The hotels in the area declare that they are on the beach of the Dead Sea.
The hours we spend in the water or on the beach, in our minds, mean bathing in the Dead Sea, but did you know that it’s not at all true?
Sorry for bursting your bubble but that water you bathe in is not the Dead Sea. It is certainly water from the Dead Sea but you are actually bathing in a pool and not the sea itself.
How is that possible? This is how it works.
In the past, the Dead Sea was wide, long, and deep.
The hotels that were built around it, actually touched the sand right outside the hotel, and allowed every tourist to have their own private beach only 10 steps from the air-conditioning.
But as the years passed by, and due to redirection of the sources of the Dead Sea to other places, the water level in the Dead Sea dropped by more than 25 meters.
The southern basin of the Dead Sea, where the hotels are located, has dried up completely, and has been replaced by artificial evaporation pools built by the factories of the Dead Sea.
These pools are normally used for industrial purposes and are filled with water constantly pumped from the northern part of the sea.
Pool number 5 is the pool which serves the tourists and guests of the hotels who come to the Dead Sea to benefit from its healing substances.
What does this mean?
That you are bathing in Dead Sea water, it’s all good no need to panic.
That today all we see left is about half, and perhaps less, than the original size of the Dead Sea.
That if the current situation continues as it is, soon the Dead Sea might completely disappear, and that’s sad.
Not much unfortunately, since the project of saving the Dead Sea requires quite a lot of resources.
These resources require the intervention of a large public entity and of course – will affect the entire industry that is now sucking the little life it has left out of it.
But we can talk about it, raise awareness, and bring it into the public discourse.
Let’s not let people forget that here, in the State of Israel, we have one of the Wonders of the World – the largest salt water reservoir in the world.
And if something doesn’t change, it will soon cease to exist…
Now you already know if it’s a Dead Sea or a Dead Pool, ready to try? We’re right behind you.
Who needs soap? The water does most of the cleaning, right?
So the thing is, if you only wash yourself with water, you will leave 35% of the dirt you accumulated during the day.
Doesn’t sound like something you want, does it?
So yeah, soap is an inseparable part of our cleaning and cleansing routine.
So what is it about soap which makes it such an effective cleaning product?
The soap contains many different ingredients, in some of the cases they are natural, and in some – not so much.
But it has to contain 2 main ingredients which are in charge of most of the work.
The first is detergents – a mixture of materials that are used for cleaning and dissolving fats.
(Yes, because sometimes the dirt is oily and the same as dishes, water alone simply does not dissolve it.)
In ancient times this ingredient was made of potassium enriched plants, today there are a lot of substances of that kind that are not natural.
The second is the oils – oil is extremely important in order to avoid the soap leaving us with dry skin. And they provide the skin with the pleasant oiliness it needs after being cleaned.
Here as well, we can find soaps made of natural oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, and palm tree oil.
Industrial soaps in which this ingredient is also made from synthetic materials can also be found.
In the soap made of the Dead Sea mud, in the mixture of the oils, you can also find the Dead Sea mud, which is oily by itself.
Beyond the minerals it adds to the soap, it also adds a pleasant touch to our skin after use.
So why the Dead Sea mud soap?
Because in addition to it being a natural soap, thus reducing the chances of it causing side effects such as dryness or irritation of the skin, it has minerals. The minerals found in the Dead Sea mud allow the soap to become a healing product, especially for facial skin.
Soap made of the Dead Sea mud greatly assists in treating pimples, acne, various rashes, and oily skin.
Permanent use of the mud soap from the Dead Sea (according to the instructions of course) allows us to provide our skin with a natural and permanent glow.
It allows us to preserve our body skin to a healthy balance and keep it truly clean for a long time.
This is where we would also like to remind you that the minerals found in the Dead Sea mud, beyond their wondrous healing qualities, are also used to stimulate blood flow.
That’s why soap made of the Dead Sea mud will allow us to start our day (or end it, depending on when you like to shower) with great energy and a wonderful sensation.
So what do you say? Soap off the supermarket rack or soap made of the Dead Sea mud?
Important!
Please notice that soaps made of Dead Sea minerals can also contain unnatural ingredients.
Have you ever been to the healing pools around the Dead Sea and felt the urge to hold your nose?
