammation and breaks down mucus, clearing your airways.
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​Many people who undergo salt therapy on a regular basis may find relief from a variety of respiratory conditions such as allergies, common cold and flu and strengthening of immune system which results in improvement in overall wellness.
The salt particles also absorbs impurities and bacteria present on the skin, helping to reduce many skin conditions, including acne, dry & flaky skin, eczema, rosacea and skin aging. It normalises skin's pH balance and boosts skin regeneration.
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Salt also produces negative ions. When your body comes into contact with the negatively-charged salt particles in the cave’s atmosphere, it releases more serotonin which helps improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety and stress.
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Salt miners seemed to be cleared of respiratory issues, reported in the 1800s
Our skin is our largest organ and the most visible part of our body. It is highly complex and displays the effects of time and state of well-being without mercy. Inevitably, because of how noticeable our skin is, it also affects our psychoemotional health. Simply put, the condition of our skin has a sizeable impact on how we feel.
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Even though we can't turn back time, we can achieve a state of well-being as well as look and feel beautiful at any age. Here's are 3 ways salt therapy can boost anti-aging:
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1. Normalise pH Level
Our body works in wondrous ways. It can regulate salt and water balance naturally. Perspiration is one of our body’s mechanisms to remove toxins and buffer skin’s pH balance. Based on the same principle, our salt therapy normalises skin’s pH level when atmospheric salt content comes in contact with the skin. Healthy pH level is the foundation to repair and regenerate youthful glowing skin.
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2. Promote Repair
Since time immemorial, salt has been used to treat many minor ailments because of its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. On the skin, salt is effective yet gentle in reducing redness and swelling. Salt also helps to repair skin’s natural defensive properties and strengthens skin’s protective barrier without compromising the skin’s natural microflora and integrity.
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3. Boost Regeneration
The salt generators in our salt rooms produce ionised fine dry salt. These negative ions are natural antioxidants to fight free radicals and aging. They give our skincare treatments a powerful anti-aging boost. The serums and ampoules applied are better absorbed. The results? Healthier and younger glowing skin, faster.
Many who have benefitted from salt therapy credit salt therapy for younger and healthier skin
How can we easily enjoy the benefits of salt cave therapy today in Singapore?
Many who have benefitted from salt therapy claim its effectiveness in reducing over-reliance on medications and credit salt therapy for clear skin. Today, the popularity of salt therapy has also spread across Europe and into other continents such as the Middle East, Asia and even Oceania.
Nearly 2 million visitors travel far and deep into the ground to harness the benefits of salt therapy yearly.
Wieliczka Salt Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, claims 2 million visitors a year. Other popular salt mines in Ukraine and Belarus receive 9,000 visitors a year collectively.
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No longer do people have to travel far and deep into salt mines. Pablo Blau’s salt rooms offer the convenience and financial viability for consumers to reap the benefits of salt therapy in Singapore.
Pablo Blau enhances and expedites skin treatments with salt therapy exclusive to the premises.
Pablo Blau is conveniently located in the heart of Singapore at Raffles City Shopping Centre.
At Pablo Blau, the conditions that of salt caves or mines are replicated and manifested within the premises. The treatment rooms are entirely coated with pharmaceutical-grade dry salt crystals. Each room is also equipped with a unique salt generator. The generator grinds and produces atmospheric salt particles to create an environment that is hypoallergenic and bacteria-free. These microscopic salt particles help to clear congestion, and calm inflammation and irritations among other hosts of benefits.
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This proprietary methodology only requires 45 minutes in our Signature Salt Rooms as compared to 3 hours in a natural salt cave to witness results as the clean hypoallergenic environment coupled with the anti-inflammatory properties of salt provides added healing effects.
Pablo Blau Signature Salt Room vs natural salt cave
“Salt room therapy is definitely an all-round wellness booster. The atmospheric salt content and allergen-free environment are a boon to the skin and general well-being. It helps with blood circulation and reduces inflammation.” - Anthia Chng, Editor at Expat Living
How salt room therapy works on skin and health?
Through a process known as osmosis, salt kills some types of bacteria by drawing out water or fluid. These bacteria can otherwise cause inflammation. Without water or fluid, some of these bacteria cannot survive.
In a salt room environment, a salt generator mimics the therapeutic effects achieved in natural salt caves. It grinds and produces salt particles in the air. These microscopic salt particles help to clear the respiratory tract and maximise its therapeutic effects. It bolsters the respiratory tract which is the body’s first line defence for the immune system and produces a host of benefits.
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