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Give yourself a treat joie de vivre from HOESCH What do you want out of life? Of course, we all have our individual goals, big ideas and dreams, but at heart we all really want the same: good health and a sense of wellbeing. We want to feel good and keep our lives on an even keel: maintain a balance between work and family, between stress and relaxation, between achieving and just living. It is only by paying attention to the needs of our body and mind that we remain healthy and happy. Maintaining a balance between a stressful everyday life and inner peace – that sounds good, but how can we achieve it? Even the little things can help improve our feeling of wellbeing: a walk after work, some downtime in a bubbling whirlpool bath or a soothing massage, a refreshing shower or a candlelit meal with fine wine. If you regularly find time for these little moments of downtime and pampering, you are incorporating wellness in your everyday life – and you will notice a distinct improvement in your quality of life. In satisfying the longing for relaxation, water often plays a central role. That's why you can easily enjoy many wellness treatments within your own four walls: at home in your bath. Make a point of using the essential element of water to keep you relaxed, well-balanced and, above all, healthy. On the next few pages you'll find lots of ideas and tips for discovering your personal route to a better quality of life. The HOESCH wellness range perfectly combines long-lasting relaxation with irresistible style. Why not give it a try?
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Our recipe for a better quality of life To keep healthy by maintaining inner balance – our recommended remedy is relaxation. Even dispensed in small doses, it brightens your mood, puts your body at rest and increases your sense of joie de vivre. A pampering experience with lasting effects.
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Health – a many-flavoured cocktail for life Doesn't "being healthy" just mean not being ill? No, health is far more than that: "Being healthy is a state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing". That's how the World Health Organisation has described it – and with good reason. Successful events, a long summer holiday or the precious feeling of being loved can all affect our wellbeing in a positive, strength-giving way.
Pure relaxation for body and soul Look after yourself, your body and your mind. Take little periods of downtime to find some repose. Find a quiet moment to listen to yourself and recognise your own personal needs. Relaxation is an important part of wellbeing. Not only your muscles and your whole body but your ideas and emotions need regular breaks too. The positive effect of relaxation on our health is well-known: it’s a proven remedy for stress and stress-related illnesses, as well as a way of attaining greater serenity and inner balance.
Inner balance actively experienced Luxuriate in relaxation and the sensation of wellbeing – with HOESCH wellness products, it's so easy. As the ideal antidote to the ever-increasing demands of daily life, just sink into one of our carefully designed baths. Or a refreshing shower will revitalise you and give you new strength, while a soothing whirlpool massage will make you forget everything else around you. All your problems will simply fall away. Treat yourself to these feel-good moments. Wellbeing with no compromises.
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SingleBath 1798×1173 mm
For years now, HOESCH has been our leading provider of steam and shower cabins, bath and whirltubs. Elegant design incorporating a range of wellness features provides the perfect basis for an uncompromisingly sensual bathing experience. As a bathroom installer, Bad à la Carte provides its customers with a bespoke service package that covers everything from the perfect bathroom design through to its professional installation. Each and every material and product is carefully selected on an “à la carte” basis. This approach is what brought us to HOESCH in the first place – and we have never looked back. For us and our customers, a bathroom is much more than a mere washroom. It is a place to relax, a place where we can escape the stresses and strains of everyday life and recharge our batteries. The fittings available with HOESCH models leave nothing to be desired and allow the user to let the world outside slip away. This relaxing and sensual time improves wellbeing – physically and spiritually. Jens Krüger Managing Director of Bad à la Carte Bathroom supplier in Buchholz, Germany
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Since 1997, we have been providing our customers in Russia with a comprehensive interior design service. We apply European quality standards and attach the greatest importance to high-quality products and world-class levels of service. This is why HOESCH products have become such an indispensable part of our range in recent years. It is vital to us to be able to rely on the quality of the materials and products we use at all times. HOESCH is the perfect partner for us. The models are produced to exacting standards and have proven their durability and long-lasting appeal, while the entire range is elegantly and attractively designed and ignores passing fads. Our interior designers and planners can unleash their creative forces knowing that they can turn their ideas into reality using HOESCH products.
Alexey Lebedev Managing Director of Konzept Nemetskaya Santekhnika Interior design company in Moscow and St. Petersburg
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For twelve years now, hotelier Heiner Buckermann and wellness and beauty expert Carina Laux have been running the “Zum Kurfürsten” health and spa hotel in the town of Bernkastel-Kues in the Moselle valley. He revealed to us why only bathroom and wellness products by HOESCH are deemed acceptable in his exclusive 4-star complex. “We want to provide our guests with an environment in which they can relax, a place where the hustle and bustle of normal life can be left at the door,” explains Heiner Buckermann. “We know exactly what our guests want, which is why so many HOESCH models can be found throughout our establishment – to the delight of our guests. With its products, HOESCH releases people from their everyday concerns and provides them with the ultimate feel-good experience.” The trend: private wellness Heiner Buckermann has in recent years detected a new trend in what his clients are looking for: “Many of our guests are now looking for an exclusive wellness zone in their own hotel room. While they still enjoy relaxing in our public areas by swimming in the panorama pool or taking advantage of the various saunas, whirltubs and extensive range of massages that we provide, there is also a desire among many to be able to unwind in a more private environment.” As a result, it is no longer just the public spa zone of this sophisticated 4-star hotel in which HOESCH bathtubs, whirltubs and steam cabins can be found, but in the exclusive single and double rooms too. Hotel guests now have the freedom of choice. On the one hand they can choose to explore all the luxury that a wellness hotel has to offer in a premium wellness zone covering some 2500 m2, or they can quietly retreat and enjoy a range of wellness facilities in their own room. “From luxurious bathtubs and whirltubs to steam cabins with aromatherapy, massage jets and relaxing music – all for our guests to enjoy alone or with their partner in the privacy of their own room,” explains the hotelier. A wellness hotel at home Not only to enjoy the comfort of a private wellness zone in a wellness hotel, but also in the comfort of your own home – that is the dream of many. Heiner Buckermann may well have fulfilled this wish for his guests, but now everyone can bring a piece of the wellness hotel into their own home. The various steam and shower cabins, whirltubs and bathtubs available from HOESCH are ideal for the whole range of different residential needs and circumstances. Available in a range of sizes and designs, they boast such exquisite features as back jets, exclusive lighting, aromatherapy or rainfall shower heads for the perfect tropical rain experience. A spacious design, premier materials and intelligent details dispense the flair and comfort of a luxurious wellness hotel.
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Healthy wellbeing – the success story of the bath The origins of bathing The bath can look back on a 4000 year history. Archaeological finds from the early Bronze Age (approx. 2500–1900 BC) show that people of the Indus Valley civilization and in Ancient Egypt and in Mesopotamia were already using bathing facilities. They were usually public and used not only for cleansing but also for pleasure and relaxation. This is no wonder, since bathing in warm water combines personal hygiene with a pleasurable, self-indulgent experience. In Ancient Greece and among the Ancient Romans, the public baths became popular meeting-places for people to chat, find out the latest gossip and debate. Private bathrooms were relatively rare and reserved for wealthy citizens. From the public bath to the private bathroom Over the centuries, the need for privacy when bathing increased, but it was not until the 19th century that the bathroom first found its way into the private apartments of the European nobility, and then gradually also into ordinary people's homes. At that time, baths were mainly made of cast iron or enamelled steel and bathrooms were purely functional. It was only in the 20th century that bathrooms became stylish, comfortable rooms also intended to make you feel good. The bath – the key to relaxation Nowadays, bathrooms are becoming more and more like private spas. They are places where we are not only concerned with daily hygiene but also want to recharge our batteries, relax and unwind. And as all pleasure-lovers know: the best way to relax is in a deep, hot bath. In autumn and winter, the bath water warms our bodies, while special herbal bath products relieve the symptoms of illnesses like colds or sore throats. Even in spring and summer, some time out in the bath is the perfect way to switch off and take a breather. Exotic bath additives like lemon grass, cypress or grapefruit are refreshing and may remind us of our last holiday by the sea. Treat yourself to a bath on a lovely summer's day. A full bath – for healthy enjoyment It was the Ancient Greeks who discovered the healing power of water and used it specifically for its cleansing, relaxing and health-promoting effects. The first ancient therapeutic baths opened in about 400–200 BC, in Athens, Kos and Corinth. And the bath is still today the ultimate in relaxation. If you like to unwind in the bath, you probably know about the many beneficial effects of the warm bath water: as well as cleansing the skin, the heat relaxes your muscles and boosts the blood supply all over your body. Your breathing becomes slower and deeper, your nervous system is calmed. It does you good, body and soul.
