White turpentine emulsion for baths, 250 ml - VITATEKA

VITATEKA White Turpentine Emulsion is a product for hot baths according to the Zalmanov method. Such baths are used not for fragrance or ordinary relaxation, but for a pronounced warming and sensory effect: the skin gradually warms up, a sensation of heat and tingling appears, and the procedure itself becomes an intensive home bath for the body.

The Zalmanov method appeared in the first half of the 20th century. Its creator, physician Alexander Zalmanov, paid great attention to capillaries and considered hot turpentine baths a way to actively influence microcirculation and the response of skin blood vessels. Today these ideas are approached more cautiously, but the basic principle is understandable: warm water dilates superficial blood vessels, while the aromatic components of turpentine additionally affect the sensitive receptors of the skin.

The main component of the emulsion is turpentine, obtained from the resins of coniferous trees. It is rich in terpenes, including pinene, which gives the characteristic coniferous aroma. Pinene and other terpenes have traditionally been used in rubs, balms and baths because of their warming and skin-stimulating effect. In simple terms, they create the sensation that the skin is actively working, rather than simply being in warm water.

Camphor intensifies the sensory effect. It acts on cold and heat receptors, so it can create sensations of freshness, warmth and slight tingling at the same time. This is why camphor was so often used in traditional sports rubs and warming balms.

Salicylic acid works on the surface of the skin. It helps soften keratinised cells and makes the skin smoother. In a warm bath, this effect combines especially well with the action of terpenes and camphor.

Before use, the emulsion must be diluted with hot water and only then added to the bath. The water temperature is increased gradually, and the procedure lasts 10-15 minutes. The product must not be used undiluted. This is a concentrated bath emulsion with active ingredients, so accurate dosage and following the instructions are especially important.