Overlooking the mesmerizing blues of the Red Sea, you are in Hurghada where the sun generously shines. Unpacked your bags, prepped your sunscreen, and the first day of your vacation has begun. However, you have that famous question on your mind that many vacationers ponder: Should I visit the hammam before laying under the Red Sea sun, or after getting a deep tan?
One of the most common mistakes tourists make is leaving the scrub and hammam ritual to the last days of their vacation. However, a hammam session done at the right time completely changes the destiny of your tan.
In this article, we reveal the golden rules of achieving a golden-yellow and long-lasting tan without burning, peeling, or spotting your skin under the Egyptian sun.
Why is it Essential to Visit the Hammam Before Sunbathing?
Many people fear that getting a scrub (kese) will peel away their existing tan. However, the reality is completely different.
Our skin constantly accumulates dead cells on its topmost layer for protection against external factors. If you step directly under the Hurghada sun without clearing away these dead skin cells:
- Sunlight cannot penetrate your skin evenly, leading to a patchy tan.
- You may think you are getting a tan, but in reality, you are only burning the layer of dead skin cells.
- A few days after returning from vacation, your skin begins to peel rapidly, and that tan you love so much disappears in a short time.
Benefits of Body Scrub & Foam Massage for Tanning
A Turkish bath session during the first days of your holiday transforms your skin into a smooth canvas. Thanks to the traditional scrub application, pores freed from dead skin begin to breathe. The subsequent foam massage and moisturizing care ensure your skin is deeply hydrated down to its lower layers.
Result: An even, deep, and months-lasting tan without burning under the Egyptian sun!
What Happens If You Visit the Hammam After Sunbathing?
Now let's get to the most common mistake: getting a body scrub after sunbathing or getting tanned.
The Hurghada sun is quite intense. After sunbathing, your skin becomes sensitive and suffers from heat exposure, even if mild. Scrubbing sun-exposed skin:
- Irritates the sensitized outer skin and leads to severe redness.
- Disrupts the skin's natural protective barrier, multiplying the risk of sunburn.
- Damages the color pigments you have acquired, causing spots and uneven skin tone.
Golden Rule: Body scrub and hammam should be preferred BEFORE sunbathing, while AFTER sunbathing, only light, relaxing, moisturizing spa treatments and aromatherapy massages should be chosen.
Step-by-Step Tanning Plan for Hurghada Vacationers
If you want to spend your vacation in the most efficient and relaxing way possible, you can follow this 3-step sequence:
Day 1: Purification and Preparation
Plan your hammam session on your first day in Hurghada or the following morning, before stepping out into intense sunlight. Open your pores with a scrub and wash away travel fatigue with a foam massage.
Day 2 and Beyond: Safe Tanning
Since your skin is cleared of dead cells, you can safely sunbathe by applying your high-SPF sunscreen. You will notice that your skin acquires a smooth color much faster.
Mid and End of Vacation: Deep Relaxation
To rest your muscles exhausted from desert safaris or diving tours, you can indulge in an aromatherapy, Thai, or deep tissue massage midway through your holiday. These sessions double your vacation enjoyment while keeping your skin hydrated.
Authentic Turkish Bath & Spa Experience in Hurghada
At our establishment in Hurghada, we blend the authentic atmosphere of Egypt with traditional Turkish bath hospitality.
Accompanied by our expert therapists, we perfectly prepare your skin for the Egyptian sun with body scrubs, foam massages, sauna, steam room, and special oil treatments.
Free Hotel VIP Transfer: Do not compromise the comfort of your stay; we pick you up from your hotel and drop you back after your session.
Personalized Hygienic Care: All our scrub and care equipment are single-use and adhere to the highest hygiene standards.
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