Can I use Himalayan salt for saline? Why it's a dangerous practice
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    5 min read                                
                            
                                According to the Cleveland Clinic, using a non-sterile, homemade saline solution, particularly for sensitive applications like eyes or piercings, can lead to severe infections. This is the fundamental reason why you should never use Himalayan salt for saline, as it is unpurified and not sterile.