The mineral content of the Dead Sea is significantly different from that of ocean water. The exact composition of the Dead Sea water varies with season, depth, temperature and so on. The concentration of ionic species (in g/kg) of Dead Sea surface water in the early 1980s was found to be: Cl− (181.4), Br− (4.2), SO42− (0.4), HCO3− (0.2), Ca2+ (14.1), Na+ (32.5), K+ (6.2) and Mg2+ (35.2). The total salinity was 276 g/kg. These results show that w/w% composition of the salt, as anhydrous chlorides, was calcium chloride (CaCl2) 14.4%, potassium chloride (KCl) 4.4%, magnesium chloride (MgCl2) 50.8% and sodium chloride (common salt, NaCl) 30.4%. In comparison, the salt in the water of most oceans and seas is approximately 97% sodium chloride. The concentration of sulfate, SO42−, ions is very low, and the bromide ion, Br− concentration is the highest of all waters on Earth.

Sodium

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

Lithium

• Increases the effectiveness of *balneotherapy for psoriasis *bal-neo-therapy(Immersion treatment) the medical practice of treatment by immersion in baths, especially those in spas containing water with a high mineral content

Bromine

• Relaxing and soothing effect

Zinc

• Facilitates cell renewal
• Stimulates collagen and *elastin synthesis  * e-las-tin(fibrous protein) a fibrous protein resembling collagen that is the main constituent of the elastic fibers of connective tissue
• Free radicals scavenger
• Improves sebo-regulation (anti-acne properties)
• Anti-inflammatory
• Protects against ultraviolet radiation

Calcium

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

Manganese

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

Strontium

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

Magnesium

• Stimulates protein synthesis
• Facilitates energy production

Potassium

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

Boron

• Helps to relieve the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis