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Fresh Finds: Treat Yourself

Try these nurturing products for personal pampering.

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Michelle Galins
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Surya Henna’s Amazonia Preciosa line of shampoos and conditioners is formulated with nutrient-rich botanical oils that are sustainably collected from the Amazonian rainforest. The company employs local people, who make a living from the forest without degrading it. 10.4-ounce shampoo: $13. (877) 997-9792. Surya Cosmetics.com

Benedetta’s Sacred Soap is made by a women’s cooperative in Togo, Africa, that follows organic standards and fair trade guidelines. This body wash—scented with organic essential oils of rosemary, lemon and lemongrass—contains pure palm-kernel oil, unrefined shea butter, ash from plantain leaves and the bark of the local agow tree. 12-ounce bottle: $20. (888) 868-8331. Benedetta.com

Pangea Organics’ toner for delicate facial skin contains nourishing herbal extracts that help eliminate environmental toxins. Italian Green Mandarin with Sweet Lime refreshes normal skin—or try formulations for oily or dry skin. 4-ounce bottle: $14. (877) 679-5854. PangeaOrganics.com

Let a bath of Bonicca’s Spa Botanical Mineral Salts soak away frazzled nerves and tense muscles. The therapeutic blend of Dead Sea and mineral salts is infused with skin-softening aloe, calming chamomile and passionflower, and muscle-soothing arnica. Available in 10 scents. 8-ounce jar: $18. (866) 855-2111. Bonicca.com

 


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