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Find the bath of your dreams We usually find it easiest to relax in a stylish setting. So that's how the ideal bathroom should be designed – in addition to being functionally perfect, so that it meets all our needs and wellness wishes. The bath plays a key role in this: it's a wonderful source of wellbeing. A designer bath from HOESCH will provide unlimited pleasure for your body and soul, thanks to its special functions for boosting your wellbeing. Make yourself comfortable, in your favourite place that you create yourself. Our varied range includes extra-roomy baths, baths with different floor lengths and baths with ergonomically angled backs. You can choose between freestanding models and fashionable built-in versions which come in one- or two-seater models.
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For the very discerning user, there is a special model with a back-rest, which is made of lovely warm, soft material, that you can adjust to suit your body. The sharp contrast between the matt black of the back-rest and the dazzling white of the acrylic really highlights the stylish design. Make your dreams of a seductive feel-good paradise come true, between your very own four walls. Foster 1800×800 mm
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Enjoy a sensual pleasure as a couple Relaxing together gives twice the pleasure: a soothing bath is not only good for your body but also for your relationship with your partner. Maybe by candlelight, with a nice glass of wine and your favourite music? From the extensive HOESCH range, choose a bath designed for sensual moments together. In the roomy Santee bath, two people can comfortably sit opposite one another and gaze into each other's eyes. Largo is another bath offering lots of space and comfort, also available as a two-seater and living up to its name. Both ranges score highly for their extra depth, ergonomic back rests to relax the muscles in your back and a well-positioned central drain. Shared enjoyment with no distractions.
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Create your own personal place for relaxation Fulfil your dream of having your own temple of wellness. With a bath and accessories from HOESCH, you can turn your bathroom into an irresistible wellness oasis. At the end of a busy day, just plunge into the bath and start up your personalised feel-good program. Pleasant aromas and gentle music will cast their spell over you while the whole room is bathed in atmospheric light: it's a pleasure you can't put a price on. On the following pages, we show you how you can create a little island of relaxation within your own four walls – including lots of tips for setting up your very own wellness day, to be enjoyed with all your senses.
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Wellness at HOESCH – an experience for all five senses We perceive ourselves and our environment through five senses. We see the world around us and hear its sounds, we smell coffee in the morning or freshly mown grass, we feel rough wood or a soft pullover on our skin and taste a sweet apple on our tongue. Take a moment to be aware of these small sensations. It's a pleasure that we don't often have time for in our daily lives. Pure wellness means experiencing the world with all five senses. Without any distractions or other thoughts, simply concentrate on yourself, your body and soothing sensory impressions. Your senses will help you, and so will a bath and accessories from HOESCH.
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Touch Our skin enjoys physical contact. Gentle massage and stroking are an important part of a perfect feel-good day. And it doesn't have to be a professional masseur: you yourself know best what feels good to you. Using your own hands or a massage brush, you can determine the pressure, pace and duration for yourself. The material that the bath is made from is pleasantly warm and smooth to the touch. As well as physical contact, we also perceive heat and cold through our skin. In the bath, warm water envelops your body in soothing heat and weightlessness.
You can plunge in even more deeply with the Ergo+ bath from HOESCH. It offers plenty of room to move and, because there's an overflow channel going all the way round, you can have even more fun.
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Some of our other baths can be fitted with the Combi Vario drain/overflow fitting: this accessory allows the water level in the bath to be increased by up to 50 mm. That makes relaxing even more sensual. And time stands still.
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Hearing Hearing is one of people's most important senses, and not only for communicating. What we hear influences us and our mood. Whether it's children's laughter, the gentle lapping of the sea or your favourite music: if we hear sounds or songs that we like, our mood can lift in no time. In fact, hearing is a perfect "wellness" sense. You can give your ears a treat: with the hightech bathroom accessory InvisibleSound from HOESCH. This sound system is easy on the ear and the eye: when applied invisibly to the exterior of the bath, it uses the side of the bath as the perfect resonance chamber. You can simply play music from your mobile phone, smart phone or tablet PC through the sound system via Bluetooth, without spoiling the design of your bathroom with stereo systems and cables. Luxuriate in the warm bath water, close your eyes and enjoy a sound quality that is crystal-clear.
Transform your bath into your own personal feel-good oasis. Nearly all the baths in our range are also available as whirltubs. Thanks to the latest technology and perfect whirl system hygiene, taking a whirlbath can be a sheer delight.
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Sight Light and colours are essential elements when it comes to creating the right atmosphere. Our visual perceptions influence our feelings and our sense of wellbeing. HOESCH baths are elegant and simple in their design and leave plenty of scope for effective lighting and a harmonious ambience. Any of our baths can be fitted with up to four LED spotlights, creating magical lighting effects under the water. If you like the play of colours, you will opt for a light source with automatic colour changer. Thasos 1500Ă—1000 mm
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A stylishly designed bath helps reinforce the positive impression. That's why HOESCH offers glass panelling for your bath as an optional extra feature: incredibly beautiful and extremely smooth. The lights reflect wonderfully on the glass surface. The whole room is bathed in magical light.
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Our latest innovation: glass panelling in your favourite colour. You can choose glass in one of 213 RAL shades. Go for vibrant red or regal purple to strike a colourful note in your bathroom. Give free rein to your creativity! Does this huge selection and design range still seem too small? Would you like your glass panelling to be in the same style as, for example, your favourite nail varnish? Immortalise a very special photo on the glass panelling? Why not?! At HOESCH everything is possible: try it for yourself!
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HOESCH foam baths are specially made for your whirlbath: they do not create too much foam but they support the deep-down effect of the bubbling bath. Try it for yourself! • Sandalwood • Carnation-Honey • Musk • Cajeput • Cajeput-Mandarine • Lavender • Lemon grasslemon balm • Vanilla
Smell What would a deep bath be without a wonderfully soothing aroma enveloping you? Essential oils create different moods with their strong fragrances. And they do more than that: aromatherapy is the art of using specific plant essences to improve your health and sense of wellbeing. If you are in search of tranquillity, lavender will relax you, vanilla will calm you down and sandalwood will give you new energy. Do you want to have the strength to uproot trees after your bath? Cajeput oil will give you the energy you need, while lemon grass refreshes you, musk is a stimulant and honey and cloves will revitalise you. HOESCH foam baths contain natural essential oils and are designed to have just the effect you want: to make your bath give double the pleasure.
| wellness Tips For the best choice of extracts take the following experts advice: Blood flow disorder 5 drops of rosemary oil & 5 drops of sandalwood oil
Symptoms of a cold 5 drops of thyme oil & 5 drops of eucalyptus oil
Relaxation 5 up to 8 drops of lemon balm oil & 2 drops of lavender oil
Wrinkles 10 drops of rosewood oil & 2 drops of rose oil
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Taste We experience many of the things which give us the most intense enjoyment through our tongues: sweet chocolate, hot chilli pepper, the "salt in the soup" or the refreshing acidity of lemon. We find eating good food fun and satisfying. When a delicious taste is combined with healthy ingredients, food gives us a real wellness kick. While your tongue and your spirit enjoy the good flavour, your body is supplied with vitamins and nutrients. If you eat a balanced diet, you boost your feeling of wellbeing and improve your overall health. Tip: take a look at the classic food pyramid to see what a healthy diet looks like: plenty of liquids in the form of water and tea, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, but also carbohydrates and fibre from potatoes and whole grain products, as well as milk and dairy products. Fish, meat and fats are also important nutrients, but should only be eaten in small quantities. To give your body, soul and tongue the perfect feel-good boost, try a healthy wellness drink that you can enjoy in the bath. Get shaking!
