Hammamii - An authentic spa range steeped in Moroccan hammam traditions

Today's blog is reviewing some of the most exciting and refreshing products to grace our studio for a very long time. Hammamii; a locally produced line of the most luxurious, natural, halal and chemical free spa products you will ever use. Soon to be used in some of the most luxurious spas in the region, Hammamii also offers the same range for your own home - to take your basic shower and bathing experience to new heights.

I tried out a selection of the products to see if the ritualistic cleansing of the traditional hammam is the way forward...

The roots of this brand come from the traditional Middle Eastern hammams, where cleansing wasn't just a quick shower with some body wash. It was a ritual. Each stage of it benefiting the body and soul in some way to make the experience special; purifying, exfoliating, nourishing and protecting.

The Hammamii range offers 8 replenishing rituals ranging from Morocco, through Egypt and Tunisia to the UAE and Turkey.

I tried out 6 products from the huge 28 strong line of masks, exfoliants and milks. Here's how I got on:

I got all my products together in the shower. I started with the Noir Black Hammam soap, which has the consistency of thick jam - it smells like the mint it is infused with and requires just one teaspoon per use. I put the soap on a kessa mitt that I had also been given and went to town scrubbing my skin. It sloughed off like it does in the spa and the mint and eucalyptus left my skin tingling clean. A very refreshing experience if not slightly tiring in my heavily pregnant state. 

Next I used the Solaire body exfoliant - an oil based citrussy body scrub substance full of yummy lemon, argan oil and solar salts. I do like body scrubs that are oil based, they leave the skin super silky and it wasn't annoying to rinse off at all.

I followed this up with the Atay Moroccan tea body wash which smells so much like the tea I love to drink it was hard not to have a taste! The natural-ness of the ingredients really can't be disputed - the whole bathroom ends up smelling like you're in the most amazing fresh produce isle of a grocery store.  

After drying off I used the Humidite body milk all over. This is a fantastic product that was specifically designed for our hot and humid UAE climate. It absorbs quickly into the skin leaving you moisturized but not greasy. And it doesn't make you soaking wet when you step out into humid weather like most body moisturizers tend to do!

I've left the two most exciting products for last - and that's the Nigelle body oil and Cacti facial elixir. There's nothing better for a pregnant woman than a foot rub and my husband has been wonderful at administering them regularly. The Nigelle circulation body oil is made with Nigelle seeds and cypress to promote increased blood flow and lymphatic drainage. It's amazing for tired legs and feet and was ridiculously rejuvenating! It absorbs well and isn't too slippery (like the coconut oil I'd been using previously). 

The last product I used was the one I was most excited about; the Cacti Facial Elixir. Made with three completely natural ingredients only, namely; Argan Oil, Prickly Pear Oil, and Lavender Oil. The reason for my excitement? The Prickly Pear Oil - did you know it is the most expensive essential oil in the world? Extracted from the seeds of the prickly pear cactus, they must be harvested by hand and are extremely delicate. It's benefits for your skin go on and on but include strong anti-aging and anti-oxidant properties. It smells divine and feels wonderful - again easily absorbed into the face after my usual facial cleansing routine was finished.

All in all my Hammamii home experience was just lovely. I would have preferred to have a professional use these amazing products on me in the spa, which I plan on doing post-delivery, but for a home spa treatment I really did feel fresh, invigorated and relaxed after using these delicious products.

I'll keep you posted for their spa availability and where you will be able to purchase the home kits also. All the bottles are also made from recyclable plastic and the products are completely cruelty free, natural, halal and chemical free. They're just amazing!

Toodles for now!

WIN Hammamii Products worth 1250 AED!

Because you know we love to share our amazing finds with you, Hammamii have generously offered to giveaway a FULL hamam experience box, worth 1250 AED, including the highly sought after Cacti Facial Elixir! The whole set includes:

Noir - Black Hammam Soap 
Atay - Moroccan Tea Body Wash 
Humidite - Body Milk 
Sieste - Relaxing Body Oil 
Cacti- Facial Elixir 
Hammam Glove ​

 To be eligible to win, just follow the steps below:

1. Follow @hammamiispa and @makeupbydeendal on Instagram and Facebook
2. Re-post the competition picture, posted by @makeupbydeendal, on your own account and tag @hammamiispa and @makeupbydeendal and #hammamiigiveaway
3. The winner will be announced on August 31st (Instagram accounts MUST be set to public during this time to check the steps have been followed. Private accounts cannot be announced as winners).