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Dead Sea mud for the face

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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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It has long been known that curative mud has truly miraculous properties, rejuvenating and strengthening the body. However, many are interested in the question: is it possible to use the dead sea mud for a person?

Experts assure: not only it is possible, but also extremely useful! The only condition is not to overdo it. Skin on the face is much more tender than on the rest of the body, so it is not possible to apply dirt for a long time: one can get irritation. This warning can be attributed to the natural mud brought from the shores of the dead sea, and to ointments and creams based on such mud. Let's talk in more detail about the use of mud for the face.

Indication for the use of dead sea mud for the face

What are the indications for the use of dead sea mud for the face?

  1. As a peeling, lifting, replenishing and renewing the skin: a thin layer of dirt is applied to the cleansed moistened skin on the face, avoiding the area of the eyes and lips. The procedure is repeated up to 2 times a week or before significant events, when it is necessary to look at 100%. If the skin is dry, apply the mud for 3 minutes. Normal skin - for 5 minutes. Oily skin - 6-7 minutes, no more. Then gently wash off the mask with clean water, can be mineral, and cover the skin with moisturizing cream.
  2. With acne eruptions, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation of the skin.
  3. For the treatment of neuralgia, facial neuritis, paresis, along with drug therapy.
  4. To eliminate the second chin, burn and keloid cicatricial changes.
  5. With depressive states and nervous overload, with headaches.
  6. For sinusitis or a severe runny nose (the mud is heated to 40 ° C and applied on the sides of the nose and on the forehead for 5 minutes).

It should be remembered that when the first application of dirt on the face, you first need to test the skin for the possibility of developing an allergic reaction. For this, a small amount of dirt will be applied to the skin area in the most sensitive place: behind the ears, on the inside of the wrist, on the inside of the thigh. If after a few minutes redness and itching are not found, you can confidently apply mud to your face.

Useful properties of dead sea mud for the face

Dead sea mud when applied to the face improves blood flow and tissue trophism, contributes to the restoration of damaged areas of skin, improve the elasticity of the skin and smooth out fine wrinkles, stopping age-related changes.

The mud of the dead sea has an antimicrobial and healing effect, it favors the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, softens and absorbs scar tissue.

Mud removes excessive fatness and greasiness of the face, exfoliates dead cells, dries and narrows enlarged pores, and also cleans them perfectly.

Masks from the mud of the dead sea restore the elasticity of tissues, relieve the effects of fatigue and puffiness on the face. The aging process of the skin is slowing down, the cellular structure is renewed, all life support processes in the body are activated.

Useful mud of the dead sea is famous for a huge amount of minerals, nitrogenous compounds, carbohydrates, acids, salts (magnesium bromide, sodium, iodine, chlorine, magnesium and potassium, etc.). Dirt consists of the smallest particles, which facilitates its penetration through the skin. Various ions are absorbed from the mud, which can regulate local metabolism and balance the microcirculation of the subcutaneous tissue layers. At the same time, through the skin, back out, toxic metabolic products, including microbes, dead cells, etc., escape.

Concentration of nutrients increases the local state of immunity, which serves as an excellent prophylaxis for skin cancer, dermatitis and acne.

Contraindications to the use of dead sea mud for the face

There is also a small amount of contraindications to the use of dirt, which should be noted:

  • heat;
  • high blood pressure;
  • severe decompensated diseases of the heart and vascular system;
  • acute period of various diseases, exacerbation of chronic pathology, development of purulent complications.

After applying dirt to the skin of the face, keep track of the duration of the procedure, do not allow the composition to remain on the face for a long time, especially when it is completely dry.

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Reviews of Dead Sea mud for the face

Surprisingly, we did not find any negative feedback about the dead sea mud for the face. At the same time we took into account the opinion of those users who specially went to Israel for recovery, as well as those who conducted procedures at home using natural cosmetics based on dead sea mud.

Most people note that in just a few minutes of application, the skin on the face becomes soft, the complexion is leveled, a pleasant healthy radiance appears.

The use of dirt in the home is an uncomplicated occupation: the dirt perfectly and evenly falls on the skin, and then, without any difficulties, is removed from the surface of the face.

Some women prefer to mix the mud of the dead sea with other useful ingredients - olive and linseed oil, decoction of chamomile or herbal mixture, natural honey and freshly squeezed juice to enhance the effect. Such procedures are carried out at will, but often for an excellent effect, the dirt itself is sufficient without any additional components.

Dirt is recommended to be applied 1-2 times a week, but some practice an intensive mud course in the event that there is any grandiose event where it is just necessary to look stunning. In such situations, mud is applied for 2-3 consecutive days, after which they are interrupted for one day. Course - a maximum of 15 procedures, but often enough and less. After applying the dirt, it should be carefully, without any aggressive action, washed off with warm water, without damaging the natural protective layer that formed on the skin due to the action of dirt.

The mud of the dead sea for the face is an indispensable way to look charming and attractive and prolong youthfulness of the skin on the face. Certainly, direct presence in Israel's sanatoriums will ensure the complex effect of not only mud, but also sea salts, healing air, sun and rest in excellent natural conditions.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Dead Sea mud for the face" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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