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| wellness Tips Fruity ginger cocktail Ginger is well-known for strengthening the immune system and it also acts as an anti-inflammatory and stimulant. Give it a try! Ingredients for 10 glasses: • Fresh ginger • 1 litre of hot water • Sugar or honey • 1 litre of pineapple juice • 1 spoonful of lemon juice • Ice cubes
Method: Cut the ginger into about 8 thin slices and pour the hot water over them. Let the ginger tea infuse for about 10 minutes and then sweeten it to taste with sugar or honey. Let the tea cool and mix with the pineapple and lemon juices. Simply add ice cubes to make it really refreshing. Now your healthy and refreshing cocktail is ready to drink.
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Key facts and tips about bathing Why is a hot bath good for your health? Bathing in warm water has been shown to have a therapeutic effect on your health: • It cleanses your skin. • It relaxes your muscles. • It stimulates your metabolism. • It boosts your blood supply. • It enlarges your blood vessels. • It helps with high blood pressure: thanks to the pleasant heat and varying pressure of the water, regular deep baths can lower blood pressure over time. • It calms the nervous system. • Especially in combination with essential oils, it relieves the symptoms of colds or chronic diseases like rheumatism. • Regular relaxation in a bath gives us more energy and makes us better able to cope with everyday stress and pressure. If you have heart or circulatory problems you should not take deep baths. The same applies to a high temperature: to protect your circulatory system, do not take a bath if you have a high temperature due to illness. How hot should a bath be? How long should one stay in the bath? A hot bath should be no hotter than 38 degrees and you should stay in for no longer than 20 minutes. Bathing for longer or at higher temperatures will weaken your circulation. You will feel limp and tired. High temperatures are also bad for your skin, they dry it out. If you are a fan of deep baths, a bath thermometer could be a good investment. When is the best time for a bath? Generally, if you feel the need for a little down-time in the bath, you should treat yourself to a nice deep one, regardless of the time of day. A bath is also a good idea just before you go to bed: after bathing, your body is relaxed and pleasantly warm, so a bath is the ideal sleeping aid. What should one be careful of after bathing? After bathing, you should get your circulation going again slowly. So don't get out of the bath too quickly. If you have problems with your blood pressure, you can get your circulation going by pouring cold water on your legs or feet. Your skin will enjoy some moisturising cream. Immediately after your bath, don't plunge straight back into your daily business but take some time to recover a little. Which bath products do you recommend? What effect do they have? You can use bath products like salt, milk or essential oils to reinforce the positive effects of a warm bath. Essential oils are concentrated fragrances from plants which have a beneficial effect on our wellbeing. When buying them, make sure that the oils are not synthetic but contain natural plant extracts. Make sure it says "100% pure essential oil". Through our sense of smell they influence how we feel, for example they may have a soothing or refreshing effect. Inhaled through the respiratory channels, essential oils from eucalyptus, pine needles and peppermint can bring relief from cold symptoms. Camomile and lavender relieve cramps. Sandalwood, thyme and orange are good for your skin.
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The natural way to unwind Even our forefathers knew that bathing in bubbling warm water releases the pure vitality and joie de vivre in us all. Thousands of bubbles tickle the skin, the flowing water massages the muscles, the body floats in a sea of warm tranquility. In the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans, hot springs were the natural source for such relaxation and refreshment. Wherever hot water sprang forth from deep within the earth, gushing through cracks and fissures in the surface, they built spa baths to harness the regenerative power of the water for their personal good. A whirlpool or whirltub as a private source of energy Whirlpools and whirltubs take their inspiration from natural thermal springs. They enable us to enjoy the healing effects of a spa bath within the comfort of our own four walls. Those with the space can enjoy the experience of a spacious whirlpool. However, having a smaller bathroom does not mean you have to miss out on the luxury of whirl bathing. A whirltub combines the benefits of a bathtub with the wellness functions of a whirlpool – all the while taking up the same amount space as a regular bathtub. Smart functions make wellness easy Whirl bathing is the modern world’s way of achieving the same health benefits that used to be provided by the hot springs. Smart wellness functions are what make this possible: water is heated to the perfect temperature before jets in the rear and side walls enrich it with oxygen and set it in motion. Heated air bubbles rise through the water from air jets in the base of the tub. A combination of whirl and air jets ensures the perfect whirl bathing experience, massaging and revitalising the body in equal measure. Special foot and back jets deliver a reflex zone massage to the feet and provide intensive treatment to a tense back. Small bubbles, big effect The bubbles give the strokes of water a pleasingly soft sensation. Air bubbling up through the water stimulates the entire body. The health-enriching effect of whirl bathing is a vivid experience: the body relaxes and surrenders to the soothing water. The massage stimulates the flow of blood and releases tension in the muscles. Aches and pains disappear. Enjoy this feeling of warmth and tranquility. Lie back and relax – leave all your cares behind. You cannot help but smile.
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Exciting relaxation in your own bath? You’ve been wanting to have that for a long time? Then fulfil yourself this wish with HOESCH. After all, whirling at home is no problem, not even with respect to the required space: nearly all bathtub models can be supplied as whirltubs, thus turning into a private spa area. State-of-the-art technology and perfect hygiene are built in at the factory. Enjoying it all is up to you.
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What is whirling? How does this wonderful sense of cosy relaxation actually come about? Whirl technology distinguishes between different methods:
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Our whirl systems: made for you We exist for your wellbeing. We promise that in HOESCH you will find the whirl system of your dreams – a system tailored specifically to your individual needs and desires. Does your entire body need refreshing? Are you suffering from tension in the back or neck? Pains in your joints? Or are you looking for a foot massage? HOESCH offers the perfect whirl system for every need. Intelligently positioned massage jets in the sides and base of the tub relax the body and relieve tension wherever it is found. Choose between whirl and air jets, or choose a combination of the two for maximum sensual indulgence. HOESCH brings the entire body back to life. Innovative technology does not stop when you reach for your towel. We guarantee unbeatable hygiene through drainage of the residual water. A fully automatic, semiautomatic or manual disinfection system is fitted as standard. Whirl bathing with HOESCH: simply carefree.
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DELUXE: HighEnd What the classical bathtub already provides for physical and mental relaxation, a high class whirltub surpasses by far. The pleasant warmth of the water harmonises perfectly with the two LED underwater spotlights, that turn the whirltub and the entire bathroom into a sea of colour. When thanks to the whirl system the individual droplets dance on the water surface, it is a Deluxe whirling pleasure – made by HOESCH.
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Use all possibilities of the whirl programmes A harmonic atmosphere can be created even before the intrinsic whirl pleasure begins. LED underwater spotlights and automatic colour changers are extras, that perfectly complement any whirl programme. At the same time the innovative jet technology offers full whirlpower: Hoesch gives you the choice between massage jets (up to 8) in the sides of the bath, air jets (up to 27) in the bottom and a combination of both. The surface of the in-built components is chrome plated or made of stainless steel. The water/air flow, whose force and direction can be regulated manually, as well as the adjustable air-injuction system, that produces gentle air bubbles, will fulfill your personal expectations. Besides, the Deluxe-system represents the highest level of hygiene: while the jets are closed, the whole pipe system is pre-rinsed with a mix of disinfectant and fresh water. Get into a perfectly clean bathtub, select the automatic programs to your needs and let us pamper you with the outstanding HOESCH massage. Intensify your prickling wellness experience.
