Dead Sea mud contains sulphur, zinc oxide and magnesium carbonate, which are considered to be very good for the skin and the sea's warm waters are beneficial for arthritis sufferers and for those with circulatory problems.
Today, there is a 4 star hotel and a 5 star hotel located there for tourisits to stay in. It is impossible to sink or swim in this sea, because it is four times saltier than regular sea water. Instead, a person can recline on the sea to read the newspaper.