The Dead Sea is an ancient body of water located in Israel. In fact, it is actually a lake and it happens to be one of the saltiest lakes in the world, containing more salinity than the Great Salt Lake in Salt Lake City, Utah.

While animals cannot live in such salty water, the Dead Sea has long been revered by humans for its considered health benefits and its shore is the location of some of the earliest known health spas (King Herod had a resort there).

Today, salts and minerals and the black mud (rich in minerals) from its shores are harvested from the Dead Sea in order to make cosmetic products such as Dead Sea Mud Soap, so even if you cannot take the time to visit the Dead Sea to soak in its waters, you will be able to take advantage of some of its health benefits.

Dead Sea Mud Soap can be helpful for certain skin conditions, especially eczema, psoriasis and acne.

It will clean your skin without stripping it completely of oils, so your skin will stay properly moisturized. All of the minerals contained in Dead Sea Mud Soap will leave your face glowing without feeling tight.

In addition to soap, you can also use a Dead Sea Mud mask to help exfoliate and draw out the toxins from your skin. Try giving yourself a mask treatment once a week and see how much better your skin looks in a month.