Arava Dead Sea Pet Spa - Guidance Booklet | Page 22

Bitumen
Besides other Dead Sea Minerals found in smaller amounts, the salt contains a natural tar
called Bitumen which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Chlorine
Chlorine necessary to maintain the correct balance of alkaline and acid in the body,
together with being vital for cell metabolism.
Iodine
Iodine is necessary for the production of the hormone thyroxin, and is also vital for both
energy and cell metabolism.
Calcium
Calcium is necessary in strengthening cell membranes and cleansing the pores. In addition
it is vital for production and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones, together with
regulating the heart muscles and nerves.
Zinc
Plays a role in enzymatic regulation of cell proliferation
Phosphorus
Important and essential for all proper functioning of the skin system starting from creation
of energy for the cells, the metabolic process and principally the capacity for self-repair of
cells damaged because of external aggressions.
Lithium
Relieves skin diseases such as psoriasis, helps to prolong cell life and maintains the nervous
system health in the short and the long-term
Boron
Helps to channel the hormone functions in the skin, particularly estrogen and testosterone.
A boron deficiency weakens the cell membranes
Strontium
Has effective properties for prevention of itchiness, reduces signs of skin irritations and
inflammation.
Iron
Essential for the organic compound construction which enable carrying oxygen by the red
blood cell. Also iron is used to store oxygen in cell tissue.