A world famous treasure-trove of health and beauty since antiquity, the Dead Sea is a gift from nature.
Rich in life-enhancing minerals, the Dead Sea waters and mud have been acclaimed throughout the ages. This unique body of water is situated on the Syrian-African fault, a geological phenomenon that came into being some three million years ago during a time of great natural upheaval. Many ancient layers of mineral-rich earth were exposed. Salt water springs erupted, forming a valley and a lake four hundred meters (one thousand three hundred ft) below sea level, making the Dead Sea the lowest place on earth. An evaporation process continuing for thousands of years resulted in increased levels of minerals and salts in the lake.
The composition of the Dead Sea is unique. It contains the highest levels of magnesium, calcium, silica, sodium, and potassium of any body of salt water in the world; including the oceans. Since ancient times millions of people have come to the region to relax, enjoy its beauty and experience the healing, beautifying and rejuvenating powers of the Dead Sea.
The following table illustrates just a few of the essential minerals found in nio Dead Sea products:
Mineral
Role
Potassium-Sodium
Supplies energy to skin cells
Magnesium
Activates enzymes to accelerate cell regeneration
Bromide
Soothes and treats skin ailments
Chloride
Help balance body's minerals
Calcium
Strengthens cell membranes and eases pain
Visitors soak in the famous waters and coat themselves in the celebrated revitalizing black mud. Medical research and numerous scientific studies have proved beyond all doubt the efficacy of these minerals in treating and preventing diseases such as psoriasis, acne, and rheumatism.
The Dead Sea continues to attract tens of thousands of visitors each year to its healing shores and treatment spas.
