The miracle effects of thermal water was already known by ancient health seekers due to their therapeutic effects, especially those that issue skin. However, slovenian thermal water was known through history by Romans, Medieval gentlemen and Alchemists. Little did they know that the richness of thermal springs is the consequence for the Panonian sea, which was present in the Slovenian region millions of years ago.

1.1 WHAT MAKES THE THERMAL WATER MIRACULOUS?

There is one essential difference between surface water, the water we normally drink and thermal water. Thermal water has plenty of minerals and elements in traces, since it comes from natural water sources deep inside our Mother Earth, which is heated by geothermal activity or so-called hot springs. As water rises from deep springs, it passes through rocks and soil through the path. Earth’s natural heating process allows minerals and natural elements to dissolve in water as it passes through the soil and rocks. Thus, thermal spring water is full of trace elements, countless minerals and has a neutral pH.
It is also important to know that the body cannot synthesize certain minerals – which means that it is essential to get them from other sources, such as diet and supplements. They are a great start, but certain creams are key to keep the skin looking healthy and radiant. There are many scientific and medical studies on why mineral creams are essential for the skin. Minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, zinc, sulfur, copper, selenium, iron, manganese,… have many positive dermatological effects, such as:

• Cellular communicators (magnesium and calcium): This is the most important
function of minerals in the skin and body. Cell communicators can communicate to a skin cell on how it should look, function, and behave better than a regular skin cell only to increase the skin’s natural functions. In addition, minerals that act as cellular communicators assimilate the action of other vital nutrients such as vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and so on.

• Stimulation (sulfur, zinc, copper, potassium and magnesium): Minerals stimulate skin metabolic processes and thus the biosynthesis of proteins such as collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, keratin, etc.

• Hydration (sodium, potassium and magnesium): Minerals restore and maintain skin hydration levels and help prevent TEWL, also known as water loss. Precisely like hyaluronic acid, minerals are hydrophilic, hygroscopic and therefore extremely important water-binding agents.

• Detoxification (All minerals have antioxidant benefits): Minerals help toxins and metabolic wastes to pass from skin cells, while damaged proteins are recycled into amino acids and can be reused to produce essential proteins such as collagen, elastin, etc.

• Electrolytes (potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium): Minerals are electrolytes in the body – they carry electricity through the body. There is much evidence that the body acts electrically, and minerals are a conductor of these currents. They provide the necessary charge or ionization of positive or negative electrical molecules. Ions keep a charged “human battery,” including the skin.If one or more minerals are deficient, the skin and body will decay very quickly.

• Antioxidants benefits: They help fight damage and strengthen the entire skin structure against free radical attacks and UV attacks. These minerals help absorb UV light, especially UV B, and protect the skin from free radicals, since they are important for the natural action of antioxidant enzymes in the skin that absorb harmful free radicals produced by UV light.

• Anti-inflammatory agents (zinc, magnesium, selenium, manganese and copper): As anti-inflammatory agents, minerals help reduce cell damage due to inflammation, such as redness, swelling, pain, soothe irritated skin. They improve overall skin health, thus preventing disease and premature aging.

1.2 THERMAL WATER DOES WONDERS TO THE FRESHLY SHAVED OR EPILATED SKIN

“Shaving reveals a new layer of skin by cleaning the old with a blade. If you have irritation, redness or discomfort after shaving, thermal water is an ideal soothing product for you. Pure thermal water contains minerals and salts that help soothe and heal skin that is prone to irritation due to shaving. Epilation is another common procedure to get rid of unwanted body hair. If your skin is affected by epilation, just lightly spray thermal water to speed up the healing process and ease the discomfort.” –Dr. Asja Grafy

• Immunity (zinc, manganese, boron, sulfur, selenium, copper and magnesium): Minerals in cooperation with skin immune cells such as Langerhans cells and T cells act as a first line of defense against microbial infections, cell damage, DNA, breakdown and skin diseases.

• Facial care (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and iron): Minerals supply osmosis with food. When a high concentration of minerals is applied to the skin, the skin’s own osmotic pump can be activated. As a result, we pump blood, oxygen, fluids, and nutrition from deep into the skin to the outer layers of the epidermis where it is most needed. By stimulating the skin’s osmotic pump, we can nourish the skin from within, according to its natural physiological function. Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) (Chlorides, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium): One of the main elements for maintaining healthy skin is the natural moisturizing factor NMF, which ensures that the structure of the epidermis and stratum corneum (outer layer of the skin) is intact. NMFs are minerals, amino acids, urea, fatty acids, ceramides, sugars, and hyaluronic acid that form a layer or barrier on the surface of the skin and help support skin hydration. The minerals often found in thermal water are similar to your skin’s natural moisturizers or NMF.

• Restore pH (all minerals): Minerals are extremely important so that blood and tissue fluids do not become too acidic or too alkaline. They allow other nutrients to enter the bloodstream and help transport nutrients to the cells. Minerals draw chemicals in and out of cells and a slight change in the concentration of minerals in the blood reduces the irritation caused by sodium lauryl sulfate on the skin.
This superhero, depleted version of water can help soothe irritated skin naturally and gently, relieve eczema. It also has many benefits of healing and revitalizing the skin, this is why it is not surprising that at this time of the search for “natural and organic” options for maintaining good health and vitality, thermal spring water products are storming the world. “It offers a variety of skin benefits,” says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in the dermatology department of Mount Sinai Hospital.

“The best news is that you don’t have to go to an expensive spa retreat to take an advantage of thermal water and its many
virtues. Our specialized team is bringing the experience and the effect to your home.”
–Dr. Asja Grafy

Asya Grafy Bio Institute develops a range of products based on the benefits of miracle water – moisturizing creams, serums, mists, masks, scrubs, lotions and cleansers from the THERMAOXTM collection are based on thermal spring water. They are now available to hydrate and tone the skin from the comfort of your home. Due to the fact that these products are ideal for sensitive skin, improvement will be shown extremely fast as water soothes, changes inflammation, moisturizes and balancing the skin. Thermal spring water products maintain hydration levels, slow down cell breakdown or cell aging, correct and reprogram healthy skin cell behavior.