Black soap and the kessa glove form the iconic duo of the Moroccan scrub. Together, they transform the skin and reveal an incomparable glow. Discover their secrets.
Black soap, an ancestral treasure
Black soap — called "beldi soap" in Morocco — is a natural paste made from black olives and olive oil. Its dark colour and smooth texture make it a unique product. Used for generations in hammams, it is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants. Its mission: to nourish the skin and prepare the scrub by softening dead cells.
The kessa glove, the scrubbing tool
The kessa glove is a traditional mitt with a slightly abrasive weave. It is what performs the scrub: after the black soap has worked, the kessa glove deeply removes dead skin and impurities. The result is immediate — smooth, clear skin freed from its dull veil.
Good to know: at Sultana, for hygiene reasons, the kessa glove is not included in the treatment. You may bring your own, or buy one on site for 300 rupees. This way, your glove stays personal — a guarantee of freshness and hygiene.
The benefits of the oriental scrub
The scrub with black soap and the kessa glove does not merely cleanse: it stimulates cell renewal, refines skin texture and promotes better absorption of the hydrating treatments applied afterwards. The skin is softer, more radiant, and the clay wraps — ghassoul, aker fassi, oud or nila — work all the better.
How often?
For radiant skin all year round, a hammam scrub once or twice a month is ideal. This is enough to maintain skin renewal without irritating it. In Mauritius, where the tropical climate challenges the epidermis, this regular ritual makes all the difference.
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