SKU: BSalt-04 Dead Sea Salt

Dead Sea Salts have been used for therapeutic purposes since biblical times. King Solomon gifted the Queen of Sheba Dead Sea Salts when she visited the Holy Land and Cleopatra was thought to use the salts extensively in her beauty regimen. 

Today they have a variety of practical uses for health and beauty:

Exfoliating the skin: The gentle, abrasive nature and sodium content of the salt makes it excellent for exfoliating the skin to remove dead skin cells, to leave a fresher, healthier complexion.

Cleansing the skin: As well are removing dead skin cells which can block the pores, the salt has wonderful antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties that help cleanse and purify the pores. It can therefore be helpful for blemished and acne-prone skin.

Hydrating the skin: Calcium, zinc and potassium help to promote moisture retention which helps to keep your skin soft, plump and hydrated.

Anti-ageing: Many of the minerals have antioxidant effects which help to fight free radical damage and signs of ageing. They can also be helpful for skin cell renewal. 

Calming skin allergies, eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis: Research shows that bathing in Dead Sea Salt can be helpful in hydrating the skin and reducing inflammation, infection, itching and scaling.

Soothing joints and muscles: Bathing in Dead Sea Salts can aid relaxation and help soothe aching joints and muscles. Research shows that it can be particularly helpful in reducing pain and inflammation and improving mobility in rheumatological diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and knee osteoarthritis.

Although researchers do not fully understand the therapeutic mechanisms of Dead Sea salts, it is thought that the therapeutic minerals are absorbed through the skin when bathing in Dead Sea salt solutions.

Bathing: Dissolve up to 2 cups(16 oz.)  of Dead Sea Salt in warm bathwater, stirring to distribute evenly, and soak in it for at least 20 minutes.  The National Eczema Association recommends that people with eczema limit baths to 5–10 minutes.

Exfoliating: Mix the salt with a carrier oil of your choice and rub into the skin with a gentle circular motion, working in a direction towards the heart. For exfoliating the face, if your salt is quite coarse, you may wish to grind it down to a finer grit.

Combining with aromatherapy

Dead Sea Salts are wonderfully absorbent and are perfect for combining with aromatherapy oils to enhance their therapeutic effects. Here are some recipes to try:

To soothe dry, inflamed skin conditions such as psoriasis

Mix 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt, teaspoon Jojoba Oil, 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4 drops Bergamot and 4 drops Lavender. Mix the essential oils into the carrier oils first then add to your salt and oats. Add to the bath once the water has run.

To soothe inflammation and ease discomfort in joints and muscles

Mix 1 cup Dead Sea Salt with 5 drops Marjoram and 5 drops Lavender which have been pre-diluted in 15ml carrier oil.