Being that I'm Israeli, I was excited when given the opportunity to evaluate the Ahava skin and product care line, because I have been using the line for years. I also happened to have many of the products in my bathroom just waiting to be used! Here are the products I tried:

Ahava Mud Masque (Oily and Combination skin)
I had been using this product for years, until I discovered "Fango Mud" from the Italian company Borghese. After trying the Ahava mud again, I have to say that I still prefer Fango mud. The Ahava product would probably be better for someone with very oily skin, and over the last few years, my skin has lost much of its oiliness. The Ahava mud texture is nice and thick, as it should be for "mud," and you don't have to use a whole lot like you do with the Fango mud. The Ahava mud feels really good going on, but starts to sting after a few seconds. The stinging stops after about a minute, which is good considering the directions tell you to leave it on for 10-15 minutes. A few minutes after rinsing the mud off, I noticed that my skin seemed to glow and had a new radiance, but this effect disappeared within an hour, and then my skin felt really tight and uncomfortable. I would not use or buy this product again, but I might recommend it to someone with very oily skin.

Ahava Dead Sea Salts (for the bath)
This has been, and probably will remain, my favorite Ahava product! I'm the type of person who is really sensitive to fragrance, so finding suitable products for the bath has always been more of a chore than a fun shopping experience. That is, until I discovered the fragrance-free Ahava Dead Sea salts. I'm not sure how they are packaged in the States, since I usually stock up when in Israel, but I get them in a box full of 10 pre-measured, individually- wrapped packages that you simply unwrap and pour into your bath. The salts look a little "dirty," but that's part of the experience of using salt from the Dead Sea! The makers of this product claim that the salts will soothe tired muscles and purify the skin. I'm not sure about the skin purifying part, but I definitely noticed that my sore legs felt better after the bath. I suppose one could simply use Epsom salts for the same results, but where's the fun in that?

Ahava Advanced Hand Lotion
I tried Ahava's hand lotion a few years ago, before it was called "advanced," and was very disappointed by its greasiness, so I wasn't too excited when my father brought me a tube of the "advanced" hand lotion after a recent trip to Israel. Turns out, I was in for a very pleasant surprise! This lotion is most definitely advanced. It has none of the greasy feel of the previous line, and it absorbed into my skin within a few seconds of application. Another plus: it kept my hands feeling smooth for hours, even after two washings. The only drawback to this lotion is the lack of SPF protection. If that's a consideration, you might be better off choosing the latest hand lotion from Clarins, which has an SPF of 15.