Original Dead Sea Salt
As bath salts or an ingredient in creams and lotions - the benefits of Dead Sea salt in skincare have been common knowledge for thousands of years and have proven to be an effective solution for many skin conditions.
The Dead Sea
Strictly speaking, the Dead Sea is not really a sea, but a salt lake. It borders Israel, Jordan and the West Bank, is over 50 km long, 15 km wide and lies 500 m below sea level. The Dead Sea is mainly known for its very high salt content of around 33% - ten times higher than the Mediterranean Sea with 3.8%. Its exceptionally high salt content is also the reason why it is easy for people to float on the surface without any problems.
Dead Sea Salt Benefits for Skin Conditions
The Dead Sea offers the highest concentration of important minerals and trace elements in the world. Our skin benefits greatly from this unique composition. The salt of the Dead Sea consists of over 50% magnesium chloride. The second half includes sodium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride and the essential trace elements sulfate, iodine and bromide.
Magnesium is an important mineral for cell function and acts as a catalyst for cell metabolism. It regulates the natural desquamation process, inhibits inflammation, boosts regeneration and strengthens the skin. Since magnesium is a component of the NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor; how the skin keeps itself moisturized), it also hydrates the skin.
Sodium protects the skin from moisture loss and maintains elasticity, keeping the skin smooth and supple.
Calcium has soothing, anti-allergenic properties and reduces itching. It also supports the skin’s barrier function.
Potassium supports the soothing effect, improves skin metabolism and regulates water levels.
Magnesium is an important mineral for cell function and acts as a catalyst for cell metabolism. It regulates the natural desquamation process, inhibits inflammation, boosts regeneration and strengthens the skin. Since magnesium is a component of the NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor; how the skin keeps itself moisturized), it also hydrates the skin.
Sodium protects the skin from moisture loss and maintains elasticity, keeping the skin smooth and supple.
Calcium has soothing, anti-allergenic properties and reduces itching. It also supports the skin’s barrier function.
Potassium supports the soothing effect, improves skin metabolism and regulates water levels.
In a Nutshell!
As an ingredient in skincare products, Dead Sea salt can support healing, reduce itching and maintain the skin’s barrier function. It protects the skin from moisture loss and ensures lasting hydration. Since our body is familiar with the composition of minerals and trace elements in sea salt, the ingredient is extremely well tolerated. Salt scrubs can remove dead skin cells particularly gently. In shampoos it adds a gentle anti-dandruff effect.
Is Dead Sea Salt Suitable for All Skin Types?
Dead Sea salt is especially suitable for very dry and problematic skin. For skin prone to the following problems, it is worth giving products with this ingredient a try:
- Very dry skin
- Scaly, irritated skin
- Eczema/Neurodermatitis
- Psoriasis
Eczema/neurodermatitis and psoriasis are chronic skin conditions that always require a diagnosis and treatment plan from your dermatologist.
Dead Sea Salt Products
Skincare routine
Moisturizers with Dead Sea salt can be used daily for very dry skin to reduce feelings of tension and scaly skin in the long term. Those who struggle with dry skin on the rest of the body ,too, should opt for a Dead Sea salt body lotion to soothe the skin, especially after taking a bath or shower.
Quick help
The potent benefits of Dead Sea salt should not be underestimated, even for acute problems. Lipid-rich creams with Dead Sea salt or salves can be applied to affected areas several times a day to relieve persistent symptoms.
Prevention
When it comes to healthy skin, prevention is key. The first step is a skincare routine that is perfectly tailored to your needs. But there are other little helpers that can support you in your daily routine, since water and dry skin usually don’t go well together. Regular full baths with Dead Sea baths salts are ideal for prevention – provided the water is not too hot or the bath too long, as that can cause the skin to dry out even more. A Dead Sea Salt Shower Gel is the perfect mix. It brings the benefits of a bath salt, cleans gently and is easy to use during the shower. Shampoos with Dead Sea salt can also soothe itching and reduce dandruff.
Skincare routine
Moisturizers with Dead Sea salt can be used daily for very dry skin to reduce feelings of tension and scaly skin in the long term. Those who struggle with dry skin on the rest of the body ,too, should opt for a Dead Sea salt body lotion to soothe the skin, especially after taking a bath or shower.
Quick help
The potent benefits of Dead Sea salt should not be underestimated, even for acute problems. Lipid-rich creams with Dead Sea salt or salves can be applied to affected areas several times a day to relieve persistent symptoms.
Prevention
When it comes to healthy skin, prevention is key. The first step is a skincare routine that is perfectly tailored to your needs. But there are other little helpers that can support you in your daily routine, since water and dry skin usually don’t go well together. Regular full baths with Dead Sea baths salts are ideal for prevention – provided the water is not too hot or the bath too long, as that can cause the skin to dry out even more. A Dead Sea Salt Shower Gel is the perfect mix. It brings the benefits of a bath salt, cleans gently and is easy to use during the shower. Shampoos with Dead Sea salt can also soothe itching and reduce dandruff.
