What is a Turkish bath?
The Turkish bath, also called “hammam” is a separate room for individual therapy. Similar to the steam room it has higher humidity.
In the past, the traditional Turkish bath was a dome-shaped room and served mainly as a place for bathing.
Today, the hammam is one of the favorites SPA and wellness procedures for relaxation to open the pores of the skin, invigorate the body and clear the mind.
The relaxing effect of the hammam procedure can be combined with essential oils in the form of aromatherapy.
How does the Turkish bath procedure work?
The therapy usually begins with a gentle warming of the body (10-15 min.) with aromatic steam. The aim is to prepare the skin for the gentle exfoliation and removal of dead cells using a silk glove.
This is followed by a gentle foam wash, combined with an aromatic foam massage of Castilian organic soap, which will relax and relax the muscles.
Depending on your wishes, after rinsing the body with warm water, our experts can apply a face or body mask for detoxification and nourishment.
Types of procedures in the Turkish bath (hammam) in Lucky Bansko
Aparthotel Lucky Bansko is among the luxury hotels in Bansko that have a hammam and that can offer you a diverse range of procedures to take advantage of.
Oriental peeling bag
This is a traditional oriental body cleansing procedure that includes the following steps:
- Pre-warming and moisturizing of the skin in the steam bath;
- Removal of dead cells with a special exfoliating glove made of silk threads called a bag.
Oriental peeling, in addition to a cosmetic effect, also has a relaxing, detoxifying and general revitalizing effect.
Peeling with honey and coffee for the whole body
This is one of the most preferred procedures in Lucky Bansko’s hammam. The therapy includes warming the body in the Turkish bath and removing dead cells with a honey and coffee scrub.
The effect of the incredible combination of natural coffee, candied honey and herbal oils is the achievement of silky soft, naturally hydrated, firm skin with improved elasticity.
Peeling with coffee and honey detoxifies the body and enriches it with the beneficial substances and antioxidants contained in honey and coffee.
Oriental peeling with foam massage
The oriental peeling therapy with foam massage is an incredibly good combination between the traditional hammam procedure for exfoliating the body with a bag and a classic massage with aromatic foam from natural soaps.
In this way, the procedure improves blood circulation, has a detoxifying, pain-reducing and relaxing effect.
Oriental fairy-tale
The “Oriental fairy tale” therapy in the Turkish bath is a combination of traditional peeling with a bag, followed by a relaxing aromatic foam massage with natural soaps.
Finally, apply an algae mask for the face and body for complete detox, cleansing and deep nourishment of the skin.
Benefits of Turkish bath (hammam) procedures
The benefits of hammam therapies for the body bring many benefits, the main ones being the following:
- Relaxes the body and mind: Thanks to the use of intense heat and steam, as well as the application of various massage techniques, you will be hard-pressed to find a more relaxing and soothing treatment than the hammam.
- Intensely invigorating: Intensive peeling with the help of a bag, followed by a gentle massage lead to a significant increase in blood flow in the body. This, in turn, awakens and enhances all the senses.
- Strengthens the immune system: The hot steam used in the Turkish bath dilates blood vessels, stimulates blood circulation, increases the circulation of blood and oxygen. This has a stimulating and beneficial effect on the immune system.
- Detoxifies and improves the appearance of the skin: During the procedure, under the influence of high humidity and high temperature, the body sweats.
This is a natural and very healthy process that favors the deep cleansing of the epidermis and helps to eliminate toxins and impurities.
Last but not least, cellular renewal is accompanied by increased oxygen circulation. This improves the appearance of the skin of the whole body, restoring its elasticity and freshness.кислород. Това подобрява вида на кожата на цялото тяло, възвръщайки еластичността и свежестта ѝ.