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ABAHNA The Ceremony of Bathing
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ABOUT ABAHNA L E T T H E C E R E M O N Y B E G I N N AT U R A L T H I N K I N G H E AV E N LY A R O M A S O U R F R A G R A N C E S B AT H E C L E A N S E M O I S T U R I S E H O M E GIFT SETS S T O C K I S T I N F O R M AT I O N
ABOUT ABAHNA A daily bathing ceremony is one of life’s simplest luxuries. It is a chance to prepare yourself for the day ahead or reflect on the day just gone. Three years ago we set out to re-awaken people to the idea that bathing could be both rewarding and therapeutic. We took gorgeously scented pure essential oils and combined them with organic botanical extracts to create natural, UK made products that could transform a routine into a luxurious and sensual ritual.
This approach to bathing is ancient and has been the inspiration for our name. Influenced by the world’s many and varied bathing traditions, Abahna borrows from ‘nahana’, Urdu for ‘to take a bath’, as well as the Russian ‘banya’, and Portuguese ‘banho’.
A warm, scented bath is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life, so why not enjoy it to the full by creating a deeply pleasurable experience
that
revitalises
your
mind, body and spirit.
Claire Croft
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LET THE CEREMONY BEGIN Throughout the ages, bathing has involved so much more than just getting clean. In ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, the purifying p r o p erties of water were revered with sacred practices, while across Asia and Africa special ceremonies honoured its life-giving powers. And still today, Japanese onsen, Moroccan hammam, and Scandinavian sauna are steeped in elaborate bathing customs.
In all of these traditions, aromatic oils and natural extracts have been used for health, beauty and emotional wellbeing. Divinely scented and brimming with therapeutic qualities, these ritual preparations are the inspiration for the Abahna collection.
We’ve designed this range to provide everything you need to create your own bathing ceremony with exotically scented soaps, foams, oils, salts and candles to use as part of a sumptuous, multi-sensory experience.
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NATURAL THINKING Abahna is dedicated to a philosophy of nature, so we ensure our products are as natural, simple and ef fective as possible. We believe that plants grown without chemicals have more benefits and fewer harmful side effects for your skin and body. As a result, most of the natural actives we use are organic, such as New Zealand wild flower honey, aloe vera, and shea and cocoa butters.
Similarly, our fragrances are created from pure essential oils and our bases are derived from vegetable and plant oils. We never use synthetic perfumes, artificial colourings, mineral oils, paraffin, parabens, SLS and SLES and as importantly, we are against animal testing.
Our philosophy of nature extends to our packaging too; it is recyclable, we only use paper from FSC approved forests, and our inks and glues are water-based.
Taking care over our ingredients and packaging means we can reassure you that every Abahna product will be kind to your skin and to the environment.
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HEAVENLY AROMAS W ith the power to transfor m our moods and heighten our feelings, scent has been used for centuries for spiritual and medicinal purposes. The sense of smell is directly connected to the areas of the brain that gover n memories and emotions, so it’s not surprising that aromas can have a profound effect on our mental and physical wellbeing.
Aromatherapy harnesses the therapeutic properties of scent to help create a transition from one state of mind to another. Intensely fragrant essential oils can release tension, promote clarity of thought and encourage an opening of the heart.
Following the traditional principles of aromatherapy, we’ve used pure essential oils to create four fragrance blends that each evoke a certain mood. With the exquisite natural scents of exotic flowers, plants, herbs and fruits, they arouse the senses and add a luxurious and nurturing aspect to every bath.
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OUR FRAGRANCES FRANKI N C E N S E & SWEET O R A N G E
H I M A L AYA N C E D A R W O O D & ROSE OTTO
W i t h a w a r m , s o o t h i n g a ro m a ,
The rose petals that make
th i s i s a c o m f o r t i n g b l e n d t o b r i n g t h e
our Bulgarian rose otto are
e m o t i o n s b a ck i n t o b a l a n c e .
picked before sunrise when their fragrance is at its freshest.
Extracted from trees of the Somalian savannah, frankincense has long been used to enhance meditation and spiritual quest. Sweet orange adds a fresh citrus edge and combined with the therapeutic effects of warm water, this relaxing fragrance restores tranquility and provides deep benefits for your entire wellbeing.
Hundreds of these delicate petals yield just one precious drop
of
rose
otto
essential
oil.
Its
seductive
aroma
combines beautifully with the deep, spicy warmth of Himalayan cedarwood, creating an exotic floral scent at once grounding and harmonising. This is a blend to inspire strength, confidence and love.
