Abahna founder Claire Croft believes that 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 Abahna set out to re-awaken people to the idea that bathing could be both rewarding and therapeutic. Abahna 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.
"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, Abahna
Abahna's name reflects many bathing traditionsThis approach to bathing is ancient and has been the inspiration for their 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'.
Throughout the ages bathing has involved so much more than just getting clean. In ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, the purifying properties 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.
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Abahna have designed their 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. Abahna is dedicated to a philosophy of nature, so they ensure their products are as natural, simple and effective as possible.
Abahna's ingredientsAbahna 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 they use are organic, such as New Zealand wild flower honey, aloe vera and shea and cocoa butters. Similarly, their fragrances' are created from pure essential oils and their bases are derived from vegetable and plant oils.
Abahna's Philosophy of NatureAbahna never use synthetic perfumes, artificial colourings mineral oils. paraffin, parabens. SLS and SLES. Abahna are against animal testing.
The Abahna philosophy of nature extends to their packaging too: it is recyclable; they only use paper from FSC approved forests, and their inks and glues are water-based.
Taking care over their ingredients and packaging means Abahna can reassure you that every product will be kind to your skin and to the environment.
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With the power to transform 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 govern 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, Abahna have 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 Abahna bath.
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ABAHNA FRANKINCENSE & SWEET ORANGE
With a warm, soothing aroma, this is a comforting blend to bring the emotions back into balance.
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.
ABAHNA HIMALAYAN CEDARWOOD& ROSE OTTO
The rose petals that make Abahna's Bulgarian rose otto are picked before sunrise when their fragrance is at its freshest.
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 an Abahna blend to inspire strength, confidence and love.
ABAHNA WHITE GRAPEFRUIT & MAY CHANG
With fresh citrus notes, this is a vivacious, energising blend to lift your spirits and brighten your mood.
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.
ABAHNA FRANGIPANI &ORANGE BLOSSOM
Reminiscent of the tropical flowers found on the green coast of southern India, this is a vibrant fragrance to bring the warmth of sunshine 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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