Summer hammam: for soft, hydrated and radiant skin

Tips and tricks … Because your skin shouldn't be dry! It's the queen's silk robe.

Summer is a time of sun, water, laughter and pleasant evenings outdoors. But it's also a time when our skin can feel exhausted, tight and dry! Especially if we've been at the seaside, in the sun - yes, even if you use SPF, or indulged in a "tanning detox" without too much cosmetics.

But don't worry, dear reader. We're not going to overwhelm you with a product list or boring instructions. Today, I'm bringing you something different:

Summer hammam. Ritual. Body care as an act of love.

Hammam is a traditional Arabic/Turkish ritual that combines body cleansing, hydration, relaxation and gentle exfoliation. It is not just a “bath”. It is rebirth for your skin.

And you don't have to be in Istanbul to experience it. All you need is a bathroom, 20 minutes of peace and a little willpower.

More details:

• Steam bath: The pores open, the muscles relax and the body prepares for peeling. 
• Peeling: Dead skin is removed using a special kessa glove. 
• Soap foam: The soap foam is used to further cleanse the body. 
• Massage: The hammam also includes a relaxing massage. 
• Temperature and humidity: The room is heated and the humidity is higher, which helps the body warm up. 
• Religious meaning: Hammam also has religious significance in Islamic cultures, as a ritual purification, as Wikipedia says. 

Experience: Hammam is an experience that can be both relaxing and cleansing, and is popularized as a wellness experience, as E-lazne.eu says.

• Savon noir (black olive soap)
• Ghassoul (Moroccan clay powder)
• Honey (ideally raw)
• Eucalyptus or lavender oil
• Kessa gloves (or other exfoliating washcloth)

1. Get in the shower or bath and let your skin steam up nicely.
2. Mix a ritual paste: 1 tablespoon of savon noir + 1 teaspoon of honey + 1 tablespoon of ghassoula + 2 drops of essential oil according to your mood.
3. Apply the paste to damp skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
4. Then gently but thoroughly scrub the glove.
5. Rinse and apply solid oil or a gentle body lotion.

• Black soap cleans without drying
• Ghassoul tightens pores, regenerates and firms
• Copper soothes, hydrates and heals
• Eucalyptus refreshes the mind and body

• Treat sunburned areas with floral water (rose or lavender) and coconut oil.
• Dry skin on thighs or above elbows? Hammam + brush + collagen.
• Hydration starts inside: water + lemon slice + pinch of salt + cucumber = elixir for summer.

1. Argiletz Moroccan clay in a tube 150 g
   Natural Moroccan clay suitable for face and body masks.
   Buy at Megaknihy.cz
2. Nacomi Ghassoul clay
   Moroccan clay in powder form, ideal for skin detoxification.
   Buy at Organic Market
3. Farmasi Dr. Tuna Age Reversist Moisturizing Cream 30 ml
   Moisturizing cream for mature skin, suitable after a hammam ritual.
   Buy at Farmasi Cosmetics Cz
4. Nuxe The Infinite Glow Set Gift Set
   A luxurious set for brightening and hydrating the skin.
   Buy at Vivantis.cz

For an even more intense experience, I recommend using Kessa glove for exfoliating the skin during the hammam ritual. This glove can be purchased in natural cosmetics stores or online.

Affirmation at the end:

"My body is a temple. My care is love. And love is my strength."