It’s Morocco hot outside – the temperature soaring, grass wilting under the full power of the sun. What better way to deal with intense summer warmth than to look to a country used to contending with desert levels of heat? We can learn a lot from Morocco’s bath, body, and beauty traditions, the way they integrate a daily retreat into their daily life, and use the Hammam – the steam bath of the Romans and Byzantines – to relax, rejuvenate, and renew themselves.

>> See The Turkish Hammam and the History of Steam Bathing

>> See Steam Bathing History With the Ancient Greeks and Romans

Journey to Morocco…

Take a trip with us and imagine: the air is still before the call to prayer. The mysterious half-light of the Hammam shines through small windows in the large dome above you. Before you, bathers lounge in the steam and lie flat for massage. In the next chamber, you can hear the dancing and music of a holiday celebration. Many Hammam were thought to house Ginns, spirits that might play tricks or recite poetry to the patrons. In the dim and hush of the steam, you can almost believe in them.

This is the world of the Hammam, or Turkish bath, a retreat from the sun’s scorching rays. The immersion into steam, the seclusion of the thick stone walls, the soft murmurs of your fellow bathers, all combine to allow you to escape the hassles of every day for a time, to renew your spirits so you can once again face the heat and turmoil of the marketplace or business.

TALA… Simply Heavenly

Oh, sure, you’re thinking, that’s fine if you’re in Morocco or elsewhere in the Middle East. But how can we bring that spirit – the spirit of the Hammam – here to our personal space, to escape the stress of the day in a way that evokes the Moroccan experience? Well, MrSteam invites you to enter a personal Hammam – through its TALA™ Bath & Body products.

>> See TALA Bath & Body Collection Brings Ancient Bathing Rituals to the Modern Home Spa

>> See Bring Hammam Spa Treatment Home with New TALA from Mr.Steam

TALA is a traditional Arabic word spoken by the Berbers of Morocco’s Fez region. Its meaning is profound:

“A palm, a cool fountain spring, a beam of bright morning starlight... simply heavenly.”

Ouzoud Waterfalls, Morocco. Wikipedia Commons

Created from the pure, natural ingredients of the Moroccan landscape and shaped by ancient bathing traditions, TALA can immerse the modern-day bather in the rituals of that far-away retreat.

After all, what could be more natural? We all want that time and space to cleanse the body, relax the mind, and rejuvenate the soul, don’t we? TALA essential oils, clays, scrubs and soaps for men and women reproduce time-honored Hammam bathing traditions, transforming any bathroom into a home spa with an exotic twist. TALA Bath & Body products complement the MrSteam home steam shower experience, helping bathers embrace wellness and leave behind the stresses of daily life.

Here are the elements that can transform your home spa into your personal Moroccan Hammam:

TALA Bath & Body Moroccan Beldi Black Soap

Moroccan Beldi Black Soap is an integral part of the traditional Hammam ritual, the first treatment applied in the public baths of Turkey and the Middle East. With the luxurious texture of butter, this vegetable paste of black olives pulp is rich in vitamin E.

A rich mixture of oil and crushed olives, the soap is soaked in salt and potash. Moroccan Beldi Black Soap prepares the skin for exfoliation by softening it, making it scrub-ready. As it exfoliates and moisturizes, it softens and nourishes the skin.

>> Learn How to Use TALA Bath & Body Moroccan Beldi Black Soap

TALA Rhassoul Lava Clay

During any trip to a Hammam, you’ll see bathers slathered with rich, mineral-laden clay, extracted from the mines of the Fez region. Taken from the source, this clay is meticulously dried, transforming it into ­fine silken powder. When mixed with water, this powder once again forms a clay that absorbs liquid or oil from skin and hair, replacing them with healthful minerals.

Known for its exceptional quality, purity and exfoliating capability, TALA Bath & Body Rhassoul Lava Clay may reduce dryness and flakiness, improve skin clarity and elasticity, and possibly help remove impurities and unblock pores.

>> Learn How to Use TALA Bath & Body Rhassoul Lava Clay

TALA Argan Oil: The Liquid Gold of Morocco…

Traditionally used for generations by Berber women as a beauty tool, TALA Bath & Body Argan Oil nourishes the skin, helping you combat environmental damage and other aging factors.

>> Learn How to Use TALA Bath & Body Argan Oil

TALA Bath & Body Face Cream

The harshness of Morroco’s desert climate calls for a daily care regimen specifically designed for dry and dehydrated skin, TALA Bath & Body Face Cream is enriched by the velvety texture of TALA Bath & Body Argan Oil.

This cream can illuminate the skin, improve firmness and texture, and reduce signs of aging. As it banishes old skin and unveils a clear new layer, your appearance may be transformed: you may look radiantly younger, shining with a fresh, new glow.

>> Learn How to Use TALA Bath & Body Face Cream

Exfoliating Hammam Glove

The TALA Exfoliating Glove was designed to create a rich lather while removing itchy dead skin cells, improving blood circulation and acting as a cellulite massage tool, while leaving the bather feeling smooth and refreshed.

Enjoy TALA…

Embrace the sizzle of the summer and learn to relax and renew yourself, Morroco-style!

TALA Bath and Body products are sold exclusively through MrSteam premier dealers. 

To enjoy all the elements of a luxurious Moroccan spa at home, purchase them in an all inclusive TALA Bath & Body Bliss Set. Morocco awaits!

For additional perspectives on TALA, read:

• TALA Bath & Body: Outstanding Quality, Building Customer Relationships
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Image credit: Turkish Bath interior from Wikipedia Commons