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Northern Beauty

Contributed By: Amy Feezor

You’ve heard it before: some studies suggest that your body absorbs 60% of what you put onto your skin. And that means that it’s vital that you are aware of the beauty products you choose for your everyday routine as well as for your every-once-in-a-while indulgences.

For the days when you do want a little pampering, check out some of our favorites from the Nordicals line by NORD New York Bath & Spa. Organic and cruelty-free, Nordicals finds its inspiration in the raw natural beauty of Scandinavia and the plants indigenous to the Nordic countries that yield nutrient-rich ingredients essential for healthy skin. (You’ll also find additional healing ingredients that hail from Israel — this Dead Sea Mineral Mud Mask, $20, for example, is beyond dreamy).

On our Greatest Hits list? The Mimosa organic cane body scrub ($20), which helps slough off end-of-summer skin in the most scrumptious way; all-natural Lavendar bath salts ($12) that make any bath time a bit more glorious; and to end the day: a flicker of soothing light from these clean-burning soy-wax candles ($22).

We feel more relaxed already (naturally). Head over to nordny.com to learn more.

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