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DELUXE: HighEnd Benefit from the latest whirl technology The innovative Deluxe system by Hoesch is pure luxury within our whirl programmes. In order to be convinced of the wonderful effects of whirling, try the four tailor-made and fully automatic whirl systems yourself. The ”Fitness” programme is ideal for gently and pleasantly loosening tense muscles. The body is massaged softly and beneficially with the ”Relax” programme, which soothes the vegetative nervous system. On the contrary, the ”Energy” programme stimulates, refreshes and re-energises. Along a principle that is similar to that of the steam sauna works the ”Vitality” programme. It heats and then cools the body. The choice is yours. Controlled either by the sensor key panel on the rim of the bathtub, or with the remote control and touch-screen display: the whirl commander. The various functions and the whirl commander including colour lights, as well as the whirl programmes are easy to select. Program your wellbeing comfortable.
FITNESS – massages and improves blood circulation The FITNESS programme (approx. 18 minutes) is especially designed to sooth and relax tense muscles. Its intense massaging effects on the body improving blood circulation and stimulating the cardiovascular system.
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RELAX – gentle and soothing Above all, the RELAX programme soothes the autonomic nervous system. The body is gently and pleasantly massaged during an approximately 30 minute whirl time. The massage intensity slowly decreases while intervals increasingly become shorter.
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VITALITY – warm and powerful The VITALITY programme operates like a steam sauna: The body is pleasantly warmed and then cooled. The temperature is automatically increased during an approximate 26 minute whirl time. The body is purified and the immune system is strengthened. Important: After the soaking in the whirlpool, rinse your legs with cold water and then relax for 15 minutes.
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ENERGY – stimulating and refreshing The ENERGY programme (approx. 15 minutes) stimulates and activates the entire autonomic nervous system. As time intervals noticeably increase so does the intensity of the massage. The body is refreshed and energy is restored.
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DELUXE: HighEnd An innovative whirl system with exceptionally attractive features
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Ergo+: Premium Let ergonomics get a word in edgeways Different ergonomical shapes increasingly find their way in all aspects of daily life. The same applies for bathing. As the name already reveals, you can even increase the intensity of the bath with the optimally customised Ergo+ bathtubs created by yellow design. There are almost no limits to your fantasy: available as corner, rectangular, oval or square format, as bathtub or whirltub, optionally equipped with a stimulating LED light package. A surrounding overflow channel allows for deep immersion into refreshing water and protects from splashes during your bubbly whirlpool fun. Rest your head on the comfortable neck cushion, put both arms on the convenient arm rests and feel the vitalising effect of up to 26 whirl and 29 air nozzles. The features can be controlled individually by finger-tip via the user panel, so that you can enjoy all of the re-creative ergonomic wonders alone or twosome. Enter the bathtub pleasure and feel the vitalising effect with every cell of your skin.
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Ergo+: Premium Only for the exclusive and multi-award winning Ergo+ bathtubs
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Available as a Power Whirl + Air combined system 6–14 chrome whirl jets, depending on the model (layout may vary) 4–8 whirl jets for the back, depending on the model (layout may vary) Additional whirl jets for the feet in oval and square tubs 17–29 warm air jets in the base (entry temperature 40°C) Remote control, additional capacitive keypad on the rim of the tub +/- control and interval Ozonisation Optional water aeration by the blower Optimum hygiene thanks to semi-automatic system disinfection Residual water drainage Dry-run protection and fully automatic final drying of air system Exclusive accessories, e.g. InvisibleSound, vital station, light pack with 2 or 4 LEDs and LED channel lighting with automatic colour changer, electric heater
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Reviva II: Comfort Whirl in a classical way You get the opportunity to adjust your whirltub precisely to your wishes, in order to provide yourself with the long-awaited spa indulgence after a stressful day. The Reviva II whirl system by HOESCH offers a variety of possible combinations, which relax, invigorate and revitalise specifically. Depending on the whirl system you choose, you will get a model with up to eight whirl jets or up to 23 sparkling air jets, also equipped with white LED spotlights or, in combination of both types of jets, with coloured lights. The whirling water, intensified by an atmospheric light show, regenerates your body but also your spirit. Certainly when all functions are controlled via a modern keyboard on the tub or via a compact handy wireless remote control. Get a champagne experience at home.
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Make use of the exciting range of variations Hoesch offers the classical Reviva II whirl system in four different versions: As plain Venturi whirl system, it contains rotating whirl jets, back and foot massage jets, that work according to the Venturi principle by supplying air through low pressure. Even more powerful and stronger effects are achieved by the whirlpower system, that uses a refreshing air and ozone mixture. The whirl intensity can be individually adjusted. With its numerous ergonomic air jets, the air system is suited for a more sustainable recovery of the whole body. For those who wish even more powerful and stronger effects, the whirlpower plus air system is the ideally combined solution. Let invigorating bubbles affect your body.
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Reviva II: Comfort A superior whirl system offering the perfect combination of wellness and hygiene Try it for yourself: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Available as an Air system, Whirl system, Power Whirl system and Power Whirl + Air combination Optimum water massage with up to 8 chrome rotating whirl jets (layout may vary) Additional foot and back jets fitted as standard with whirl system 12–23 warm air jets in the base (entry temperature 40°C) 2 LEDs with colour changer fitted as standard in the combined system, optional for all other models (2 white LEDs fitted as standard) Bidirectional remote control, additional keypad on the rim of the tub +/- control and interval Preheated, switchable aeration facility on the Power and Power + Air systems Optimum hygiene thanks to semi-automatic system disinfection Ozonisation Residual water drainage Dry-run protection and fully automatic final drying of air system Extensive range of accessories, e.g. InvisibleSound, vital station, automatic system disinfection, electric heater, HOESCH Combi Plus tap
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LAOLA II: Entry level Discover the roaring whirl fun for yourself Vital energy is quickly lost in the exhausting everyday life. But you can fill it up with Laola II, the whirl system for beginners, that ensures an exciting and energising bathing experience. Laola is the ideal solution for those who want to enjoy the whole experience of whirling without having to pay too high price. The standard equipment consists of up to eight Venturi jets and up to 23 air jets: Air bubbles and strokes of water ensure a lively whirl bath. One LED underwater spotlight (white) is part of the standard scope of delivery. On request we can equip your whirltub with additionally four back and two foot jets. These guarantee a more intense whirling experience. Start to regenerate with whirling every day.
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TERGUM: Relief for your back Ease your back pain with TERGUM Is your neck tense? Is your back feeling the effects of countless hours at your desk? Anyone who spends a long time sitting down can frequently suffer from back pain. With our new TERGUM whirl system, back pain is a thing of the past. Unlike traditional systems with side and air jets, TERGUM has been specially developed to treat tension and circulatory problems in the back. With ten high-quality, precisely positioned back jets, the painful areas of your back are treated in a targeted way. To be good to yourself and your back, you therefore no longer need a complete whirl system in your HOESCH bathtub – just use TERGUM.
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Find new strength at the end of a sporting day Reward yourself with a hot whirl session after a long run around the lake or a workout in the gym. Your body has given its all; it is tired and needs rejuvenating. Sportsmen and women know that physical fitness involves more than just a personal training plan: the right foods and sufficient recovery time between training sessions are just as important. Only then can the body recuperate and build the necessary muscle structure to improve your performance levels. A healthy form of regeneration is a good long soak in a whirltub. Not only does it pamper the senses, it also helps rejuvenate your body. The delicate interplay between air and water massages the skin and muscles. Tension is released and the flow of blood through your body tissue improves. Minor injuries and developing muscle stiffness heal more quickly. The health-giving effect gently envelops your body and rapidly restores you to the peak of your powers.
