It is a profound treatment - a rejuvenation therapy, with roots from Morocco. What is particular about this traditional technique, is in the use of the black creamy soap and eucalyptus oil, which take you on a delightful journey. Many have described it as a miracle of nature. Thanks to the incredible attributes of eucalyptus with its high contents of vitamins A, E, F, your soul and spirit are both revitalised and rejuvenated.
This exfoliation treatment removes the dead skin cells in depth while helping with the stimulation of the muscle mass. The combination of the moist warm space of the bath and the properties of the soap is best for the immediate boost of the circulatory system.
The process begins with relaxation (up to 30 ') in the Bath of the Hamam in order to moisten the skin and decongest its pores. You may choose to relax on the warm plate or the floor next to the historic troughs with the running water. Then, your body is covered with liquid black soap for 5’.
After this, your therapist, using light massage movements helps to bring out all the benefits of the eucalyptus oil into the poles of the skin. Eucalyptus oil is rich in tannins, polyphones and eucalyptol. It has antiseptic, analgesic and antibacterial properties which contain decongestants which make it easier to breathe, giving you the feeling of relief. The controlled low body temperature exposure, accelerates the production of endorphins (happiness and high energy hormones), natural anti-inflammatory and collagen, giving you a sense of euphoria and well-being.
Finally, the body is rinsed with plenty of alternating hot and cold water. This delightful ritual continues with relaxation in the bath or in the special area of ONTAS, combined with the aroma of oriental tea and lokum (Turkish delights).
The regular Kara Sabun peeling with eucalyptus, combined with a well balanced diet, reinforces your immune system thus making you feel more energetic, stronger and more powerful.
In Cyprus it is recommended during all months of the year. During the summer, due to high temperatures, it is recommended more frequently as the body overcomes the feeling of heat (due to weather conditions), feeling cool and fresh.
What you need to know
As for all peeling services, the recommended time of stay inside of the bath is 60’. Elderly people and people with health issues should always have the consent of their treating physician and should always mention health problems when booking their appointment. Admission to pregnant women, people with heart disease and other conditions is not recommended.
What you will feel
Φρεσκάδα, ενέργεια και πολύ ανάλαφρη. Το δέρμα καθαρίζει σε βάθος, επανακτά τη χαμένη λάμψη και την ελαστικότητα του.
Suggested
To all individuals over 18 years old who enjoy the benefits of the bath and especially to people with high muscle mass and athletes.
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or centuries, eucalyptus has been used to improve breathing, colds, sinusitis, and is an excellent antipyretic. Research shows that eucalyptus oil is a very good antibiotic and antiseptic for the body's respiratory system. It helps relax muscles by relieving pain. As a balsamic lotion, for healthy people, it raises the sense of coolness and freshness. In overweight individuals, it instantly stimulates the blood circulation, making them feel lighter and more rested. Eucalyptus as a lotion also has antibacterial effects on cuts and abrasions.
Eucalyptus helps with dermatoses that itch, psoriasis, eczema, acne. It relieves muscle and joint pain. It is recommended for rheumatic and arthritic conditions. It also stimulates blood circulation. Eucalyptus leafs are antiseptic, stimulating and can help reduce blood sugar. It is an antiseptic for the lungs. It modifies bronchial conditions, releases phlegm and ease coughs. Inhaling vapour solutions containing eucalyptus extracts helps prevent and treat bronchitis. It is indicated in cases of sinusitis and pharyngitis and has been shown to mitigate asthma attacks.
Any physical or chemical exfoliation aims at eliminating dead skin cells from our body and face. After bathing, people in ancient Greece used natural products such as fruits, flowers, sea salt and shells as an exfoliant in order to keep the skin smooth and shiny.
The benefits of exfoliation
Rejuvenates and refreshes the skin. The skin becomes smooth, soft and shiny. After every application, you instantly create a natural hydration in your body since exfoliation stimulates the collagen and allows the skin to regain its elasticity.
Choose the best exfoliation for you with the assistance of our beauty advisor. Bear in mind the lifestyle and weather conditions around you. The ingredients used usually remove your dead skin cells as well as cells that are still in good condition. This can awaken skin problems such as inflammation and redness.
Cleopatra was reputed for her flawless complexion. Testimonies say that she bathed daily in honey and donkey’s milk.
For an overall smooth shiny tanned skin that lasts.
Peeling and Hydration are the two things you need before you go out in the sun!
Daily cleansing and moisturising of the skin is the best way to protect it from external factors and a prerequisite for its health and shine. A clean and moisturised skin is evenly tanned and preserves its golden and radiant shade for a longer period of time.
Before, and especially after and during your holidays, you should maintain a daily beauty routine that includes cleansing of the skin before and after exposure to the sun (with an emulsion, soap or gel). You need to make sure that you Exfoliate once or twice a week (depending on the type of skin and depth of any exfoliation) and hydrate (mask treatment applied daily with an emulsion rich in moisturising agents that you can apply onto your body even before your sunscreen).
STEP 1
Removing dead cells and sebum from our skin is a step in our care routine that needs to be repeated 1-2 times a week, while in some cases - more mature and problematic skins - dermatologists do recommend even more often.
STEP 2:
By exfoliating your skin, you give it the opportunity to renew itself as the cell renewal is activated for shine, and thus benefits more from any cosmetic treatment.
STEP 3
The exfoliation mixture is applied to clean skin with a soft or strong circular massage movements depending on the skin. Rinse with plenty of water and tap the body with a towel. Treat your skin with a thick moisturising cream throughout the body.
Extra Tips
The best time for exfoliating and hydrating is recommended towards the end of the day, as the skin regeneration mechanisms work during sleep.
Do not expose yourself to the sun immediately after a peeling. Let at least 12 hours pass in order to not wake any unwanted skin diseases.
