It is necessary to imagine the fundamental difference existing between a sauna with its dry air and a damp Turkish bath - a hammam. The therapeutic and cosmetic effects they exert are absolutely opposite.
It can not be said that it is better, a hammam or a sauna. Two of these body care procedures, technically very close, pursue completely different goals.
The influence of the East and West, two dissimilar civilizations, one of which "professes" the hammam, and the other - the sauna, gives rise to a certain confusion of landmarks. To this we should also add that in the countries of North Africa and the Middle East there is a problem of lack of amenities necessary for the regular observance of personal hygiene. All this contributes to the popularity of the hammam. Turkish baths were originally intended primarily for hygienic purposes - washing and achieving body cleanliness.
Having understood all these nuances, you can not be like those women who usually go to the hammam to get rid of rheumatic pains, and in the sauna they count on how to wash themselves and "bring beauty".
Relaxation that can be achieved in the hammam.
First of all, if you have a weak sweating, you need to go to the hammam. In fact, the absence of sweat is completely incompatible with the effect that the sauna is designed for. Moreover, visiting a sauna in this case is a real danger. On the contrary, the temperature in the steam room of the hammam allows you to stay there much longer and do not experience any special discomfort. The state of health after such a load is unusually pleasant. In addition, it is also a great way to relax the muscles after a long gymnastics or any other sports.
Turkish bath allows you to thoroughly wash the whole body from head to toe. Hot rooms, warm or steamy, showers and baths contribute to the fact that the skin is cleaned most efficiently. Wet steam softens the stratum corneum of the epidermis and dilutes the skin fat. As a result, both dead cells of the epidermis and skin fat can be easily removed by simple friction. You can use a bath-hand mitten, there are special tools made of wood or horns. With surprise, and perhaps with horror, you will find the black spittle on your body. Believe me, there is no exaggeration here! After such a thorough cleansing, the pores are opened, the skin begins to breathe much better, and "piles of mud" come out of the steamed body.
Being in a Turkish bath, you can make a mask, wash your hair with shampoo, cut your nails. A massage will help feel completely refreshed. The atmosphere in which all these actions are carried out is very calm and unhurried.
If you are going to a Turkish bath, you do not need to rush. This event should be given a few hours, and if it is possible, then half a day. It is best to go to the hammam together with a friend. There you can relax, chat. Time will run smoothly and imperceptibly, and a fine mood will be guaranteed.
As a result of the unification of many elements of folk culture, the Turkish bath brings youth, health, cleanliness, peace and joy of communication.
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