Let yourself float
At about 340 g/L of dissolved salts, the Dead Sea’s density of about 1.24 g/mL makes it unusually buoyant. Do not try to swim; keep each immersion brief and follow posted safety guidance.
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Peer-reviewed geochemical monitoring describes brine with about 340 g/L of dissolved salts. Chloride, magnesium, sodium, calcium, and potassium are the major ions; concentrations change over time and by sampling location. Source: Khlaifat et al., 2010.
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Masada. Qumran. Ein Gedi. Mount Sodom. The Dead Sea Scrolls. Five thousand years of continuous human civilization compressed into one basin.
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COMPLETE GUIDE What Is the Dead Sea? The Complete Guide to the World's Most Extraordinary Body of Water
At 440 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest exposed land surface on Earth. Its brine contains about 340 g/L of dissolved salts, roughly ten times ocean salinity, and has a density of about 1.24 g/mL that makes floating unusually easy. Our most comprehensive guide to everything before you visit.
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GEOLOGY Mount Sodom: A Mountain Made Entirely of Salt
Rising 250 meters above the southern Dead Sea shore, Mount Sodom is a halite diapir composed almost entirely of crystalline salt. One of the few such formations accessible to visitors anywhere on Earth.
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SCIENCE Is There Life in the Dead Sea? What Science Has Found
No fish. No seaweed. Yet under certain conditions, halophilic archaea and the microalga Dunaliella emerge in concentrations visible from the shore as a reddish bloom — one of Earth's most extreme living systems.
READ THE SCIENCEAbout ten times ocean salinity. One sea.
Dead Sea brine contains about 340 g/L of dissolved salts, roughly ten times ocean salinity. Chloride, magnesium, sodium, calcium, and potassium are the major ions; concentrations vary over time and by sampling location. Source: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2009.11.005" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Khlaifat et al., 2010</a>.
Cellular energy & skin barrier repair
Major ionFluid balance & deep hydration
Major ionBarrier strength & cell wall fortification
Major ionSoothing effect
Measured ionDeep pore cleanse & detoxification
High conc.Psoriasis, eczema & dermatitis relief documented in clinical trials
ProvenShort-term pain and mobility improvements reported in small clinical studies, without a proven absorption mechanism
EffectiveHigher barometric pressure and oxygen availability have been studied in small respiratory cohorts
NaturalA quiet desert setting for rest; no proven bromide sedation or nervous-system recovery effect
UniqueSelective UV attenuation supports medically supervised psoriasis photoclimatotherapy; UV protection remains essential
–440mMineral-rich black mud for deep pore cleansing & skin nourishment
BestsellerExfoliating Dead Sea salt crystals blended with essential oils
PopularConcentrated mineral serums for anti-ageing & hydration therapy
PremiumTherapeutic soaking salts that recreate Dead Sea mineral bathing
ClassicMoisturising creams enriched with Dead Sea minerals & botanical extracts
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"The water that bears no life has borne the weight of healing for four thousand years."
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Hidden right near the Dead Sea, the Siq Trail at Wadi Mujib is one of the most thrilling water hikes in the Middle East. Wading through rushing canyon waters and sandstone gorges is an unforgettable experience—but planning ahead is key!
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Looking out over the Dead Sea, I am reminded of the deep, ancient quiet of this land.
Sitting at the lowest point on earth, it’s a place where you don`t have to fight to stay afloat, you`re simply held.
In acupuncture and reflexology, we look for that exact same stillness. Healing happens when we stop pushing forward against the current and instead let the nervous system drop its weight, and yield to the body’s innate wisdom.
Sometimes, health is just about returning to your baseline, letting the tension dissolve, and allowing your spirit to catch up with your body.
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