I first started working with Dead Sea Mud while developing our Charcoal Soap formula almost 15 years ago. We were doing our Farmers Markets, and after having so many moms come to my table asking me to create a remedy for acne, I couldn’t resist the documented results of using Dead Sea Mud in our bar for breakouts.
The wow factor is how many thousands of people saw jaw-dropping results when they started using it. Many even stopped using acne medications entirely. It was a clear “Yes” when I decided to do a standalone Mask with pure Dead Sea Mud.
The story of this mineral-rich mud is as legendary as it is powerful. Over 2,000 years ago, Cleopatra herself traveled across deserts with caravans of camels just to bathe in the mineral-dense waters of the Dead Sea. Known as the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea is unlike any other body of water, holding 10 times more minerals than ordinary seawater. These minerals, such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, and bromides, detoxify, soothe inflammation, and naturally exfoliate, leaving skin visibly firmer, clearer, and stunningly smooth.
But Cleopatra wasn’t the only one who knew its secrets…
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Biblical and Ancient Healing Grounds: The Dead Sea is mentioned in scripture as a place of refuge and healing. King David himself sought sanctuary along its shores, praising it as a place of wellness and restoration. The Essenes, an ancient Jewish sect, used its minerals and mud for purification and to treat skin ailments.
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Roman and Greek Usage: During the Roman Empire, soldiers and travelers applied Dead Sea Mud to heal wounds and soothe skin after battle. Greek philosophers described its waters and mud as natural cures for various skin diseases.
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Ancient Trade and Treasure: So treasured were these minerals that caravans carried Dead Sea salts and mud across ancient trade routes into Egypt, Mesopotamia, and beyond, prized for their medicinal and beautifying properties.
Today, when shopping for Dead Sea products in the free world, you’ll find them watered down with fillers and preservatives, synthetic fragrances, and more… so when I started sourcing, I was committed to keeping ours as simple as the mud alone. Sourced straight from Israel, our Dead Sea Mud is raw and alive with minerals, and we pour it by hand into amber glass jars to preserve its potency and vitality.
We also take great care in sustainable harvesting, working with suppliers who practice responsible mineral extraction that preserves the ecology of the Dead Sea. This means respecting natural sedimentation cycles, maintaining water balance, and ensuring that future generations can continue to benefit from this ancient treasure without depleting it.
Here are three of my favorite ways to use our Dead Sea Mud Mask:
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As a Mask: Apply generously and leave on for 10 minutes for a detoxifying and firming facial treatment.
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As an Exfoliant: Gently massage onto damp skin for a soft, luminous glow.
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As a Pit Detox: For even the most aromatic (lol, to put it lightly) armpits, simply spread the underarms, let them sit for 10 minutes, then wash with our Charcoal Soap and finish with our enzyme-based NEW DEO deodorant. And voilà, you’ve got sparkling clean, aroma-free pits.
Experience what Cleopatra once caravanned across deserts to, and spent a royal fortune on, to claim - lavish, mineral-rich mud that kept her beauty timeless with a single click here.
