In the midst of a turbulent flow of life, one sometimes wants to believe in a miracle! To feel like a charming temptress Scheherazade, to breathe the sensual aroma of oriental spices, to feel healing oils on the skin - all this is possible, if you allow yourself to plunge into the delightful world of exotic procedures, generously donated by experts of the Middle East. Massages, wraps, hammam - all this can turn your life into a real fairy tale of 1001 nights.
Stones and deserts relieve stress
What is the difference between the Middle Eastern and European spas?
The Middle Eastern spa programs of the weekend are traditionally used natural resources of this region - both biological and mineral. This, for example, is an oil-bearing rose, from which oils are made for massage, and its essence is used in aromatherapy. Very popular is the essence of aralia. It contains vitamins C and B, excellent tones. In the favors of salt and mud of the Dead Sea, salt of the Mediterranean Sea. Also for the Middle East is characterized by the use of ground coffee beans, for example as a scrub, and honey for wrapping.
What traditional oriental procedures are aimed at relieving stress?
First of all, these are baths and relaxing massages with aromatic oils. Excellent helps to remove stress, for example, mandarin tree oil. Another great ritual is the massage with hot stones from the Middle Eastern deserts. These stones for hundreds of years accumulated the most powerful energy of the desert, fueled by the hot sun. Proper massage with them can relieve stress and achieve a balance of internal energy.
The power of the sun is of great importance in the Middle East?
Of course! There is even a proprietary procedure Sunset Ritual. It is held at sunset. This spa trip begins with a toning, detox-effecting scrub with avocado and aloe extract, followed by a steam sauna with aroma oils, soothing the soul and body. Then wrapped with algae of the Mediterranean Sea, rich in mineral salts and perfectly stimulating the lymphatic system, followed by a full body massage with oils of lavender, ylang-ylang and rosewood. The culmination of the procedure is facial treatment with roses, jasmine and palmarosa oils. After the procedure, there is a noticeable effect of rejuvenation and relaxation.
Hammam Holiday
What procedures were borrowed from neighboring cultures and received a new birth from you?
Hammam is originally a Turkish tradition of weekend spa programs, which the Turks borrowed from the Roman baths. However, soon this wet bath became, spread throughout the Middle East and today is an indispensable attribute of most spa salons in the world. The temperature in the therma should be 40-60 degrees, but the humidity is almost 100%.
Hammam - a ritual of complete purification of the body, both physical and spiritual. In eastern women the hammam was always considered a holiday - for him they dressed up in the best clothes, took with them oriental sweets and even discussed the latest news, their husbands in the bathhouse. Of course, today the ritual has somewhat changed. For a special feeling of a fairy tale, a room for a hammam can have an imitation of a starry sky above its head on the ceiling vaults. The procedure reduces muscle tone, normalizes the activity of the cardiovascular system, stabilizes the breathing system, relieves fatigue, cleanses the pores of the skin.
Spa trip
What are the unusual beauty rituals?
They can last for hours, turning into a real travel spa. For example, the Dubai Glamor ritual begins with a peeling procedure with skin softening extracts of almonds and coconut, rejuvenating and helping to lose weight with green tea and continues with herbs wrapping. Then follows a special massage of the whole body with a toning mixture of oils of marula, citronella and grapefruit. The "beauty ceremony" is completed with a light massage for the face, giving the skin radiance. The popular ritual of IThe Deep Forest Aqua Cure begins with an invigorating body exfoliation and mud wrap with black clay and extract
Indian herbs of sarsaparilla, plantain and echinacea. This action is followed by moistening with extracts of white fir, balsamic fir and Weymouth mountain pine. The procedure ends with a deep massage through the tissue using a special aromatic oil. And what else can you advise those who want to pamper your face?
An emphasis on the face and, in principle, on the head is done during the ritual of The Tropical Aqua Cure. It begins with a luxurious exfoliation procedure for facial skin, massage with serum and a moisturizing mask with seaweed. Next, apply a scrub with bamboo extract mixed with lemon grass and vetiver. The ritual complements the procedure for hair and scalp with avocado oil and grape seed, mixed with lime color, extract of a king and a rare plant of the lyceum of cubebe. With the final chord, the whole body is moistened with butter from the seeds of shea and vanilla.
Prolonging youth and beauty
Our skin is like a flower. So beautiful, but inevitably fading. Losing the moisture, our skin like a flower grows old and fades. This process is inevitable in nature.
Despite such inevitable natural processes, cosmetologists do not get tired to create means that prolong the youth and beauty of the skin. Their main action is based on deep hydration, because water is the source of life, which can prolong youth and beauty. Specialists of the company Oriflame developed the series "Aqua-Rhythm" on the basis of a unique formula that combined the magnificent properties of two plants: the Swedish red alga and the Jericho rose. Extracts of these plants are included in the new complex HYDRO-PROTECT, which promotes deep hydration of the skin and maintains its beauty.
The extract of the Jericho rose binds water molecules in the skin, keeping its elasticity, freshness and healthy appearance. Swedish red algae strengthens the protective barrier of the skin and prevents the loss of moisture. It also softens and restores dehydrated skin.
A new series of "Aqua-Rhythm" was developed taking into account natural daily biorhythms, which are subject to the vital activity of skin cells. Day cream "Aqua-Rhythm" keeps moisture and stimulates the process of natural moisturizing of the skin throughout the day, protecting from the negative impact of the environment. A night cream "Aqua-Rhythm" contains an additional amount of extract of the Swedish red alga, which prevents dehydration and promotes deep hydration of the skin during sleep.
Immediately after application, the skin becomes softer and smoother, the complexion looks more fresh and healthy.
Natural processes have not been canceled, but we can always extend our youth and beauty!