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Celebrating a whole new you
Ancient Legacy essential oils are of the highest
medicinal grade available. We source from around the world to
bring you the best possible product. With our Home Spa Experience
line of products, we wanted to make sure the ingredients used
would also reflect our dedication to superior quality.
What is Thalassotherapy?
Thalassa is the Greek
word for sea, coined by the nineteenth century French physician
Dr. Stephan Bonnardiere, who advised that soaking in salt water
and seaweed and breathing sea air was a excellent way to maintain
good health. This philosophy is based on the principle that elements
found in salt water and marine plants are similar to the chemical
makeup of human plasma, which allows us to absorb and assimilate
the many minerals and nutrients, such as potassium, calcium and
iodine that are good for hair, skin and the whole body. The nutrients
found in seaweed are in greater concentrations than those found
in land plants.
The famous spas of Europe
use thalassotherapy for everything from improving the complexion
to reducing cellulite, skin disorders, and joint problems. Seaweeds
are the oldest family of plants on the planet and provide us
a source for natural bio-available nutrients that are as effective
as they are easy to use.
Thalassotherapy is an
ancient practice of using the oceans bountiful gifts in renewing
and restoring both body and soul. The Spas of the world are rediscovering
the benefits of thalassotherapy and it is once again making its
way into the spotlight. We are at the forefront of that trend
and the first to design profession quality products for use in
the home. The Home Spa Experience products are simple to use
and yet you can experience the same exciting results you would
expect to receive at a upscale spa.
Salts
Israeli Dead Sea Salt:
Dead Sea Salt is a dry, natural white crystal harvested from
the Southern Dead Sea where the concentration of minerals are
the highest. The waters of the Dead Sea are unique, having a
total salt concentration that is 10 times higher than ocean water,
reaching 33% versus 3%. But that's not all! The composition of
the brines is also unique, comprised of magnesium, potassium
and calcium chlorides, in addition to a high concentration of
bromides.
Some physicians now recommend
Dead Sea Salt to relieve the symptoms of dry skin disorders (such
as Psoriasis and Eczema), high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis,
even joint and muscle pain. Mixed with true lavender essential
oil it is also a great sleep inducer, salt is vital for sleep
regulation because it is a natural hypnotic.
Medical research and multiple
studies have proven beyond all doubt the efficacy of these minerals
in treating and preventing various diseases such as psoriasis,
acne, and rheumatism. Dead Sea salt is beneficial to the skin
and the rest of the body. The largest organ in the body, the
skin seems to have the most noticeable effect from Dead Sea Salts.
The skin absorbs Dead Sea Salt, vitamins and other substances
into the body. It is universally accepted these Dead Sea Salts
and vitamins can have a wonderful effect on circulation and metabolism.
The beneficial effects
of the Dead Sea salts on the skin and their unique therapeutic
and beautifying powers have been recognized since ancient times.
Cleopatra, considered the most beautiful woman in the world,
went to great expense to obtain exclusive rights over the Dead
Sea area. At her command, pharmaceutical and cosmetic factories
were built near the Dead Sea. Their remains can still be seen
today at Ein Bokek and Ein Gedi.
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There's nothing like a
soak in a Dead Sea Salt bath. This practice was once relegated
to high-end spas and expensive skin clinics, but now therapeutic
salt baths are becoming common practice in homes all across America.
Dead Sea Salt found in:
Flora Oceana Dead Sea Bath Salts, Flora Oceana Dead Sea Salt
Scrub; Waters of Long Life Dead Sea Bath Salts, Waters of Long
Life Dead Sea Salt Scrub.
European Spa Sea Salts:
Our European Spa Salt are harvested from the crystal clear waters
of the Mediterranean Sea in Southern France. It is evaporated
to a sparkling white by the sun and ocean air. European Spas
are famous for their in-depth knowledge of natural healing and
therapy.
France is known around
the world for their salt expertise. Harvesting salt is a true
art and the French have been producing it for centuries. It's
no wonder that some of the best sea salts come from France.
European Spa Sea Salt
found in: Flora Oceana Dead Sea Salt Scrub, Waters of Long Life
Dead Sea Salt Scrub.
Sea Vegetables
Kelp (Laminaria digitata):
Our kelp grows deep in the cold sub-tidal waters of Northwestern
Iceland. It is also distinguished by being the only kelp currently
available that is sustainably harvested, dried, milled and bagged
following the organic standards of QAI (Quality Assurance International)
in the U.S., and TUN, the local Icelandic certifier.
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosis):
Bladderwrack has a long tradition of use by herbalists to aid
in weight loss and thyroid stimulation and is a source of fucoidan.
Our bladderwrack is harvested in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia,
Canada.
Sea vegetables have been
used for centuries in Japanese and Chinese medicine, and recent
scientific studies have started to verify this tradition usage.
Some studies involve sea vegetables anti-tumor activity, cholesterol-lowering
abilities, effectiveness in treating radiation and heavy metal
poisoning, some therapeutic effect on the inflammatory response,
particularly in tissue wounds. Thalassotherapy in European spas
and seaweed baths in the British Isles have been traditional
methods of relieving muscle and joint pains. Fucoidan, a water
soluble compound found in brown algae, has been shown to interfere
with every stage of viral attack: cell attachment, cell penetration,
and viral intracellular penetration.
Each year all our seaweeds
are tested for 42 different chemical pollutants, 34 different
insecticides, and 9 different herbicides. No unusual traces of
any compound covered by these tests have been detected in our
seaweeds. They are also tested for heavy metals. Some studies
indicate that seaweed may even help eliminate heavy metals already
stored in the body. All seaweeds are regularly tested to make
sure there are no harmful microorganisms occurring during the
drying, storing or packaging process. We do have the test sheets
and certificates of analysis for each of our seaweeds.
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