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WHITE GR A P E F R U I T & MAY C H A N G
F R A N G I PA N I & ORANGE BLOSSOM
W i t h f re s h c i t r u s n o t e s ,
Reminiscent of the tropical flowers
this is a vivacious, energising blend
found on the green coast of souther n
to lift your spirits and brighten
India, this is a vibrant fragrance
your mood.
to bring the war mth of sunshine
White grapefruit oil from the zest of the fruit has an uplifting aroma to encourage happy, positive feelings. It’s a perfect complement to may chang, a berry-like fruit native to China with an exotic, piquant perfume and a stimulating influence.
to your mind and body. From the flower of the Temple tree, frangipani oil promotes inner peace and has a deeply feminine, heady aroma. A favourite of the Moors, orange blossom has been used for centuries for its exquisitely delicate fragrance and soothing, calming effect.
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B AT H F O A M
Envelop yourself in lavish drifts of fragrant bubbles with our luxurious bath foams, fragranced using nothing but pure essential oils to turn your bath into a feast for the senses. Made with organic wild flower honey, aloe vera and chamomile to protect the skin and leave your body soft and glowing. Frankincense & sweet orange bath foam
500ml/17 fl oz ABF1
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto bath foam
500ml/17 fl oz ABH1
White grapefruit & may chang bath foam
500ml/17 fl oz ABW1
Frangipani & orange blossom bath foam
500ml/17 fl oz ABO1
DISPERSING B AT H O I L Nurture your skin with our delicately scented moisturising bath oils. Made using vitamin E, sweet almond and sunflower oils, all known for their nourishing effect on dry or ageing skin. After bathing with these oils you’ll emerge refreshed, radiant and smelling divine. An 80% organic product. Frankincense & sweet orange dispersing bath oil 100ml/3.4 fl oz
ABF15
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto dispersing bath oil 100ml/3.4 fl oz
ABH15
White grapefruit & may chang dispersing bath oil 100ml/3.4 fl oz
ABW15
Frangipani & orange blossom dispersing bath oil 100ml/3.4 fl oz
ABO15
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H I M A L AYA N B AT H C RY S TA L S
These pure crystalline rock salts were formed after millions of years of geological pressure in the Himalayan foothills. Known as ‘king salts’, they contain over 90 mineral and trace elements, which give them a powerful detoxifying effect on the body. Turn a warm, steamy bath into your own therapeutic salt spa, scented with pure essential oils. Presented in a beautiful ceramic jar with coconut spoon inside. A 100% natural product. Frankincense & sweet orange bath crystals 400g/14 oz
ABF6
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto bath crystals 400g/14 oz
ABH6
White grapefruit & may chang bath crystals 400g/14 oz
ABW6
Frangipani & orange blossom bath crystals 400g/14 oz
ABO6
REFILLS
Frankincense & sweet orange bath crystals refill
400g/14 oz
ABF19
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto bath crystals refill
400g/14 oz
ABH19
White grapefruit & may chang bath crystals refill
400g/14 oz
ABW19
Frangipani & orange blossom bath crystals refill
400g/14 oz
ABO19
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SHOWER GEL
You don’t have to while away hours in the bath to enjoy the benefits of a bathing ceremony. These shower gels are made with mild coconut-based cleansers to leave your skin soft and fresh but not dry or irritated. Formulated using organic wild flower honey, aloe vera and chamomile to calm and soothe. Frankincense & sweet orange shower gel
250ml/8.5 fl oz ABF3
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto shower gel
250ml/8.5 fl oz ABH3
White grapefruit & may chang shower gel
250ml/8.5 fl oz ABW3
Frangipani & orange blossom shower gel
250ml/8.5 fl oz ABO3
SOAPS
Our triple-milled soaps are made using traditional methods, giving you a velvety, scented lather that won’t leave skin dry or tight. Honey is combined with shea butter, a nutrientrich extract of wild nuts, both used to treat wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. Frankincense & sweet orange soap
170g/6 oz ABF5
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto soap
170g/6 oz ABH5
White grapefruit & may chang soap
170g/6 oz ABW5
Frangipani & orange blossom soap
170g/6 oz ABO5
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H A N D WA S H
With gentle coconut-based cleansers, this mild formulation leaves your hands fresh and subtly scented without drying or irritating your skin. Organic honey encourages healing of cracked, dry hands, while organic aloe vera and organic chamomile restore and hydrate. Give yourself a little mood-enhancing aromatherapy boost every time you wash your hands. Frankincense & sweet orange hand wash
250ml/8.5 fl oz
ABF14
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto hand wash
250ml/8.5 fl oz
ABH14
White grapefruit & may chang hand wash
250ml/8.5 fl oz
ABW14
Frangipani & orange blossom hand wash
250ml/8.5 fl oz
ABO14
H I M A L AYA N S A LT S C R U B Made with the same ancient rock salt as our Himalayan bath crystals, this scrub polishes your skin as it releases the healing powers locked in the salt. Once reserved for royalty, the salts contain over 90 mineral and trace elements, which give them a powerful detoxifying effect on the body. With softening oils of sweet almond, jojoba and evening primrose, they are enriched with essential fatty acids and protective antioxidants, so while you smooth your skin, you replenish vital nutrients and moisture. A 100% natural product. Frankincense & sweet orange salt scrub 500g/17.5 oz
ABF23
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto salt scrub 500g/17.5 oz
ABH23
White grapefruit & may chang salt scrub 500g/17.5 oz
ABW23
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BODY LOTION
Finish your ritual by locking in the goodness of your bath with our silky, light body lotions. Key ingredients include conditioning sweet almond oil, organic wild flower honey and vitamin E to encourage cell regeneration and protection from environmental damage. Cocoa and shea butters help to restore your skin’s natural elasticity and keep it soft and smooth. Frankincense & sweet orange body lotion
250ml/8.5 fl oz ABF4
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto body lotion
250ml/8.5 fl oz ABH4
White grapefruit & may chang body lotion
250ml/8.5 fl oz ABW4
Frangipani & orange blossom body lotion
250ml/8.5 fl oz ABO4
HAND CREAM
B O D Y O I L S P R AY
Packed with essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, organic shea butter has been used in Togo for thousands of years for its healing effect on dry, stretched and scarred skin. Artemisia oil has also been added as a highly effective, natural anti-bacterial. Combined with cocoa butter, sweet almond and coconut oils, this is a rich cream that works wonders on tired hands.