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After a whirling session, you should prolong the relaxation a little longer. Do whatever your body wants: relax on the sofa with a good book, enjoy a good meal or take a walk in the fresh air. In fact, fresh air is highly recommended if you are used to working and exercising indoors. Grant yourself this luxury after a hard workout.
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Stay young – inside and out After a bubbly session in the whirltub you will feel like a new person. In addition, your skin will look younger and fresher. The bubbling water not only boosts your sense of wellbeing, it also makes you more attractive: whirl bathing promotes blood flow and drains away tension from the body’s tissues. As the flow of blood to the skin improves, so too does its appearance. Your body revels in the warm soothing effect of the water and releases hormones that boost contentment. With the extra buoyancy provided by the water, you will feel like you are lying on a bed of clouds. An enriching experience with an anti-ageing effect: you will feel great in your skin – and it will show.
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A refreshing kick for your skin Support the beautifying effect of whirling with a classic cucumber face mask. With its high moisture content, abundance of vitamins and special enzymes, the cucumber face mask gives your skin a fresh, soft hue. This is what to do. Cut half a cucumber into small pieces and liquidise them in a mixer. Press the cucumber purée through a sieve and mix the juice with three dessert spoons of quark. Apply to the face, neck and décolletage and leave for about 15 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water. Stroke your skin and see how fabulously fresh and soft it now feels.
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Gently counteract the rigours of winter In winter, the body craves rest, relaxation and warmth. The ideal place to find all these things is in the bathroom, above all in a whirltub. The hot water warms the body and the steam pampers your skin and the mucous membranes in your mouth and nose. The bubbling water helps distribute the healthy bathing additives that are also absorbed into your body as you breath. The irresistible massage imparted by the water jets stimulates the circulation and regenerates the body, increasing its resistance. Intensify the wellness effect with skin-moisturising foam baths by HOESCH: The aroma of lavender, cajeput oil and mandarins, or cloves and honey helps you relax even more. When you finish your bath, your skin will feel wonderfully relaxed and warm. A fabulous way of enjoying a cosy evening and a refreshing night’s sleep. It is particularly important to sleep well in winter and whenever you feel a cold coming on. Enjoying regular whirl bathing is not just a way of pampering your mind and body; it actively prevents you from catching a cold.
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Key facts and tips about whirling In what way is whirl bathing good for our health? Whirling is healthy, especially if you enjoy it regularly: • It cleanses your skin. • It relaxes your muscles. • It massages your connective tissues. • It improves circulation. • It stimulates your metabolism. • It boosts the immune system. • It relieves the symptoms of colds. • It warms the body more quickly and more gently than a normal bath, as the flow of water improves the way the heat acts on the body. • It relieves back pain and tension. • It calms the nerves and relaxes mind and body. Regular whirl bathing makes our everyday lives less stressful. • It helps our bodies regenerate themselves: Minor injuries and muscular cramps heal more quickly and more efficiently. • Special jets allow the flow of water to be used for foot reflex zone massages. As in a normal bathtub: take care if you bleed easily or suffer from heart or circulatory problems. How does the whirl system work? The sensuous pleasure of whirl bathing is actually derived from a really simple idea: jets in the back and sides of the whirltub pump the water into the tub. To ensure the flow of water creates a gentle massaging effect on the skin, it is first mixed with warm air. The strength and direction of the air-water mix can be controlled precisely to allow it to be directed exactly to where it is needed. Air jets in the base of the tub direct bubbles of air up through the water. The combination of these two types of jet provide you with the perfect whirling experience. Best of all, the HOESCH whirl system can be easily integrated into practically any HOESCH bathtub. Transform your bathroom into your private wellness zone. What temperature should the water in the whirl system be? How long should one stay in the tub? The ideal water temperature is between 36 and 38 degrees. See which temperature suits you best. Stay in the whirltub or whirlpool for around 15 to 20 minutes. But remember that whirl bathing is not something to be done in passing. Enjoy the time to yourself and leave yourself a little more time to relax after your session: read a book, snuggle up in something warm or go for a gentle stroll. Only you know what is best for you and your body.
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May we introduce? The queen of rapid relaxation
In the beginning: effective everyday personal hygiene Because showers are so simple to use, they are the ideal solution for quick, everyday personal hygiene. Even the Ancient Greeks knew that: as long ago as 500–300 BC they took showers, using special devices and water containers. However, it took a long time to get to the shower as we now know it. It was in about 1860 that the French army first used the shower as a way of getting a lot of people clean in as short a time as possible. From then on, there was no stopping the advance of the shower. Whether as communal showers or in individual cabins, showers first became established in army barracks, hospitals and boarding schools. When, in the 19th century, having a bathroom within your own four walls gradually became more popular, showers, along with baths, began to be introduced in European homes. The „Frankfurter bath” In the early 20th century, the bathroom was still very functional, with barely any importance attached to style or comfort. In Germany, what was called the "Frankfurter bath" became common: an alcove containing a shower or bath, separated only by a curtain or a sliding door from the kitchen or bedroom. The result was that there was barely any privacy or peace and quiet and it was certainly not a place to relax. It was only later in the century that bathrooms began to become rooms which were pleasant to be in and had a certain stylishness. A daily feel-good experience A cascade of warm water, massage jets, soft music and atmospheric lighting: nowadays, showering is a wellness experience for all the senses. A place that was once used only for getting clean quickly has become a modern, sophisticated feature offering luxurious wellness functions. Showering is part of our everyday routine: some people like to jump under the shower first thing in the morning to wake themselves up and start the day feeling fresh. Others prefer to shower in the evening, to wash away the problems of the day, large and small, and to recover. You can decide for yourself when the best time for a shower is for you. The benefits of showering are indisputable: it's practical, quickly accomplished and places less strain on the circulation than a bath. A warming energy source Whether it's in the morning to wake up, in the evening to recover or at any time of day to relax or warm up: leaping into the shower is simply good for us, body and soul. The hot water warms our bodies, releasing painful muscle cramps as it patters down on us. Contrast showers are particularly good for you: cold water stimulates the blood supply, tightens the skin and strengthens the immune system. It gets your circulation going! When we take a shower, our body produces the "happy hormone" endorphin, and our mood lifts noticeably. It's no surprise that many people spontaneously burst out singing when they are in the shower. Turn the music up and treat yourself to a good-mood shower, with higher energy levels and a greater feeling of wellbeing all included!
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A feel-good dream for discerning minimalists Close your eyes and luxuriate in a shower, as warm and gentle as summer rain on your skin. The harmonious design and real glass give a feeling of unlimited freedom. The clever wellness functions mean that pleasure in your shower is guaranteed, while the EverClean coating on the surfaces keeps them looking good for longer. With such a wide range of models available from HOESCH, there is bound to be the right wellness solution for any size of bathroom and any lifestyle. You can create your personal dream shower!
SensaMare Delight The crowning glory in any private wellness oasis: the SensaMare Delight shower cabin, with back jets, a hand shower, glass cabin roof with built-in rainfall shower head and atmospheric lighting including colour changer.
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SensaMare Wellness at its most beautiful: thanks to all its exclusive features and the spacious design, you can enjoy unlimited showering pleasure behind a stylish, one-piece glass door. The extra-large rainfall shower head is available on request with built-in colour lighting. A large fold-up seat made of real Doussie wood provides plenty of space to sit down and relax.
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Ciela Pure showering pleasure: the design of the Ciela shower cabin has been deliberately reduced to a very simple, extremely high-quality real glass cabin with built-in rainfall shower head.
Thasos Whether you prefer the XXL format or the niche or corner version, with so many different models in the Thasos range, there is one for every bathroom. Really stylish side jets and a rainfall shower head provide a pampering experience for body and soul.
