HEALTHY HABITS
British cult-beauty favorite Nude Skincare’s philosophy is simple: “Don’t put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t eat.” To that end, the company’s luxurious line contains no parabens, sulfates, propylene glycol, or silicones—toxic chemicals linked to a variety of ailments from breast cancer to kidney damage. Instead you’ll find potent botanicals, antioxidants, and biocompatible ingredients that can be safely metabolized by the body. Call it postadolescent trauma, but slathering on the bestselling Cleansing and Replenishing Night Oils without fear of massive breakouts took a little getting used to. But the results? Our dry winter skin turned from dull to dewy, earning raves. Available at Sephora stores citywide.
BODY BLISS
The only spa in the city that uses exclusively organic products, Priti Organic Spa in the East Village has become an eco-beauty destination. Every treatment—from the Priti Smooth (a body sugar scrub) to the beyond heavenly Priti Radiant (a radiance-boosting holistic facial)—uses 100 percent organic ingredients, including Priti’s own spa-made custom creams and scrubs. The spa’s renowned mani-pedis include everything you dream of (soaking bowls filled with fragrant essential oils and flower petals, plus a killer massage) and nothing you don’t (all polishes are toxin-free). Priti Organic Spa, 35 East First Street, 212-254-3628; pritiorganicspa.com.
CONSIDER IT TABLED
“I only make pieces that stand the test of time,” says furniture designer and Brooklyn Farm Table founder Ralph Gorham. “Tables your kids will be fighting over.” Gorham’s Red Hook-based studio produces hearty tables, cabinets, and countertops crafted from wood salvaged from local demolitions. Gorham gives centuries-old joists and flooring new life, cutting, sanding, and finishing each piece with tung oil. Custom tables can be had in just three to 10 weeks. Visit brooklynfarmtable.com.
COVERED COMPLETELY
Wallpaper is back in a big way, and Britain’s Graham & Brown is one of our favorite sources for gorgeous designs. Its new line of Eco Collection wallpaper doesn’t disappoint, with 15 cool new patterns printed on paper harvested from managed, sustainable forests. Each design—from a hand-blocked damask pattern to an updated take on florals—is made with water-based inks and no harmful VOCs or solvents. Visit grahambrown.com.
CLOSE TO HOME
While we love the new eco-resorts cropping up around the globe, truly green travel shouldn’t have to involve hopping on a plane— or even into a car, for that matter. The founders of online travel magazine Offmanhattan.com, Lauren Matison and Vincent Crossley, have come to the rescue of adventure seekers minding their carbon footprint. The site scouts out the coolest destinations New Yorkers can reach by public transportation, from hiking excursions in the Catskills to a walking tour around City Island. Visit offmanhattan.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Brooklyn Farm Table; Pritti Organic Spa; Graham & Brown Wallpaper; Nude Skincare.
