Sabon

123 Prince St., Soho, (212) 982-0968.

The first Sabon shop in America—it is an Israeli business--is in Greenwich Village and more are located all around the town, but the one I prefer is this tiny one in Soho. Most visits begin with the hand-washing ritual at a basin in the center of the shop.

hand-washing ritual at Sabon shop in NYC

Then you can stroll the store and enjoy your smooth hands while your decide what to purchase. Any item makes a great souvenir, but the foot lotion seems especially appropriate to soothe your tired feet after a day of walking the streets of NYC.

interior of Sabon shop in NYC

My favorite fragrance is their signature patchouli-lavender-vanilla. I have this in body lotion, hand cream, foot cream, and a bath bomb that discreetly emits its fragrance throughout the bathroom as it waits to be used.

products at Sabon shop in NYC

soaps at Sabon shop in NYC

In addition, I received from my children a gift of the salt scrub—which leaves some oil behind that is a great moisturizer and barrier for skin—and a mineral powder soak that absorbs into the skin. Happy birthday to me! C’est bon!