Ahava skin care products are made of mud and mineral-based compounds from the Dead Sea. Dead Sea mud is believed to have benefits from deep cleansing and stimulation of the skin. Minerals extracted from Dead Sea water such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium are said to improve the metabolism, stimulate circulation, and aid in the natural repair of cells. Ahava range of skincare products has been shown to have protective, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties that can antagonize biological effects of UVB radiation on skin, reducing skin photodamage and photoaging, and reducimg oxidative stress and inflammation in skin pathologies.