2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is offering an authentic and effective treatment, Epicurean Hammam, designed to smooth, moisturize and purify skin instantly, combining millennia old traditions with food elements. Yogurt, which is a valuable health food for all age groups and a typical element in Turkish culinary traditions, is added in the stages of this traditional treatment. As a result of joint efforts of Hotel’s food and beverage and Spa teams, this new creation is now available on the Spa’s treatment menu.
“What better excuse than to come to indulge yourself at the Spa and enjoy the best of two worlds. Inspired by the traditional Turkishhammam experience, we have added a culinary indulgence during the treatment. Your body will enjoy the olive oil and yogurt, both ingredients highly used in Turkish cuisine and as healing recommendations, to provide you with great benefits inside and out. You will leave the experience feeling pampered, clean and refreshed,” says Spa Manager Viviana Quesada.
This 60 minute ritual begins with a 25-minute traditional Turkishhammam treatment to thoroughly cleanse the body by getting rid of dead skin. Hammam treatments are known as a natural detox, also help to activate blood circulation and further open pores. Thehammam treatment is followed by a 15-minute foam massage with natural olive oil soap.
After this soothing application, the body is covered with a special mixture of strained yogurt and rose water for 15 minutes. While waiting for this healing mix to infuse in the skin, the guest is offered a scalp treatment by the expert therapists of Spa & Hammam. At the end of this process, the skin is cleansed without losing its moisture. Yogurt, acting as a rich calcium and protein source, helps the skin not only to look bright but also to absorb beneficial nutrients.
“At Four Seasons Bosphorus, we want to create a memorable experience by incorporating typical Turkish food and beverage elements within the Turkish bath room itself. Epicurean Hammam combines olive oil soap foam for your skin’s moisture with a refreshing olive oil ice cream popsicle for your tongue’s refreshment while on the hot marble. Then the cooling yogurt body mask is being mirrored by a refreshing honey yogurt drink to end this experience, a tradition to keep you hydrated. Why keep food and beverages to only before or after if you can have it as a part of the treatment?” says Food and Beverage Director Florence Zwicky.
This new treatment featuring a combination of sensational ingredients is ideal for all skin types and priced at EUR 185.00. To book an appointment with the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus, call 00 90 212 381 41 60.
Hotel Press Contact
Sibel Benli
Director of Public Relations
Çırağan Cad. No. 28
Istanbul, Beşiktaş, Turkey 34349
Email Sibel Benli
T. 90 (212) 381 41 35
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Two in One: Traditional Turkish Bath is Now Enriched with Yogurt for a Gourmet Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus.