Hammam Spa Launches Signature JUARA Skincare Treatments

Toronto, ON – March 2007 – Hammam Spa launches its new Signature Body Treatments using Indonesian themed ritual-based JUARA Skincare line.

The new spa treatments feature JUARA Skincare’s therapeutic body rituals line, including the Candlenut Body Polish, Candlenut Body Creme, and the Candlenut Hand and Body Balm. Signature treatments include an exfoliation ritual on a heated marble table, an oil infused steam in the Hammam Steam Room, and exotic manicure/pedicure treatments inspired by ancient rites for cleansing the hands and feet.

“We at JUARA feel that Hammam Spa is the perfect home for JUARA’s rituals because of Hammam’s unique fusion of old-world tradition and state-of-the-art technology. In that sense Hammam mirrors JUARA’s own unique concept of combining ancient rituals, active botanicals and modern science,” says JUARA founder Yoshiko Roth.

About JUARA Skincare
JUARA brings the ancient tradition of Indonesian skincare and herbal treatments, “Jamu”, to the contemporary world through innovative products befitting the savvy woman of today. Utilizing active botanicals such as tamarind, turmeric, candlenut oil and red sandalwood from the Indonesian archipelago, as well as fermented sweet black tea, JUARA combines time-honored recipes with the best in sophisticated western technology to deliver efficacious and elegant skincare solutions of the highest quality. Created by 4 young women of diverse cultural backgrounds, JUARA Skincare is comprised of essential daily rituals, targeted treatment rituals, and therapeutic body rituals. Best-sellers include Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner, Sweet Black Tea & Rice Facial Moisturizer, Turmeric Antioxidant Facial Mask, Invigorating Coffee Scrub and Candlenut Body Crème.
JUARA draws from “Jamu”, the time-honored focus of Indonesian herbal medicine on well being, prevention and natural balance, as well as from innovation in modern science to create elevating rituals that are efficacious, elegant and enjoyable. JUARA products are 100% Vegetarian, free of artificial colorants, sulfates and are not tested on animals.

About Hammam Spa
Hammam Spa is a holistic urban day spa offering a wide range of services and treatments which are unique in concept. Hammam Spa infuses old world traditional treatments with new age modern day services using state of the art technology and design offering the highest quality facilities, products and spa treatments within a breathtaking and innovative environment. Innovative in concept and the first of its kind in Eastern Canada, Hammam Spa opened its doors October 1st 2005 to the spa community in Toronto. Hammam, meaning ‘Ritualistic Bath’ is built on the ancient philosophy of the traditional Turkish bath still found throughout Europe, Asia and Russia. Turkish baths traditionally functioned as steam-filled grottos for segregated social gatherings of the upper classes. Women and men would lounge among themselves, enjoying fragrant steam and luxurious body treatments while discussing politics, gossip or even marriage arrangements. Hammam offers various rejuvenating treatments within the 8000 square feet of luxurious spa surroundings which includes; 5 manicure tables, 4 pedicure thrones which are individually equipped with their own LCD monitor and audio head set. For the facial and body treatments there are 10 treatment rooms and 2 ultra exclusive spa suites which are each equipped with a 2 person Jacuzzi, rain shower and massage beds.

JUARA Skincare Sales and Media Inquiries Contact:
Au Yeong Read & Assoc.
Alicia Read
Managing Director
Tel: +1 778-898-5452 Fax: +1 604-648-9340
alicia@ayrpr.com

Hammam Spa Inquiries Contact
Lynley Swain
Spa Director
602 King St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1M6
Tel (416) 366-4772 Fax (416) 366-7750
info@hammamspa.ca