Review : Mineral Line Facial Mud Mask

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Post by Shruti Shetty (Entry 7)

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I’ve been fascinated with Dead Sea products ever since I’ve read about the uses of The Dead Sea mud and salt online.

About Dead Sea Mud–

The Dead is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west.

The Dead Sea black mud has some unique qualities that allow it to keep the skin looking young, radiant and healthy. More than 35 different types of minerals can be found in the Dead Sea's waters, and many people vouch wholeheartedly for the life-altering qualities these minerals possess. In fact, these minerals are considered so valuable that a company called Dead Sea Works has 1,600 employees who work day and night to harvest them. The mineral salts are believed to cure or alleviate the symptoms of ailments ranging from skin problems such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis to rheumatic diseases, like various forms of arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Health wise, when you rub Dead Sea Black Mud on your body or facial skin you can improve blood circulation, and rubbing Dead Sea Black Mud on your skin can cause natural skin regeneration. Black mud products that contains fine grains can even perform as an exfoliate which cleanse the skin and remove any dirt particles, impurities and toxins, gently peeling away dead skin cells to reveal a more youthful, healthier skin.Another benefit of Dead Sea Black Mud is its ability to moisturize and hydrate skin, which helps to reduce wrinkles. Black mud is a well know Dead Sea psoriasis treatment, and is proven to provide effective relief for other skin disorders including eczema, and acne, and can also be used to treat ailments such as arthritis, muscle stiffness, rheumatism, and joint inflammation.

Although the Dead Sea may be biologically dead, it maintains its historical ability to nourish the mind and body through its therapeutic qualities.

About Mineral Line - Cosmetics Products based on the fabulous worldwide known Dead Sea Minerals. The company operates its own factory, producing a wide collection of cosmetic products, covering the treatment for the whole body.(For more info – visit http://www.mineral-deadsea.com/info.html)

What the Company Claims:Dead Sea, Mineral Line,  FACIAL MUD MASK 70%, based on the genuine black mud taken from the depths of the Dead sea, is the optimal treatment for your face. Its unique combination of salts, minerals and black mud brings back all the elements your skin loses during the day, leaving a wonderful feeling of renewal and youth on your skin.

Price : INR 600 for 100ml ( available at urbantouch.com for INR 510 here).

Ingredients : Dead Sea Silt, Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Phenoxyethanol&Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Alcohol, SorbitanTristearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Allantoin, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, SimmondsiaChinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus MedicaLimonum (Lemon) oil, LavandulaAngustifolia (Lavender)Oil, RosmarinusOfficinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, MelaleucaAlternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil. (Not specified on the bottle, got it from their website)

Availability : Purchased it online from urbantouch.com. (also available on jabong.com for INR 700)

Expiry : 6months from date of opening

Directions : Apply a gentle layer of the mud mask all over your face and neck and leave for 15 – 20 minutes or until it dries up. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. For optimum results, use the mask once or twice every week.

My experience:

I love this mud mask. It comes in a plastic tube type bottle with a very small hole. Since it’s a mask and that too a mud mask one needs to apply a lot of pressure on the tube to get the product out. And since the bottle is not transparent, there is no indication of how much product is left. The mask is black in colour and has a very mild muddy fragrance, the kind of smell we get when rain water mixes with mud. And I love that smell. The mask is smooth not granular therefore is gentle on the skin. It’s not runny or extremely thick and therefore spreads easily. It dries up nicely and quickly without any flaking or chipping which I love the most. I wash it off with wet finger-tips rubbing in circular motions. It easily rinses off and no residue is left on the skin. It leaves my skin extremely soft and clean. The skin looks radiant and hydrated. The main plus point of this mask is it doesn’t make my skin dry at all and also effectively deep cleans the pores and the greasiness of the skin.

Pros-

• Gently exfoliates & conditions.
• Removes the dull, dead outer layer of skin. 
• Smoothes & refines rough areas.
• Leaves skin looking clearer and younger.
• Highly enriched with Dead Sea  minerals. 
• Scrubs the skin effectively.
• Makes skin soft and smooth.
• Very pleasant smell.
• Rinses off easily.
• Not harsh on skin.
• Suitable for all skin types

Cons-

• Availability can be an issue since I’ve seen it only on urbantouch.com and jabong.com

Conclusion : I love this mask. It does what it claims and definitely worth re-purchasing. It’s a power pack of all the minerals that our skin needs to look good . What else can one ask for

Rating: 5/5