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Dead Sea mud is
actually sediment of the sea. Also called pelloid, the rich
mineral mud has proved highly beneficial for therapeutic as
well as cosmetic treatments.
The mud is an alluvial deposit containing organic animal and
plant remains (algae) with a mixture of salts and minerals
from the Dead Sea lake. The mineral composition
of the mud consists of non-soluble tiny grains of silicates
and carbonates with a high level of soluble mineral solution
between the grains. This solution is similar to that of the
Dead Sea brine and also contains bituminous
substances and hormones originating from the algae. Unlike
the sea brine, the mud also contains sulphide compounds from
biological sources.
Dead Sea mineral mud has been
found to be very efficient for a wide range of rheumatic ailments
as well as for cosmetic use.
It is used for mud packs and is ideal for smearing directly
onto the face and body. The mud absorbs large amounts of water
which gives it its considerable degree of elasticity.
The Dead Sea mud’s special heat
retaining feature allows it to be applied to the skin
at relatively high temperatures for longer periods
of time. It takes, for example, about 14 minutes for this
mud to drop from 18 degrees to 17 degrees.
Thus Dead Sea mineral mud can be applied
on the body at relatively high temperatures (about 400C).
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