founded in 1949 Change BT02 TURKISH BATH HAMMAM

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1 founded in 1949 Change BT02 TURKISH BATH HAMMAM

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3 STEAM BATH Purifying steam The Hammam, from the Arab warm, is a true ritual of purification. Entering the hammam relaxes and warms the body and then purifies it and it is cleansed thoroughly with the savon noir, the typical black soap made from olive oil and salt. After this, exfoliating the body with a Kessa glove will help to remove dead skin cells. If desired, the full ritual may be completed with a vigorous massage with Argan oil, also called the liquid gold of Morocco. In the Maghreb and Eastern countries, cleanliness is of fundamental importance. Whether the sweat-inducing hammam, exfoliating black soap or healing inhalations, the oriental rituals purify deeply. Freed from its many toxins, the skin can breathe and the spirit shines bright as a diamond. In the Arab world, the ritual is first steeped in religious significance, as a practice of purification that allows you to get closer to God and, as well as a wellbeing ritual, it is a meeting place. The charm of the Turkish bath has ancient origins: just think that there is an explicit reference to this practice in the collection of short stories of various sources, collected from the tenth century and known as One Thousand and One Nights. The beautiful Scheherazade, a princess with a wonderful imagination, used to spend her nights telling the sleepless sultan fables and engaging stories of passionate intrigue. And it is precisely her words that point out to the Indian king who is unable to sleep that a city is not complete unless it has its own hammam. 3

4 Settings Temperature: Humidity: 85% minimum, 90% recommended Preparation of the cabin Air the cabin before switching it on Switch on at least 10 minutes prior to treatment Preparation of the client Take off your shoes before entering. Enter barefoot Enter without sheets and/or towels It is always better to have a shower before entering It is advised not to enter wearing contact lenses Diet Drink a hot herbal tea (avoid cold drinks) before entering. Do not enter on a totally empty stomach or at the start of the digestive process. Avoid ingestion of animal proteins which take longer to digest; raw fruits and vegetables are preferable. In traditional hammams, mint green tea, dates and fine Arab pastries are served. At the end of the treatment, rehydrate the body with a warm herbal tea and eat one/two wedges of raw apple to restore the proper balance of sugars, mineral salts and vitamins. Precautions Metal objects or jewelry, if not in complete contact with the skin, tend to heat up and burn. It is advised not to enter with jewelry, watches, etc... Traditional swimming costumes cannot withstand the high temperatures. Enter naked or covered only with fabrics that do not melt at high temperatures. In Arab countries, there are separate hammams for men and women. In accordance with tradition, there are no mixed-gender environments. 4

5 How to do it 1. Have a shower before entering 2. Set the cabin at 36 with 50% humidity and maintain this until the body has completely acclimatised (about minutes) Notes: There is a common misconception that the cold is harmful and only the heat is beneficial. During body stimulation processes like saunas, unless a strong stimulus is produced, the reaction mechanisms for the restoration of health will not be facilitated. It is therefore essential to facilitate these stimuli. Neutral water, with a temperature close to body temperature (35-37 ), does not produce stimuli! The greater the difference in temperature between the human body and the water, the greater the stimulation and reaction to awaken the body s self-healing capacity. We recommend starting with medium stimuli and increasing to stronger ones. 3. Once the skin is damp and has become soft, begin to rub the body with Savon Noir, the black soap. This, in contact with the steam, starts to become foamy and soft. Just a small amount (about 20 grams) is sufficient for the entire body. Caution: avoid treating the face and eye area if you have sensitive skin! 4. Increase the cabin setting to 45 so that the powerful action of the humidity and steam encourage the pores of the skin to open, making the cleansing action of the soap effective. 5. Rinse the skin with the hand shower inside the cabin 6. Scrub the body with the Kessa glove. This is the exfoliating stage and the kessa should be done with energetic, strong movements. 7. Conclude the ritual by cooling the body and head. If you have a bathtub, quickly immerse yourself in cold water (28 ) to allow the pores to close and give a strong toning effect. If you do not have a bathtub, use a shower to cool. If using a shower to cool down, start with the cold jet on the part of the body farthest from the heart in this sequence: right foot, left foot, right leg, left leg, right arm, left arm, chest and abdomen, back and, lastly, the head. 8. Lie on a bed wrapped in a dry bathrobe to facilitate the reaction of perspiration, sipping Moroccan mint green tea. 9. Once the process of sweating has ended, anoint the body with an Argan oil massage to rehydrate. To finish Switch off the cabin and leave the door open When cabin is cold, clean walls and benches with appropriate detergent. 5

6 Black soap (savon noir) The black soap is of plant origin and serves to prepare the skin for exfoliation. It is in the form of a dark, thick paste that once mixed and activated with the steam becomes soft and slightly foamy. The best known is Beldi black soap, originally from the Maghreb. It is made with olive oil and potassium. It has the characteristic of not irritating the skin (although it is advised to avoid the face and eyes in the case of sensitive skin), is recognized for its soothing, cooling properties (and it is precisely thanks to its cooling action that is well tolerated in the hot Turkish baths...) and also soothes even the most irritated skin. Black soap is a chemical exfoliant, (the salt peel is, on the other hand, mechanical). Its ph is alkaline and this is why, after the lathering, hydrating the skin with a vegetable oil is recommended. Argan oil Scientific research has confirmed that Argan oil is a valuable aid in skin care. The constant use of the product helps replenish the hydrolipidic film of the skin, carrying out its moisturizing, nourishing and regenerating as well as firming and healing properties. Applying Argan oil is also effective for the prevention of aging of the skin, promoting the production of collagen and, therefore, helping to prevent the formation of wrinkles. It is also useful for the treatment of couperose and psoriasis. Applied to the skin until it is completely absorbed, it alleviates itching and reduces skin peeling. It can be used after showering to soften and rehydrate the skin, in bath water to remove skin impurities, for massages to relax and loosen the muscles, and during pregnancy to reduce the appearance of stretch marks on a woman s stomach. 6

7 It is effective for Re-activating the immune and lymphatic systems and stimulating the normal body processes and functions Deep cleansing, refreshing and oxygenating the skin Encouraging the purifying action Increasing the internal metabolism Positively affecting the nervous system Decongesting the mucous membranes, facilitating the expulsion of mucus Respiratory diseases such as sinusitis, bronchitis and rhinitis, especially when combined with aromatherapy Contraindications It is sensible to take precautions and consult a doctor before having a sauna in the case of: Severe cardiovascular or arterial disorders Severe kidney disease Severe circulatory problems Inflammation Tumours Epilepsy Pregnancy In febrile states Children There are no specific contraindications for children. It is recommended, however, that children spend less time than adults, because their physical responses are much faster. Children should never be left alone in the cabin and should always be under the supervision of a responsible adult. In saunas with tiered seating levels, children should lie at the lowest level and away from the stove. In according to italian regulation, you cannot promote medical activities in beauty centers. So what we propouse is to accord with field of expertise. As a company, our indications are purely indicative for the uses relevance. Carmenta srl declines any civil and penal lyability in the event of improper use of the above information. 7

8 founded in 1949 Carmenta srl Via Trento Carmignano di Brenta (Padova) Tel Fax info@carmentasrl.com web site Necessary kit Essence Hammam Associate paths Turkish b. chocolate - cod. BT03 Turkish b. salt - cod. BT04 Turkish b. coffee - cod. BT05 Turkish b. stop cell - cod. BT06 Turkish b. rassoul - cod. BT07 Sweet Time - cod. BT08 To each treatment correspon a specific kit containing all the appropriate products.