If you’re working in the beauty industry, new kids on the block will always have a sweet spot. Lately, editors and influencers alike have been raving about the magical skincare properties of the Dead Sea. That’s when I delved deep into research to find out for myself if the touted saline sea lives up to its tall claims. I came across thousands of real-girl testimonies stating that the sandy waters cured them from common skin ailments. To put the hypothesis to test, little more than a week later, I packed my bags and set off for Israel.

No sooner did I check-in at the hotel than, did I already find myself booking a taxi to the Dead Sea. On reaching the beach, happy tourists floated about, sans any floats, I must add. The saltiest sea on the planet shone brightly as it beckoned me in. I started applying the gray mud from the shoreline all over my legs and hands. Fast-forward to twenty minutes later as I dipped myself to scrub off the sand, my skin literally felt baby-soft and smooth to touch. As I was drenched in a boatload of good-for-me vitamins and minerals, my body soaked in all the nutrients to nourish itself. I was a convert.

I made my first Dead Sea purchases from Alma K and below are the five game-changers that I rely on to relax and rejuvenate my skin.