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The Salt of Life from the Sea of the Dead

The Dead Sea is a body of water famous for its very high salt content, much higher than any body of water in the world such as Utah’s Great Salt Lake or any of its neighboring seas like the Mediterranean Sea.  As such, no aquatic flora or fauna can or has survived in this sea because of it.  In fact, humans who would plunge into this sea will surely float because of the higher density of the sea compared to the average density of humans.  But where no sea creature can survive is where humans cannot  only float, but also can derive nutrients and minerals to add nourishment and beauty to their bodies.

A Different Kind of Salt

Unlike the common table salt which largely contains sodium, Dead Sea salts contain mostly minerals like calcium, magnesium, bromine and potassium to which its bitter taste is attributed and which are also innate to the body’s integument or skin.  Daily bathing causes these minerals to be washed away which causes dryness and roughness.  Bathing with salts from the Dead Sea restores the body’s depleted minerals and keeps one’s skin supple and smooth.

The magnificent benefits that can be derived from Dead Sea salts are not recently discovered.  People from ancient times have long used salts from the Dead Sea to maintain healthy and beautiful skin.  You see, people from historic times are just as vain as people are today.  A clear of example of this is Cleopatra whose high regard for self-beautification has made her a historical icon.  Historical accounts retell how the Egyptian queen became one of the first cosmetic manufacturers in the world by harvesting and maximizing the beautifying power of these salts by building factories which will collect the salts and mud from the Dead Sea and manufacture it into various forms of cosmetics such as soaps, creams, etc.

More Good Things that Come from Salt

Dead Sea salt is not only for people who exert an effort in defying age while achieving a constant state of beauty and radiance. Those who are suffering from long-term skin ailments such as dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, wrinkles, pruritis, acne, rashes, and the like can hugely benefit from soaking their bodies into the Dead Sea.  Aside from skin ailments, allowing the waters of the Dead Sea to contact one’s skin for a long period can also help relieve rheumatologic conditions which are usually common among the elderly, muscle pain and cramps, allergies, and even tendenitis or inflammation of the tendons of the body.  Because of its spa-like and relaxing effects, soaking oneself into the Dead Sea will also help ease tension and insomnia.  Not to mention, Dead Sea salts are safe, hypoallergenic and non-toxic for external use, and only for that purpose because unlike the common table salt, the Dead Sea salt is inedible.

Dead Sea Salts Are Good for the Skin

Like Dead Sea mineral mud, Dead Sea salts are a highly sought after skin care product for the benefits that they provide. Because Dead Sea salt is a pure mineral product, it's perfectly safe to use on any skin type, and you don't have to worry about any of the side effects that are normally present with other products. Dead Sea salts are known for the therapeutic properties that they give off, and they are a naturally beautifying skin care mineral.

While there are skin care products that contain Dead Sea salts, if you can manage it, choose a product that's all natural. Chemical additives can be harmful to your skin, and may outweigh the benefits of the Dead Sea salts. Essentially, all natural products are best choice for your skin, so, always check the ingredients!

Another thing that's important is whether or not the salts have been washed. If they are, then you lose the original mineral composition, thus the usual benefits are gone. In fact, once Dead Sea salts have been washed, they become nothing more than just plain salt.

The most widely available Dead Sea salt products on the market are scrubs, exfoliants, and soak baths. Like Dead Sea mud, Dead Sea salts have detoxifying properties, and replenish the skin of natural minerals. The result is healthier skin, and much more firmness and elasticity. To experience the most benefits available from Dead Sea salts, you should use a combination of these products to help you achieve the youthful glow.

H2O Plus Natural Spring Body Buffer A multi-textured scrub sensation that combines nourishing sea extracts of Iceland moss and watercress to help soften and energize the skin. (#937) Benefits: Natural apricot seeds, jojoba beads and pumice remove dead skin cells and impurties. Usage: Use 2-3 times per week. Massage over body in shower or bath, concentrating on rough flaky skin. Rinse well. Repeat as needed.