Traditional Hammam Kees

Moroccan exfoliating glove for your body ritual

The texture behind the ritual.

A familiar part of the Moroccan hammam, the Kees transforms a simple bathing routine into a moment of hands-on care.

Its textured fabric physically lifts away loose dead skin cells through gentle friction. Traditionally used after thoroughly rinsing off Beldi soap, it leaves skin feeling smoother and freshly polished.

Warm water. Beldi. Rinse. Kees. A Moroccan ritual, made your own.

Traditional Moroccan Kees · Also Known as Kessa · Textured Viscose Fabric · Body Exfoliation · Reusable

What is a Kees?

A Kees, also called a Kessa or Moroccan exfoliating glove, is a textured mitt used for mechanical body exfoliation.

Unlike a fluffy shower puff designed to build lather, its woven surface creates friction against damp skin. You control that friction through your pressure and movements.

In the Moroccan hammam, the Kees traditionally follows Beldi soap: cleanse first, rinse thoroughly, then exfoliate.

It is an exfoliating tool—not something you need to use every time you shower.

What is it made of?

Our Traditional Hammam Kees is made from tightly woven, textured viscose fabric.

Its crepe-like surface provides the texture for physical exfoliation without adding separate scrub grains.

The fabric does the work through contact with your skin. You do not need to add salt, sugar or an abrasive powder.

Why make it part of your ritual?

• Remove loose surface skin cells: enjoy a physical exfoliating step without a separate scrub formula.

• Smooth rough-feeling texture: use gently where your skin tolerates it.

• Complete the classic Beldi pairing: keep cleansing and exfoliation as two distinct steps.

• Control the application: adjust your movements and leave sensitive areas alone.

• Reuse with proper care: wash, rinse and dry the glove between sessions.

A comfortable, smoother feel is the goal. Redness, soreness and dramatic visible rolls are not requirements.

How to use your Kees

1. Begin with warm water

Wet your body with comfortably warm water. Give your skin a little time to soften without extending your shower unnecessarily.

You do not need very hot water or prolonged steam.

2. Cleanse with Beldi, if desired

Apply Beldi Black Soap according to its own directions, then rinse it away completely.

Do not exfoliate over a layer of slippery soap.

3. Wet the glove

Thoroughly wet the Kees, then gently squeeze out excess water.

Keep your skin damp. Do not use the glove on dry skin.

4. Start with a small area

Try a few light, controlled strokes on an area of intact body skin.

Avoid repeatedly rubbing the same spot. If the sensation feels harsh, stop rather than increasing pressure.

5. Work gently

Continue only where your skin feels comfortable. Leave delicate or sensitive areas out of the session.

You do not need to exfoliate your whole body or produce visible rolls everywhere.

6. Rinse and moisturize

Rinse away loosened residue, gently pat dry and apply your usual body moisturizer.

An oil you already tolerate can be an optional finishing touch afterward.

Do I need Beldi soap?

Beldi is the traditional cleansing partner, but the glove’s exfoliating action comes from its texture.

If you use another suitable cleanser, rinse it away fully before trying the Kees. Do not keep adding soap to make the glove slide.

For the classic Moroccan pairing, choose The Hammam Essentials: Original Beldi + Traditional Hammam Kees.

Why should I rinse the soap off first?

Cleansing and exfoliation serve different purposes.

Beldi washes away everyday dirt and surface oil. Once rinsed away, the Kees can make controlled contact with damp skin rather than sliding over a soap layer.

Remember the order: cleanse → rinse → exfoliate gently → rinse → moisturize.

What are the visible rolls?

You may see rolled residue during use. Its appearance varies and can include loosened skin cells and product residue.

It is not a reliable measure of how clean you were, how effective the session was or how hard you should scrub.

No visible rolls? Do not chase them with extra pressure.

Small tricks for a better Kees ritual

• Use a light hand first. Learn how the fabric feels before covering a larger area.
• Keep skin damp, not dry. Do not try to create extra friction by drying your skin completely.
• Rinse away products. Soap, oils and masks belong in separate steps.
• Adjust by area. Your chest and inner arms may need a different approach from your legs.
• Keep the session brief. Avoid working the same patch again because it does not look “finished.”
• Plan a simple finish. Have your usual moisturizer ready before you begin.

