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TAKE 5
NEW GEAR TO HELP YOU LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
COLLAPSIBLE REUSABLE STRAWS
These straws are all the rage these days since “saving the turtles” and using
less plastic have become priorities for young people. Reusable silicone straws
are portable, easy to clean, and perfect for environmentally conscious people.
$6.50. packagefreeshop.com
JADE LEAF MATCHA
GREEN TEA POWDER
Japanese tea is believed to
support wellbeing and concentration
during meditation. The
green tea also has a blend of
antioxidants said to fight off tissue
damage and inflammatory
damage. EGCG, an antioxidant
in matcha, is thought to help
support metabolism and weight
loss. Just take a spoonful of the
green powder and whisk it
into a glass of ice water for a refreshing,
organic drink! $24.95.
jadeleafmatcha.com
SEANIK
SHAMPOO BAR
Lush recommends their shampoo
bars for getting that beachy and
voluminous hair look. Seanik is
made with ingredients from the
ocean. The bar has Irish moss seaweed
and Japanese nori seaweed
to make hair silky soft, and sea
salt to give it volume. Lemon oil is
added for a little extra shine with
a blend of floral oils to subtly scent
the hair. $11.95. lushusa.com
PRESS HEALTH
By JULIA MORO
PALO SANTO INCENSE STICKS
Palo Santo (‘holy wood’) sticks are the ultimate way to enhance a calm and
clear head space. Sustainably harvested from Northern Peru, this incense
is believed to cleanse any negative energy in a room and uplift your mood
while enhancing the connection to your creative and spiritual side. $9.
sacredwoodessence.com
COCONUT
BODY BUTTER
Nothing screams summer like the
scent of coconut. This nourishing
coconut body butter is perfect for
skin that’s been out in the sun all day
and feels dry. With 48-hour moisturizing
properties and a lasting delicious
coconut smell, this cream is a dream!
$25. thebodyshop.com
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