This is a luscious body oil containing monoi, a traditional Tahitian beauty preparation made using native tiare flowers, which keeps skin soft and moisturised. Carrot extract is included for its skin protection and after sun benefits. Blended with coconut, jojoba and sweet almond oils to creates a light spray that nourishes and conditions. A 100% natural product.
white grapefruit & may chang hand cream
White grapefruit & may chang body oil spray
250ml/ 8.5 fl oz
ABW29
125ml/4.25 fl oz
ABW30
Frangipani & orange blossom body oil spray 125ml/4.25 fl oz
ABO30
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CANDLES Take a moment to prepare for your bath and the benefits for your wellbeing will be even deeper. Light a candle and create a multi-sensory experience with soft glowing light, warm steamy water and exquisite scents. Each candle is hand poured using 100% natural wax for clean, even burning. Frankincense & sweet orange candle
180g/6.3 oz
ABF7
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto candle
180g/6.3 oz
ABH7
White grapefruit & may chang candle
180g/6.3 oz
ABW7
Frangipani & orange blossom candle
180g/6.3 oz
ABO7
FOUR WICK CANDLE Enhance your surroundings with this 4 wick candle, fragranced to create the perfect ambiance for your bathroom or home. Our candles are made with 100% natural wax enabling them to burn cleanly and evenly whilst reducing their carbon emissions. Hand poured into an elegant ceramic bowl with lid to keep the candle clean after each use. Frankincense & sweet orange 4 wick candle 500g / 17.5 oz
ABF21
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto 4 wick candle 500g / 17.5 oz
ABH21
White grapefruit & may chang 4 wick candle 500g / 17.5 oz
ABW21
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gift sets
FOAM BLENDING SET Make your own bathing preparations with this beautiful set containing three Abahna essential oil blends and unscented bath foam. With a ceremonial ceramic bowl and coconut and mother of pearl spoon, the mixing itself becomes part of the ritual. Gentle coconut-based cleansers are combined here with skin conditioning organic honey, aloe vera and chamomile, all beauty essentials of ancient Egyptian royalty. Bring them to life with your fragrance selection and your bath is transformed into a sumptuous spa experience at home. Foam blending set
ABG9
Contents - unfragranced bath foam 500ml / 17 fl oz, essential oil blends (x 3) 10ml / 0.35 fl oz, ceramic mixing bowl and coconut & mother of pearl spoon.
