Dead Sea Salt cosmetics –healing power from the depths

 

Dead Sea salt and Dead Sea mud are natural products that have been considered important since ancient times. Romans, kings, and rich merchants had already relaxed in the spas of the Dead Sea and made it a popular location for spas and resorts. At approximately 417 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the deepest point on the earth’s surface. It has been supplied with valuable minerals and trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, silicic acid, potassium, iron, bromide and iodine by numerous underground sources for millions of years. This unique composition makes both the salt and the mud from the Dead Sea a unique and hence sought-after ingredient for pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

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Therapeutic Effects

Dead Sea salt promotes the healing processes of the skin. People with skin conditions such as psoriasis (psora), neurodermatitis, dermatitis etc. are frequently advised to travel to the Dead Sea in order to bathe in its waters. Its air, enriched with minerals, and its therapeutic treatments with salt and mud alleviate and heal all sorts of different skin conditions. Yet bringing the healing power of the Dead Sea straight to your own bathtub is much easier and less expensive with these mineral-enriched salts. Dead Sea salt is ideal for washing and bathing.

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Beauty and Relaxation

Not only those with problematic skin benefit from the advantages of Dead Sea salt, however. A bath with Dead Sea salt offers recuperation and relaxation for the body, mind and spirit.  Because it is rich in minerals and trace elements, it stimulates both blood circulation and metabolism while providing moisture. The variety of ingredients contained makes it an ideal additive for relaxing wellness baths. The skin is left feeling and looking refreshed, nourished, and healthy. Attention: Baths put additional strain on your body’s circulatory system. Do not bathe for too long (20 minutes) and most importantly not too hot (about 37°C). After bathing, give your body a period of rest and allow your circulation to gradually come into stride instead of becoming immediately active again.   

The healing properties of the Dead Sea are also highly valued for skin creams and scrubs, washing lotions and shower gels. The salts work as an astringent, moisturise, help fight impurities and remove calloused skin. The skin becomes silky and smooth. A natural scrub with sea salts and additives such as olive, almond or sesame oil provide for tender skin, particularly with rough skin on hands, knees and elbows.  Finer granules for sensitive skin are also available in special scrubs such as Schaebens Dead Sea Salt Scrub.

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Dead Sea Mud
Dead Sea mud is predominantly used in facial masks and in body packs. It is available in both powder form (for mixing) and as ready-made formulations such as Schaebens Dead Sea Mud Mask. Dead Sea mud packs are both pleasant and effective at the same time. Used during a relaxing bath, they contribute to the overall sense of well-being. They also cleanse and tone the skin, have an anti-inflammatory effect, and soothe irritated and stressed skin. The treatment leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.