Although it may sound counterintuitive, sometimes we have to get skin a little dirty to detoxify it.
"Mud treatments can help detoxify skin by restoring pH balance and hydrating the skin and exfoliating," Dr. O'Connell said. Mud from areas like the Dead Sea has high concentrations of minerals and salts such as sodium, magnesium, potassium, chloride, iron, and calcium.
"These high-mineral concentrations can have an antioxidant effect on the skin and improve blood flow," he explained. Utilizing this type of mud in treatments has a long history of use for psoriasis, eczema, and acne. They can also help rejuvenate and improve the quality of aging skin.
Skin care brand Ahava is best known for incorporating active minerals found in Israel's famous Dead Sea. Essentially, using its products is the next best thing to being able to slather on the good stuff straight from the sea itself. The line of masks includes various detoxifying masks like the Time to Clear Purifying Mud Mask ($33) to help remove acne-causing impurities and its Mineral Radiance Instant Detox Mud Mask ($25) to quickly pull toxins from pores, leaving skin visibly refreshed.
