The tradition of using salt from the Dead Sea in skin and body care dates back to ancient Egypt.
If you have ever visited the Dead Sea or seen photos of people floating effortlessly on its surface, you have a good idea of just how salty the water is: salty enough to support even the most unskilled swimmer without any effort at all.
In fact, the Dead Sea is a truly unique natural phenomenon that formed around two million years ago and has a salt content of approximately 34.2%. This exceptionally high salinity is why it is referred to as a “sea,” even though it is actually a landlocked lake with no outlet to the ocean. And this salt — Dead Sea salt — is particularly valuable for our skin.
Dead Sea salt has a long tradition in skincare
There is evidence that Queen Cleopatra of ancient Egypt had a private spa built at the Dead Sea more than 2,000 years ago, having recognized the therapeutic and moisturizing benefits of its waters.
To this day, the tradition of using Dead Sea salt in skin and body care continues. Its valuable salts and minerals are processed for use in a wide range of cosmetic products.
As you can imagine, these salts and minerals are ideal for exfoliants and bath salts, but they are also found in moisturizers, eye creams, cleansers, and more.
The Dead Sea Salt Balm from the Herbacin Skin Solutions line, for example, is designed for the care of severely stressed or reddened skin. It helps relieve itching and stimulates the skin’s metabolism — all without the use of parabens, mineral oils, artificial colorings, or added fragrances. This makes the Herbacin Dead Sea Salt Balm particularly well tolerated.
The unique composition makes Dead Sea salt especially effective
Dead Sea salt owes its remarkable benefits to a specific combination of minerals that makes it unique and particularly valuable for skincare. These minerals include:
- Magnesium: has anti-inflammatory properties
- Sodium: helps the skin retain moisture
- Calcium: strengthens the skin barrier and provides natural hydration
- Potassium: helps cleanse the skin
- Sulfur: has antimicrobial properties and helps remove dead skin cells
- Zinc: supports collagen synthesis and helps reduce inflammation
Together, these minerals work in synergy to create an exceptional skincare experience.
Locals and tourists alike visit the Dead Sea in large numbers every year. It is common for people to cover their entire bodies with mineral-rich mud, and there are even natural hot springs where visitors can bathe. But even if you can’t visit the Dead Sea in person, you can still enjoy its benefits by choosing products that make use of its outstanding mineral composition.
When using products with a high salt concentration, always read the instructions carefully. It may be advisable to avoid applying them near the eyes or mouth, or on recently shaved skin. Because these minerals are so potent and effective, products containing Dead Sea salt may also need to be used at a different frequency than other skincare products of the same type.
