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Background:
Located at the one of the lowest points on earth, the Dead Sea is a land-locked, hypersaline lake spanning 80 kilometers long (roughly 50 miles) that has been renowned since antiquity for its therapeutic and medicinal properties.
This unique saltwater lake is renowned for its high salt and mineral content, making it a natural wonder with historical and remedial significance.
Magnesium salts, which are known to have anti-inflammatory activity, are the prevailing minerals in Dead Sea water.
Science:
A previous study analyzed the anti-aging effects of Dead Sea minerals and reported that the minerals stimulated proliferation and mitochondrial activity, as well as decreased the expression of some aging markers, and limited apoptotic damage after UVB irradiation. In addition, minerals can restore moisture due to their hygroscopic characteristics; thus, minerals absorbed into the skin may enhance intracellular water capacity while adding water to the skin tissue from within. Because of this, Dead Sea minerals are thought to be a contribution to the skin’s natural moisturizing factor, and regular daily application of a Dead Sea mineral-rich cosmetic preparation may help to heal problematic skin attributed to specific mineral shortage(s). This combination of rich minerals exemplifies the vast use of Dead Sea salt in cosmetic and personal care formulations. FSS Dead Sea Salt may be used to capitalize on the known benefits of sea salt from the Dead Sea in a variety of cosmetic and personal care applications.
Benefits:
FSS Dead Sea Salt harnesses the healing power of sea salt from the Dead Sea for further implementation in the cosmetic and personal care industry.
The exceedingly high salt concentration of the Dead Sea acts as a reservoir of minerals. This magnesium-rich salt solution has been shown to improve skin barrier function, enhance skin hydration, and reduce inflammation in atopic dry skin, while its richness in zinc has demonstrated its involvement in epidermal proliferation and wound healing. Anti-inflammatory effects are known to play a major role in formulations for anti-aging skin care, and the fight against acne and other skin conditions.
INCI Name: Sea Salt
pH Stability 3.0 – 8.0 pH
Suggested Use Levels: 1.0% - 25.0% Solubility: Water Soluble
Appearance: Coarse Granular Substance, White to Light Brown