Winter and the Skin: A Delicate Balance

As temperatures fall, the skin’s protective barrier weakens. The combination of cold winds, low humidity, and heating systems strips away natural oils, leaving the skin fragile and reactive. In this season, harsh scrubs and foaming cleansers can do more harm than good, depleting what little moisture remains.

The Moroccan answer to this problem has been perfected for centuries: the hammam ritual, centered around the legendary Savon Noir, or Black Soap.

What Makes Moroccan Black Soap So Unique

Unlike ordinary soaps that foam and dry the skin, Moroccan Black Soap is a soft, buttery paste made from crushed black olives, olive oil, and natural potash.
Rich in vitamin E, it cleanses deeply while nourishing and conditioning the skin at the same time.

Its gentle exfoliating action removes dead cells and impurities without disturbing the skin’s natural lipid layer, making it ideal for dry or sensitive winter skin.

When applied to warm, moist skin, Black Soap melts into the pores, preparing the body for exfoliation with the kessa glove, a traditional Moroccan tool that removes dull cells to reveal smooth, renewed skin underneath.

A Hammam Ritual for the Cold Months

Recreate the warmth of a Moroccan hammam in your own bathroom, the perfect antidote to winter dryness:

1. Warm the skin. Take a hot shower or relax in steam for a few minutes to open the pores.

2. Apply Black Soap. Massage a thin layer onto damp skin and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.

3. Rinse and exfoliate. Using a kessa glove, gently exfoliate in circular motions.

4. Finish with hydration. Apply Pure Argan Oil to seal in moisture and restore softness.

This ritual cleanses deeply, boosts circulation, and leaves your skin velvety smooth — ready to face the cold with renewed comfort.

Why It’s Perfect for Winter

• Non-stripping: Formulated with natural olive oil that keeps skin supple.

• Rich in antioxidants: Vitamin E helps fight oxidative stress from cold, dry air.

• Prepares the skin: By clearing buildup, it allows serums and oils (like Argan Oil) to penetrate better.

• Suitable for all skin types: Even dry and sensitive skin benefit from its natural, balanced cleansing.

The Secret to Glowing Winter Skin

In Moroccan culture, hammam days are both cleansing and restorative, moments to pause, reconnect, and care for the body. During winter, this ritual becomes an act of warmth and renewal.

By replacing harsh soaps with Moroccanism’s Black Soap, you protect your skin’s natural moisture, preserve its radiance, and experience the comfort of a centuries-old ritual brought to modern life.

Bring the Hammam Home

Indulge in softness and tradition with Moroccanism’s Black Soap – Deep Cleansing & Exfoliating Ritual, available in its classic version or paired with the Exfoliating Glove at Moroccanism.ca.
Cleanse gently. Glow naturally.