The Dead Sea is a salt lake located between Israel, The West Bank, and east of Jordan. The shores of the Dead Seas are the lowest points on the surface of the earth on dry lands.

In biblical times, the Dead Sea was a place of refuge for King David and was the first health resort for Herod the Great. The Egyptians used The Dead Sea to help mummify their dead.

The climate of The Dead Sea has year round sunny skies and dry air. The pollution levels are also very low.

It is called The Dead Seas because there are no living creatures in the sea due to the high levels of salt in the water.

Because of the massive amounts of salt in The Dead Sea, anyone can easily float the in water. You can even sit up in the water while floating!

The Dead Sea has become the center for health research. There are many minerals in the water, plus very low pollen and allergens. People who suffer from skin diseases such as Psoriasis benefit from the water.

Due to the popularity of The Dead Seas healing properties, there are health spas and hot springs all along the shore. There are also several companies involved in manufacturing Dead Sea products for body and skin care.