TheHammam is an ancient way of purifying and cleansing the body through steam.

The ancient ritual ofHammam originates from an Arabic word hammam meaning source of heat; Muslims call it the "silent doctor," in fact it possesses a variety of beneficial qualities. The steam bath comes from the Mediterranean world, specifically the Arab world, which made its own the healing power from water, as in the tradition of the ancient Romans.

In fact, the properties of steam stimulate the elimination of dead cells and toxins, reactivating circulation and regenerating our skin, in a multisensory journey that alternates between hot and cold environments. L'Hammam provides a path in various stages, we progressively pass through rooms with different temperature and humidity percentage and regenerating activities to be performed.

It can take time to get used to these heat transitions because they require some tolerance to high temperatures and humidity. Ideally, you should let your body gradually get used to the heat, so the first thing to do as soon as you arrive is to start warming up with a shower.

Benefits of theHammam

Thanks to the steam, it promotes the opening of skin pores and thus deep cleansing and purification, but it is also a real panacea for breathing. In fact, the combination of humidity and balsamic essences allows to clear the respiratory tract, decongesting the mucous membranes and safeguarding our daily well-being. Not to mention its invigorating and relaxing effect that reduces stress.

As a result, the skin is thoroughly cleansed, especially if during the bath you take the opportunity to do exfoliating peels with clay and horsehair gloves, or massage yourself with scented oils. The heat also boosts metabolism. When, however, you feel your temples throbbing, it is time to end the steam bath and take a quick cold shower and then re-enter again.
Alternating temperatures is essential for good body reactions.

The steps of theHammam

First it is necessary to acclimatize in a specially heated room with a percentage of humidity, followed by cleansing the body with black soap, this step in fact defines precisely the purifying phase. The second step is the Turkish baths or steam baths whose temperature is above 45° and the percentage of humidity is 100 percent.

The vapors are very pleasant because they are fragrant and aromatic. The steam bath promotes significant fluid loss (ideal for those suffering from water retention), so it is advisable to rehydrate. Now the skin is ready to receive the scrub, the exfoliating phase, performed vigorously with the kessa glove and followed by the body wash. This is even more effective when performed inside the steam room, as the pores open and promote purification of the skin. For this step, there are a variety of treatments to choose from: from draining and detoxifying massages, to hair wraps, to masks and facials, for which natural raw materials such as Shea Butter, Black Aleppo Soap made from olive oil, 100% pure Argan Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Ghassoul are used.

It concludes with a cold shower that closes the pores and has a strong invigorating effect. The purification course of theHammam helps us naturally combat daily stress and fatigue. Body care is combined with relax the mind in a perfect balance.

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