Our Salt Therapy detoxifies the lungs and stimulates the respiratory system—reducing inflammation, fighting infections, clearing blockages, and reducing overall discomfort.
Halotherapy, also called salt therapy, is a wellness practice in which you breathe air carrying microscopic salt particles. The practice recreates the microclimate of a natural salt cave, where salt-saturated air has been associated with respiratory relief since Polish salt miners were first observed to have unusually healthy lungs in the 1840s.
In a modern halotherapy session, a device disperses pharmaceutical-grade salt into the air of a controlled space as particles small enough to travel deep into the respiratory tract. A typical session lasts 20 to 45 minutes while you sit and breathe normally. No effort, no equipment in your hands, no special preparation.
The mechanism is straightforward. Inhaled salt particles settle along the lining of the airways, where they attract moisture, help thin and loosen mucus, and assist the respiratory tract in clearing irritants and congestion. Salt is also naturally antibacterial and has anti-inflammatory properties, which is why halotherapy is most often used to support respiratory comfort, skin health, and relaxation.
The Clearlight HALO ONE brings this same practice into your home, office or Clearlight infrared sauna, using 99.99% pure pharmaceutical-grade sodium chloride with no fillers or caking agents.
Not all salt therapy works the same way. The two main distinctions are how the salt gets into the air and what form it takes.
Active salt therapy uses a device to actively generate and disperse salt particles into the air. This is the form used in clinical salt rooms and the form with the most research behind it, because the particle size and concentration can be controlled. The Clearlight HALO ONE uses vibrating mesh technology to disperse pharmaceutical-grade saline as particles between 1 and 10 microns — small enough to reach the lower airways rather than settling in the nose and throat.
Passive salt therapy places salt in the environment and lets it do the work on its own. Himalayan salt-brick rooms, salt caves, salt lamps, and salt-panel walls are all passive. They create a calm, humidity-stable space and many people find them relaxing, but they generate very little airborne salt , making them more decorative and calming than therapeutic. If your goal is respiratory support rather than ambiance, active salt therapy is the more meaningful option.
Dry salt therapy disperses solid salt crystals into dry air, typically from a halogenerator in a room-sized installation. Wet salt therapy covers everything that delivers salt in water or solution, such as salt baths, saline nasal rinses, neti pots, gargling with salt water, and saline aerosol devices.
Clearlight’s HALO ONE® lives somewhere in between. It uses ultrasonic, high-frequency technology to convert water and medical-grade salt into a fine mist. Its Vibrating Mesh technology disperses micronized salt particles between 1–10 microns into the air. So it offers a quiet, portable, easy-to-operate option for incorporating salt therapy into your wellness routine at home, in the office, or in your Clearlight® infrared sauna.
| Dry Salt Therapy | Wet Salt Therapy | HALO ONE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Ground salt crystals in dry air | Salt in water or saline solution | Pharmaceutical-grade saline mist via vibrating mesh |
| Particle size | Controlled, respirable | Varies widely; often too large to inhale deeply | 1–10 microns |
| Space needed | Dedicated room or booth | Bathroom or sink | Room up to 10′ x 10′, a sauna, or a face mask |
| Setup | Professional installation typical | Home solution creation, cleanup | Plug in, insert cartridge |
| Cleanup | Salt residue on surfaces | None | Cleaning cartridges |
| Best for | Commercial salt rooms and spas | Sinus rinsing, skin soaks | Home, office, and in-sauna respiratory sessions |
Salt therapy used to mean booking a session at a spa or a dedicated salt cave, at $25 to $50 a visit, on someone else’s schedule. It does not anymore. A portable halotherapy device delivers the same pharmaceutical-grade salt mist in your own space, as often as you like, for a one-time cost. With consistency being what drives results, being able to do it at home is not just a convenience; it is the point.
The HALO ONE works in five different setups, so you can match the session to the space you have:
In your Clearlight infrared sauna. Mount the HALO ONE inside the cabin and run it during your sauna session. The infrared heat opens the airways and increases circulation while the salt works on the respiratory tract. This is the most efficient way to use it and the reason many Clearlight owners add halotherapy in the first place.
