11 Best Places to Shop in USA

This shop produces hundreds of soap, candle, sunscreen, and skin-care products for men and women. Soothe your skin from head to toe and slather on natural, tropical products that boast an added boost from science. A second location is at 1075 Duval. 

Some of the ingredients used in the small-batch soaps and skincare products sold at this lovely-smelling Eastsound boutique are grown on the local Island Thyme farm. Founded in 1996 on Orcas, the aromatherapy-focused line is now carried across the state and beyond.

Small on space but huge on sustainable quality, this shop carries the owners' full line of proprietary organic skincare products created mostly of botanicals grown on their farm. The store also stocks the organic macadamia nuts and coffee grown on 60 acres the proprietors own and manage in South Kona.

Glow like a celebrity at the Inn’s spa, offering French-inspired treatments utilized on A-list clientele. Techniques include dry contouring, LED light therapy, and facials utilizing bio-brasion, oxylight, and micro-currents. Also on the spa menu are warm-stone massages, cupping, contouring treatments, and exfoliating peels. Arrive early or stay late for use of the relaxation room, outdoor cabanas, and cold plunge therapy. Treatments start at $250.

Part spa, part natural beauty boutique, this airy little shop has high standards for sourcing its products. From Biossance face creams to Rahua shampoo, only the highest-quality—nontoxic, ethical, organic, all-natural—products make it onto the shelves. If you want to try any spa treatments, including facials and energy healing, be sure to book in advance. Side note: actor Naomi Watts is a co-owner.

This new wellness sanctuary in the former Exhale's subterranean space across from the Public Garden is a great midday stop for self-care. Experience therapeutic massage, skin-care services, guided contrast-therapy sessions, IV therapy, reflexology, cupping, or buy a one- or two-hour pass for actual bliss—the Bliss area boasts a relaxation room, infrared and traditional saunas, eucalyptus steam room, and cold plunges in a coed spot, with men's and women's showers and locker rooms.

Beauty products and skincare created by women, for women and made right in New York City. Savor Beauty was begun by Angela Jia Kim, an erstwhile classical pianist, who was inspired by her Korean heritage to tap into Korean self-care rituals. The small-batch beauty products for sale here are all natural and animal cruelty-free.

Located in the heart of Chinatown, this cosmetics and lifestyle store focuses on skin-care brands from Korea, Japan, and more. The comprehensive selection includes sunscreen, moisturizers, makeup, and supplements. You'll also find popular Asian snacks and drinks, hair accessories, plushies, Sanrio character products, and lots more.

Located at the very southern end of Main Street, this small shop-factory in a sweet house is a great place to pick up well-priced, lightly scented, 100% vegan soaps made from pure olive, palm, and coconut oils with such additional ingredients as aloe, lemongrass, rosemary, citrus, and rose petal; there are more than a dozen varieties.

The mere scent of Ye Olde's hand-fashioned soaps conjures up a relaxing bath. If you want to craft your own soaps, you'll find a full line of supplies, as well as soaps and lotions from around the world.