Dead Sea Info

The Dead Sea area, famous for its health promoting environment for thousands of years, contains an unique solar irradiation, an increased oxygen density, a high density salty sea with an unusual salt composition, thermo-mineral springs and a special natural mud. The effects of these unique properties are presently being critically evaluated in terms of types of diseases treated, modes of therapy, and mechanism of healing.

These endeavours are designed to help patients to find ways to promote their health by taking advantage of this unique environment in an optimal way.

 

Climate, sunshine, water, air and black mud — all are unique at the Dead Sea which is situated 400 m below sea level. No other sites in the world provides such an extraordinary combination of natural elements with the capability to rehabilitate and restore physiological functions. In fact, this combination creates a micro-climate and  an unique natural health spa from many aspects.

Pampering skin throughout winter

Winter skin is very common especially during the cold winter months, due to harsh winds, cool air, and indoor heating. Because of winter skin needs even more care and attention.  We all would like to avoid itchy, rough and red skin.  Here are a few tips on how to pamper yourself and skin these upcoming winter months;

Take a salt bath: 
A warm bath on a cold night is a wonderful and romantic way to warm up, and it is also a great way to soften your skin and keep it moisturized.  The salts will not only soften the skin, but also recharge it with lots of important minerals, and has an amazing calming effect on the body, that is also much needed after a stressful days. Enjoy the healing, relaxing and refreshing powers of the Dead Sea.

Treat skin with Body Butter:

Tenderly caress your body with mineral-rich and delicately scented Body Butter.  Nourish and soothe your body with Jericho Body Butter, combining Shea Butter, Dead Sea minerals and natural oils that soften and revitalize skin.  This thick cream moistens rough skin and revives its elasticity without clogging pores.  Rich in vitamin A and E, it is ideal for treating dry skin, cracked elbows and knees.

Also gentle enough to be used as a facial moisturizer.

So no more excuses for dry skin.  This winter your skin is going to look and feel amazing!!!

Mud Hair Mask

Best Treatment for your Hair!!!

Now is the perfect time to revive your hair by treating it with the Jericho Hair mask.
Jericho Mud Hair Mask is ideal for your weekly hair treatments; the mask is rich in Dead Sea Black Mud, salt and Jojoba oil.
Jericho Mud Hair Mask treats and restores essential elements damaged by hair colouring, permanents, bleaches, sunlight, straightening and other chemical processes.

The mask protects the Health of the scalp and strengthens the Hair Root while giving it a shiny and natural look.  Also returning the moisture, softness and volume to the hair.

Directions: Use the mask after shampooing 1-2 times a week.  Apply on wet hair and massage gently for 5-8 minutes.  Rinse with warm water.  For best results use Jericho Black Mud Shampoo and Jericho Balsam Conditioner.

Get Rid of Eye Wrinkles!

For such a small area of the face, the eyes certainly get their fair shair of wrinkles!  There are essentially two types of eye wrinkles : those that develop around the eye which are often referred to as crow's feet thanks to their feet like appearance;  the other type are under the eye wrinkles.

Having wrinkles around your eyes can really bring your look down, making your facial expressions seem tired and droopy.  Getting rid of eye wrinkles have become the priority of many women (and men) in their skin care routine.  The question remains - what the best eye wrinkle reduction treatment is, and how to get rid of those lines under the eyes?

When under eye wrinkles appear along with dark circles and puffiness, you know your eyes need some extra special care.  There are many options that can help you reduce the appearance of eye wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.  The starting point of course is using a good cream for under eye wrinkles.  Once you start application, make sure you stick to your routine and apply twice daily for best results!  Wrinkles dont appear suddenly out of nowhere - they usually start as fine lines that gradually deepen.  Therefore, it is never too early to start getting rid of them.

Getting rid of Eye Wrinkles before they appear

Ageing is part of life and unfortunately nobody has the power to completely stop the clock.  But there are things you can do in order to minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and reduce black rings and puffiness.  First of all, make sure that you use an effective eye cream / gel to keep the eye area super hydrated, and the cells plumped up.  Jericho Eye Gel contains minerals from the dead sea that penetrate deep into the epidermis and plump up all the cells keeping the area super hydrated, bright and healthy looking. 

Stay out of the sun... or at least wear UV blocking sunglasses and a hat so you won't squint, as constant squinting makes lines which deepen into wrinkles.  Sunlight damages the collagen and elastin in the skin, causing the skin around your eyes to be droopy and loose.

Smoking is bad for your health, but it is exceptionally bad for your skin.  Smoking promotes free radicals that increase the signs of ageing, making the skin look older than it actually is.  Smoking also reduces blood circulation, and that can increase puffiness and the appearance of dark circles.

Sleep well, moisturize your skin and apply and good eye gel... your under eye wrinkles will be under control and you will look so much better and with that;  feel better!

Relief from Eczema

Eczema is characterised by very dry and sensitive skin that will then become red and extremely itchy.

The Jericho Dead Sea Salts are perfect for starting your eczema treatment;  3 baths a week for a minimum of 20 minutes each time is required to get the full value of this eczema treatment.  The Jericho Dead Sea Salts have provided effective relief for our clients time after time.

We also highly recommend Jericho Dead Sea Natural Mud Soap for general bathing requirements.  It contains special minerals that create a deep cleansing of the skin and therefore it is particularly suited for problematic skin such as eczema.