In a small room. Any enclosed space up to roughly 10′ x 10′ will hold the salt air mist at a useful concentration. Bedrooms, home offices, and bathrooms all work well. Close the door and turn off any fan or HVAC vent that would pull the salt air out of the room.
With the Breathe Easy face mask. No enclosure needed. Connect the mask and the mist goes directly to your airways. This is the right choice for open-plan spaces, for targeted respiratory sessions, or for anyone who wants a more concentrated session.
At the office. The unit is portable and quiet enough for a private office or a treatment room.
While traveling. Pack the unit and a few cartridges. Most Hotel rooms are within the effective room size.
Salt therapy and infrared heat are a natural pairing, and it is the one combination that most salt-rooms cannot offer you.
Infrared heat raises your core temperature, increases circulation, and relaxes the airways. Warm, humid air feels more comfortable to breathe than cool, dry air, making it easier to take deep breaths and draw more of the salt particles farther into your airways. At the same time, you are getting the cardiovascular, detoxification, and muscle-recovery benefits of the sauna session itself. Two therapies, one 20-minute session.
The practical benefits of combining salt therapy with an infrared sauna:
The Clearlight HALO ONE is designed to be used inside your Clearlight infrared sauna or as a standalone unit in any room. If you already own a Clearlight sauna, adding halotherapy is a simple easy upgrade to your existing routine.
Salt is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and when it is inhaled as a fine mist, it is believed to act directly on the tissue lining your airways. That is the basis for most of the benefits people report from halotherapy. Research on salt therapy is still developing, and the strength of the evidence varies considerably by benefit, but here is a list of what it is used for, and how well supported each use actually is.
Respiratory support. The best-supported use of halotherapy. Inhaled salt particles attract moisture, which thins and loosens mucus, and helps the airways clear irritants and congestion. Several small clinical studies have reported improvements in breathing and congestion symptoms, though larger trials are still needed.
Skin health. Salt contact can support skin hydration and calm irritation, and halotherapy is commonly used alongside treatment for eczema, acne and psoriasis. The evidence here is largely observational, but salt’s role in skin care is long established.
Relaxation and sleep. A quiet 20-minute session where the only thing you have to do is breathe has a real effect on stress, and many people report sleeping better on the nights they use it. This benefit is subjective rather than clinically measured, but it is one of the most consistently reported.
Halotherapy is considered safe for most healthy adults. It is non-invasive, drug-free and drug-interaction-free, and the salt used in the HALO ONE is 99.99% pure pharmaceutical-grade sodium chloride.
However, there are a few things worth knowing before you start.
Common, expected effects. A salty taste, mild thirst, slightly scratchy throat, and a light cough during or after a session are all normal.
When to skip a session. Do not use salt therapy while you have a fever or an active infection.
Conditions that require medical clearance first. Talk to your doctor before starting halotherapy if you have any of the following: active tuberculosis, respiratory cancer, acute respiratory disease, severe or uncontrolled hypertension, cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism, or a chronic obstructive lung disease in an acute phase.
When to stop. Discontinue use and speak with a healthcare professional if you experience chest tightness, wheezing that does not resolve, or you have any other symptoms that worsen.
Salt Therapy is not a replacement for medical care.
Salt therapy has been studied since the 1840s, when a Polish physician documented the unusual respiratory health of workers in the Wieliczka salt mines; this observation started the field. Modern halotherapy research is real but modest in scale. Most published work involves small sample sizes, and there is no standardized protocol across studies, making results hard to compare.
What that means practically: the respiratory findings are the most consistent, the skin findings are promising but thinner, and the immune and mood findings are still early.
Halotherapy offers the best results when practiced regularly. The benefits are cumulative, so consistency and frequency are the key. People with chronic issues will benefit greatly from using the HALO ONE at least 3-4 times a week. Though the exact number of times you should use salt therapy depends on what you want from it. Benefits are cumulative in every case, so a consistent short session beats an occasional long one.
