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What is the difference between a scrub and a foam wash?

The kese scrub exfoliates with a mitt. The foam stage uses soap and washing movements. A menu may include both, but they are not the same treatment.

Soap foam beside a marble washing basin
Editorial illustration; not a photograph of Golden Royal.

Related questions

What is a kese scrub?

A kese is a textured mitt used to exfoliate the skin during the bath. Ask for lighter pressure if needed; discomfort is not something you have to endure.

How is the foam made in a Turkish bath?

An attendant can use a cloth bag and soap to create a large volume of foam. The foam wash is a different step from the kese scrub.

Is an oil massage included in every Turkish bath?

No. A traditional scrub and foam wash can be booked without an oil massage. Compare the treatment list, not just the word “massage”.