New chapters in the spa story

What's On explores what day spas have to offer for people on the move

Silk and gossamer are all very well, but if one would have a wish to make, it would be to have skin like a baby's new to look at and soft to touch. And, the best part is you don't have to travel far or take a whole day out to achieve glowing results.u00a0

Step into the Bangalore Central Mall and head to Clarins Skin Spa on the ground floor. They have trained therapists who assess your skin type and suggest treatments and massages. Some of their facial treatments are named after the places where their oils come from. So, you have extra firming from Bavaria, extreme youth from Kyoto, light from Maori, and so on. The treatment called Whitening from the Alps claims to leave your skin
glowing.

All the skin treatments, for men and women, are done sans machines.u00a0

"The total alchemy is achieved between key ingredients, the therapist's palms and your skin," says Reetika Kotecha, spa manager.

Where: Clarins Skin Spa, Bangalore Central.
Ph: 6571 1296.
Wallet factor: Facial treatments range from Rs 2,550 to Rs 3,550 for an hour. The body treatments start at Rs 2,550 and go up to Rs 3,000. There are also special treatments for eyes, back and feet, besides special bridal packages.u00a0

Go mobile

The Bangalore Mobile Spa promises to pamper you in the warmth and comfort of your own home. The therapist brings the massage bed and the paraphernalia required for face and body treatments. For special occasions, you can pamper yourself or friends in the comfort of your home by throwing a private spa party. You could gift a therapy to someone, or celebrate an employee fun day at work. The mobile spa offers salon and spa therapies, body scrubs, facials and hair treatments. There are customised therapies for moms-to-be and new mommies.u00a0

Rubina Guleria, owner of the mobile spa, says, "I started this for people who are busy, new mothers and elderly people. I personally didn't like going out of the spa when I was done with the oils. I didn't like the idea of driving through the Bangalore traffic after a relaxing massage.That's why I started this service."

Ph: 98449 74761
Wallet factor: Rs 1,000-2,600.