Description: A beautifying collection inspired by Greek Thalassotherapy and infused with the oceanic elements of sea salts and algae.
Soothing Eye Treatment—Cooling gel soothes and smoothes the delicate eye area, minimizes under-eye puffiness and visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles. .5 fl. oz.
Conditioning Seaweed Mair Mask—Clear moisturizing treatment leaves hair smooth, manageable and looking shiny. 3.4 fl. oz.
Marine Firming Body Gel—Quickly absorbed, moisture-rich treatment leaves skin looking and feeling firm and toned. 5 fl. oz.Shop 24/7
The Benefits of Dead Sea Salt
Dead Sea Salt Crystals The waters of the Dead Sea have been renowned for their therapeutic effects since ancient times. Two thousand years ago, Flavius wrote that the salts from the Dead Sea heal the human body.
The waters from the Dead Sea are unique in that they contain 27% of various salts as compared to 3% in normal sea water. Further, while sodium accounts for approximately 80% of the salt content of normal sea water, it comprises much less of the salt total in water from the Dead Sea. The balance of the salts in Dead Sea water are magnesium, potassium, calcium chloride and bromides.
Why are these types of salts beneficial? Magnesium is important for both combatting stress and fluid retention, slowing skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium is effective at preventing water retention, increasing circulation and strengthening bones and nails. Potassium energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral to replenish following intense exercise. Bromides act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles. Sodium is important for the lymphatic fluid balance (this in turn is important for immune system function). So we can see that bathing in high quality sea salt could replenish the minerals which are critical to our skin metabolism.
Studies have been conducted on the health benefits of bathing in Dead Sea salts. One such study was conducted by Dr. I. Machtey 1 on 103 patients suffering from osteoarthritis and tendinitis. Patients were either treated with baths of 7.5%, 2% or 0.5% Dead Sea salt concentration. Improvement was found after as little as 1 week of treatment for those treated with 7.5% or 2% salt baths. By the study's end, 80% of the patients reported less pain; 70% experienced improved mobility and 60% were able to decrease their use of analgesics. Dr. J. Arndt 2 studied the effect of Dead Sea salt baths on psoriasis. Fifty patients were treated for 3 - 4 weeks, with 3 - 4 baths per week. In as little as 1 week, many patients treated with a 10% salt concentration in their baths experienced marked improvement. This improvement included relief from itching, sleep disturbances, and skin scaling. Treatment with Dead Sea Salts is not associated with any side effects.
1. Machtey, Dr. I. 1982, Dead Sea Balneotherapy in Osteoarthritis, Proc. International Seminar on Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases.
2. Arndt, Dr. J. 1982, Salt from the Promised Land Helps Psoriasis Patients, Arztliche Praxis, 34(48).
What is Algae?
Algae are classified according to their colors. Brown algae are part of the division Phaeophyta, due to their carotenoid pigments. These pigments allow the algae to absorb the shorter wavelength light found at a depth of approximately 10 meters. Included in this class are Laminariales, Fucus and Ascophyllums. The large majority of nonmicroscopic algae lives in a narrow edge along the shoreline, from tidal zone depth to a depth where light can no longer penetrate. Usually they attach themselves to something solid : another algae or an attached shell, but mostly to a rocky seabed. Marine algae lend their incredible richness to creams and body care products to better nourish skin cells with their regenerating and hydrating action. Algae possess many beneficial properties. They act as stimulants, promote cellular-level exchanges, tone tissue and have an anti-aging effect. By restoring balance they reinforce our natural defenses. Re-mineralising, promoting blood circulation, firming and slimming, algae are endowed with anti-infection and anti-rheumatic power.
Algae themselves, grow in the most natural way possible. There is no genetic manipulation, fertilizer or pesticides, just the sea, light and the tides. Also, algae's lack of roots necessitates the absorption of nutritive substances from the seawater itself. Because of this, algae are noted for being ten times richer in trace-elements than land plants.
Benefits Of Algae
* Encourages vascular constriction to calm flushed and irritated skin.
* Stimulates the blood circulation.
* Oxygenates the skin to facilitate toxic elimination.
* Provides a tightening effect to smooth out stress-and-age related living lines.
* Rejuvenates and energizes the skin cells. by Amy K. McNulty, Ph.D.
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