Dead Sea
Mud: What is the hype and what are the benefits?
Throughout
history the Dead Sea has played a significant role in history,
especially during the Biblical Times. The Dead Sea located between
Jordan and Israel is the largest natural spa in the world. Millions
of people flock to this region to reap the health benefits that the
Dead Sea has to offer. Tourists travel there to seek the natural
therapeutic goodness and to take salt baths in hopes to cure skin
conditions and ailments such as psoriasis, eczema, and arthritis or
just to rejuvenate their skin.
The
Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth standing at 434 feet below sea
level. It is a unique point where the desert and sea meet. The
regions climate and natural resources make is a natural wonder and
holistic experience. Its mineral infused mud and extra saline waters
are known for its healing properties. According to a study
published by the Department of Dermatology of the University of Kiel
in 2004, states that during a controlled group study that skin
redness and inflammation was significantly reduced on the arms of
volunteers when submerged in the 5% Dead Sea Salt solution. The high
magnesium content is contributed to reducing skin inflammation and
increasing skin hydration.
The
Dead Sea contains minerals that are essential to the body such as
sodium,
iron, potassium, iodine and calcium as well as high levels of
bromide, chloride, and electrolytes. Our bodies can consume these
nutrients through the mineral rich mud & waters in this
miraculous body of water. Other traces of minerals in the Dead Sea
include silicon dioxide, calcium oxide, aluminum oxide, magnesium
oxide, iron oxide, sodium oxide, potassium oxide, titanium oxide,
sulfur trioxide, and phosphorous pentoxide.
Dead
Sea salt & mud are including in many cosmetic and beauty
treatments and are a great alternative so that if you cant get to
Israel you can enjoy the benefits of one of nature's wonders at home.
Dead Sea mud can help keep your skin healthy, youthful, and
rejuvenated. Try some today!
How
to use
Facial
mask:
Apply
Dead Sea mud to a clean face with fingers. Allow mud to dry for 20
minutes. Rinse with warm water. Pat face dry.
Dead
Sea mud gives you a spa quality facial and acts as a detoxifier removing toxins from pores and improves
the natural hydration of your skin. Also reduces redness and
inflammation from acne breakouts.
Body
mask:
Apply
to sore muscle or joint area. Massage in a circular motion to aid in
circulation. Let mud dry for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Pat
dry.
Dead
Sea mud softens skin while the absorbing into muscles and joints to
ease pain in joints and muscles.
Resources:
Ehrhardt,
Hans-Peter, Bremgartner, Urquhart Department of Dermatology
University of Kiel 2004
Bathing
in a Magnesium-Rich Dead Sea Salt Solution Improves Skin Barrier
Function, Enhances Skin Hydration, and Reduces Inflammation in Atopic
Dry Skin
Evan-Patz;
Shani J. International Journal of Dermatology Volume 28 Vol. 1
January 1989
The
Dead Sea and Psoriasis
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