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In the fast-paced world we live in, finding time for self-care can be challenging. However, taking care of your skin and overall well-being
In the fast-paced world we live in, finding time for self-care can be challenging. However, taking care of your skin and overall well-being is essential. Among the many treatments available, microdermabrasion facials, traditional facials, and Hammam spa therapies stand out as some of the most effective ways to rejuvenate your skin and refresh your body. Read this blog to learn the ultimate guide to rejuvenating spa treatments: Microdermabrasion, facials, and hammam therapy.
In today’s fast-paced world, the quest for relaxation and rejuvenation has led many to explore traditional and modern wellness practices…
In today's fast-paced world, the quest for relaxation and rejuvenation has led many to explore traditional and modern wellness practices. Among the most sought-after treatments are the Hammam spa experience and the microdermabrasion facial. Read this blog to learn the ultimate guide to hammam spa and microdermabrasion facial: A path to relaxation and rejuvenation.
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How a Steam Therapy in Hammam Spa Treatment Adds Elegance to Skin?
Hammam- the name that has remained popular since the Ottoman Empire, has been doing miracle all through these ages. This is one of the reasons that this beauty ritual has been in the mind of the people all these centuries. The recent years have witnessed a spectacular increment in the people’s desire to opt for Hammam spa.
Many experts consider this to be more than a bath. It is a therapeutic immersion of the whole body in common hot water. It is not about moist air or wet air; it is all about the application of steam plus hot air to the entire human body.
Unlike the several new skin and wellness treatments- micro feathering, chemical peels, collagen gloves, LED treatments; there are ancient beauty regimens like Hammam that are still going popular.
The Theory behind the Hammam Treatment
The Hammam treatment is based on the logic that a person would sweat in a steamed room and then soaping and scrubbing the entire body in hot water in order to remove the dead cell or skin. In fact, the major beauty brands are incorporating this theory when it comes to promising a spa-day like glow.
Hammam Spa Treatment- Associated Benefits
Hammam for Soft, Smooth Skin
Hammam comes with a pool of benefits. According to the professional esthetician, a hammam spa treatment is detoxifying, and moisturising after the applied ingredients are washed off. For the bath, body oil and clay is applied to the body. The steam and the hot water rinse the body thoroughly to give a smooth, silky skin. The reason being the paste applied to the body helps in cleansing the grain and exfoliating the skin.
Hammam for Smelling Good
It is yet another benefit associated with a Hammam treatment. The clay and oil used are full of fragrance. The intoxicating fragrance of the ingredients, during and after the bath, is something that is always going to relieve the body from all sorts of tiredness.
Hammam for Whole Body Rejuvenation
Hammam soothes the body and relieves all the stress being built. Moroccan hammam treatment includes vigorous muscle kneading and joint cracking to the extent of releasing pain being built up in the body. The scrubbing of the skin in a specific pattern (mostly circular), leaves the skin noticeably clean and supple. Apart from this, it helps in boosting the blood circulation and hence, adds elegance to the skin.
Conclusion
This ancient ritual treatment is an excellent way to bring a glow to the skin. The elegance is brought to the skin with the help of the massage. A dip in the steam bath is going to bring freshness to the body.
I have always wanted to try the services of Hammam Spa so when we got vouchers from DeGem, I didn’t waste time and immediately set an appointment. It was easy. I did it thru Facebook messenger.
We arrived at 4:45 pm for we were advised to arrive earlier than our appointment, which is 5:00 pm.
We were asked if we wanted an explanation of the services or if we just wanted to go ahead with the treatment. Of course, we asked for the explanation even though I already researched the treatments we availed. 😆
Our voucher includes Hammam & Gommage and Hammam Foot Ritual for 2. We decided to add Moorish Rhassoul Body Masque and Nourishing Almond Milk Wash & Argan Hair Masque (just for me).
Voucher from DeGem
We were then ushered to the locker room/changing room. Robes, disposable undies (including bandeau bra), and slippers were provided. You can set the lock with a 4 digit pin followed by #.
Lockers
Hammam & Gommage + Nourishing Almond Milk Wash & Argan Hair Masque
After changing, two tall (Moroccan?) women took us to the bathing room. It was like a dungeon with 2 tiled beds at each end. We were asked to sit on each. The beds were heated! They began bathing us immediately, like a mother bathes her child. 😆 The water was hot, too! They rubbed us with soap. Ren was already lying down while the masque was being applied to my hair. We were told to wait for 10 (or was it 15?) minutes with soap all over our bodies.
I enjoyed the waiting time. The heat helped me relax, kind of being in a sauna, but Ren was getting impatient. He doesn’t like doing nothing. 😆
The ladies returned eventually and they rinsed us of the soap, using lukewarm water this time. My disposable bra kept sliding down. 😆 The lady asked if we should just remove it and I agreed. It was just getting in the way.
They cleaned the tiled beds before asking us to lie face down again. The scrubbing begins. The first stroke was painful! Hahaha! I eventually got used to it. They scrubbed us gooood! After seeing all the gross dead skin, called libag in Filipino, I wondered if I lost weight. Hahaha!
One of the therapists showed us that she cut the Hammam gloves so that they can’t be used again.
Moorish Rhassoul Body Masque
The body masque wasn’t included in our voucher but I decided to get it anyway because Ren and I both have dry skin.
The masque was applied all over our bodies and we were asked to wait. I wanted to sleep but Ren kept talking to me. 😆
They came back and rinsed us. My therapist rinsed my hair, too. I thought the treatment was over but they applied oil (not sure what it was? but it smelled refreshing) to our bodies. We were asked to wait again.
Another round of rinsing and they bundled us on towels & our robes.
Then, off we go to the common area. We were served baklava & Moroccan tea.
I went to the locker to get my phone. Selfies are a must! Hehe!
Enjoying tea time!
Hammam Foot Ritual
After a while, 2 therapists approached us for the Hammam Foot Ritual. They ushered us to the foot ritual area, just behind where we were sitting! 😀
Hammam Foot Ritual
Our legs were soaked, washed and scrubbed, gently this time. We were asked to wait again because (if I remember correctly) they applied a mask to our legs.
Ren’s feet
After rinsing, we were asked to move back to our chairs for the massage.
Massage time!
I loved it! I like massages with deep pressure. I think aromatherapy massage is for pussies. 😆 I was about to fall asleep but I was distracted by Ren wincing in pain. Hahaha!
The massage lasted about 30 minutes. We were served tea again, but not baklava. 😦
More pictures:
I love the gloomy interiors!
Cheers!
Selfie before getting dressed
Verdict:
Staff
The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They didn’t force us to avail more treatments. They didn’t even force us to give tips but we gave them anyways. It just feels better this way because you are not obligated to. The tip box is on the front desk. Just write the names of your therapists (ask the staff if you don’t know) and the amount you’re giving them.
Treatments
The treatments are pricey! Haha! I won’t do the hair masque again. I will just do it at home for a fraction of the price! I will do the Hammam & Gommage again (maybe next year?) because it made me feel squeaky clean! I also liked that the treatments have no strong fragrance. I’d like to think that they are all natural. My sensitive, eczema-prone skin didn’t have any bad reactions. In fact, it was so soft and smooth!
Others
I know Ren didn’t enjoy as much as I did. There were lots of waiting and he hated that whereas I enjoyed it. I understand that it’s a necessary part of the treatment. Maybe he’d feel differently if he had his phone with him all the time. 😆
Ykx approves!
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