Benefits of Dead Sea Minerals
The Dead Sea is a salt lake between Israel and Jordan. It is 422 meters below sea level and its shores are the lowest point on the surface of Earth. On dry land, it is the deepest hyper saline lake in the world, with 33.7% salinity. It is 8.6 times more salty then the ocean.
Richer than any other natural source in the world, the Dead Sea's mineral diversity includes huge amounts of potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium and chloride. Since ancient times, the fame of the Dead Sea has attracted streams of visitors from every point of the world. All have benefited from its health-giving properties and beautifying effects on the skin.
The dead sea contains 26 minerals and ions including: Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium, Bromine, Bitumen, Potassium, Sulfur, Boron, Lithium, Nitrogen, Aluminum, Phosphorus, Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium, Zinc, Iodine, Bitumen and others.
Twelve of them are found in no other sea or ocean and some are recognized for imparting a relaxed feeling, nourishing the skin, activating the circulatory systems and for easing rheumatic discomfort and metabolic disorders.
How Dead Sea Minerals may help you
Magnesium
The concentration found in the Dead Sea is fifteen times higher than other seas.
It is essential for cell metabolism. Combats fluid retention, slows skin ageing and calms the nervous system.
Potassium
Energizes the body, balances skin moisture and is an important mineral to replace following intense exercise. Improves oxidation and regulates the electrical process of the muscles and the nervous system. Vital in assisting cells to absorb nourishment and expel waist.
Sodium
Is important for lymphatic fluid balance and helps the immune system function properly. After penetrating into the skin Sodium binds the water and generates a feeling of suppleness, ideal for very dry skin.
Bromide
Helps relax and ease muscular aches and pains. Aid with natural repair of the body and can also be used as a natural antibiotic.
Calcium
Increases circulation and is necessary in strengthening cell membranes and cleansing the pores.Vital for production and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones, together with the regulation of heart muscles and nerves.
Zinc
Plays a role in enzymatic regulation of cell proliferation.
Iodine
Is necessary for the production of the hormone thyroxin, and is also vital for both energy and cell metabolism.
Bitumen
Is a natural tar, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
The natural black mud is a mixture of many Dead Sea salts and minerals rich in magnesium, natural tar (bitumen), and the silicates (silicon compounds), the organic elements from the shoreline all blended with earth. It is the silicates that have the effect of a mask to the skin and are useful for cleansing and softening the skin resulting in a wonderful glow. Generally, Dead Sea mud on the skin improves and stimulates blood circulation, cleanses the skin and removes any dirt particles, impurities and toxins.
Dead Sea mud has many amazing health properties, and in addition to the ones listed above also helps treat and relieve some other ailments. These ailments include arthritis, muscle stiffness and aches, rheumatism, joint inflammation and even itchy, psoriasis, eczema, acne and wrinkles.
Dead Sea Minerals moisturise your skin and helps natural skin hydration.
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