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How showering boosts your vitality and beauty For most people, showering is part of their daily hygiene routine. The warm water seems to make all the little problems of everyday life disappear, leaving you with a feeling of cleanliness and simply "being". A shower can do much more, too: you can use that jet of water specifically to boost your health. It strengthens your immune system and stimulates your blood supply, so that you feel fitter, and your skin is tauter and looks younger. We can show you how this works. Invigorating contrast showers The key to good health and tauter skin: contrast showers. Try switching between hot and cold water as you shower. Admittedly, turning on the cold water is a challenge, especially during your warm, comforting morning shower, but it's worth it: contrast showers are invigorating, improve your circulation, strengthen your heart, improve your performance and boost your body's natural defences. Your tissues become tauter, helping your skin to retain its youthful beauty. Initially, that first jet of cold water will perhaps be a bit of a shock and make you gasp, but after your contrast shower you will be rewarded with a feeling of inexplicable vitality and strength. The very best way to start the day. Here's the best way to use alternating water temperature: start with hot water. Enjoy the warmth for a few minutes and really warm your body up. That's the easy bit. Then change to cold water for one minute. Beginners are allowed to use lukewarm water. Start by turning the cool water on your limbs. First spray your legs, one at a time from your foot
all the way up, and then your arms from your hand to your shoulder. Then rinse off your stomach, chest, neck, back and face with the cold water. Now you have completed the first cycle and can enjoy the warm water again until your body has warmed up. Then repeat the procedure with the cold water and finish your shower with cold water. Stimulating massage Our second tip for wellbeing and beauty is massage. Many showers nowadays incorporate back jets. That's a real bonus for your health. The pressure, going from gentle to quite powerful, and combined with wonderful warmth, releases tension in your neck and back. By using a handheld spray, you can target specific areas that are painful or cramped. Massaging with a special brush not only loosens tense areas of your body but increases your overall physical wellbeing. The brushing stimulates the blood supply to the skin and helps it with removing toxins. Dead skin cells are easily removed. Massaging warms the skin, making it silky soft. So here's how to do it. Because a massage is very invigorating, you should do it in the morning. Use a soft brush with natural bristles or a sisal massage mitt to massage your whole body before or during your shower. Start with your legs. Use long stroking movements and gentle pressure to massage both legs from the foot right up to the top, followed by your arms. It's best to use circular movements to massage your stomach, bottom and chest. Make sure that you always stroke towards your heart. Be sensitive in handling your body: don’t apply too much pressure but massage gently yet firmly.
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Which kind of skin needs which kind of care? A natural film of fat protects your skin from drying out and from external agents like fungi, bacteria and toxins. It also makes your skin feel nice and supple. When you shower, this protective film may be damaged or even completely removed. Normally, the acidic protective layer regenerates itself within a short time, but people with dry or sensitive skin should observe a few simple rules when showering. HOESCH can show you how to shower in a skin-friendly way.
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Dry skin If your skin tends to be too dry, you know all about itching and an uncomfortable feeling of tightness. The lipid content is out of balance, your skin is short of moisture and is no longer able to replace its protective film sufficiently. Excessive showering can put sensitive skin under additional strain. Nevertheless, people with dry skin do not have to forego their beloved daily shower, provided they keep to a few simple rules. People with dry skin are best using shower gels which do not put their skin under further strain or drain it of its fats and oils. Skincare products should be pH neutral (pH 7) to acidic (pH 5). This information can normally be found on the packaging. Also make sure the water in the shower is not too hot: a temperature of 37 to 38 degrees is ideal. The length of your shower is important, too. Especially for dry skin, the rule is: the drier your skin, the shorter the shower. You should finish your shower after a maximum of five minutes. Sensitive skin People with sensitive skin are often subject to skin irritations such as itching or reddening. Their skin is only able to maintain its natural acidic protective layer to a limited extent. Sensitive skin often reacts with signs of irritation especially when in contact with wool or fragrances and colouring. So, as with dry skin, you should avoid showers that are too hot or too long, because this will further attack the skin's fatty layer. In addition, you are recommended to use personal care products that contain as few fragrances, colourants and preservatives as possible. Oily skin Oily skin is the quickest to rebuild its protective layer after showering. However, it should still not be put under unnecessary strain. Since our clothing protects most of our body from dirt, you do not have to use soap all over your body in the shower. Concentrate instead on areas like your feet and under your armpits. For the rest of your body, water is sufficient to clean you while protecting your skin. Even with hygiene, sometimes less is more – your skin will appreciate it.
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Key facts and tips about showering In what way is showering good for our health? Warm showers and contrast showers have a noticeable effect on our body and our mood: • You can feel how the hot water releases tense muscles. • Showering puts less strain on your circulation than taking a bath. • Contrast showers stimulate the circulation, strengthen the immune system and make skin tauter. • Massaging with brushes or special massage mitts activates the blood supply and the body's natural detoxing process and removes dead skin cells. • You will feel fresh and invigorated. Does showering help reduce stress? Showering is part of our daily feel-good routines. As well as being a time for washing and caring for your body, an enjoyable shower in the morning can be a time when you can concentrate entirely on yourself. It is the ideal way to start the day feeling calmer, and do yourself some good first thing in the morning. Then you are well-prepared to cope with the stress and hurly-burly. What temperature should the shower water be? How long should one stay in the shower? A temperature of 37 to 38 degrees is perfect for a shower. Water that is too hot attacks the skin's natural protective layer. Staying in the shower too long also dries the skin. So a shower should last no more than five minutes. What kind of skincare products would you recommend? Especially if you have dry or sensitive skin, you should not put the naturally acidic protective layer of your skin under additional strain by using aggressive skincare products. Even the best product is not as good as your skin's natural protective layer. Make sure that shower gel has a pH value between 7 (neutral) and 5 (acidic). Shower oils and creams are also highly recommended. For example, you should only use shower gel under your armpits or on your feet, i.e. on parts of your body that need cleaning because of sweat or dirt. For the rest of your body, cleaning with water is quite sufficient.
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A wellness enticement with a long tradition
Taking a steam bath is a cleansing ritual that goes back some time. People from a whole range of cultures have been enjoying them for thousands of years. Just like today, they appreciated just how cleansing and refreshing the warm steam can be. Back in Roman times, the caldarium was a permanent feature of the classical hot baths; today, in Arabia and Turkey, the hamam is still a popular and important element of bathing culture. In the Americas, the Indians performed their ritual cleaning ceremonies in sweatlodges made of wood and pelts, or in the temazcal, a traditional structure made of loam. All these early types of steam bath had one thing in common: they all recognised the need for deep-down cleansing and the wellbeing of mind and body. A thoroughly modern enticement Nowadays, steam baths are the absolute latest in a comfortable wellness experience. Instead of having to pour water onto hot stones to produce steam as in the old days, in a modern bathroom this is now simply done at the touch of a button. The steam bath is now often just part of the shower and can quickly and easily become part of your own home. Aromatic supplements, atmospheric lighting and rainfall shower heads complete the wellness experience. The modern steam bath: pure luxury in your own home. A hot treat in a soothing guise Many people find steam baths to be more enjoyable and more relaxing than a sauna. With typical temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees, the steam bath is not as hot as a sauna and therefore less stressful for the circulation. The high humidity level of almost 100% creates a soft, steamy atmosphere that is kinder to your skin and airways than the dry air of a sauna. Your whole body rejoices in this gentle way of relaxing. Relaxing and healthy A steam bath is extremely good for you: the combination of heat and humidity is relaxing and relieves cramp. Surrounded by hot steam, you can relax and let the heat gently warm your body. A present for body and soul – particularly in winter, when our feet feel the cold the most. If you have a cold, the hot steam becomes a welcome ally for the long-suffering mucous membranes. It also helps strengthen the immune system. The pores open and the body is cleansed. A cold shower afterwards stimulates the circulation and strengthens the tissues. Body and soul relax in perfect harmony.
