The Dead Sea situated some 400 meters below sea level at the lowest point on the earth's surface, and is a part of the Syrian - East Africa Rift Valley, flanked by the Judean Mountains to the west and the Moab mountains to the east.
The Dead Sea is one of the most saline lakes in the world. Having no outlet, the Dead Sea is a "terminal lake" which loses huge amounts of water by evaporation into the hot dry air. This result in high concentrations of salts and minerals in a unique composition that is particularly rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, bromine and various others.
Leaching of minerals from the geological strata also contributes to the Dead Sea brine and to a number of thermo mineral springs along its shores. In addition, alluvial deposits from the much valued Dead Sea mineral mud, also known as Dead Sea therapeutic black mud.
The uniqueness of the Dead Sea has been known for centuries. This is the only place in the world with this particular combination of exclusive spa benefits: peculiar sun radiation and climatic conditions, enriched oxygen atmosphere, mineral-rich salt sea, thermo mineral springs, and mineral-rich mud.
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 is useful for cleansing and softening the skin resulting in a wonderful glow.
Generally, Dead Sea mud on the skin improves and stimulates blood circulation. Both general skin care and dermatological treatments are affected by mud baths.
The uniqueness of many Dead Sea cosmetic lines lies in the key ingredient - mineral mud. Dead Sea mud rich in minerals with similar chemical composition to Dead Sea waters can either be applied to the entire body or just parts, and is also popular as a facial mud masque. Professor Zalmanovitch, a leading American dermatologist, tested the Dead Sea mud masques on thirty women of different age groups and varying skin tones. They found the facial mud masques stimulating, tightening, cleansing and invigorating, leaving the skin with a refreshing glow.
The clay's remarkable absorbency reaches deep into the pores, thoroughly cleansing and removing grime which impedes the nourishing process. Through reverse osmosis, the minerals from the mud nourish the skin and restore its vitality. The mineral action also works to tighten the pores, helping skin to look and feel its best. Superfine grains allow for easy application, even coverage and easy removal.
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.
BALNEOTHERAPY is the Treatment which exploits mineral mud which is black at the Dead Sea.
