How does this sound: Getting into a bathtub full of calm and relaxing minerals that promote health and skin cell rejuvenation. Sound good? There are many great natural resources out there that promote health. This is anything from coconut water to aloe to dead sea salt.

If you've ever been to the dead sea you know how beneficial it is for not only your skin, but your health as well. Not always the most pleasant experience, yet always an amazing one, the dead sea is probably the most magical body of water on earth. Called the Dead Sea because it's so salty that nothing can live in it, it is an extremely salty body of water. In Hebrew it is called "Yam Hamelakh" or "Sea of Salt". Because of the high concentration of salt, you are able to float in it and become entirely weightless. You simply lie back and lift your feet and there you are, in a sea of salt. The Dead Sea tends to sting open cuts, though has amazing healing powers if you can handle the pain. Even tiny cuts by your cuticles will sting, but it's worth it.

Around the Dead Sea are a few spas, which all have Dead Sea products on sale. Dead Sea products make excellent gifts, since most people don't get to see the Dead Sea in their lifetime. One of the most popular products is the Dead Sea Bath Salt. People have been traveling to the Dead Sea for years to take advantage of it's restorative abilities. These days you can take advantage of it in the comfort of your home. Dead Sea Bath Salt is unlike any other bath salt. I have read articles claiming you can make your own dead sea bath salt (this would be like claiming you could make your own elephant - you simply can't do that!) I have seen products that compare themselves to Dead Sea bath salt. The reason why dead sea products are so special is because they're incomparable and a natural resource. The have all kinds of health benefits that other bath salts simply can't compete with. For those of you who have been to the Dead Sea, you will understand what I'm saying. For those of you who haven't, you'll just have to take my word on it. Dead Sea Bath Salt isn't just regular salt, nor is it regular sea salt.

Dead Sea bath salt has numerous benefits for the body and the mind. One of the reasons it is used in so many bath products is due to its extremely high concentration in many minerals. Retail Dead Sea bath salt is obtained from the Dead Sea mud, which is found by the shores of the sea. It contains silicone dioxide, calcium oxide, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, iron oxide, sodium oxide, potassium oxide, titanium oxide, sulfur trioxide, phosphorus pentoxide, chloride, and bromide.

First and foremost, dead sea bath salt heals dry and cracked skin like nothing else can. Sitting in a bath with dead sea salt just once a month will keep your skin smooth and moist. All of the minerals in Dead Sea bath salt are extremely beneficial, though scientists believe that magnesium is the most. People who suffer from psoriasis should definitely utilize dead sea bath salt. A study showed that patients between 14 and 70 who suffer from psoriasis took a bath in dead sea bath salt three times a week for three weeks. After the first week there was an extreme overall improvement in the symptoms of psoriasis. Over half of the patients, after the three weeks, were completely relieved of symptoms of psoriasis.

Dead Sea bath salt also greatly relieves rheumatologic conditions as the minerals increase blood circulation and relieve joint pains. The salts also aid in skin conditions such as acne and dry skin. They alleviate allergic reactions and greatly reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging. The salt also reduces stress and promotes muscle relaxation.

Certain studies and research have shown the dead sea bath salt, when used regularly, reduces depth of wrinkles by 40%.

There are many brands that sell Dead Sea products. The most reliable brand is Ahava. Ahava actually has their factory in the Dead Sea region. They have an expertise on dead sea bath salts and products that is unrivaled.

Ahava makes everything from Dead Sea bath salts, to dead sea sun protections, to facial care and body care. They have a team of scientists who are constantly working towards research in dead sea products, making their products one of a kind. If you're looking for the real thing, Ahava is definitely the way to go as far as dead sea bath salt is concerned.

Dead Sea Premium also makes dead sea bath salt and other dead sea products, though there is no reason to buy this brand over Ahava. While it's authentic dead sea products are beneficial to the skin, the quality does not compare to that of Ahava.

Another brand of Dead Sea Bath Salt is Masada. Names after a famous mountain in the Dead Sea region, Masada offers a small line of Dead Sea products that unfortunately, don't quite live up to Ahava standards. I hate to put down every other brand of dead sea products, but I have been to the Dead Sea many a time and have been using dead sea products at home for decades and the one I have to say is most beneficial, by thousands of miles, is definitely Ahava. I use their Dead Sea bath salt once a week and have virtually no skin problems at all. Before I began using Ahava products I had extremely dry skin characterized by a condition called Keratosis Pilaris (KP). I also had problems with cystic acne which were cured overnight by the dead sea bath salt (that is not an exaggeration).

All in all, Dead Sea bath salt helps with numerous ailments, which include dermatological, respiratory, rheumatoid, and mental conditions. If you can't make it out to the Dead Sea, get yourself some dead bath salt and start to experience the magic.