Amanya Spa: Cruelty-free Cosmetics

Classic and modern treatments that will soon include vegan cosmetic brand Votre, Amanya Spa in Vasco is a luxurious haven for pampering and relaxation

Vasco doesn’t really have the aura of a lifestyle town owing to its commercial and industrial overtones. But it can certainly surprise you in terms of hospitality. The most recent gem of a discovery in the port town is Amanya Spa.

The spa and salon is well-lit, spacious and emits a very Zen-like ambience thanks to its Oriental motifs and décor. Sahil, the spa manager, is one of the most courteous and helpful people I’ve met in the hospitality industry, immediately making guests feel at home and assisting in whichever way possible when choosing spa services and treatments.

Amanya Spa offers brief, but spectacularly effective treatments, including a classic oil massage, tropical healing massage, Abhyangam Ayurveda massage, whitening facial, under eye treatment, rejuvenating lavender scrub, and a Bali coconut and coffee scrub. Its Votre detan facial is quite popular among local clients.

In fact, the Votre range will soon be prominently used at Amanya Spa. The owner is bringing the niche Indian luxury skincare and spa brand to Goa and is popularising it for professional use among retail chains, to direct buyers, importers and boutique hotels.

Developed by laboratories in France and Tokyo, Votre – meaning ‘yours’ or ‘on your side’ in French – is 100 per cent botanical, vegan, as well as cruelty- and paraben-free. It is certified by the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and all products are clinically tested, dermatologically approved and completely safe to use.

The product range is derived from some of the world’s most advanced cosmetological research using the most valuable and highly-effective natural active principles on earth including officinal herbs, extracts of flowers and fruits, essential oils and marine algae. It combines pure ingredients, cold pressed oils and organic blends of clays using traditions handed down the ages and modern sustainable processes to create products and therapies ideal for skin-deep as well as inner benefits.

Jaideep Khurana, founder of Trumount Cosmoceuticals, launched Votre in 2003 with 17 products and it has continued its research and clinical trials to come out with a stunning range of the ultimate skincare tools. It now has more than 100 products in its profile and is used in internationally acclaimed salons and spas, while also being sold on online shopping channels and at retail chains in India and abroad.

Votre products are suitable for even the most sensitive skins, with the range being 100 per cent chemical-free, non-comedogenic, hypo-allergenic, dermatologist-tested, and formulated without petrolatum, synthetic preservatives or dyes. All ingredients come from plants or minerals, and Votre has claims of being the only Indian skincare brand to be certified by Cruelty Free International for its contribution towards quality, efficacy and safety.

Votre also has a very effective treatment line-up, including anti-cellulite spa therapy, tissue nourishment therapy, body polishing and detoxifying therapy. Its signature treatments include de-pigmentation facial, white essence skin lightening and brightening, and Votre’s ultimate age-defying facial.

For my treatment at AmanyaSpa, I opted for a classic oil massage which was certainly very rejuvenating and satisfying. This was followed up by a luxurious manicure that left my hands feeling their softest best. I finished up my luxuriously relaxing day with a conditioning hair massage using L’Oreal, which is the spa’s in-house brand. My curls had a shine unlike ever before!

With a salon featuring top stylists from New Delhi and a spacious spa hosting a variety of treatment rooms, Amanya Spa in Vasco is a worthy lifestyle getaway.

Votre will be available soon in Goa for more details contact  richearth.orders@gmail.com Tel 09811467887/09881496257