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Dead Sea Products
The Dead Sea is known to promote healthy skin and body. Many people from around the world descend on Israel and Jordan to get in its mineral filled waters every year. The mineral content in the Dead Sea is higher than any other body of water. It is composed of 33% salts and minerals whereas the ocean only has 3%.
Studies have shown many benefits from products made from the minerals and salts found in the Dead Sea. They help to balance and maintain proper water and moisture in the skin. They also cleanse the skin, promote healing, help prevent allergies and aid in relaxation.
For centuries people have know about the healing properties of the Dead Sea. The ancient Romans and Jews build bathhouses to use the mud and water for there skin. King Herod was said to have bathed in it. Queen Cleopatra was believed to have used the salts and mud to preserve her youth.
There are many products made from the Dead Sea. The dead sea salts and minerals are used to make bath salts and brine. Mud is available in the wet form for facial and body muds as well as dry clay form. It can also be used in dry powder, lotions, and shampoos.
Dead Sea salts in particular have been shown to be effective on many skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema and seborrhea. Bathing in these high mineral count salts can reduce symptoms and improve the condition of skin. Research has shown that a majority of psoriasis patients experienced decrease scaling and itching after using bathing three to four times per week over several weeks in Dead Sea bath salts. Some marketers sell salts that have been refined and many of the minerals removed. Pure Dead Sea salts should be off white and not appear bleached.
Dead Sea Mud or clay from the Dead Sea has been shown to remove impurities and help skin retain moisture. It is a natural exfoliate and will reveal new healthy skin. It also tightens skin as it dries giving a more youthful appearance. It has also been shown to relive ailments such as arthritis, joint inflammation, rheumatism, arthritis, and dry itchy skin.
