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From luxury hotel spas to independent boutiques, Hong Kong offers an abundance of choices for pampering and unwinding from city life. The increasing awareness of sustainability and the environment in today’s society is being implemented in retail and spa therapies alike—moving towards a cruelty-free, nature-based lifestyle. Finding the right ingredients for your body is crucial, and what better way to cleanse than with the cleanest, organic sources refraining from any harmful chemicals and toxins against the skin. We round up the Top Eco Spas in Hong Kong, based on ingredients, treatments and brand ethos.
All images courtesy of Adam Thompson | CSP Times.
Emmanuel F.
Specialising in eco-friendly practices and products, Emmanuel F. is Hong Kong’s first salon to use 100% organic, chemical-free products for its spa and hair services. Everything at this salon takes on the most sustainable approaches, from its 100% recyclable packaging to the ammonia-free air to ensure customers have a natural experience, free from toxins and chemicals found in some regular salons.
emmanuelf.com, G/F, 176 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Moksa Slow Beauty (now closed)
Specialising in all-natural, cruelty-free products for its treatments, nail salon and spa Moksa Slow Beauty is one of the chicest destinations in Hong Kong, nestled in the heart of Soho. With a primary philosophy on ethical, sustainable slow beauty, this boutique ticks all the boxes, supplying local brands with the same eco-approaches, and offering raw ingredients for its treatments made in front of you. Finish off your treatment with freshly-squeezed juice at the in-house juice bar.
moksa-slowbeauty.com, Moksa Slow Beauty, 1st Floor, 30 Hollywood Road, Soho Central (Entrance, on Shelley Street, Next to Central escalator), Hong Kong, +852 3421 2007
Fivelements Habitat
Urban wellness property Fivelements Habitat is a one-stop destination for yoga, the sacred arts, meditation, nutritious vegetarian cuisine, and, ofcourse, its luxury spa. Revive and harmonise the spirit at this Balinese-inspired sanctuary which follows an eco-ethos, from its sustainable design to the clean, conscious products. The Sakti Elixir offers a plant-based menu of organic, sustainably-sourced ingredients from local farmers.
More info: fivelements.com/hk/habitat/
Location: Fivelements Habitat Hong Kong Level 13A, Tower One, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Email: fivelements.com/hk/habitat/contact-us | Phone: +852 3106 2112
Insta: @fivelementshabitats | Facebook: @FivelementsHabitats LinkedIn: fivelements
Spa Beauté Par Zai
Deemed as the oldest spa in Hong Kong, Spa Beauté Par Zai offers a selection of natural remedies and treatments. From aromatherapy to eyebrow waxing, this boutique property is conveniently situated in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong and focuses on fresh, organic ingredients for sustainable pampering—breathe in the essence of the homemade scents made by the owner herself, Nigar Qureshi. The oxygen facial is a popular treatment, using the clean component for facial hydration.
More info: www.spabpz.com
Insta: @spabpz | Facebook: @spabeauteparzai
Phone: +852 2524 1272 / +852 2522 1272 / +852 9364 5271
Email: info@spabpz.com
Visit: Spa Beauté Par Zai, 12/F, Sea Bird House, 22-28 Wyndham St, Central
Image courtesy of LUSH Spa
LUSH (now closed)
LUSH is renowned for its pure, all-natural products sold in eco-friendly, recyclable packaging. The LUSH Spa carries on its sustainable ethos by using the same fresh ingredients for each body and facial treatment—set in a tranquil English countryside house setting to disconnect from city life.
More info: hk.lush.com
Phone: (852) 3915 0638 Email: soho@lush.com.hk
Visit: 2/F-4/F, Soho Square, 21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong Island
elu.spa
elu.spa thrives on its eco practices by using products with 100% natural, organic ingredients. Some of their signature treatments include the Gemstone Facial which takes the energising benefits of rose quartz to induce lymphatic drainage in the face and neck, and the coffee & coconut scrub, taking the healing advantages from the natural ingredient to detoxify the body.
More info: eluspa.com
Insta: @elu.spa | Facebook: @elu.spa.hk
Phone: +852 26681381 / +852 6477 8647 Email: booking@eluspa.com
Visit: 7/F, Oriental Crystal Commercial Building, 46 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong (open Monday to Sunday, by appointment only)