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Healing Springs: Hungarian Healing Waters Skincare
With unique natural medicinal mineral waters from Harkány, Hungary
The whole country of Hungary is very rich in thermal springs. The earth’s crust is thinner in the Carpathian Basin where Hungary is located, thus waters moving up to the surface carry more dissolved minerals and trace elements. The water from the thermal springs must undergo strict testing and meet all quidelines to qualify to be classified medicinal mineral water.
Over the centuries the various occupants of Hungary – Romans, Turks – built thermal baths to harness the heat and healing properties of various springs. The oldest baths that are still in use today were built by the Turks in Buda in the 16th century.
The town of Harkány is located in South Hungary. Written evidence of the healing properties of the local thermal spring dates back to 1823.
The construction of the first thermal baths in the area was begun in 1824. The unique composition of the water is great for those suffering from locomotor disorders, rheumatism, and dermatological problems.
The healing waters break to the surface from a depth of about 50-70 meters (164-230 feet), and with a temperature of 62 degrees °C (143 °F).
The mineral content of the Harkány waters is more than 1000 mg/L. The most important mineral are bivalent Sulfur, Calcium, Magnesium, Carbon Sulfide, Hydrogen Sulfide.
Sulfur plays an important role in the regeneration of cartilage.
Calcium strengthens the lipid matrix of the skin, improving vitality and elasticity.
Magnesium promotes cellular regeneration.
Products made using the medicinal mineral waters from Harkány are recommended for joint and arthritis pain, sprains, sports injuries, bruises (Massage Cream), as well as to help ease dry skin and eczema (Body Lotion), help revitalize skin (Vitalizing Face Cream), and lips (Lip Ointment with lysine to help heal cold sores).
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