Benefits of The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea, located in Israel and Jordan, is known to provide many benefits to the body and skin.  This is due to its high mineral content.   People travel from all over the world to bathe in its soothing waters.   The Dead Sea is composed of thirty three percent concentration of salts and minerals compared with only three percent in the ocean.  Studies show that the minerals and salts found in the Dead Sea provide extensive benefits including helping to balance and maintain proper water and moisture levels, promoting the healing of skin tissue, helping to prevent allergies, cleansing and aiding in relaxation and soothing skin. 

The healing properties of the Dead Sea have been known since ancient times.  The Romans and Jews built bathhouses and used its water and mud.  Both King Herod and Queen Cleopatra were said to have visited the Dead Sea and bathed in its waters.  Cleopatra was thought to believe it would help her appear more youthful and have more beautiful skin.    

Today’s medical researchers confirm the positive benefits of the minerals and salts found in the Dead Sea.  Many skin conditions have been shown to be helped by Dead Sea products, psoriasis, eczema, and acne to name a few.   They have been shown to heal wounds, and also get rid of dermatitis and dandruff.  Relaxing in a bath of Dead Sea salts can decrease headaches, migraines, arthritis, rheumatism, stress, and fatigue.  Other potential benefits of mud and salts from the Dead Sea are better blood circulation and nervous system.