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!
Aug 14, 2016
Beautiful Feet
Keeping our feet beautiful, especially in summer and with our mediterranean life style is not the easiest task. Our feet actually do a most incredible job carrying us around for many hours every day a job that mostly we take for granted and forget to appreciate. Flip flop style sandals are hard on the heels and give us hard skin on the heels. My routine to keep them so I feel proud to show off my feet, is a 20 minute foot bath with one of our Gaia Bath-bombs.
I find time to sit in the shade ether with a book or on the phone to somebody I would like to chat to for 20 minutes and put my feet
into a refreshing cold foot bath
and dissolve a Lavender or Mint
bath bomb. I will cut and trim the nails afterwards while the nails are nice and soft and finish with a massage using our Gaia Super Smooth Feet foot balm.
My feet are so gorgeous afterwards that I can actually put them in my husband's lap so he may stroke them!
Heaven!
Here are a couple of links to a little video on how they are made on our Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGEgLyVBhk_/?taken-by=gaianaturalproducts
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGeN_VkBhjn/?taken-by=gaianaturalproducts
Our foot Cream can be ordered on line for 28-00 Euro
https://www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com/products/balms/super-smooth-feet
And so can the Bath-Bombs for 5-00 Euro
https://www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com/products/bath-shower/gaia-bath-bombs
Or buy both items at our shop- Lupitas, in Palma Calle Corderia 28
I find time to sit in the shade ether with a book or on the phone to somebody I would like to chat to for 20 minutes and put my feet into a refreshing cold foot bath
and dissolve a Lavender or Mint
bath bomb. I will cut and trim the nails afterwards while the nails are nice and soft and finish with a massage using our Gaia Super Smooth Feet foot balm.
My feet are so gorgeous afterwards that I can actually put them in my husband's lap so he may stroke them!
Heaven!
Here are a couple of links to a little video on how they are made on our Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGEgLyVBhk_/?taken-by=gaianaturalproducts
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGeN_VkBhjn/?taken-by=gaianaturalproducts
Our foot Cream can be ordered on line for 28-00 Euro
https://www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com/products/balms/super-smooth-feet
And so can the Bath-Bombs for 5-00 Euro
https://www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com/products/bath-shower/gaia-bath-bombs
Or buy both items at our shop- Lupitas, in Palma Calle Corderia 28
Aug 3, 2016
GAIAgirls
We re enjoying sharing a picture with you we had taken the other day!
We needed a current foto of our production team for the new website http://bestislandtimes.com with whom we are working in a creative co-operation. Best Island times are offering a large selection of island based experiences. At the Gaia Finca we are a offering an afternoon of Perfumery classes followed by a Health Food buffet and a candle lit Spa around our pool and Finca area. Apart from our Gaia experience there are many other truly interesting and inspiring events you can join in. Why not check them out!
Here is another foto from the shoot with photographer Nika at http://www.nbielecka.com
it's us with our puppy- just to make you smile!
Enjoy!
We needed a current foto of our production team for the new website http://bestislandtimes.com with whom we are working in a creative co-operation. Best Island times are offering a large selection of island based experiences. At the Gaia Finca we are a offering an afternoon of Perfumery classes followed by a Health Food buffet and a candle lit Spa around our pool and Finca area. Apart from our Gaia experience there are many other truly interesting and inspiring events you can join in. Why not check them out!
Here is another foto from the shoot with photographer Nika at http://www.nbielecka.com
it's us with our puppy- just to make you smile!
Enjoy!
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