Garra Rufa Europe

Garra Rufa fish originally come from the warm waters of Kangal, Turkey. Since hundreds of years, local people use the Garra Rufa fish for the treatment of numerous varieties of skin disorders, like psoriasis, eczema,  hard skin and acne.

Around 1960, foreign tourists discovered the Garra Rufa waters and until today, this place is visited by numerous people from all over to world to help them with their skin disorders. Recently, the Garra Rufa is used in health and beauty salons as a cosmetic skin peeling and amusement attraction.

How does the Garra Rufa fish do it?

Garra Rufa fish gently suck the dead skin of from the outer layer of the body but leave the under layer skin a side. During the removal of the dead skin, the fish produce an enzyme that has a vitalizing effect on the new to grow skin. The new skin feels softer and healthier than before.

Dangerous varieties

Under the name “doctor fish” many imitations and cross breedings have been put up the market. A good example is the Asian Chin-Chin fish. This type of fish also eats dead skin but uses it’s teeth to tear of the dead and the new skin, resulting in bleeding wounds.

Natural skin peeling

The treatment using Garra Rufa fish as a cosmetic peeling is unique. This original and very natural pedicure has proven to be a great success in many countries. Garra Rufa Europe makes it possible for health and beauty salons worldwide to be the first in their city to start an original Garra Rufa Spa.