Achieve Natural Skin Therapy with Dead Sea Salt

The Dead Sea has been famous thousands of years for its remarkable ability to positively impact the health, beauty and vitality of those who have visited it. Concealed in its depths are high concentrations of minerals that have accumulated over millions of years. Richer than any other natural source in the world, Dead Sea salt includes huge amounts of potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium and chloride.

People suffering from Psoriasis and other ailments have found visiting the Dead Sea and swimming in it very helpful. A booming tourism industry has sprung up in countries surrounding the Dead Sea catering to those seeking these cures. With the advent of spa’s (and home spa products) and the importation of the Dead Sea Salt from Jordan and Israel, the amazing benefits from the high mineral contents of these salts is now available to North Americans.

The Highest Mineral Content in Dead Sea Salt

The waters of the Dead Sea contain 21 minerals, 12 of which are found in no other ocean or sea in the world. Many of these minerals are recognized for imparting a relaxed feeling, nourishing the skin, activating the circulatory systems and for easing rheumatic discomfort and metabolic disorders.

A Few of The Beneficial Minerals found in Jordanian Dead Sea Salt are:

Sodium: Removes dry and dead skin and improves its permeability. After penetrating into the skin, Sodium Ions bind the water and generate a feeling of suppleness, ideal for treatment of very dry skin.

Calcium: Necessary in strengthening cell membranes and cleansing the pores. In addition it is vital for production and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones.

Magnesium: Essential for cell metabolism. For instance, a significant deficit in Magnesium has been discovered in the skin of patients with psoriasis.

Potassium: Improves the oxidation and regulates the electrical process of the muscles and the nervous system.

Bromide: Concentration in Dead Sea salt is 50 times higher than common salts. Bromide has a very relaxing effect.

Bitumen: A natural tar which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Chlorine: Necessary in maintaining the correct balance of alkaline and acid in the body. Also vital for cell metabolism.

Iodine: Necessary for the production of the hormone thyroxin - vital for both energy and cell metabolism.

Zinc: Important in the enzymatic regulation of cell proliferation.