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STEAMING & SHOWERING Combine the pleasure of a steam bath and a shower in your own bathroom Two in one: HOESCH steam baths combine the functions of a shower with those of an exclusive steam bath, conveniently in a single product. Rounded off with all kinds of feel-good functions for maximum comfort. Our versatile cabins can be used as a shower for your daily cleansing routine but can be transformed, whenever you wish, into a real wellness wonder. First your body revels in the warming steam, and then it is invigorated by a cold shower from the rainfall shower head. Enjoy all the health benefits of a steam bath and shower. And all that in an area of little more than one square metre! That means the luxury of a steam bath can even be incorporated into a smaller bathroom. Pure pleasure, in a feature that every bathroom should have.
Scent extracts Made from select essential oils, they enhance the effect of any steam bath, turning the steam pleasure into an even more sensuous experience.
Vanilla Sauna aroma • Rose • Lemon grasslemon balm • Pine • Eucalyptus • Mint • Lemon grass • Sandalwood • Carnation-Honey • Musk • Cajeput • •
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Find out all about our versatile steam products Steam baths, showers and side jet showers, with lighting or aromatherapy, just for you or with a friend, sitting or standing – relaxation knows no limits in a HOESCH steam cabin. Be amazed by the huge range of functions. Whether a small bathroom or a spacious wellness complex within your own four walls, the versatile cabins fit in everywhere and work wonders for your sense of wellbeing. Choose from a wide range of models: from space-saving to spacious, from compact entry-level models to luxurious all-inclusive versions – they are without exception transparent and elegant. Even if you just want to transform your existing shower into a steam bath, HOESCH will have exactly what you need. Browse through the following pages to discover more about our versatile steam cabins.
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SenseSation: HighEnd Find inspiration to all your senses Sensationally sensual: The multifunctional SenseSation certainly is the highlight among the steam cubicles by Hoesch. In a luxurious ambience, the moist, hot steam clears away the stressful discomforts of the body and the depressing worries of the mind. The transparent front made of real glass invites for an unforgettable journey into the world of wellbeing, intensely stimulating all senses. You alone determine via the user-friendly panel how this adventure will go on. The integrated rain shower, the eight nozzles for the back, as well as the hand shower and Kneipp hose will quickly provide for your physical well-being, which will last for days. While the water vapour effects its full action, other extras contribute to an optimistic mood. When calming music is in your ears, when changing light colours positively stimulate you and essential scents please your nose, there is nothing left to do than simply relax. Sensationally indulge your senses and feel it with every cell of your skin.
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SensePerience: Premium Do you prefer to enjoy your steam bath alone or as a couple? The SensePerience steam shower cabin is ideal for either situation: our latest innovation is available as a one-seater but also as an inviting two-seater for shared steaming, showering and relaxing. Perfect in every way: entirely transparent, allowing complete freedom of movement, just two narrow function columns which fit neatly into the cabin. The clue is in the name: SensePerience brings you a whole new experience for all your senses. Let this feel-good experience work its magic on you. Just take a seat on the stylish but comfortable black stool and close your eyes. With the warm steam rising around you, gentle music coming from the built-in speakers and the fascinating play of light dancing around you from the light system in the glass roof, it’s really easy to relax. A lovely shower of warm water from the rainfall shower head and six adjustable back jets round off your sensory experience in the SensePerience. Exclusive steam showering, with no compromises.
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SenseEase: Comfort Complete recreation in a compact way Simply practical: The steam/shower bath SenseEase is ideal for revitalising relaxation when there is not enough time for longer steam pleasure. The pressure of time does not necessarily mean you have to refuse without a complete steam bath: It is not the duration, but the quality that counts. Inside the elegant shower cubicle there is an ergonomic PU folding seat, discreetly offering to sit down. Treat yourself to a few minutes of rest with a gentle overhead rainfall shower. Before the compact recreation program starts, you can set individual functions with the tip of your finger via the control panel. Surrounded by soft steam, you can shortly relax and unwind while the easing effect of the water passes on from the tensed back to the whole body. When you listen to your favourite music from the integrated MP3 player and when the light with the built-in colour changer puts you in a harmonic mood, you will be quickly able to regain the balance you lost in the course of the day. Relax in a simple and practical way.
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STEAMSET: Entry level Enter into steaming pleasure If you are about to furnish your bathroom and at the same time want to make the first steps into the world of wellness, Hoesch helps you with the specially compiled SteamSet. This plug-in beginner’s solution is a practical complete set, consisting of a powerful 3.3 kW steam generator of the latest generation, a transparent real glass enclosure in two sizes to choose from and a matching domed roof made of highquality acrylic. The easy installation of the set which does not require permanent water connection but can be filled manually, facilitates the entry into the kingdom of steaming. Even a small bathroom can so become a magic place beyond its spatial limits, where your physical and mental well-being has its pristine origin. Efficiently alleviate stress from the very beginning.
Elegantly designed: The new steam generator (3,3 kW)
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STEAMBOX: Professional Rely on the new SteamBox If you like to set up a fully-fledged steam bath without larger installation effort and with small structural changes, then the plug-in solution SteamBox 3.3 KW is the best solution: simply retrofit and/or upgrade the new or already existing shower cubicle with the SteamBox 3.3 kW and the attached accessories (steam nozzle and steam hose). Your dream of an individual steam bath may come true with the SteamBox in its more powerful variants (4.2–18 kW). With four different power levels it is suitable for all imaginable room conceptions and dimensions. Enjoy the handling without any difficulty – starting with the operation via the external touch display to individually adjust start times and/or running times to the automatic decalcification. Enhance this experience with the optional LED light therapy and a special blower, which allows an even denser vapor image. Let steam have its full effect.
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Experience the healing power of steam The HOESCH multifunctional steam cabins lure you away from everyday drudgery into a warm and welcoming cocoon, enriched if you wish with atmospheric lighting and soothing aromas. The extensive range of HOESCH products satisfies every wish. After a steam bath we feel reinvigorated, fit and on top of the world. Have you ever asked yourself why? The following pages provide a quick look at the beneficial effects of a steam bath: To be enveloped in an atmosphere of hot steam is not just pleasant, it is also good for you – for your inner sense of balance and your body.
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Nurture the beauty of your skin Soft, beautiful skin – something we all dream of. Steam baths are the answer to skin problems, regardless of whether the skin is dull, dry, rough or blemished: They work small miracles in keeping skin beautiful. The moist heat of the steam stimulates the flow of blood through the body. The result: the skin receives more nutrients and takes on a fresh, rosy hue. The relatively low temperatures slowly and gently enlarge the blood vessels. The heat also causes the pores to open, helping the skin clean itself. A final cold shower revitalises the spirits and keeps the skin in good condition. Your tissues are strengthened and your skin becomes tauter. Now apply a cleansing lotion to put the finishing touches to your steam bath. Your skin will appear in a new light – tauter, softer and cleaner.
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Let the beneficial effects of the steam work their magic The steam bath: a gentle weapon against colds, high blood pressure, rheumatism and cramp. The warm steam has a healing effect on our emotional lives and on every single cell in our bodies. Intensify the positive effects of the hot steam by combining your steam bath with an aromatherapy session. Relax every single muscle in your body and let the “happy hormones” surge through you. High blood pressure is gently brought under control. Like a vaccine, the heat helps keep infections at bay. The moist heat is especially good for irritated airways. Take a deep breath. The change from hot steam to cold jets of water after a steam bath stimulates your metabolism and boosts your body’s natural defences. Enjoy an incomparable surge of wellbeing.
