The Dead Sea is in Israel, also known as the Salt Sea, a salt lake bordering Jordan and Israel. The Dead Sea minerals ability to penetrate the deep layers of the skin helps improve blood circulation and also ease muscles into a state of relaxation and relieve pain in rheumatic joints. A great deal of research backs up claims that Dead Sea Salt can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. The Dead Sea has been proven to help skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, skin allergies, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and acne, as well as conditions such as respiratory diseases, rheumatic and orthopaedic diseases. A soothing bath in Dead Sea salt water can therefore work wonders for skin allergies and conditions. The rich minerals work to exfoliate dead skin, help calm inflammation, and fight off allergens and microbes.