That is the familiar and very unpleasant smell of the sulfur, of which the influence on our body is rather particularly pleasant.
Sulfur water, which contains additional Dead Sea minerals, are a true natural treasure.
Bathing in them is recommended as medicine to reduce and assist with almost any pain or disease.
Want an example? here you go:
Suffering from Arthritis or sore muscles? Sulfur pools will greatly assist with reducing the pain and aiding in relief.
Troubles breathing? Inhaling this stinky mineral will assist in solving them.
Studies have shown that bathing in Sulfur water improves Edema or liquids in the body and allows the body to produce more urine and cleanse itself.
Did you know that Sulfur also increases Endorphin production? Those chemicals in the body that are in charge of our moods?
And of course, how can we not mention the most known benefit of all the Dead Sea minerals – skin problems! Psoriasis and the whole gang.
Oh, and another super cool thing!!!!
Did you know that a 10-minute soak in sulfur water burns calories?
Soaking burns as much salts and fats as a 3km walk??? What do you prefer? ‘Cause we’re pretty set on our choice…
But, and there’s a big BUT
Bathing in sulfur springs is not something that is recommended to do too often. It’s best to stay no more than 20 minutes and not more than twice a day.
That in addition to a variety of restrictions for bathing in sulfur water for pregnant women, people who suffer from heart conditions or high blood pressure, cancer and epilepsy patients, and more…
Besides, sulfur originally comes from natural springs around the Dead Sea. The water in these springs will usually be warm and the smell… well it isn’t the best!
Yeah, if you want to enjoy the incredible advantages of sulfur, you can’t really avoid the smell.
or many of you actually can….
Sulfur soap from the Dead Sea
Among the variety of Dead Sea products that are offered on the shelves of every health food store, you can find sulfur soap from the Dead Sea.
Since beyond the actual sulfur these soaps contain not only additional natural oils but also aromatic oils, they blur the strong smell of the sulfur.
This way we can enjoy the advantages and healing qualities of it in every shower, without having to drive all the way down to the Dead Sea springs.
Without taking any risks of bathing for too long in the water and of course without having to hold our nose every time again.
Remember!
When you purchase soaps of the Dead Sea, check the ingredients on the packing.
Make sure you are purchasing a product that is made of natural ingredients and that suits you.
Let’s talk about Soap:the product we cannot pull away from for more than a day or two.
This product constantly renews and renovates itself and challenges our sense of smell and our pockets…
Where did it even come from? and who gave it in this weird name, “Soap”?
Soap is one of the most ancient products in the world, did you know that?
Thousands of years ago, in times when people were much dirtier and access to water was not rendered easily possible to be used on a daily basis.
At those times it was also not referred to by its name, soap. It had different names according to the materials from which it was made.
So how did it become soap?
Legend has it that during Roman times, mount Sapo was used to make sacrifices
When Roman women washed their clothes in the river, the fat and ashes of the sacrifice altar flowed and mixed with the water and they realized these materials worked really well together!
That fat and ashes, in alternative versions, became a much better, more efficient version of the “Soap” – named after the mountain.
Some say that those are complete nonsense and that Soap is named after the Italian city of Savona, where the soap industry flourished.
Salt Soap from the Dead Sea
So as you probably already realized, in ancient times soap was made of 100% natural ingredients.
Simply because they didn’t have any substances.
Unfortunately, in our times, most of the soaps are made of chemical ingredients (oil, foaming materials, preservatives, and more).
And why, unfortunately? Because no one really wants to bathe in chemicals that they have no idea what impact it could cause on their skin.
So it’s true that soap is washed up with water and does not remain on the skin, which reduces its influence, but it can definitely cause unpleasant dryness and irritation…
So why salt soap from the Dead Sea?
Natural salt soap is made of a combination of natural oils and distilled water, added essential oils for added effect, scent, and aroma.
The soaps produced from the Dead Sea minerals are also made of natural oils however they contain rare minerals which only exist in the Dead Sea.
Their healing qualities are particularly good for our skin and have been known for thousands of years.
In addition, they contain Dead Sea salts.
That makes the Dead Sea soaps not only better recommended for the skin but also grants it additional healing qualities.
