Frequently Asked Questions
- Why are minerals so healthy for the skin?
- What is so special about the Dead Sea?
- Are Dead Sea ingredients too harsh for sensitive skin types?
- I have sensitive skin. Can I use a facial or body exfoliator?
- Why does skin get drier with age?
- Why does my skin feel tight at times?
- Should I follow the same moisturizing program throughout the year?
- Why is it so important to cleanse the skin?
- Sometimes, after a stressful day, my body feels tense and a bit achy. How can I reset myself and melt the day away?
Why are minerals so healthy for the skin?
Minerals provide the syntax for the natural language of the skin, enabling inter-cellular messaging and helping the skin better perform its metabolic functions and retain and deliver moisture as necessary. Magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium are vital to the natural function of the skin, and these elements attract and retain water and are thus considered to be Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF).
What is so special about the Dead Sea?
The Dead Sea is the largest natural spa on Earth. Located on the lowest point of the planet (410 meters below sea level), it abounds with a variety of minerals possessing proven therapeutic powers and cosmetic benefits. The life-giving waters of the Dead Sea contain the highest concentration of minerals in the world at an astounding 32%. Its sedimentary clay layers of rich, black mineral mud yield extraordinary concentrations of natural elements (ten times more than ocean water) such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, strontium, boron and iron - all of which are essential to maintaining healthy, supple skin. Finally, the exceptionally low altitude provides a dense blanket of pure, pollution-free oxygen, supplying added protection by filtering out the harmful rays of the sun. These are only some of the reasons why people come from all over the world to enjoy this magical, health-enhancing oasis.
Are Dead Sea ingredients too harsh for sensitive skin types?
On the contrary. People from all over the world with very sensitive skin or even skin disorders come to the Dead Sea to immerse their bodies in its mineral-rich waters. Dead Sea minerals are approved and recommended by the most renowned dermatologists in the world, both as an excellent remedy for alleviating the symptoms of skin problems, and as ongoing, daily care for maintaining healthy skin at optimal levels. The majority of AHAVA products are approved for sensitive skin.
I have sensitive skin. Can I use a facial or body exfoliator?
Yes. Make sure you use gentle scrubs only and not too frequently. Once a week for both face and body is sufficient.
Why does skin get drier with age?
The skin has its own natural moisturizing system. As you age, this system performs with diminished capacity, depleting the ability of the skin to retain moisture. With the march of time, the skin barrier gets thinner and thinner and the slow-down of the skin's cellular activity impacts on its ability to attract water molecules and to produce ceramides, which play a crucial role in the self-hydration mechanism of the skin.
Why does my skin feel tight at times?
Your skin may occasionally feel tight when its epidermal water balance is compromised. This can happen for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are: dry atmosphere, over-exposure to the sun, a lack of fluids in your system, stress, tiredness, the use of certain medications, and skin aging.
Should I follow the same moisturizing program throughout the year?
Only if your skin reacts well to the same moisturizer all year round. Skin reaction typically fluctuates according to the changing seasons. The dryness of winter generally calls for richer nourishment, while the skin tends to prefer lighter moisturizing in the summer.
Why is it so important to cleanse the skin?
Simply look at how dark the facades of our city buildings become, in order to comprehend what pollution can do to the skin. The lifestyle we live exposes our skin to fumes from car exhausts, fuel oil, and cigarette smoke, as well as heating systems and the stale air of confined spaces. Gaseous polluting substances fix themselves onto the skin and mix with sebum, the residue of make-up and other dirtying elements. These toxins penetrate the epidermis and saturate the natural anti-oxidant system of the skin, disrupting its natural protective and moisturizing capacities. The build-up of dirt, pollution, excess oil and make-up residues are one of the first causes of premature skin aging. A daily and thorough cleansing ritual will help you to delay the signs of aging and keep your skin healthier.
Sometimes, after a stressful day, my body feels tense and a bit achy. How can I reset myself and melt the day away?
Immersing your body in a lukewarm bath infused with Dead Sea Salts will do wonders to alleviate body tensions. The rich blend of minerals captured within is proven to have immediate relaxing and soothing effects. Dead Sea black mud is extremely effective for the relief of painful joints and tense muscles, especially when used as a warm mask on aching areas or all over the body. The mud has the unique ability to slowly release heat into the body, assuring deep relief and detoxifying the skin, for a smooth and radiant look.
