Ultra Fine Dead Sea Mineral Compound and Method of Manufacture

Abstract

An ultra fine mineral compound and method of processing native Dead Sea minerals into this ultra fine mineral compound that can be used to manufacture all natural Dead Sea mineral compositions particularly compositions for use in bath and body products is disclosed. Even with the extreme ionic character of the Dead Sea minerals, the Dead Sea mineral compositions prepared remain in suspension creating a viable cosmetic preparation that can maintain adequate shelf life and provide a more pleasant feel for the consumer.

1 . A composition for use as a body scrub, the composition comprising, by weight:
 approximately 51% ultra fine dead sea minerals, the ultra fine dead sea minerals consisting essentially of particles uniformly less than 1.0 mm;   approximately 25% palm oil;   approximately 9% soybean oil;   approximately 5% olive oil;   approximately 3% jojoba oil;   approximately 3% beeswax;   approximately 1% essential oil blend;   approximately 1% jojoba wax PEG 120;   approximately 1% cashew husk oil ethoxylate;   approximately 1% coconut oil;   approximately 0.1% a compound selected from the group consisting of natural source vitamin E oil and d-alpha tocopherol; and   approximately 0.05% a compound selected from the group consisting of vitamin E oil and natural mixed tocopherols.   
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein the essential oil blend comprises, by weight:
 approximately 44% rosewood;   approximately 34% lavender;   approximately 20% chamomile; and   approximately 2% calendula.   
     
     
         3 . A chemical composition for application to the skin comprising:
 at least 50% by weight processed dead sea mineral particles, the particles consisting essentially of ultra-fine uniform granularity particles of less than 1.0 mm; and   a continuous all-natural carrier medium comprising at least one essential oil;   wherein the particles are suspended in said all-natural carrier medium;   
     
     
         4 . The chemical composition of  claim 3  wherein the particles provide a delivery vehicle for ionic compounds that can be absorbed as ions into skin cells. 
     
     
         5 . A method of treating a disease, the method comprising:
 applying a chemical composition to skin of a subject, the chemical composition comprising:
 at least 50% by weight processed dead sea mineral particles, the particles consisting essentially of ultra-fine uniform granularity particles of less than 1.0 mm; and 
 is a continuous all-natural carrier medium comprising at least one essential oil; 
 wherein the particles are suspended in said all-natural carrier medium and provide a delivery vehicle for ionic compounds that can be absorbed as ions into skin cells. 
   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the disease is psoriasis. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the disease is psoriatic arthritis. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the disease is rheumatoid arthritis. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the disease is osteoarthritis. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the subject is a human subject. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the subject is an animal subject. 
     
     
         12 . Processed dead sea minerals to be used as an ingredient for use in manufacturing cosmetic compositions for application to the skin;
 the processed dead sea minerals consisting essentially of ultra-fine uniform specific granularity particles of less than 1.0 mm size.   
     
     
         13 . The processed dead sea minerals of  claim 12  wherein the processed dead sea minerals provide a delivery vehicle for ionic compounds that can be absorbed as ions into skin cells.