From the olive groves of Meknes to the wild rose gardens of the Atlas foothills, Morocco’s landscapes are rich in plants that offer more than beauty—they offer protection. At the heart of this natural defense system are polyphenols: powerful plant compounds revered for their antioxidant strength and healing touch. For centuries, Moroccan women have turned to polyphenol-rich botanicals not just for skincare, but for skin longevity — trusting in nature to defend, restore, and renew.

At Hammam Care, we continue this tradition, formulating with ingredients that are as potent as they are pure. Our products are crafted with respect for Morocco’s wisdom and with the awareness that some of the skin’s deepest needs — hydration, balance, protection — are best met by nature’s most intelligent compounds.

What Are Polyphenols, and Why Do They Matter?

Polyphenols are naturally occurring micronutrients found in plants — especially in fruits, flowers, herbs, and seeds. Their primary job in nature is to protect the plant from sun damage, pathogens, and decay. When applied to skin, polyphenols behave the same way: they act as antioxidants, shielding the skin from free radicals, UV stress, pollution, and inflammation.

They are known to:

• Slow down the aging process by preserving collagen and elastin

• Calm redness and irritation caused by environmental stress

• Improve skin texture and tone over time

• Boost protection against oxidative damage

This isn’t trendy skincare. It’s smart skincare, rooted in deep botanical intelligence.

Polyphenol-Rich Ingredients in Hammam Care Products

You’ll find polyphenols infused throughout our formulations, quietly doing their work behind the scenes. Some of our most cherished ingredients are exceptionally rich in these protective compounds:

• Olive oil (Beldi Soap): Rich in hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein, two polyphenols that soothe and moisturize while protecting against environmental damage.

• Rose petals (Aker Fassi, Tabrima, and Damask Rose Water): Abundant in flavonoids and gallic acid, rose works to brighten, calm, and shield sensitive skin.

• Pomegranate peel (Aker Fassi): Packed with ellagic acid and punicalagins, it supports skin elasticity and enhances clarity.

• Chamomile (Tabrima and Fabulous Oil): Contains apigenin, a polyphenol that reduces redness, supports skin regeneration, and gently detoxifies.

• Licorice root (Tabrima): A natural skin brightener with licochalcone—a polyphenol that helps regulate oil production and calm inflammation.

• Rosemary and Oregano (Tabrima Saqla and Sidr Hair Growth Mask): Known for their antimicrobial polyphenols, they protect the skin and scalp from irritation while supporting cell renewal.

• Mugwort and Lavender (Tabrima Saqla): Offer both calming and protective effects, particularly for stressed, reactive skin.

Whether in our masks, soaps, oils, or haircare, these ingredients help skin retain its strength and suppleness, naturally.

Tradition Meets Botanical Science

The beauty of Moroccan rituals lies in their simplicity, but also in their intelligence. By layering polyphenol-rich plants — not just one, but many — Hammam Care’s products honor the way nature works: in synergy. Every ingredient is chosen for what it contributes to the whole.

We don’t believe in skincare that overwhelms or over-corrects. We believe in formulas that support the skin’s natural rhythm, restore what’s missing, and protect what’s vital.

Explore the Ritual

If you’ve ever noticed your skin looking dull, reactive, or imbalanced, it may be time to introduce the quiet protection of polyphenols. Their effects may not shout — but they’re lasting, gentle, and wise.

You’ll find them in:

• Aker Fassi Beldi Soap

• Damask Rose Water

• Fabulous Oil

• Tabrima Mask (Nila and Aker Fassi)

• Hair Mask

• Rhassoul Clay (with added botanicals)