Dead Sea mud isn't just like any ordinary mud; its unique healing properties have been used since ancient times. This mud has a unique composition of high concentrations of skin-nourishing minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, bromide, zinc, and iron. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to visit the Dead Sea, you can enjoy the same benefits at home with our Dead Sea Mud Mask. Here are some benefits of Dead Sea Mud for skin.
What Is Dead Sea Mud?
The Dead Sea is a saltwater lake found in the Middle East at the border of Israel and Jordan. Its geographical location makes the mud and silt around and below it rich in minerals such as magnesium, sodium, iron, and potassium. The mineral rich mud has been used since the time of Egyptian Pharaohs for skin care and treatment. It is still regarded as one of the best natural skin care products as many people around the world still enjoy it’s health benefits.
1. To Improve Skin Appearance
Dead Sea mud is a natural exfoliant. So treating skin with it helps remove toxins, dead skin cells, acne, acne scars and impurities from the skin pores. This keeps the skin tissues moisturized and hydrated. It also improves the skin’s elasticity.
Using dead sea mud masks helps minimize pores. The mineral mask may also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Adding them to your anti-aging skin care routine leaves you with glowing, smooth and young looking skin.
2. For Acne
The Dead Sea mud has antimicrobial properties. This helps to kill the bacteria that cause acne blemishes. It also helps get rid of acne scars by improving the skin's elasticity and also minimizing pores present in the skin.
3. To Detoxify Skin
Rich in minerals such as magnesium, sodium, and calcium, Dead Sea mud is beneficial for maintaining healthy skin. It helps to improve blood circulation, carrying away toxins and infusing the skin with nutrients and oxygen.
4. For Dry skin
The Dead Sea Mud is a hydrating treatment that delivers and locks moisture in to the epidermis and the dermis. It is very beneficial for treating dry skin.Your skin is constantly losing moisture to the air. As you go about your day, your skin dries out every waking hour. When you apply the Dead Sea mud mask, hydration is restored. Now, moisture is essential to the skin to keep it from developing those fine lines and wrinkles that make skin look older.
5. To Prevent Hair Loss
As we grow older, the blood vessels in the hair follicles tend to shrink. This means that the delivery of oxygen to the hair follicles is reduced. In order to avoid hair loss, use Dead Sea mud for your scalp and its exfoliation properties will help to keep your scalp healthy and covered with hair. Use with essential oils for hair growth for an even more effective treatment.
6. To Nourish The Scalp
When massaged into the scalp, these masks cleanse the area and keep your hair from drying. The minerals strengthen the roots and help them produce the protein that keeps hair supple and beautiful. It provides anti-aging benefits by tightening and toning skin reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and shrinking pores.
How To Use Dead Sea Mud For Skin
- Dead Sea Mud & Rose Water - For Oily Skin
Dead Sea Mud Powder is excellent for oily skin. Lemon makes your pores shrink and also brightens up your face by lightening acne scars. Dead Sea Mud with rose water removes excess oil, and prevents acne.
All you need is -
2 tbsp Dead Sea Mud Powder
1 tbsp rose water
½ tbsp lemon juice
How to use -
Mix all ingredients well and make smooth paste (adjust as per the consistency). Apply this paste evenly on your face and neck. Leave it for 10 minutes and wash it off with normal water.
- Dead Sea Mud & Coffee Ground – As Scrub
Dead Sea Mud Powder removes dirt & impurities. Coffee grounds are anti-inflammatory and excellent exfoliants. Apple cider vinegar tones your skin and maintains the pH balance. Tea tree oil kills bacteria and germs and prevents acne and other skin issues.
All you need is -
2 tsp Dead Sea Mud Powder
1 tsp Coffee Grounds
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Rose Water
2-3 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
How to use -
Mix all ingredients well and make paste. Apply this paste on your face and neck. Gently massage with fingertips for 5 minutes. Leave it as it is for another 5 minutes and wash it off with normal water. Don’t forget to tone and moisturize your skin.
- Dead Sea Mud & Yogurt – To Detoxify Skin
Dead Sea Mud is rich in minerals such as magnesium, sodium, and calcium which help to maintain healthy skin. It helps to improve blood circulation, carrying away toxins and infusing the skin with nutrients and oxygen.
All you need is -
1 tbsp Dead Sea Mud
2 tbsp Yogurt
How to use -
Make a smooth paste of both ingredients. Apply it all over your face and neck. Leave it for 25 minutes and rinse off with cold water.
- Dead Sea Mud & Green Tea – For Hydrating Skin
Dead Sea Mud is rich source of skin nourishing minerals. Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties, and it is great for your skin. Both ingredients reduce inflammation and keep your skin healthy. This homemade face mask has a calming effect on your skin and gives hydrating skin.
All you need is -
1 tbsp Dead Sea Mud Powder
1 tbsp Green Tea
½ tbsp Aloe Vera Gel
½ tbsp Honey
½ tbsp Jojoba Oil
2 drops Lemon/Lavender/Tea Tree Essential Oil (use any one)
How to use -
Mix all ingredients well and make smooth paste. Apply it on your face and neck. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with normal water.
- Dead Sea Mud & Egg White – For Dry Skin
Dead Sea Mud hydrates your skin and also calms and soothes any inflammation. It draws out impurities from your skin surface and keeps it nourished, moisturized.
All you need is -
1 tbsp Dead Sea Mud
1 tbsp Honey
1 Egg White
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil (optional)
How to use -
Mix all ingredients well and make smooth paste. Apply this paste evenly on your face and neck. Leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it off with normal water.
- Dead Sea Mud & Honey – For Deep Cleansing
The Dead Sea Mud is excellent for detoxing your skin and making it firm. Honey soothes and heals the skin as it has antibacterial properties.
All you need is -
1 tsp Dead Sea Mud Powder
1 tsp Raw Honey
2 tsp Water (add as per requirement)
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
How to use -
Mix all ingredients well and make smooth paste. Apply this paste evenly on your face and neck. Leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cold water.
- Dead Sea Mud & Tea Tree Oil - For Silky Smooth Hair
The minerals present in Dead Sea Mud strengthen the roots and help them produce the protein that keeps hair supple and beautiful. Also it provides shiny hair.
All you need is -
½ cup Dead Sea Mud
3-4 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
Water
How to use -
Mix all ingredients well and make smooth paste. Apply this paste on your hair from root to tip. Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse with mild shampoo.
SkinLuv Swarna Dead Sea Mud Powder is made with properly cleaned and processed with traditional methods to maintain natural color, fragrance and effectiveness. It doesn't contains harmful chemicals, artificial colors, fragrance or added preservatives. It is pure, organic powder which gives toxin free, plump skin.
Precaution: Do a patch test before applying product on face.