To help with skin dryness, we recommend Jericho's Dead Sea Aloe Vera Gel or the dermatologist approved Dr Kremer's Face & Body Treatment.  Dr Kremer's Dead Sea products are proven products for the treatment of eczema.  Apply right after baths within 3 minutes to help trap in moisture to keep the skin hydrated during the day or night.  Use liberally as required, leave to dry, then rinse off and apply the Aloe Vera Gel. 

Our specialist treatment prescription for permanent relief is to therefore:  bath 3 x per week in the Jericho Dead Sea Salts;  bath with Jericho Mud Soap every day;  application of Dr Kremer's Face & Body Treatment OR 100% Dead Sea Mud;  rinse off and complete treatment with liberal application of Aloe Vera Gel.

DEAD SEA BLACK MUD

The benefits of Dead Sea Mud has been praised since biblical times,  the secret is in the black mud's rich elements, which includes Dead Sea salts and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, natural tar, and silicon compounds.

1. Improving and treating various skin ailments such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin rashes, and dandruff
2. Tightens skin improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
3. Hydrates and moisturises skin deep within
4. Exfoliates dead skin buffing away dead skin cells, revealing a youthful complexion
5. Fine dead sea mud granules gently cleanses and detoxifies pores sucking out any impurities and toxins
6. Improving medical conditions, including arthritis, bone and cartilage inflammation, rheumatism, stress, fatigue and sleeplessness.
7. improving cell metabolism, helping the body absorb nourishment and eliminate toxins.

There are many Jericho mud products to choose from;

Black mud soap - Deep cleansing action well suited  for problematic skin

Peel -off Mud mask - Tones and firms the skin and removes the dead cells, giving the skin a vital and healthy look.  Contains Menthol, Mellisa and Tea tree.

Purifying mud mask - Boosts cell renewal, revitalizes the skin and softens the pores.  Additional aromatic lavender and Avocado oils create calming and soothing effects.

Black mud shampoo - Relieves itching and dryness.  Leaves the hair feeling clean and healthy.

Black mud can also be used in a body wrap for a detoxifying effect and a relaxing spa treatment.  The best of all it that this has got a slimming effect as well.

It's almost spring

Time to get your body ready for summer.  

We all suffer from cellulite, yes you are not alone… more than 90 percent of women develop cellulite that means 9 out of 10 woman need to get a cellulite treatment.

What is cellulite?

Some people will tell you that cellulite is just fat, plain and simple. Others will say that cellulite is composed of trapped toxins and excess water underneath the skin. The truth is that cellulite is a condition that affects the appearance of the skin in areas with underlying fat deposits (most noticeably on the buttocks and thighs), giving the skin a dimpled, lumpy appearance.
Fat, in and of itself, is not responsible for the lumpy, bumpy look of cellulite. In the right circumstances, fat can be a beautiful thing. In fact, facial fat is what’s responsible for the smooth and beautiful plump round cheeks you see on the young. Plastic surgeons even charge patients a lot of money to inject patients' own fat into areas of the patients' faces and bodies. In fact, fat injections are sometimes used as a treatment to improve the appearance of cellulite.
So what is it that makes cellulite different from “normal” fat? It is the structure of the overlying skin and of the underlying connective tissue that determines whether a given area has a smooth or rippled appearance.

Why do we get it?

When we are young, our connective tissue is supple and elastic, stretching and giving with the skin so that everything remains smooth. Then puberty hits, and hormones wreak havoc on the connective tissue, making it stiffer and less elastic. At the same time, our fat cells tend to expand in certain areas, pushing out on the skin.
As the bands of connective tissue contract and stiffen with age, they pull down on the skin even more. At the same time, increasing fat stores push outward in the surrounding areas. Put these two occurrences together, and the result is an unappealing landscape of dimples and bulges.
As we get older, the outer layer of skin weakens, thins, and loses elasticity. Gravity takes its toll, and the skin begins to sag. Since the connective septae remain intact and often contracts and stiffens further as time marches on, the appearance of cellulite continues to worsen with age.
Another probable aggravating factor in the development of cellulite is yo-yo dieting. Repeated cycles of weight gain and weight loss further compromise skin elasticity, making cellulite more pronounced.

What can we do?

A combination of proper diet and exercise will decrease the layer of fat underneath the skin, making cellulite less noticeable. A proper diet can also be helpful in keeping the skin and connective tissue stronger, healthier, and more supple. In addition, staying properly hydrated and eating well will help prevent water retention (which exacerbates cellulite).
Exercise helps with cellulite in a multitude of ways. Not only does it help keep body fat levels lower, it also improves circulation and muscle tone in cellulite-prone areas. Improved circulation will keep both the skin and connective tissue healthier, as well as helping with elimination of waste and excess fluid retention

All this is great, but what if we jsut can't get rid of cellulite even though we do exercise and keep a healthy life style. Then you need a more effective cellulite treatment, just like Jericho Cellulite Treatment Gel. The Cellulite treatment gel helps tighten and shrink your skin cells while controlling the expansion of fat cells, which are pressing from within, causing that unwanted cottage cheese look. Jericho Cellulite Treatment gel contains natural Guarana and horse chestnut extracts along with Dead Sea minerals, which stimulate circulation and blood flow to the connective tissue, reduce cellulite and improve overall skin tone.

You can also try a more complete treatment by using it with Jericho Anti-Cellulite Massage Soap.