Respiratory support. 3 to 4 sessions per week, 15 to 20 minutes each. Use the Breathe Easy face mask for a more concentrated session, or run the unit in your sauna.
Skin support. 2 to 3 sessions per week, 20 minutes, in a room or sauna rather than through the mask so the fine mist reaches exposed skin.
General wellness and relaxation. Once or twice a week, 20 minutes, ideally in the evening. Pair with chromotherapy or aromatherapy in your sauna and treat it as the wind-down rather than a treatment.
The single-use HALO ONE saline cartridge will last up to 20 minutes.
The HALO ONE Halotherapy generator is a practical and therapeutic option for incorporating salt therapy into your wellness routine. Your HALO ONE can be used both in your Clearlight infrared sauna or your home or office.
This quiet, easy-to-operate award-winning device utilizes a liquid saline mixture of micronized salt particles which are then dispersed into the air. The HALO ONE is the only halotherapy generator producing salt particles between 1-10 microns. We create the salt particles with our Vibrating Mesh technology. This means the salt will reach more area of your lungs than any other halotherapy on the market, helping you breathe easier.
| Asthma | Colds | Depression | Chronic Bronchitis |
| Ear Infections | Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Breathlessness | Sinus Infections |
| Psoriasis | Chest Tightness | Allergies | Eczema |
| Tonsillitis | Hay Fever | Acne | Laryngitis |
| Snoring | Rosacea | COPD | Sleep Apnea |
| Dry Skin | Cystic Fibrosis | Insomnia | Rashes |
The Clearlight ONE HALO ONE Breathe Easy Halotherapy Face Mask is a powerful accessory designed to enhance your salt therapy experience when used with the HALO ONE Halotherapy Generator. By directing more micronized saline solution directly into your lungs, this comfortable, easy-to-use facemask increases your salt intake and eliminates the need for a confined space to use the HALO ONE. Ideal for individuals with asthma, allergies, COPD, and other respiratory concerns, the HALO ONE Breathe Easy Face Mask delivers a more focused and effective halotherapy session.
Halotherapy is believed to be antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and can help with excessive mucus, pathogen agents, digestive issues, depression, skin conditions, and immune system oversensitivity. With all these benefits, it is easy to see that incorporating salt therapy into your life can help improve overall wellness.
There are typically no side effects other than the taste of salt and potentially thirst, or a scratchy throat. However, if someone is on any medications or suffers from any serious medical issue please seek medical advice before any therapy.
Halotherapy is a natural therapy, however any clients who have any serious health conditions or women who are pregnant should always seek proper medical advice before using the HALOONE®.
Contraindications include:
99.99% pure sodium chloride (pharmaceutical grade salt). It contains no fillers or caking agents. It comes from a natural source and is naturally processed to remove all of its impure elements. It is the same salt that hospitals use and is the same type of salt used in Halotherapy research.
20 million years ago, Eastern Europe was partially covered by a shallow sea. With the disappearance of the sea, large amounts of layered salt were left behind. In the 14th century, people started to mine salt for their own use and for sale. Large salt mines were developed in the south of Poland, near Krakow, leaving huge chambers deep in the mountains. Over time, it was discovered that salt miners, as a result of working in the salt mines, had very few respiratory conditions, looked much younger than their age, and rarely got sick.
In the 1840s, a Polish doctor named Feliks Boczkowski noticed something interesting while treating workers in the Wieleczka Salt Mines. Unlike other miners who routinely experienced lung problems from breathing in the pollutants in the mines, he found that patients rarely had respiratory issues. Boczkowski attributed this to the high salt content in the cave’s microclimate, and he published a treatise detailing his theories in 1843. Several years later, one of his pupils opened the first salt inhalation clinic in Poland.
This was not the first time people had drawn the connection between salt content in the air, and improved respiratory health. Catholic monks in Europe regularly brought people with respiratory issues into salt caves, and then crushed the salt with their feet to release it into the air. Salt therapy was also used in the days of ancient Greece and Rome.
Yes! More information about halotherapy/salt therapy can be found on our research library here.
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