Most women in the world are inspired by oriental beauty. Why ? Quite simply because Berber women have had unrivaled beauty secrets since time immemorial. These secrets are contained in the various oriental products that are now accessible to us. Here are some examples of Berber beauty products for soft hair and body.
Argan oil is this famous vegetable oil with a thousand virtues from the argan tree that only Morocco has. Considered beneficial, argan oil works wonderfully well on the skin and hair as well as on the body.
It is undeniably one of the main ingredients that the women of the country pass on to each other. Its benefits also go beyond the African continent and are readily integrated into the beauty rituals of all women in the world.
Rich in vitamin E and omega 9, argan oil is an excellent antioxidant t. Even better, the softness of organic argan oil makes it an excellent product for massage as well as skin hydration.
In particular, it rejuvenates the skin, while nourishing it and making it supple and tender. It is also recommended to reduce and prevent the appearance of wrinkles and stretch marks. Cold-extracted organic argan oil can even be used to prepare all kinds of culinary recipes.
Have you ever heard of Aker el Fassi? The souk contains different cosmetic products that you might not suspect. Aker el Fassi, for example, is a natural cosmetic product used by Moroccan women since the dawn of time. It is a mixture of poppy flowers and grenadine peel which will be dried to obtain a powder. The latter takes the form of a fine spangle.
This red powder has different virtues. Basically, it will serve as a blush and lip balm. However, its use is not limited to this. Indeed, mixed with rhassoul and rose water for a mask, Aker el Fassi canpurify the face and treat oily skin .
The combination of henna and Aker el Fassi will also make the hair softer. Mixed with a moisturizer, this compound can even be used to tan the skin while preventing it from drying out.
Rhassoul, also known as ghassoul, is a natural clay powder of volcanic origin that is used to make a mask. An essential ingredient of the hammam, the rhassoul mask is used during all oriental beauty rituals.
It can be applied to the body and face as well as to the hair. During its preparation, you can add a few drops of argan oil, vegetable oil of your choice or Aker el Fassi.
Used as a mask, rhassoul has this exceptional ability to absorb all impurities as well as the fats present on the skin and hair. Containing no surfactant, this clay powder deeply cleanses without irritating the skin. Above all, it respects the hydrolipidic film of the skin and hair as well as the sebaceous glands.
Henna is a natural powdered cosmetic product from a shrub, such as cassia italica, grown in the Maghreb. It is known not only as a dye for natural and traditional tattoos of oriental women, but also for hair coloring. It has this ability to sheath the hair during its application, while giving it a soft red reflection for about a month.
This natural dye is recommended to purify the hair, because it perfectly absorbs excess sebum on the scalp , and even on the skin. Henna will also give volume to fine hair, while strengthening it.
Thus, this product is more than just a dye. You can use it to effectively treat your dry and dehydrated hair. For best results, consider adding a few drops of nourishing vegetable oil.
It is the essential cosmetic product for soft and regenerated skin. Black soap, also called cosmetic black soap, comes in the form of an oily vegetable paste with a dark brown honey color. It will be applied during abeauty ritual in the hammam to exfoliate the body and face. Note that black soap is in no way aggressive and does not irritate the skin.
During its application in the hammam, the black soap must be accompanied by a glove of kessa in order to promote the elimination of dead cells and allow better regeneration of the skin.
Very rich in vitamin E, black soap restores radiance, suppleness and hydration to the skin . The application on the face does not require any accessory. Using your fingers, you can completely erase your face.
The hammam is part of the beauty rituals that Berber men and women have adopted. This practice, which appeared in the Roman period, was taken up by the Arab-Muslim community to make it a veritable institution. Considered as a means of purification of body and mind , the hammam is an integral part of the beauty ritual of oriental women.
The hammam helps purify the body while soothing the mind. It is a ritual that consists of using various natural cleansing, purifying and exfoliating products . The goal? Have a healthy body and silkier hair.
A massage session is strongly recommended to complete the hammam. Thus, you will soothe your body to the maximum.
It is worth pointing out that these hammam rituals can very well be carried out at home, provided you choose and use the right products. The important thing is the hot steam on the body, you can transform your shower or your bathroom into a real hammam corner and fully enjoy your beauty session and well-being.
It will also be an opportunity to enjoy all the benefits that the hammam can provide using hot steam and suitable natural cosmetics.
