
Never Shower Alone!
There are few luxuries as reliably delightful as taking a shower on a hot day (after a workout, a swim, some sun, a major grilling session, or just a long day in a conference room). Being naked in water is one of those elemental pleasures that’s hard to improve upon, but add in aromatic plant essences, natural clays, super-moisturizing oils, a quick dry brush, and a skin-perfecting mask, and the whole situation edges into serious treat-yourself territory. Here, our picks for a powerful—if only momentary—vacation from stress.
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goop by Juice Beauty
Exfoliating Instant Facial goop, $125The Exfoliating Instant Facial
instantly brightens and softens skin to reveal a glowing,
smoother-looking complexion. Natural alpha and beta hydroxy acids sweep away dead skin cells; and plant-based cellulose beads exfoliate further, while releasing soothing vitamin B5, leaving skin supple, soft, and utterly revitalized. The Exfoliating Instant Facial is formulated with USDA-certified organic
ingredients and contains approximately 86% total
organic content.
The Complexion Refiner
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Shiva Rose
Sea Siren Body Scrub goop, $65For the most moisturizing, skin-
silkening shower pretty much ever, this body-butter scrub is made withblue-green algae that’s wild harvested from the
Cascade Falls in the mountains of Oregon. The algae is blended with rich butters and oils that hydrate and smooth skin like crazy, and the luxurious formula smells gorgeously of lemongrass. You’ll step out of the shower fully moisturized, faintly scented, and
seriously radiant.
The Skin-Silkening Scrub
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Plant Apothecary
Get It On Bodywash goop, $18Made with organic sandalwood, ginger, and cedar essential oils—all considered aphrodisiacs—this honey-like wash is ideal for a bubble bath or shower to get you (and your partner) in the mood. Made of only nine pure ingredients, it’s blessedly gentle enough for sensitive skin.
The Smile-Inducing Wash
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Naturopathica
Daily UV Defense Cream SPF 50 goop, $58Sleek and softly, subtly matte, this daily moisturizer is also a nontoxic SPF 50 (to people and to coral) that sinks in so easily. Amazing on its own, over makeup, on the backs of your hands…we keep one in the makeup bag and one in the glove
compartment for emergency sun situations.
The SPF (After You Dry Off)
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True Botanicals
Nourishing Shampoo
& Conditioner goop, $68True Botanical’s shampoo-conditioner set packages together two of goop’s favorite hair-care products. Both the shampoo and
conditioner smell absolutely amazing and are extremely nourishing. The scent is a refreshing mix of lemon- and orange-peel oils, ylang-ylang flower oil, sweet violet extract, and Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract. Bonus: The subtle silver tone of the bottles makes this a stunning combination on the shower ledge.
The Amazing-Summer-Hair
Formula
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UMA
Nourishing Hair Oil goop, $70For shinier, bouncier, and all-around healthier hair, this super blend of hibiscus, yerba de tago, Indian gooseberry, jojoba, moringa, and grapeseed oil is infused with lemon and grapefruit extract to cleanse the
scalp and support healthy hair growth. The best part: Though it saturates hair with essential moisture, it doesn’t weigh it down. Apply 5-7 drops of this solution directly to the roots, either as an overnight treatment, or for about 15-20 minutes before you shampoo. Bonus: It’s totally safe for color-treated hair, too.
The Hair-Fixer Mask
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May Lindstrom
The Honey Mud goop, $90This clay, plant oil, and raw honey
concoction smells… beyond delicious. It’s also kind of the richest, mostmajor daily cleansing experience we can think of, especially
when applied with the brand’s facial treatment brush–it gets rids of every trace of dirt and leaves skin baby-smooth. Good for all
skin types.
The Luxe, Chocolate-y
Cleanse
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Aquis
Lisse Luxe Hair Towel goop, $30For more shine and overall healthier hair, less frizz, breakage, plus a speeded-up drying routine, this light,
easy towel is an amazing solution. Super-absorbent and soft to the touch, the Aquis will change the way you dry your hair—and seriously reduce frizz, not to mention help mitigate breakage in the bargain. Regular towels tend to be rough on hair; while this one is ultra-gentle, it also dries it faster. Wrap it at your hairline, tuck the ends in, and let it soak up the extra moisture for shinier, softer, frizz-free, beautiful results.
The Frizz-Reducing Towel
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Shower Clear
The Original
Chrome Shower Head goop, $275This new detox essential is easy to
install in your shower, and it solves a problem you might not have beenaware you had: Over time, most shower heads accumulate all sorts of unpleasantness, from bacteria to mold. Shower Clear’s shower heads pop open and dry naturally after a shower, discouraging the accumulation of mold and other toxins (they’re also incredibly easy to clean). Crafted of substantial, luxurious metals, the clean design works miraculously with any style bathroom, and makes an incredible-feeling spray, too—it’s a major upgrade to any
shower—and a must for healthy living.
The Chic, Mold-Targeting
Shower Head
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The Organic Pharmacy
Skin Brush goop, $15This genius, long-handled
natural-bristle brush allows youto thoroughly dry-brush every part of your body—especially your back, which feels particularly amazing (and is uniquely hard-to-reach). It’s also the perfect balance of soft and firm,
designed to gently exfoliate, improve circulation, condition skin, and boost the lymphatic system. Brilliant for detoxing, and
equally brilliant for everyday skin-smoothing andgenerating immune support.