The 96 degrees Celsius thermal water of Zalakaros, which rises from a depth of more than 2,500 metres, is one of the most significant because of its composition and the size of its water reserves.
The composition of the water is alkaline-chloride, bicarbonate, and the combined presence of iodine, bromine, sulphur and fluorine gives it a unique composition, which is very rare in Europe. In addition, the other main constituents of the medicinal water are potassium and sodium, magnesium, iron, manganese, metaboric acid, metacaffeic acid, free carbonic acid. The total dissolved mineral content is 4500 mg per litre.
Effect of Zalakaros thermal water on the skin:
Zalakaros medicinal water has a wide range of medicinal uses due to the numerous beneficial minerals it contains.
The composition of Zalakaros medicinal water is unique in Europe in terms of the diversity and quantity of minerals and trace elements. It is rich in organic substances and dissolved salts, alkaline chloride, bicarbonate, iodine, bromine and hydrogen sulphide, with a significant content of fluoride, boric acid and metacarboxylic acid.
The minerals have a beneficial effect on different areas of the body. It can be said that blood sedimentation and inflammatory factors are improved, skin temperature changes, muscle strength, muscle volume, blood circulation, muscle aches and pains, mobility limitations are improved, joint swelling is reduced and musculoskeletal complaints are alleviated.
When bathing, sulphur is absorbed in large quantities through the skin and respiratory tract, is transported to the tissues by the bloodstream, is incorporated into cartilage, dilates coronary arteries, inhibits cholesterol absorption and contributes to basic metabolic processes.
It is important to stress that sulphur is also an excellent treatment for skin conditions that affect many people, such as psoriasis.
Skin diseases - psoriasis, eczema
Chronic skin diseases, skin inflammations
Skin inflammations