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Dead Sea Cosmetic - Introduction
Dead Sea is a unique source of minerals naturally created under extraordinary climatic conditions. The high concentration of these minerals in the Dead Sea area is unparalleled anywhere in the world, and has long fascinated researchers and scientists. In the 18thcentury, interest in Dead Sea minerals grew with the discovery of their marvelous healing properties, particularly for skin diseases. In the years that followed, the Dead Sea became known internationally as a place offering complete and natural cures for skin problems, and visitors began to travel to the area from all over the world.
Although past scientific studies of the Dead Sea's mineral resources mostly focused on their curative properties for skin diseases, current research is producing its most positive results in the field of healthy skin care and maintenance. Dead Sea cosmetics have gained an international reputation for their many beneficial qualities for maintenance of the skin's youthful appearance and protection of the cell nucleus against early aging. Minerals are essential external additives for all of us. They have the ability to strengthen each layer of the skin, imparting an anti-aging effect that lasts for hours and even days.
In recent years, Dead Sea has evolved into the world's greatest natural source of raw materials for facial and body skin care. The exceptional composition of Dead Sea cosmetics allows them to penetrate the skin more deeply without irritation. This directly enriches the skin with essential minerals, rapidly giving it a better tone and natural radiance.
More About Dead Sea
Nature's living miracle, a place to rejuvenate and restore both body and soul
Also known as Bahr Lut, Salt Sea, “Sea of Sodom and Gomorrah,” Sea of the Arabah. The water in the Dead Sea is extremely salty, and has been estimated to be the second saltiest major body of water in the world. Its name is derived from the fact that the water is far too salinated for marine inhabitation.
The Dead Sea is naturally endorheic (no outlet streams) with the Jordan River being its only major source. The northern part of the Dead Sea receives scarcely 100 mm (4 inches) of rain a year; the southern section receives barely 50 mm (2 inches). Due to the man-made reduction of the Jordan River (the river waters are 70-90 % used for human purposes) and the high evaporation rate of the Dead Sea, the sea is shrinking.
All the shallow waters of the southern end of the sea have been drained and are now salt flats.
Due to the hypersalination of the water, one can float with ease in the Dead Sea; in fact, it's nearly impossible to sink! A popular fad by visitors is to have their picture taken while reading a newspaper and floating on the surface of the water.
Lowest Point
The Dead Sea is located in the Syro-African Rift, a 4000-mile fault line in the earth's crust. The lowest point of dry land on earth is the shoreline of the Dead Sea at 1300 feet below sea level. That the lake is at the lowest point means that water does not drain from this lake. Daily 7 million tons of water evaporates but the minerals remain, causing the salt content to increase. Figures for the Dead Sea's salinity today range from 26-35%.
The Dead Sea is located in the Syro-African Rift, a 4000-mile fault line in the earth's crust. The lowest point of dry land on earth is the shoreline of the Dead Sea at 1300 feet below sea level. That the lake is at the lowest point means that water does not drain from this lake. Daily 7 million tons of water evaporates but the minerals remain, causing the salt content to increase. Figures for the Dead Sea's salinity today range from 26-35%.
Mineral-Rich
Nearly ten times as salty as the world's oceans and twice as saline as the Great Salt Lake in Utah, the Dead Sea is rich with minerals.
Nearly ten times as salty as the world's oceans and twice as saline as the Great Salt Lake in Utah, the Dead Sea is rich with minerals.
The Dead Sea is popular with tourists from all over the world for its reputed therapeutic effects. The water of the Dead Sea has ten times the salt content of other sea water. This allows anyone to easily float on Dead Sea water because of its greater density. Its mineral composition is also different from ocean water since only 12-18% of Dead Sea salt is sodium chloride. Analysis of the Dead Sea Salt product measures a 2.5% sodium chloride content; by comparison, 97% of the salt in normal ocean water is sodium chloride.
The mud along the shore of the Dead Sea contains many minerals and is believe to have medicinal and therapeutic benefits. It is not uncommon for visitors to cover their bodies with the dark mud.
Healthy Water
The unique concentration of the Dead Sea waters has long been known to have medicinal value. Aristotle, Queen of Sheba, King Solomon and Cleopatra were all familiar with this and modern doctors as well often prescribe patients with skin ailments to soak in the waters of the Dead Sea.
The unique concentration of the Dead Sea waters has long been known to have medicinal value. Aristotle, Queen of Sheba, King Solomon and Cleopatra were all familiar with this and modern doctors as well often prescribe patients with skin ailments to soak in the waters of the Dead Sea.
