The Dead Sea

There are many reasons why the Dead Sea is the largest "Natural Spa" in the world and one of the most unique tourism destinations. The Dead Sea itself, is a one-of-a-kind body of water, 417 meters (1,373 ft.) below sea level and mineral-rich. These mineral-rich waters and mud flows are globally known to promote natural health and beauty.

Recognized as a mini-universe with its own microclimate, the Dead Sea is the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world. The unparalleled buoyancy and warmth of the water has everyone floating.

▼ Dead Sea Water

The water of the Dead Sea contains 21 minerals including magnesium, calcium, bromine and potassium. Twelve of these are found in no other sea or ocean in the world. Some of these minerals are recognized for imparting a relaxed feeling, nourishing the skin, activating the circulatory system, easing rheumatic discomfort and metabolic disorders.

▼ Thermo-mineral Springs

Found in several locatons along the Dead Sea shores. Many minerals contained in the warm water are dominated by sulphur. Soaking in the heated sulphur pools activates the circulatory system and increases the oxygen supply to the body.

▼ Natural Mineral Springs

Water flows from the Judean Hills into the lower areas fronting the Dead Sea. When hiking along the areas wadis (seasonal dry river beds) and oasis, visitors can often splash in waterfalls and cool streams. Natural Mineral Spring Water is bottled and locally marketed throughout the country.

Climate, sunshine, water, air and black mud - all are unique at the Dead Sea. No other sites in the world provide such an extraordinary combination of natural elements with the capability to rehabilitate and restore physiological functions. In fact, this combination creates a microclimate and a unique natural health spa.

▼ High Salt Concentration

Over millions of years, the hot dry air and high evaporation rate have contributed to the high salt concentration present in the Dead Sea, making it one of the saltiest lakes in the world. Compared to the 3% salt content of ordinary seawater, Dead Sea water contains 32% salts with relatively high concentrations of minerals such as magnesium, calcium, bromide and potassium. Exposure to Dead Sea water is acclaimed for nourishing the skin, easing rheumatic discomfort, activating the circulatory system, and relaxing the nerves. Its very high density enables the body to float effortlessly. This special feature permits free, relaxed and easier movement in the water thus enhancing the effects of physiotherapy.

▼ Benefits of Using Dead Sea Products

The Dead Sea is known to possess many health benefits ranging from helping people with chronic skin diseases like psoriasis, to cardio-vascular disease and lung disease. To appreciate these benefits most people make the Dead Sea their holiday destination to soak up the sun, sea, air and earth. For the rest of us, the benefits of the Dead Sea can be found in black mud, facial scrubs, mineral soaps, bath salts, masks, creams, lotions, serums, gels, and in a variety of other formats. The key is in the Dead Sea's high mineral concentration, which has been collected over thousands of years through a combination of rapid evaporation, sea water deposit and its unique geological structure. The black mud pools and the salt beds located at the Dead Sea are rich in minerals, containing high concentrations of essential trace elements such as potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium and up to 17 of other elements or minerals.

Modern science has proven that the minerals contained in the salt and mud of the Dead Sea stimulates circulation, enhances cell regeneration, improves skin tone and provides relief from skin, rheumatic, joint and inflammatory ailments.

Research has proven that the skin will only absorb substances it recognizes as similar components to its own cells. The rare minerals found in the Dead Sea happen to be an exact replica of the mineral composition of our own skin. In other words, your skin is able to absorb all of these nourishing minerals. Here at Swisa, we import these life-giving ingredients from thousands of miles across the ocean and hundreds of feet below sea level, directly from the Dead Sea itself. The salts and mud are then brought here in their unique raw and natural state, nothing added and nothing taken away. Finally, in our laboratory we combine a unique blend of Aloe, luxurious oils and anti-oxidant enriched ingredients to leave your skin healthier and more beautiful then you have ever felt it before.

From a skincare perspective, Potassium helps regulate the moisture level in the skin while Magnesium promotes healing. Sodium is an essential element for the body to function while calcium is essential for bones and muscle. The mineral mud soothes and softens the skin, promotes the natural shedding of the skin to deliver a radiant complexion and cleansing at the same time. The high concentrations of humic acid found in the mud have also been proven to be beneficial for soothing painful muscles, rheumatic conditions and arthritis. The minerals can be used in spas and baths to stimulate the immune system, which also deliver direct benefits to the respiratory systems and aid in conditions such as asthma.

Our use of Aloe as a primary ingredient in the majority of our health and beauty products remains untouched by any other comparable manufacturer. We have realized the importance of this ingredient as being one of Nature's best skin healing products on Earth. The decision to use Aloe as a base, instead of water in the majority of our products, furthers Dror Swisa's vision to provide the very best product in the most unique way.

▼ Pictures of the Dead Sea