www.womanthismonth.com 45 November 2013 Tried and Tested This month, we tried out the newly unveiled Turkish Hammam at Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre's Pure Spa. Being the largest one of its kind in the Kingdom, the Turkish Hammam experience was an entirely new one for me and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. It really was the perfect escape from the bustling work life. The spa offers holistic treatments with organic ingredients and exclusive five-star services. The treatment not only soothes your body, it also calms your mind. The chamber itself was spectacular. The stove-heated chamber boasts a public area, where you can enjoy the Hammam with friends as it is traditionally done. For a more concealed setting, you can request for a private section, which I did. The expert who took care of my treatment was highly accommodating to my rather sensitive tolerance to the heated marble. If you find the heat uncomfortable, cold water is poured on the marble slab to cool it down. The process included a full body scrub with the traditional Turkish kese mitt. You are then engulfed in delicate foam and then finally wrapped in a luscious body mask, giving you soft and supple skin. After your Hammam, you are requested to dip into a freezing water pool to lock the moisture in – which was actually my favourite part! This is optional of course. Additional relaxation facilities such as a sauna, steam and Jacuzzi can be enjoyed before or after the treatment. What: Turkish Hammam Where: Pure Spa, Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre Aim: Removes dead skin, exfoliates and nourishes the skin, locking in moisture. Winning factor: The final result is unbelievable. You’ll have smooth skin for days! On the shelves: The Body Shop olive body scrub Clinique moisturising lotion for the face L’Oreal shampoo for damaged hair Pure Spa Turkish Hammam Pure Spa Turkish Hammam
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