Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Mud to cleanse scalp
Monday, 8 June 2009
I was at Marina Square over the weekend and spotted Ahava. I remembered Pinky gave some positive comments on their range in my entry on Dead Sea Mineral Mud Mask & Salt and decided to check out the shop. I eventually bought two packs of the Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Mud because they’re 100% pure mud harvested from the banks of the Dead Sea without any form of additives. Plus they were on offer at S$16 for two!
The Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Mud is from their spa collection and contains a high concentration of magnesium, potassium and calcium in soluble form. When I cut a small gap at the corner of the packet and squeezed it, liquid mud oozed out! The reason was probably because the mud had settled and I had to pressed the pack so that the mix is more even.
Cleanses the scalp
Although this is meant to be used on the body to deep clean, exfoliate, and restore the skin’s natural moisture balance, I decided to use it on my scalp because dead sea mud is also well known for cleaning away dirt, excess oil, and unhealthy toxins from the scalp – suitable for those suffering from oily scalp, hair loss or dandruff. In fact, you can also add some jojoba oil to the mud if you want to have that moisturizing factor.
* The Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Mud was only used on my scalp, not my face.
Rubbed generously directly on the scalp
I just rubbed a generous portion of the mud directly on my scalp and then put a shower cap over my head. After a few minutes, I actually felt my scalp feeling rather warm and I subsequently shampooed my hair after about 15 mins. I didn’t use the Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Mud on my face because I was told not to, although I had thought otherwise. But anyway, I decided not to take the risk and used the Dead Sea Mud Mask from C’est Naturel instead.
Cleansed scalp and hair felt light
So did my hair feel cleaner? Well, I had only applied the mud on the front of my scalp and not the back. My hair still felt oily and so I still used my shampoo. My scalp did look very cleansed and my hair felt quite light after the shampoo. I was also reminded of the rhassoul clay I tried on my scalp before. However, I supposed it’s too preliminary to say what other specific benefits I gained.
Dried mud can be used again by adding water
The mud smelled fine to me and I would certainly use this dead sea mineral mud again. The 8.5 oz pack is probably going to last me at least another four to five times of usage. I had the balance emptied into a jar with a lid. I was told that if the contents dried up after some time, I only have to add some water and it’s good to be used again.
Use dead sea mud to relieve aches
I’ll like to try the Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Mud on my shoulder the next time to relieve some of the aches that I’ve been experiencing. Only problem is that I’ve to heat up the mud and to wrap the area. Kind of troublesome to me. Maybe I’ll try it when I have more time.
Availability
Ahava by the way is located at #02-274A Marina Square and also #03-12 The Centrepoint. You can also purchase their mineral mud online
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June 8th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Ahava is hiding the ugly truth—its products actually come from stolen Palestinian natural resources in the Occupied Territory of the Palestinian West Bank, and are produced in the illegal settlement of Mizpe Shalem. Don’t let the “Made in Israel” sticker fool you—when you buy Ahava products you help finance the destruction of hope for a peaceful and just future for both Israelis and Palestinians.
sesame Reply:
June 8th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Hmm…okay I’m not sure about this. I was told the brand is one of the first or first few in Israel.
June 8th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
i’m not so sure about whether ahava is indeed involved in this, but i have heard before of illegal mineral muds etc
sesame Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 9:32 am
I’ve never heard about illegal mineral muds…but I would like to read up more about this. It makes interesting topics for discussion.
June 9th, 2009 at 9:56 am
It’s a pity their purifying mud mask & serum aren’t included in the promotions…
AtelierGal
http://ateliergal.pixnet.net/blog
sesame Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Yup, not everything is on promo. I was eyeing their new range without parabens and sls but they were not discounted.
June 9th, 2009 at 11:43 am
They are having 15% discount for members. Just buy any product and join as a member. The 15% discount can be enjoyed immediately.
sesame Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I recall they passed me a form to fill up but I promptly forgot about it. Maybe the next time…
June 9th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Hi there
I’ve been to Israel before and Ahava’s certainly not involved in any illegal mud mining. In fact, they are the only company licensed in Israel to mine the minerals and mud there.
Also, they provide jobs to 3 Kibbutz in Israel and helps in environmental conservation. Nancy should certainly not make such remarks. She could be sued for it.
The Dead Sea is basically divided by an “invisible” line into 1/2. One side belongs to Jordan and another side belongs to Israel. Hence, if you visit Jordan, you’ll be able to get Dead Sea products from Jordan as well.
I have heard of people who illegally mined the mud though I don’t have the details. These people are inconsiderate and destroy the environment for their own gains.
Ahava, being the leading brand in Dead Sea products and with shops internationally, is committed to environmental conservation.
In fact, I’ve been to one of the Kibbutz, En Gedi. They even have a “nature reserve” there whereby they try to cultivate as much greenery in the desert as possible. It’s like an oasis in the midst of the desert. They also have a factory at the Dead Sea and you can go visit if you want to.
I’m a fan of Ahava and has been to Israel many times and the factory a number of times as well. I also had the privilege to view their production processes. Hence, I am confident of what I write here.
sesame Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Thanks for clarifying. I personally find it hard to believe that an established brand would do anything illegal and yet be around for so long. I should add a disclaimer to Nancy’s comment though – that her view is independent and is not the view of vivawoman.net!
June 11th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Cool…cheers!
July 18th, 2009 at 3:55 am
Hi-
Thanks for your interest. Ahava markets itself as made in Israel, but in fact its factory and visitor center are in the occupied West Bank, in illegal settlements. Ahava is also 40% owned by settlements.The settlements are all built on Palestinian land seized by military force and are illegal under international law. It is also illegal to exploit the natural resources of occupied territory, which is what Ahava is doing by building its factory in the settlements, where there are almost no labor or environmental laws.
The EU and the British government have already voiced concern that Ahava’s “made in Israel” label is deceptive. For more info, see here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7708244.stm
Or the Stolen Beauty campaign:
http://www.stolenbeauty.org