Gentle but seriously effective, mineral-rich Dead Sea mud has earned its status as an all-in-one skincare superhero for achieving glowing, healthy and youthful skin. But what is it exactly that makes this ingredient a cult beauty favorite even after thousands of years? From banishing breakouts to dialing up the brightness, we’ve rounded up 7 amazing Dead Sea mud mask benefits.

1. A clearer complexion & refined pores

A congested skin barrier and clogged pores are typical side effects of our modern lives. Dead Sea mud is renowned for its ability to remove toxins and deep-rooted impurities from the skin. As the mud dries on your skin, it absorbs toxins, dirt, dead skin cells, and excess oil.  When you wash the mud off, these impurities are washed away revealing a clearer, detoxified complexion plus much smaller-looking pores.

2. Reduced oiliness

A must-have for oily skin or combination complexions, Dead Sea mud contains skin-clearing Sulphur which soaks up excess oil and Zinc which keeps skin mattified and non-greasy throughout the day[1], helping to keep excess oil in check (without stripping your skin) and ensuring your skin stays perfectly glowy—not overly shiny.

3. Fewer breakouts

Most of us know that clogged pores are one of the leading causes of breakouts — dead skin cells, sebum (oil), and sometimes bacteria get trapped in your pores causing swelling, redness and inflammation.

Dead Sea mud deeply purifies pores helping to prevent blemish-causing blockages. The high concentration of minerals like Sulphur in the mud also give it anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory prowess, helping to soothe skin, reducing the appearance of redness, and banishing existing breakouts quickly.

4. Brighter, glowing skin

As well as drawing out the bad stuff, Dead Sea mud has a gentle pulling action that helps to naturally exfoliate dull dead skin and even texture for that radiant natural glow – fast. One of our favourite Dead Sea mud mask benefits!

5. Hydrated skin

Dead Sea mud is water-based and a more hydrating alternative to popular clay masks. 

The minerals found in the Dead Sea help to instantly boost moisture levels and soothe dry skin helping your skin stay soft, plump and deeply hydrated.

Always apply hydrating and soothing serums and moisturisers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera after your face mask to seal in your new-found hydration.

6. Youthful looking skin

To add to the already impressive list of Dead Sea mud mask benefits, using Dead Sea mud enhances the skin’s elasticity and helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Mineral-rich, Dead Sea mud masks feed the skin with silica, which is known to boost cell renewal and collagen production and Calcium, which replenishes skin cells and maintains a healthy skin barrier, leaving you with plumper, firmer, smoother skin.  

7. Suitable for all skin types

Another reason Dead sea mud has been used in beauty products for centuries because it is an excellent multi-tasking ingredient for all skin types and ideal for those with dryer, more dull skin.

Not all face masks are made equal and it’s clear that the Dead Sea mud mask benefits are impressive. The mineral rich mud is well known for its cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating and brightening properties and is easily one of the best things you can slather on your skin. Not even potent antioxidant serums or the skin exfoliating powers of salicylic acid rivals this all-in-one skincare superhero. Plus, it feels amazing on your skin. You can actually see it working—drying out to purify pores and exfoliate dull skin in a matter of minutes!