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Cosmetics from Dead Sea Water
December 10, 2009 | CNN Money

A company is using salt and mud from the Dead Sea to make their cosmetics, such as scrubs and mineral masks. The unique chemistry of the water, historic beliefs that Dead Sea water is therapeutic, and the company’s eco-friendly approach have helped their products become popular.


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