After visiting Turkey, many tourists do not leave pleasant memories of hammam baths, and in particular, peeling and soap massage using kesu gauntlets. The procedure performed by Turkish masters is able to give an indescribable feeling, but it can be repeated at home. We will tell you about the advantages of the famous mittens, how to use this product and what are the reviews about it, in our article.
What is kese gauze?
For people who look after their skin and know firsthand what peeling is, a Turkish mitt will become an indispensable assistant. Externally, the kese gauntlet is a bag that is worn on the arm and fixed on the wrist. Mittens are made of natural materials: silk, wood or bamboo cellulose, goat hair.
Kese can replace all abrasive peels. A light massage with a mitt is enough to remove all dead skin cells without injuring it. The only condition is that the body must be steamed. Thanks to its gentle action, kesu mitten is suitable even for people with delicate and sensitive skin.
For those who have never used a Turkish mitt, for starters it is recommended to choose softer options, for example, from silk. By the way, the real Turkish mittens are made from this material.
Benefits of Kese Mittens
Turkish mitten effectively cleanses the skin, even though it is so soft. Wet tissue becomes tougher to the touch and copes with any dirt on the skin, no worse than the toughest washcloth.
Benefits:
- After peeling with a kesu mitten, the body becomes smoother, the skin is soft, and the tan lies in a even tone.
- Helps in the fight against cellulite and helps to remove excess fluid and toxins from the body.
- It opens pores and prevents the appearance of rashes on the body.
- With regular use, it provides the prevention of skin diseases and accelerates the process of skin regeneration.
- Prevents the formation of ingrown hairs after depilation.
- Improves blood circulation and accelerates skin renewal.
Instructions for use
In Turkey or Morocco, peeling with a kese mitten is performed in a bathhouse and only after the skin has steamed well. When the pores are open, the process of exfoliating keratinized particles and dirt is more active, and it is not necessary to rub the skin with a mitt strongly.
At home, the instructions for use of the keset gauntlet consists of the following procedure:
- Take a hot bath or shower. The better the skin is steamed, the higher the effectiveness of the procedure.
- Taking water procedures, you can soap the body with aromatic soap or shower gel. However, before using the kesa gauntlet, all products must be washed off the skin. Do not use scrub.
- Put a mitt on your hand, fix the pouch on your wrist and, making soft and smooth movements, massage your body.
- As a result of the peeling, in a few minutes, spools or exfoliated keratinized cells will begin to appear on the skin.
- Take a shower and apply nourishing cosmetics to the body.
Which is better - Moroccan or Turkish Kese Mittens?
Unlike Turkish, Moroccan mitt is made not of natural materials, but of artificial viscose. It has a rough surface and a cuff that conveniently fixes it on the arm.
To carry out a cleansing procedure using a Moroccan kese gauze, you will need beldi soap. It is made from olive and palm oils with the addition of essential, ground leaves of eucalyptus and soap clay of gassouls. This soap does not foam and has a viscous consistency.
In the process of use, the body is first soaped, then steamed well for 5-7 minutes (2-3 minutes for the face). And only after that, without washing off the soap composition, they perform the peeling procedure. Rub the skin before the formation of pellets. After that, an ordinary shower is taken. With a massage gauze, Kese, Beldi soap is used no more than 2 times a week. For sensitive and dry skin, peeling is sufficient once every 7 days.
Hard and soft kesa from the Russian manufacturer
The mitten has several varieties that vary in degree of rigidity. For the first application, a soft version will be enough. It is also recommended to use it for peeling facial skin.
In Russia, hard and soft kese gauntlets from the domestic manufacturer Spivak are most in demand. They are made of a special material, which includes silk fibers and cellulose. The weight of one such product is 20 g.
Kese's tough gauntlet is suitable for deep cleansing of the body but not the face. For delicate and sensitive skin, a softer option should be chosen. The mitten has a unique texture, which helps to roll off dead epithelium and remove dirt. The effect is manifested when peeling on steamed skin after a bath, sauna or hot shower. After the procedure, it is recommended to rinse the body with cool water. Next, you can apply a mask or cream to the skin. After cleansing the body with a Turkish mitt, it will act much more effectively.
Positive feedback on the mitt of kesa "Spivak"
After the peeling procedure with a Turkish mitt, most people had a good opinion about it. In their positive reviews, customers noted the following advantages of the mitten:
- fulfills its functions 100%;
- can be used instead of scrub;
- thoroughly and delicately cleanses the skin not only of the body, but also of the face, without causing irritation;
- smoothes and cleanses the skin, preparing the body for the application of moisturizing and nourishing agents;
- no special effort is required to achieve the effect.
The result of peeling with a mitt will be noticeable after the first application. The skin becomes pleasant to the touch, incredibly smooth and delicate.
Negative customer reviews
Some people after using the soft and hard mitten kesa "Spivak" left negative comments about this product:
- the effect after peeling with a mitt is fantastic, but its quality leaves much to be desired;
- with intensive use, the product spreads at the seams after three applications;
- not quite convenient to use due to lack of cuff;
- due to the shape and size it is difficult to apply for peeling facial skin.
Many customers did not like the color of the gauntlet. They would like the mitten to be made of dark material, since after the first use the appearance of the product becomes unaesthetic. In general, the effect of using the mitten is simply amazing, and the price is affordable for every customer. The price of the product depending on the stiffness is 145-160 rubles.
Useful Tips
The following tips should be considered when performing peeling with a kesu mitten:
- Before use, the mitt should be moistened with a sufficient amount of warm water and squeezed slightly. Then it will become more rigid and usable.
- Peeling with a Turkish mitten should be done only on damp skin.
- Kese is not used with detergents, so as not to weaken the exfoliating properties of the mittens.
- The optimal frequency of use of the kese gauze is 1 time in 10 days.
- After completing the cleaning procedures, gently wash the mitt in clean water and allow to dry.
- The service life of the gloves depends on the intensity and frequency of use. On average, the mittens have to be changed every 3-6 months.