Choco body treats

Some of the most popular chocolate therapies at spas and their benefits

By Manisha Almadi Midha

Most spas introduce chocolate treatments during special occasions as chocolate symbolises fantasy and ecstasy.

Chocolate therapies

Where: VLCC spas pan India
Duration: 75 min
How much: Rs 2000+ taxes
Chocolate wrap
This body wrap utilises the deep cleansing, purifying and detoxifying, and anti- aging properties of chocolate to achieve body polishing and deep cleansing. Chocolate detoxifies the pores, and firms and tones the skin. Its moisturising properties soften and smooth the skin and leave a luminous glow. Cocoa contains glycerides which deliver moisturising lipids and fats that plump out wrinkles.

Where: The Spa, Shangri-La, New Delhi
Duration: 45 min
How much: Rs 3000+ taxes
Hot chocolate scrub
This rich and creamy formulation of natural cocoa and cocoa butter will lift not only your spirits and stimulate your soul, but also exfoliate and nourish your skin.

Where: Amatrra spa, The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
Duration 120 min
How much: Rs 7000+ taxes
Chocolate scrub and massage
This begins with an exfoliating chocolate and coffee powder scrub to remove the dead skin followed by a sensuous full body chocolate massage. It smoothes the skin and gives it a glow, tones circulation, refreshes the body, revitalises energy flows with an open mind and restores your sense of wellbeing.
Note: This treatment is introduced during Valentine month and other such occasions.

Where: R The Spa, Radisson Blu Hotel, New Delhi 
Duration: 4 hrs 
How much: Rs 7500+ taxes
Chocolate without calories — exotic couple package
This treatment combines exfoliation with chocolate body scrub and a relaxing and pampering chocolate body massage. The natural oils found in cocoa butter work deeply into the skin to moisture it. Chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which can boost the cardiovascular system, help in cancer prevention and slow the effects of aging.

Where: Amatrra Spa, The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
Duration: 60 min
How much: Rs 4000+ taxes
Chocolate facial
This starts with a gentle cleansing of the face and exfoliation with a mix of cocoa, oatmeal and honey to remove the dead skin. Use of steam is followed by clinical extractions if required, an invigorating facial massage and finally a luxurious chocolate mousse mask. Chocolate has skin softening properties and hence is used as a skin softener, its antioxidant properties smooth out the wrinkles.
Note: This facial is introduced during Valentine season and other such occasions.

Where: Aura, The Park, New Delhi 
Duration: 60 min
How much: Rs 2450+ taxes
Hot chocolate wrap
An absolutely sinful way to soothe your senses and tempt your taste buds all at once. This wrap uses cocoa to promote circulation by increasing the supply of oxygen and removing the toxins from the skin, while toning and firming up the skins tissues. And they say chocolate is bad for the skin!
Note: The therapy is generally introduced around Valentine and Xmas time. The same could be focussed as per the requirement. 



(Experts inputs: Dr. Praveen Nair, Centre Head & Ayurvedic Physician, Amatrra Spa & Alka Katar, Director, R The Spa).