It is similar to Dead Sea and marine muds, due to close similarities in chemical structure and action on the body. In fact, it has a much higher content of antioxidants and other biologically active substances, which is claimed by a scientific research in Russia to increase its therapeutic effects up to 20 times. Rapan muds are unique in their structure and action due to the added minerals which come from their saline base. Most muds are derived from non-saline sources, which adds to the unique nature of Rapan®Mud.

Generally, Russian medics and beauty specialists classify the strength of action of the Rapan range in the following order: Rapan® Blue Clay (mildest action) - Rapan® Mud (stronger) - Rapan® Yellow Clay (strongest effect).   Rapan® Mud is suitable for all skin types.

• Increases blood circulation and lymph drainage.
• Contains  a high level of vitamins, minerals, hormones, anti-antibiotics, analgesics, organic acids and biostimulators.Provides supply of essential minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants through the skin due to its well-known ability to absorb substances.
• Anti-inflammatory action - it is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, muscular problems, acne, other inflammatory conditions.
• Detoxifying effect: draws impurities out of the body.
• Boosts the immune system .
• Speeds up body metabolism .
• Increased removal of toxic waste and reduction in the cellulite appearance.
• Removes excessive water from the body reducing puffiness.
• weight loss due to the effects listed above.
• Increases energy .
• Reduces fatigue.
• Relaxes the body and mind.
• Increases the sense of well-being .
• Improves the skin appearance and texture, bringing in colour, smoothness, reducing wrinkles and increasing moisture.
• Promotes removal of oils and impurities from the skin, clearing out pores.

• Bath: mix 1lb (0.5Kg) of Rapan mud with just enough water to fully submerge the body, at 37-38°C. Stir the water before getting into the bath. Start by staying in the bath for 10-15 minutes. Increase up to 30-40 minutes. Use for detox (the pores dilate in warm temperatures), when stressed, tired, recovering from an illness, to help with muscle aches, arthritis, skin problems, etc. For better effect, add Rapan salt (200-300g)

•  Therapeutic application: Fill with a 10 % solution of Rapan salt and knead to get a homogeneous mass. Warm it up on a water bath to 50-60 °C. For applications and compresses, use the mud mixture at 42-45 °C, layer thickness 1-1,5 cm. Duration of procedure: 30-90 min. Procedures should be carried out for 1-2 days, with a break on the third. On one day, the mud therapy could be combined with a massage or inhalation. Useful for the treatment of psoriasis, arthritis, eczema, ulcers, inflammations, aches and pains, etc. Mix with Rapan Salt for stronger effect.

• Facial Pack: Mix Rapan mud with water to a smooth paste (using approximately 50% water) and spread evenly over the face; let dry for 20 minutes, then remove with warm water. Use moisturiser to nourish the skin afterwards.

• Acne: Mix Rapan mud (2 tbsp) with warm water and Rapan salt (1tsp) to make a facial pack. Apply daily. Skin disorders: apply above mixture to an affected area. Can be used for warts, athletes foot, yeast fungus, ringworm, sunburns, scalp, pimples, cuts,boils, cold sores, and shingles, etc.

• Foot bath (aching/tired feet)- use 200g of Rapan mud in a foot bath (5 litres of warm water) to help soothe aching and tired feet. Add 50g of Rapan salt to multiply the effect

• Compress: mix Rapan mud with 10% Rapan salt dissolved in warm water, to form a semi-liquid paste, spread over a clean cloth and apply to an affected area (normally an area of localised problem, e.g. arthritis, strain, sprain, back problem, etc.). Cover the area with warm cloth. Leave on for 2 hours. Can be left for longer, even overnight. Mix with Rapan Salt for stronger effect.

• Poultice: use Rapan mud and salt (10% water solution) mix with enough very warm water (50-60 °C) to form spreadable mass. Apply a thin layer directly to the skin. Cover with cling film and wrap up with warm cloth. Leave on for up to 2 hours. Use where an affected area is large.

The product is vacuum-packed in strong polyethylene bags. It is 100% natural , with the only preservative being the concentrated salt brine from the lake it comes from.


Uses:

Rapan® Mud is ready for use in its natural form or in combination with the other products from the Rapan® range, as well as with other components as a base for beauty products.