Scientific name: Maris Sal
Classification: Mineral-based active ingredient
Remineralizing, rebalancing, revitalizing.
Stories from Nature
Dead Sea salts come from one of the most extraordinary natural basins on the planet, located between Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan, more than 400 meters below sea level, in the deepest exposed continental depression on Earth. Known since ancient times for its tradition of mineral baths, the Dead Sea has for centuries been associated with beauty and wellness rituals, which legend traces back to Cleopatra.
Its uniqueness lies in its extremely high salinity—about ten times that of the oceans—due to intense evaporation driven by the hot, arid climate.
Its waters are distinguished by a particularly rich mineral composition, with high concentrations of magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, and bromides, in proportions different from those of ordinary seas.
This characteristic makes Dead Sea salts particularly valuable in cosmetics: especially thanks to their high magnesium content, they can help promote hydration, preserve the skin barrier, and improve skin comfort when used in specific formulations.
Benefits for Hair
Dead Sea salts, rich in minerals and trace elements, are known for their rebalancing, conditioning, and revitalizing properties. They help preserve the scalp’s moisture and natural well-being, promoting comfort and vitality.
In specific treatments, when combined with massage, they help stimulate superficial microcirculation, creating conditions that promote the health of hair follicles. Working in synergy with other active ingredients, they complement the action of cosmetic treatments designed to prevent hair loss and support hair growth, specifically formulated for fine and weakened hair.
In formulations for the hair shafts, they also contribute to conditioning and strengthening, promoting hair that appears fuller, more resilient, and more vibrant.
Skin Benefits
Thanks to their mineral richness and conditioning properties, Dead Sea salts help, in specific formulations, to preserve skin hydration and barrier function, promoting softness, elasticity, and comfort.
In body treatments, when combined with massage and other active ingredients, they enhance the smoothing, toning, and contouring effects of formulas designed to address cellulite and water retention, improving the skin’s appearance and providing a pleasant sensation of lightness.
In exfoliating formulations, they also help remove dead surface cells, promoting skin that appears more even, firm, radiant, and smooth—even when signs of dryness and loss of firmness are present.
