Have you ever wondered how low a person can go?
Well, in one respect the answer may be the Dead Sea in Israel. You see, it’s the lowest point on the planet! The Dead Sea is actually a good-sized lake in the southeastern part of Israel, about a 45-minute drive from Jerusalem. This unique body of water has the highest concentration of salt compared to any other water source. In fact, it is up to 10 times saltier than the ocean. This fact alone is the cause of the lack of any form of life within that sea. However, it brings life, mainly to your skin.
What kind of salts or minerals would you find in it? Well, there are more than 21 different minerals, the main ones being: magnesium, potassium and calcium.
The Dead Sea is most famous for being a healing center for people suffering from skin disorders including: psoriasis, acne, eczema, scabies, dermatitis, seborrhea, and dandruff. It also helps balance extreme dry skin conditions and a host of other skin concerns.
This unique sea is, in fact, a great natural and powerful spa. People come from all over the world to bathe in its salty waters and rub their bodies with black mineral mud. Even if you don’t suffer from any skin problems, you will surely enjoy the pampering that results from bathing in the magical waters of this lake. Your skin will feel young and healthy again. Due to the fantastic amount of salt, floating in the Dead Sea is very easy; in fact you can’t help it. So if your swimming skills need polishing, you’ll do just fine here.
In addition to being a healing attraction, the Dead Sea offers some of the best resorts and hotels in Israel. The proximity to the capital of the country, Jerusalem, allows for a great vacation. Besides that, there are other interesting historical sites, such as Masada and Qumran, where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found. All in all, this place is an oasis waiting to heal you physically and recharge you spiritually.