Times are tense. The news is filled with companies laying off and even so called safe state and county jobs aren’t looking so safe anymore. It’s enough to keep you tense. Know someone that needs to relax? Then make sure you grab them a AHAVA Pure Spa Getaway kit to help them relax and rejuvenate. AHAVA is a skincare company is Israel that uses the healing properties of the Dead Sea to create the anti-aging body care products included in this special kit. Dead Sea minerals are touted for their ability to bring moisture to the skin, increase its strength and help with metabolism to create healthier skin.

I waited until I got back from a business trip to New York to try this out. And I definitely needed it I was delayed for two hours at the airport and my skin was dried out from the plane ride. So I pulled out the kit and got ready to pamper myself. This kit contains Dead Sea Liquid salt, Body Sorbet Caress, Purifying Mud Mask, and Dead Sea Mineral Mud all in cute quilted paisley train-case. All products are dermatologically tested and safe for those of you with sensitive skin.

I started with the Dead Sea Liquid Salt to cleanse. What I expected was a scrub since it contained salt. But it didn’t. It was a cleanser that clung to the skin, didn’t lather up much so you wonder if your getting clean but then on the flip side it doesn’t dry out your skin with harsh detergents. It also contains 32% Dead Sea Minerals to help detoxify your skin

My next step was to apply the Energizing Dead Sea Mud Mask all over my body except my face. The mud was easy to apply, it was a bit drippy but washed away easily. I let it sit for about five minutes and then rinsed it away. It also contained essential oils of Cedarwood & Mandarin. Now when I think of Cedarwood I think of something a bit pungent but with Mandarin the scent wasn’t overwhelming at all. The mask contains Dunalliella seaweed that will replenish tired and dull skin.

After getting out of the shower I applied the Body Sorbet Caress. This formula has the appearance of a lotion but rubs in like a gel providing great coverage. The sorbet melts effortlessly into the skin. Along with Dead Sea minerals it contains Aloe Vera leaf juice, chamomile extract and vitamins E & B5.

The overall effect of using the products was very soft & smooth skin. Use before a special occasion if you plan on getting touched or just to unwind from a hectic day.

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