Ancient Therapeutics- Dead Sea Salt History

The therapeutic qualities of  the Dead Sea have been common knowledge for since ancient times. Historic figures such as Cleopatra, King Herod, and the Queen of Sheba are a few among many that swore by the healing benefits of the Dead Seas. This amazing body of water contains numerous minerals and vitamins that provide a multitude of benefits.

The reason why the salt content in the Dead Sea is so high is due to the fact there is no natural outflow system exists for this body of water. The Jordan River supplies the Sea with water but from there it has nowhere to go. Since there is little to no rain in this area the environment is has very low humidity and evaporation is  of water from the sea is extremely high . With evaporation of the water, what remains is a pool that contains great amounts of minerals and sodium. After a great number of years this environmental phenomenon has made way to a great sea full of minerals and health benefits.

Among the many minerals found in the dead sea ,the most abundant are bromide, potassium, and magnesium are .  Potassium is essential  to moisture the skin. When applied regularly, potassium plays a vital role in the quality of our skin. Magnesium has healing qualities to allow skin to repair at a much faster rate.  Once it soaks deeply within the skin’s layers, it promotes healing and rejuvenation of damaged skin tissues. Bromide is known as a calming mineral, which allows the skin protection from many irritants.

Dead sea products promote skin health and are known to treat many skin ailments. Dead  sea salt treats many skin problems,such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and arthritic conditions.  The minerals make excellent exfoliates for the skin and can be used as a foot bath and scrub. The absolute best thing about the Dead Sea Salt is that it is all natural. Over the course of several millenniums, the Dead Sea has yielded something that can’t be purchased off a shelf. The naturalness of what the Earth provides from the Dead Sea is beyond anything that can be reproduced. It makes sense that people would want to put only natural ingredients on their skin.The best skin products available are made with Dead Sea Salt. From exfoliation to foot baths and salt scrubs you could have the smoothest and youngest looking skin.

Whats so great about Dead Sea Salt?

Dead Sea Salt contains 10 times more minerals than regular sea salt. These are minerals which assist in cleansing, detoxifying and restoring healthy skin and rejuvenation to muscles.

Minerals found in Dead Sea Salt include:

Magnesium is necessary in assisting the body in cell metabolism and the absorbtion of nutrients.

Potassium  Provides in increased circulation. An imbalance in potassium often leads to water retention. Potassium also plays a vital role in regulating muscle contractions and the nervous system.


Sulfur is necessary for the secretion of bile from the liver and for converting toxins into non-toxins. Sulfur is found in the amino acids cysteine, and methionine; as well as in cells, hemoglobin, collagen (of the muscles), keratin, insulin, heparin, biotin and co-enzyme A (required for healthy hair, skin, and nails). 

Chlorine is necessary  for the body to maintain the correct balance of alkaline and acidity.

Bromine  has been used as a natural antibiotic and helps with the natural repair of the body and cell metabolism.

Iodine and required for  energy and cell metabolism and responsible for  the production of the hormone thyroxin.

Sodium allows the cells to absorb nutrients and get rid of waste.