Kese & Foam
Traditional Kese Exfoliation & Foam Massage in Chisinau
The Signature Ritual of the Turkish Hammam
Discover one of the most distinctive rituals of the Turkish Hammam.
Discover one of the most distinctive rituals of the Turkish Hammam.
At TerraLux SPA in Chisinau, traditional Kese Exfoliation is followed by abundant warm foam and a genuine Foam Massage performed by hand — an immersive Hammam ritual combining warmth, cleansing, traditional exfoliation and deep relaxation.
A refined Turkish Hammam experience inspired by centuries of tradition and performed with attention to every stage of the ritual.
Kese is a traditional exfoliation technique deeply associated with Turkish Hammam culture and the centuries-old Turkish bath ritual.
After the body has warmed in the Hammam, a specially textured Kese mitt is used to exfoliate the skin and remove accumulated dead skin cells, leaving the skin feeling exceptionally smooth and refreshed.
Traditional Kese Exfoliation, also commonly described as Kese Peeling, prepares the skin for the rich foam ritual that follows.
At TerraLux SPA, Kese mitts with different textures are selected according to the ritual and form an essential part of the authentic Turkish Hammam experience.
Following traditional Kese Exfoliation, the body is enveloped in abundant warm foam created using the traditional Turkish Köpük Torbası.
The Foam Massage is then performed by hand, combining the cleansing qualities of the Hammam ritual with flowing manual massage movements and deep relaxation.
This distinction is essential: a traditional Turkish Foam Massage is not simply the application of foam. The rich foam becomes an integral part of the manual massage itself, creating the characteristic sensation associated with an authentic Turkish Hammam ritual.
For its traditional Hammam rituals, TerraLux SPA uses selected authentic essentials sourced from Turkey, including Kese mitts with different textures, the traditional Köpük Torbası used to create abundant foam, traditional peştemal towels and natural soap.
Each element has its own purpose within the ritual and contributes to an experience inspired by authentic Turkish Hammam traditions.
The experience begins with time in the warm Turkish Hammam, allowing heat and steam to prepare the body and skin for the ritual.
Traditional Kese Exfoliation follows, cleansing and exfoliating the skin with the characteristic textured Kese mitt.
Next comes the signature foam stage. Abundant warm foam is created using the traditional Köpük Torbası and gently distributed over the body.
The Foam Massage is then performed by hand, with flowing manual movements that transform the foam stage into a deeply relaxing part of the traditional Hammam experience.
The result is a complete ritual bringing together warmth, steam, traditional exfoliation, rich foam, manual massage and the distinctive atmosphere of the Turkish Hammam.
Discover the harmony of warmth, traditional exfoliation and rich hand-worked foam in a refined Hammam setting at TerraLux SPA in central Chisinau, Moldova.
Created for guests seeking an authentic Kese Peeling and Foam Massage in Chisinau, the experience brings together traditional Turkish Hammam techniques, privacy, comfort and contemporary SPA elegance.
Kese & Foam is available after 22:00 by advance reservation only.