SOAP DISH SET We’ve designed a ceramic dish gorgeous enough to hold our luxurious triple-milled soaps. The soaps give a velvety, scented lather that won’t leave skin dry or tight. Honey is combined with shea butter, a nutrient-rich extract of wild nuts, both used to restore skin elasticity and treat wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. Frankincense & sweet orange soap dish set
ABF22
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto soap dish set
ABH22
White grapefruit & may chang soap dish set
ABW22
Frangipani & orange blossom soap dish set
ABO22
Contents - soap 170g / 6 oz and ceramic soap dish
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SHOWER GEL AND BODY LOTION BOX
T R AV E L B A G
Our shower gels are made with mild coconutbased cleansers to leave your skin clean and fresh, while organic honey, aloe vera and chamomile soothe and protect. After your shower, massage in some body lotion, brimming with active plant extracts to nourish and moisturise. The beautiful wooden box with floral motif is designed to be a keepsake or bathroom tidy long after you’ve enjoyed the preparations inside. Frankincense & sweet orange shower gel & body lotion box
ABF25
Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto shower gel & body lotion box
ABH25
White grapefruit & may chang shower gel & body lotion box
ABW25
Frangipani & orange blossom shower gel & body lotion box
ABO25
Contents - shower gel 250ml / 8.5 fl oz, body lotion 250ml / 8.5 fl oz
B AT H I N G R I T U A L B O X This bathing ritual box has been inspired by the ceremonies of ancient bathing traditions. Lay out the products on the beautiful dark wooden tray and take time to really enjoy them. The scented candle sets the mood, while the luxurious soap and bath foam gently cleanse and fragrance the warm water and your skin. Finally, the nourishing body lotion locks in the goodness of your bath. Designed to enhance the therapeutic powers of water, this collection will leave you feeling replenished and renewed. Frankincense & sweet orange bathing ritual box ABF26 Himalayan cedarwood & rose otto bathing ritual box ABH26
Enjoy Abahna products wherever you are with this elegant travel set. These miniature bath products help you turn any bathroom into a haven of exotically scented tranquility. Set the mood with soft candlelight, then indulge in the pleasures of a steamy bath with soap, bath & shower gel, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner all made with active natural extracts and pure essential oils. The stylish zip-up bag fits neatly into your luggage and can be re-used once you’ve finished the contents.
White grapefruit & may chang travel bag
ABW27
Contents - bath & shower gel 50ml / 1.75 fl oz, body lotion 50ml / 1.75 fl oz, shampoo 50ml / 1.75 fl oz, conditioner 50ml / 1.75 fl oz, soap 60g / 2.1 oz, candle 50g / 1.75 oz
White grapefruit & may chang bathing ritual box ABW26 Frangipani & orange blossom bathing ritual box ABO26 Contents - bath foam 500ml / 17 fl oz, candle 180g / 6.3 oz, body lotion 250ml / 8.5 fl oz, soap 170g / 6oz and wooden tray
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HAND CARE BOX
T H E C E R E M O N Y O F B AT H I N G B O X
This beautiful set was created to give hands some much-needed love. With the skin healing properties of shea and cocoa butters plus delicate, conditioning sweet almond and coconut oils, the hand cream will restore dry, cracked and tired hands. But first, freshen up with gently cleansing hand wash. A cotton hand towel embellished with delicate embroidery completes the set and together they make a gift as thoughtful as it is pretty. White grapefruit & may chang hand care box ABW28 Contents - hand wash 250ml / 8.5 fl oz, hand cream 250ml / 8.5 fl oz
GIFT BAG We’ve put together our favourite bathing essentials in this little bag to help you turn every bath into a deeply pleasurable and rewarding ritual. With 100ml sizes of bath & shower gel and body lotion next to a beautifully boxed soap, all you need is some time to yourself to run a steamy bath and enjoy them.
White grapefruit & may chang gift bag ABW31
This gorgeous wooden box of treasures gives you everything you need to create your own personalised bathing ceremony. From bright zesty grapefruit to earthy cedarwood, eight pure essential oils are included alongside an introduction to the art of aromatherapy, written especially by Abahna founder, Claire Croft. Using the ceramic bowl and coconut spoon provided, create a blend to match your mood and then add it to detoxifying Himalayan bath salts, luxurious bath foam or nourishing bath & massage oil, all unscented. With Abahna’s elegant floral motif blooming across its lid, this box makes a stylish addition to any bathroom. The ceremony of bathing box ABG20 Contents - unfragranced bath foam 500 ml / 17 fl oz, unfragranced bath & massage oil 500ml / 17 fl oz, unfragranced bath salts 400g / 14 oz, essential oils (x 8) 10ml / 0.35 fl oz
Contents - bath & shower gel 100ml / 3.5 fl oz, body lotion 100ml / 3.5 fl oz, soap 90g / 3.15 oz
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ST O C K I S T I N F O R M AT I O N I hope you enjoy the latest additions Abahna is sold in some of the most
to our range. Please feel free to contact me
prestigious stores in over 20 countries
personally with your comments and suggestions
around the world, from Japan to
which are always welcome.
Iceland. For further information on
Happy bathing!
becoming a stockist please contact us on info@abahna.co.uk
claire@abahna.co.uk
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HOTEL AMENITIES
C O R P O R AT E G I F T S
Abahna can now be enjoyed as
Make a lasting impression with our
a range of luxury hotel amenities.
corporate gift service. Choose from
The collection is fragranced with
our existing gift sets or put together
our white grapefruit & may chang
your own selection which we will
essential oil blend and is available
carefully package in beautiful woven
in bath & shower gel, body lotion,
mendong boxes, tied with luxurious
shampoo, conditioner & soap in both
Abahna ribbon. Please contact us for
50ml & 100ml. Please contact us for a
a brochure.
brochure.