Psoriasis and Dead Sea Skin Care

Psoriasis is a life long skin disease that affects about 8 million Americans.  Although there are five major types of Psoriasis (Plaque, Guttate, Inverse, Pustular and Erythrodermic) Plaque is the most common. 

Plaque Psoriasis appears as red skin blotches or lesions with a white buildup of dead skin cells (referred to as scale).  Common treatments to repress the effects of Psoriasis are a change in diet along with topical therapy.

Among the most effective topical treatments are the uses of Dead Sea Skin Treatments.  The Dead Sea (located near the countries of Israel and Jordan) is loaded with 26 minerals proven to aid skin health and beauty.  The high mineral content present in Dead Sea Salt and the detoxifying properties of the Salts and Mud, cleanse and detoxify the body naturally, pulling toxins away and out from the skin and offering quick and effective relief from Psoriasis.  Along with the minerals contained in the Dead Sea the plant life surrounding it contain remarkable resources that are used in Dead Sea Skin Care to improve skin quality and nutrition.  There are also Specific Dead Sea Products some manufacturers have chosen to produce that are specifically formulated to treat Psoriasis.

Cleopatra used the Dead Sea as her personal SPA.