Mineral Glossary

In addition to enabling the body’s ongoing healthy metabolism, a balanced formulation of minerals can play a profound and positive role in the proper care and nourishment of your skin when applied to cosmetic products.

Roll your mouse over the list on the left to discover the unique nurturing powers of individual Dead Sea minerals.

Magnesium (Mg)

  • Stimulates protein synthesis
  • Facilitates energy production

Calcium (Ca)

  • Plays an important role in cell protection
  • Regulates cell membrane permeability
  • Normalizes skin cells’ differentiation

Bromine (Br)

  • Relaxing and soothing effect

Sodium (Na)

  • Maintains osmotic equilibrium in extra-cellular fluid
  • Improves the skin’s metabolism

Potassium (K)

  • Signs of potassium deficiency include abnormally dry skin, acne.

Strontium (Sr)

  • Effective anti-itching properties
  • Reduces the signs of irritant contact dermatitis - a significant problem for many people who regularly use cosmetics

Boron (B)

  • Helps to relieve the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Lithium (Li)

  • Increases the effectiveness of balneotherapy for psoriasis

Manganese (Mn)

  • Anti-oxidant properties
  • Increases skin microcirculation (anti-ageing skin care)
  • Improves connective tissue condition

Zinc (Zn)

  • Facilitates cell renewal
  • Stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis
  • Free radicals scavenger
  • Improves sebo-regulation (anti-acne properties)
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Protects against ultraviolet radiation