Dec 11, 2017
Dec 10, 2017
Have you visited one of Mallorca's Christmas Markets yet?
There is something really special about Christmas Markets everywhere- but our Palma de Mallorca Christmas Markets are super special. The whole city shines and sparkles throughout December and this year we are even having a cold spell and the mountain tops are covered in snow. Shop from local producers and enjoy the atmosphere of Christmas in the Mediterranean! Say hello to one of our GAIAgirls in one of the Markets!
Dates for your calendar.
16th and 17th of December Alaro Christmas Market
14th December Makers Showroom at AKAknits at 81a San Magin Santa Catalina
Throughout December until 5rh of January 2018 on Las Ramblas and at the Bierkoening on the Playa de Palma in Arenal!
Look for us- say hello- shop your Christmas presents with us and get a free gift for yourselves.
Happy pre Christmas time!
Dec 5, 2017
Dec 1, 2017
Christmas Markets in Palma de Mallorca
Gaia Natural Christmas Events
1 of December and first snow in Mallorca. We are setting up our stands over this weekend. One as always on the Via Roma/ Las Ramblas Christmas Market and also on the Playa de Palma.
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| Snow in Mallorca |
The Christmas Market will have a very traditional feel with Gluhwein/ Glog/ Mulled Wine. With the cold spell about to hit us - it's starting to feel a lot like Christmas!
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| Christmas lights and Christmas Markets in Mallorca |
Come and shop your favourite Gaia Goodies and drop in to say hi to all the old faces woman-ing our stands!
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| Get ready for 'Below the Mistletoe"with our Pomegranate Lip Scrub |
Nov 30, 2017
Jul 24, 2017
Beldi Soaps and other Hammam products
As more of our clients are adding a Hammam- a traditional Marrocan steam room- to their spa facilities we have been asked to make a traditional Beldi soap.
This is an ancient Moroccan gel-style soap made not only with olive oil but with actual olives.The term beldi (which is also used in the context of eg food and rugs) is derived from the word ’bled’ which means country, territory, land or countryside. Ie ’beldi’ is something rustic, representative of the region, genuine and authentic: ’the real deal’, as it were. A case of happy assimilation it seems, since Beldi soap is said to have originated in the Levant many centuries ago and travelled from there to Morocco where it’s now a local speciality.
Beldi soap is made from olive oil. The oil is saponified with potassium hydroxide and this gives the soap its gel-like consistency. Olive pulp is also part of genuine Beldi soap and several on-line suppliers of Beldi soap also mention ground eucalyptus leaves as an exfoliating additive. Beldi soap is made specially to be used in traditional bath establishments known as hammams. These are often referred to as Turkish baths or Turkish steam rooms in English. Note, however, that Beldi soap is very specifically Moroccan and not well-established in the hammams of Turkey. Regular visits to the hammam is an important part of life in Morocco and Beldi soap is an important part of the hammam bathing ritual. A Moroccan steam bath consists of several consecutive steam rooms, each slightly warmer than the previous one. The bather gradually moves from the coolest to the hottest room and once the skin has broken a good sweat and the pores have opened, Beldi soap is applied all over the damp skin (avoiding the area around the eyes). The soap – which works as a cleansing masque – is left to work on the skin for three to ten minutes and is then rinsed off while the skin is vigorously scrubbed all over with a kessa, a wash mitt made from coarse fabric. Sometimes the scrubbing is done by a professional scrubber known as the kessel. The skin is exfoliated and left feeling invigorated and super smooth. On the island of a million olive trees this soap fits quiet organically and so does the ground eucalyptus leaf.
Prickly Pears- and Prickly Pear exfoliating treatment made with the oil of the seed, fruit pulp and the
ground up cactus thorns.
This is an ancient Moroccan gel-style soap made not only with olive oil but with actual olives.The term beldi (which is also used in the context of eg food and rugs) is derived from the word ’bled’ which means country, territory, land or countryside. Ie ’beldi’ is something rustic, representative of the region, genuine and authentic: ’the real deal’, as it were. A case of happy assimilation it seems, since Beldi soap is said to have originated in the Levant many centuries ago and travelled from there to Morocco where it’s now a local speciality.
Beldi soap is made from olive oil. The oil is saponified with potassium hydroxide and this gives the soap its gel-like consistency. Olive pulp is also part of genuine Beldi soap and several on-line suppliers of Beldi soap also mention ground eucalyptus leaves as an exfoliating additive. Beldi soap is made specially to be used in traditional bath establishments known as hammams. These are often referred to as Turkish baths or Turkish steam rooms in English. Note, however, that Beldi soap is very specifically Moroccan and not well-established in the hammams of Turkey. Regular visits to the hammam is an important part of life in Morocco and Beldi soap is an important part of the hammam bathing ritual. A Moroccan steam bath consists of several consecutive steam rooms, each slightly warmer than the previous one. The bather gradually moves from the coolest to the hottest room and once the skin has broken a good sweat and the pores have opened, Beldi soap is applied all over the damp skin (avoiding the area around the eyes). The soap – which works as a cleansing masque – is left to work on the skin for three to ten minutes and is then rinsed off while the skin is vigorously scrubbed all over with a kessa, a wash mitt made from coarse fabric. Sometimes the scrubbing is done by a professional scrubber known as the kessel. The skin is exfoliated and left feeling invigorated and super smooth. On the island of a million olive trees this soap fits quiet organically and so does the ground eucalyptus leaf.
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To accompany our traditional Beldi soap we have made a range of Moroccan inspired spa treatments ranging from massage balms containing organic Moroccan Argan oil to exfoliating treatments from the Higo Chumbo- Prickley Pear- to gentle exfoliating Almond and and Rose Petal paste, suitable for the most delicate skins. We have used the high vitamin oil of the Prickly Pear and the Pomegranate combined with the extremely nourishing organic oils from Mallorca.
ground up cactus thorns.
Jan 30, 2017
New GAIAretail outlet- AKAknit Santa Catalina
We are pleased to announce that we have a new retail outlet in Santa Catalina. Its called AKAknits and is at 81a Sant Magi, with what must be the easiest parking in all of Palma. You will almost certainly find a space just outside of the shop. Apart from GAIAproducts the shop sells the devine cashmere by aka knits, wonderful bags from Reclaim Mallorca, jewellery and art. Everything in this wonderful shop is local and sustainable.
To thank you all for your loyal custom and to offer an opportunity to come and check out the new location we are inviting you to a free Rose Facial on ether the the morning of
Saturday the 11th of February 10-30 until 14-00 or the afternoon Monday of the 13th 14-00 until 19-00 hours.
There will be Cava and sugared rose petals - just in time to get you in the mood for Valentine Day!
To thank you all for your loyal custom and to offer an opportunity to come and check out the new location we are inviting you to a free Rose Facial on ether the the morning of
Saturday the 11th of February 10-30 until 14-00 or the afternoon Monday of the 13th 14-00 until 19-00 hours.
There will be Cava and sugared rose petals - just in time to get you in the mood for Valentine Day!
Send me a message at trudi@gaia-natural-mallorca.com for an appointment or just drop in! It will be lovely to see you!
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