If you are DIY-ing your sea salt mixture, combine a pinch of non-iodized fine-grain sea salt (about 1/8 teaspoon) and about 1/2 cup of very warm water in a small bowl. Soak the piercing in the ...

Texture is another defining factor. Sea salt comes in a variety of grain sizes and shapes, from fine to coarse to flake. This variation affects how salt dissolves on the palate. Coarse grains and ...