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Use the steam bath as a counterweight to sport and stress Relaxation is the key to inner harmony, health and better performance in sport and at work. Regeneration of the body is vital, especially after an intensive training session or a stressful day in the office. Relaxing is child’s play if you have access to a steam bath, as a steam bath gives the body a chance to recover and refuel. Comfortable seats in the steam cabin help you enjoy the hot steam without a care in the world. Your mind becomes calmer, the stress falls away and you simply leave the everyday behind you. The heat of the steam releases tension and stimulates the flow of blood through the muscle tissue. Minor injuries or the first signs of cramp after training disappear more quickly. The trained muscles start to show the benefit. Your metabolism is stimulated and your performance improves. After the steam bath you can face the day again with more energy and drive.
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Spoil all your senses To relax totally means to relax all five senses. That is why HOESCH steam cabins are luxurious down to the smallest detail and equipped with a host of smart functions. Just you, your senses and an all-embracing sense of wellbeing. The hot steam brings out blissful sensations in you. Rejuvenation as it should be. Sensational and unbelievably sensuous.
Touch Close your eyes and make contact with the delicate stimulus of your skin. A warm mist envelopes your body. A pleasantly moist and warm sensation prickles your skin. Consisting of millions of silky-smooth drops of water, the hot steam gently strokes you, its moistness feels agreeable on your skin and penetrates into your nasal passages. Take a deep breath. The soft seat covering and the clear, smooth cabin glass meet the highest wellness expectations. Sight Our hearts leap when the sun shines in our faces. Not surprising, as light has a therapeutic effect on our wellbeing. Combine light with the right colours and certain emotions can be evoked. A different mood to match the colour: blue reassures and pacifies. Green reassures and relaxes. Red is a stimulant, it warms you up and gets the circulation going. Yellow liberates, excites and lightens the mood. Enjoy the bath in hot steam and coloured lighting. Look forward to its sensual effect.
Hearing Being able to relax without atmospheric music is hard to imagine. Music is able to lift our mood or transport us to another world in a matter of seconds. HOESCH knows this only too well, which is why your steam cabin is already fitted out with a sound system consisting of an MP3 player and radio. Choose your music to match your mood. Close your eyes and let the sounds wash over you – gentle and relaxing or dynamic and revitalising. The choice is yours.
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Smell Combine your steam bath with a soothing aromatherapy session. The fragrances increase the effect of the hot steam and arouse positive emotions. The result: more tender care for the body and an even more sensuous steam bath. HOESCH fragrances are made from select essential oils. To release their aroma in the humid atmosphere, just let a couple of drops fall onto the steam jet reservoir: use them if you feel under the weather, need a bit of a lift or more energy, to relax or to rejuvenate yourself.
Taste Round off the sensuous experience of a steam bath by spoiling your taste buds. You should drink a lot before and after your steam bath to replace the fluids your body loses. Take the opportunity to spoil your body, in particular your tongue, with our tasty cucumber drink. A cold drink is most welcome after a hot steam bath and provides your body with plenty of fluid and vitamins.
| wellness Tips Liquid therapy with our cucumber special Âź cucumber Freshly squeezed juice of one lemon 100 ml fruit juice of your choice (pear, apple, melon or grapefruit juice) 200 ml mineral water Elderflower syrup Peel and dice the cucumber. Then blend the cucumber pieces in a liquidiser or crush them with a pestle. Push the pulp through a sieve to extract the juice. Mix the juice well with the lemon juice, fruit juice and mineral water. If you want, add a teaspoon of the cucumber pulp to the drink. Sweeten the drink to taste with a dash of elderflower syrup. Garnish the glass with a slice of cucumber. Chill well and enjoy!
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Key facts and tips about steam bathing Why is a steam bath good for you? A steam bath is not as hot or as dry as a sauna, for example, and therefore does not put quite so much strain on the circulation. The hot steam also has many positive benefits for your health: • The moist heat relaxes the muscles and relieves cramp. • The steam bath provides relief from pain and rheumatic illnesses. • It stimulates the metabolism and the circulation. Your cells benefit from more oxygen and nutrients. • Tenseness is eased and the body is able to relax. • The steam bath strengthens your tissues. • It lowers high blood pressure. • The body is detoxified. • The humidity softens the skin, while the heat opens up the pores. • The skin is flushed clean. It becomes softer and more attractive. • The steam bath helps reduce skin inflammations. • The gentle steam pampers the mucous membranes in the airways. Cold symptoms, hoarseness and inflammation of the nasal cavities and frontal sinuses are all alleviated. • The change between hot steam and a cold shower boosts the immune system. • The steam bath soothes the nervous system and relieves stress. Afterwards, you feel completely at ease, at peace and relaxed. What do I need to be aware of when taking a steam bath? Experts recommend that you do not take a steam bath immediately after sport or any other similarly strenuous activity. It is better to let your body temperature return to normal first. You should also have a quick shower before going into the steam bath – with the HOESCH steamshower combination you can enjoy both very easily in the same cabin. Dry yourself thoroughly; your body is now ready for a refreshing steam bath. Drink plenty of liquid before and after the steam bath, as sweating will cause your body to lose a lot of fluid. The best drinks are either mineral water or tea. What exactly is the procedure when taking a steam bath? The steam bath should last between 10 and 15 minutes. You will find that a temperature of 40 to 50°C and a relative air humidity of almost 100 percent are the best conditions for both your circulation and your health. Shower well afterwards. A cold jet of water revives your spirits, helps keep your blood vessels in good condition and boosts the immune system. When taking a cold shower, we recommend that you start with your feet and hands and gradually work upwards towards your heart. This allows your body to accustom itself to the cold. Repeat the steam bath/shower cycle no more than three times to achieve the best results for your health. After showering, rub some cream into your skin, which will already be feeling noticeably softer. Finally, relax for a bit longer on a sofa or in bed. Your body temperature will gradually return to normal while your body becomes more and more relaxed. As when taking a sauna, observe the recommended sweating, cooling and resting times when taking a steam bath. A steam bath gives you new energy, a healthy sense of wellbeing and inner peace.
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Maintain your natural beauty Gentle foam baths, showers or steam baths with ethereal aromas give us the feeling of being newly born. This pleasure does not need to have an immediate end. Relaxed body, firm skin, energetic vibes – it needs little effort only to extend the final effect with care products, but contributes a lot to long lasting beauty and health. Also hygiene in the bathroom should not be forgotten and can be easily maintained with specially developed cleaning sets. Hoesch considers even the smallest details and offers accessories which do not only decorate the bathroom, but also make the stay more enjoyable. Have a detailed look at our offer.
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Think of useful bathroom accessories Only a hygienically clean bathroom can turn into a true wellness paradise, where the desired energising relaxation is waiting for us. Although bathroom equipment made of high-quality acrylic can be rinsed with pure water, some practical care sets belong to the basic equipment of any bathroom: fine abrasive paper and a special polishing cream letting scratches and matte spots quickly disappear, as well as gentle special cleaners that dissolve even strong stains. You can also complete your bathroom concept with design accessories. In cooperation with the team of yellow design, the creative ideas by Hoesch were implemented with high-quality materials, modern aesthetics and extraordinary functionality in many useful products, making your life more beautiful. Enjoy furnishing your bathroom.
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Arrange every detail of your bathroom Safely step into your bathtub pleasure via an anti-slip step. Slow immersion into steaming water gives us the intense feeling of soaring happiness in our body. Lean your head against the comfortable neck rest and enjoy pure wellness delight. In addition, there is enough space on the practical bathtub shelf with mirror for a cocktail or a book – whatever you feel like doing. When you finish your bath, an integrated tub grip helps to keep your balance when leaving the tub. Subsequently, the care products or other utensils are easier on hand when placed on a wide wall shelf, a solid stool or a valet stand. In this way, Hoesch achieves increased quality of life by clear, reduced design: Thanks to the convincing material mixture of black PU coatings and water-resistant teak wood, all bathroom accessories are functional with a stylish appearance. Be your own bathroom designer.
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