Dead Sea Minerals
The Dead Sea is rich with minerals and thus has very healthy
waters. All together the sea contains over 21 minerals which are proven
to beautify the skin and keep it healthy and youthful. Even plants growing
along the shores of the sea have a high concentration of vitamins, minerals
and valuable oils which are used on dermatology cosmetics and medicine.
The major minerals found in the Dead Sea are actually essential for
the proper function of skin cells making for healthy, beautiful skin.
Mineral salts and mud of the Dead Sea have a unique healing
and beautifying effect on the skin. By just soaking in the salty waters
people with
psoriasis and other skin problems experience relief of
their skin problem. Dermatologists all over the world prescribe patients
with Psoriasis or other skin disorders to take mineral baths in the
Dead Sea. The mineral composition found in Dead
Sea salt therefore is the unique blend for the beautifying and therapeutic
effect on a skin. Dead Sea minerals are known to cure skin disorders
through strengthening the skin tissues, maintaining the chemical balance
of the skin, stimulating blood circulation and eliminating toxins from
the skin.
Dead Sea Minerals - most important ones:
Magnesium - A therapeutic mineral, it helps the
healing of skin tissue, acts as an antiallergenic agent on the skin,
improves cell metabolism, stimulates protein synthesis and facilitates
energy production
Bromine - Soothes your skin with anti-inflammatory properties,
calms and relaxes muscles and calms skin nerves.
Iodine - improves functioning of the thyroid gland and helps
the skin cells' metabolic exchanges.
Sulfur - Is a known therapeutic mineral. Contains certain essential
vitamins and is a natural disinfectant and antibacterial agent- thus
making it effective against acne. Has also been shown effective to help
relieve symptoms of skin disorders such as Psoriasis and Eczema.
Potassium - is a key moisture regulator and helps preserve a
neutral skin environment. Signs of potassium deficiency include abnormally
dry skin and acne as well as flare ups of Psoriasis.
Calcium - is the building block for corrective tissue under
the skin's surface and plays an important role in cell protection. Regulates
cell membrane permeability (absorption and oil production) and normalizes
skin cells' differentiation.
Sodium - this Dead Sea mineral improves the skin cells metabolism,
relieves muscle cramps and stiffness while maintaining a neutral environment
within skin cells.
Zinc - This mineral is important for natural regulation of cell
growth and regeneration. Also facilitates cell renewal and stimulates
collagen and elastin synthesis (renews skin). A great antioxidant this
mineral is a free radicals scavenger. It also improves sebo-regulation
(anti-acne properties), anti-inflammatory properties and is a natural
UV rays blocker.
Strontium - has effective anti-itching properties, reduces the
signs of irritant contact dermatitis (a common problem for those with
sensitive skin who regularly use cosmetics)
Manganese - Well known for powerful antioxidant properties out
of all minerals. It also increases skin microcirculation (which promotes
better anti-aging effects) and improves the condition of connective
tissues.
Lithium - this Dead Sea minerals increases the effectiveness
of bath salt treatment for psoriasis.
Boron - replenishment of the Boron mineral helps to relieve
the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
In addition to these essential minerals; the salt, mud, and aromatic
oils from the plants that grow around the Dead Sea, and even the effect
that the amount of annual sunlight has on these ingredients, contribute
to the raw materials we use in our mineral skin care.
Other skin ailments such as arthritis, joint inflammations,
muscle stiffness, itching skin and pain are also relieved when these
minerals are used. Due to the high mineral content, regular Dead Sea
salt baths can improve various chemical imbalances of the skin and body.
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