They are also efficient in treating skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, and even simply to equilibrate a particularly oily skin.
So if you love going to the Dead Sea every once in a while to cleanse, balance and preserve your skin, then why not keep a small piece of it in your shower?
Try the Dead Sea salt soap.
Please note!!!
Read carefully the ingredients on the packaging to make sure the soap is indeed natural and does not contain any chemical substances.
For thousands of years everybody has been talking about the mud of the Dead Sea, one of the healthiest and rarest secrets of nature.
For many years, the Dead Sea has been attracting tourists from all around the world seeking to experience the rare qualities of this mud.
They are just waiting for that day when they could run that black paste all over their bodies and of course, take a picture as a souvenir.
But most of them are based on high percentages of different minerals which enrich and improve our systems, especially concerning our skin.
In their natural muddy texture, the minerals amazingly penetrate into the skin and the results of their activity appear almost instantly.
But here are a couple of things you should know about the Dead Sea mud:
1.
Not all mud is black mud!
If the black color isn’t so appealing to you, here are some refreshing news.
You can also find light colored mud, which also originates from the Dead Sea and carries the same qualities.
The difference between it and the black mud stems from the different mineral structure and their different concentration within the mud itself.
2.
Using the Dead Sea mud on your skin and face could consist of a cheaper, more natural, and healthier replacement for the variety of invasive and complicated cosmetic treatments.
We will start with the fact that the mud recovers damaged skin, smoothes wrinkles, and treats acne and scaling skin.
A gentle massage of the skin will provide you with a perfect peeling treatment, renew the cells, firm the skin, and stimulate blood flow.
Beyond recovering damages, permanent use of the Dead Sea mud will significantly diminish the sagging of the skin and will slow down wrinkling of the skin.
And no, you don’t have to go all the way to the Dead Sea to use this mud.
Today, Dead Sea mud products are available in almost any natural products or cosmetic shop.
Please pay attention! When rubbing the mud on your facial skin, use a suitable product which is more delicate than the body skin product.
Otherwise the effect might be too strong and you wouldn’t want that now would you …?
So what to do?
Spread the mud.
Lay one hour and rest.
Take it off gently and enjoy a young, healthy, and radiating skin.
Spread and enjoy!
And these were the secrets of the mud of the Dead Sea, to read more about this topic, please go to the following link: Mud of the Dead Sea.
Dead Sea mud, natural or industrial – which Dead Sea mud is better, natural, or industrial?
In the days when all the Dead Sea beaches were available for all visitors, it used to be very easy to reach the natural and original beach found on the bottom of the sea, rub it on your skin and lay on the beach to let the skin absorb it and let it do its magic.
Today, most of the Dead Sea beaches are closed due to the fact that it is drying out due to the sinkholes and to the large number of industrial factories lying along the shoreline.
In any case, there are less and less sources from which pure mud could be taken.
On the other hand, there are more and more products packed in jars, bottles, and marketed bags, and they can be found not only around the Dead Sea but rather all around the world.
But. And it’s one important but.
We all know the virtues of the natural mud, but the mud sold around the world as the Dead Sea mud does not always maintain its freshness.
In many cases, the manufacturers add additional materials to the pure mud, some of which are synthetic and may cause severe damage to the skin – especially in long term usage.
And so, instead of achieving the desired effect of renewing, firming, and refreshing the skin – we will achieve the opposite result.
Why? Because those materials speed up skin wrinkling and damage the skin.
So what do we do?
We take an extra minute to examine the ingredients of each product before purchasing it.
Read it carefully and examine the ingredient list written on the label and check: that it has the least amount of additional ingredients except for the mud itself, and
that the additional ingredients are entirely natural and do not include synthetic additives.
It’s best to not expect a miracle, and to rather step out of the luxurious pool and spa of your hotel and just come to one of the beaches which remain available.
There, you can enjoy the water the sun and the fresh, pure, and natural mud.
In the following link you can find a list of recommended beaches along the shoreline. Recommended Dead Sea Beaches
Now that you know a thing or two about the natural Dead Sea mud, here is a recommendation.
If you are a true Dead Sea fan, and wish to learn more about it, go to our blog and enjoy: Information about the Dead Sea
