A BACKPACK OF BEAUTY Autumn in Rhode Island is a cherished time, filled with colorful hikes, leaf-peeping adventures, visits to apple orchards, and the return of the PSL. It’s also when many of us begin to suffer from dr y skin. Here are five tried-and-true products from local makers, perfect for maintaining a clean, healthy glow.
RITUAL BATHS Seek relief of achy muscles with Ritual Baths, a line of gentle soaks in a variety of herbal blends from The Veiled Crow. Each of the nine products offers a different metaphysical property. Pair with a matching Sacred Sugar Scrub, made from sugar and almond oil, to leave your skin feeling exfoliated and moisturized. The Veiled Crow, 3287 Post Road, Warwick; VeiledCrow.com
PUMPKIN CHAI EXFOLIATING HERBAL FACE MASK Herbs and Mylk offers a fall line full of fragrant small-batch skincare products to hydrate, smooth, and revitalize your skin. After a long day of exploring, cozy up with their revitalizing mask, formulated with pumpkin and coffee grounds from Lincoln cafe, Fundati. 650 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown; HerbsandMylk.com
WELLNESS SALVE This nourishing salve from Herbalicious Skincare is a chemical- and petroleum-free alternative to OTC ointments – a hiking pack must. Use for treating insect bites, sunburn, eczema, and dry skin. Made in Narragansett with a powerful blend of herbal ingredients and essential oils, find this salve at Casey Farm Market, Saunderstown, on Saturday mornings through October 28 or online at HerbaliciousSkincare.com.
HELP YOUR SKIN RECOVER FROM OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS WITH LOCALLY MADE ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS BY CALLIE BISSET SHAMPOO BARS Perfect for camping and travel, shampoo bars from Warren’s Stella Marie Soap Company offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bottles. The Rosemary and Mint Natural Shampoo Bar can be used as a body and hair cleanser, perfect for saving space in your bag. Find it at local retailers including Olive del Mondo and Rhody Craft in Providence, and Honey Gallery in North Kingstown, or online at StellaMarieSoap.com.
DOUBLE-SHOT MOISTURIZING BODY SERUM Leave it to the gals at South Kingstown-based Java Skin Care to create a luxurious green coffee-infused serum. Safe for the body, hands, face, and hair, use it to help prevent signs of aging and even out skin tone. The multi-functional serum is perfect for days on the go and it can even be used to remove makeup, smooth flyaway hair, and moisturize lips. JavaSkincare.com