Mud facials, Mud Baths, Mud pies......
Do you remember when your parents said, “Rain makes mud. Mud makes a mess”? Here in the Pacific Northwest, we think that’s hooey! Now that you’re an adult, you can play with mud as much as you want—using our Dead Sea Mud Facial Mask.
What is Dead Sea Mud?
"Dead Sea Mineral Mud is a natural element yielded by and harvested from the mineral-rich Dead Sea, a small body of water nestled in the Jordan Rift Valley between Israel to the East and Jordan to the West. Known to be the world’s deepest salt lake, it is also commonly referred to by the names Sea of Salt, Stinking Sea, Sea of Sodom and Gomorrah, the Devil's Sea, and Lake Asphaltites." - Dead Sea Mud: Benefits and Uses by New Directions Aromatics
When was Dead Sea Mud first used for beauty benefits?
"According to legends, the first historical figure to acknowledge the healing powers of the Dead Sea was the Queen of Sheba. Eventually, Cleopatra came to learn of its alleged mystical efficacy and travelled there from Egypt in order to build the world’s first spa.
It is also believed that, in the time of King David, the Dead Sea became an early natural spa due to its high contents of salt and other minerals as well as its low pollen content, factors that allured the King himself. According to historical sources, the Dead Sea also became a location for Herod the Great to build fortresses as well as a health resort for himself, which would be one of the world's first. According to anecdotal evidence, throughout the years there has been a common belief that bathing in the tranquil and restful backdrop of the Dead Sea accelerates the healing process faster than it would progress in a sterile hospital setting." - Dead Sea Mud: Benefits and Uses Article by New Directions Aromatics
Benefits of Dead Sea Mud
Dead Sea Mud has a long history of beauty uses. According to Healthline.com, it offers these benefits thanks to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties:
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Treats Acne: It fights certain bacteria that cause acne. This may explain why people have used it for breakouts since biblical times.
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Reduces Dry Skin: Dead Sea Mud removes impurities and dead skin. Its salt and magnesium help your skin build a stronger barrier and improve elasticity.
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Helps Psoriasis: Research shows the salt and minerals in Dead Sea Mud reduce psoriasis symptoms and relieve inflammation-related pain.
We’ve added this powerful mud to two of our products: Victoria’s Lavender Dead Sea Mud Facial Mask, which you use full strength as a treatment, and Victoria’s Lavender Spa Bar. The spa bar contains some mud and is gentle enough for daily use. You can use it as a facial soap or an all-over shower soap.
"I fell in love with the dead sea mud spa bar following a facial at The Allison Hotel & Spa and have been using it ever since. It makes my skin feel so clean and really helps even out the oily and dry patches."
"SO lovely! You can smell the lavender the entire time the mask is on your face. It was nice and smooth and cold (tingly and invigorating) when I put it on. My skin looks fresh and vibrant after I removed the mask – all I needed was a washcloth and warm water. All I had a was a little sample size, and a little bit goes a long way! You can bet I’ll be picking up a jar the next time I’m in store."