How often should I use it?

There is no universal schedule. Start with an occasional session and allow your skin to recover fully before considering another.

Your skin type, pressure and other exfoliating products all affect what you tolerate.

Do not use it daily as a default. If your skin feels sore, unusually tight or increasingly sensitive, pause the ritual.

What can I pair it with?

You do not need every product in one session. Choose the steps that leave your skin comfortable.

What should I avoid using it with?

Avoid combining the Kees with:

• Coarse body scrubs, salt or sugar.

• Dry brushing on the same area in the same session.

• Strong exfoliating acids or peeling treatments.

• Products or medicines that already leave your skin peeling or sensitive.

• Undiluted essential oils or homemade abrasive mixtures.

Do not put oils on the glove to turn it into a massage mitt.

Where should I avoid using it?

Keep the Kees away from your face, eyes, intimate areas and broken or irritated skin.

Skip sunburn, active rashes and inflamed bumps. After shaving, waxing, laser or a peel, follow your practitioner’s recovery guidance.

If you have eczema, psoriasis or very reactive skin, ask whether mechanical exfoliation is appropriate before trying it.

Scrubbing darker patches harder can worsen irritation and discolouration.

How do I clean my Kees?

After each session:

1. Rinse away visible skin and product residue.

2. Gently hand-wash with a mild detergent, following any care instructions supplied.

3. Rinse thoroughly.

4. Gently squeeze out excess water without aggressively twisting the fabric.

5. Open it out and leave it in a well-ventilated place to dry completely.

Avoid leaving it crumpled on the shower floor or sealed in a damp bag.

Do not boil, bleach, machine-wash or tumble-dry unless the supplied care instructions specifically allow it.

Can I share it?

We recommend keeping your Kees for personal use.

Give each person their own glove, and keep a clean one separate from used bathroom textiles.

When should I replace it?

There is no verified fixed lifespan for this glove.

Replace it if the fabric tears, seams fail, the texture becomes uneven or it develops persistent odour or visible mould. Do not keep using it simply because it still fits your hand.

Proper cleaning and complete drying matter more than following an invented replacement calendar.

Your Kees questions, answered

• Is it the same as a loofah or shower puff? No. A shower puff is generally used to spread cleanser and create lather. The Kees has a textured surface intended for a separate exfoliating step.
• Can I use it on my face? No. We recommend this glove for the body. Choose facial care suited to your skin instead.
• Can it treat ingrown hairs or “strawberry legs”? We do not claim that it treats either. Those concerns can have different causes, and aggressive scrubbing may make inflamed bumps worse.
• Does it remove dark spots, stretch marks or cellulite? It is not a treatment for pigmentation, stretch marks or cellulite. Surface exfoliation should not be confused with changing deeper skin structures.
• Should my skin turn red? Redness is not a goal or proof of effectiveness. Stop if you notice discomfort, persistent redness or tenderness.
• Can I use it before self-tan? Follow your self-tanner’s preparation instructions. If exfoliating, be gentle and avoid applying self-tan to irritated skin.
• Will it remove my existing tan? Exfoliation can make a surface self-tan fade unevenly. It should not be used to scrub away a sunburn or peeling skin.
• Can I use it without a steam room? Yes. A comfortably warm shower or bath is enough to try the ritual. Intense heat is unnecessary.
• Do I need to wash my body again afterward? Rinse away loosened residue. An additional strong cleanser is not automatically needed, especially if your skin already feels dry.
• Can children use it? We do not recommend it as a routine exfoliating tool for young children. Their bathing routine does not need adult-style hammam scrubbing.

Complete the ritual

Cleanse with Beldi. Rinse thoroughly. Use your Kees with a light hand. Rinse, moisturize and let your skin rest.

A simple tool. A familiar Moroccan tradition. Care in the way you use it.

From our rituals to yours.