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A good first stop is Carol's Daughter, a cozy store near Fort Greene Park specializing in products for African-American men and women. That said, people of all skin tones flock to the chain's Brooklyn outpost for Carol's top-notch scrubs, soaps and lotions. Scents range from fruity (Jamaican Punch) to soothing (Almond Cookie) and are available in nearly every form imaginable: body wash, candles, incense and hair care. Be sure to check out the store's beauty sets--especially the "Dogs are Talkin" pedicure set. 1 S. Elliot Pl.

Next, head to Natural Heights, an ecofriendly boutique in Prospect Heights that carries a cadre of beauty products among its other merchandise (stuff for baby, garden and home). Though the store carries many of the same brands found in co-ops, its friendly vibe and helpful staff make for a much more soothing shopping experience than the jam-packed three-level Union Square Whole Foods. Stock up on Earth Science Gentle Skin Peel ($15) and Jason Hydrating Night Crème ($23) to soothe your deathly winter complexion. 688 Washington Ave.

End your trip with a visit to Zoe's Beauty Products in Greenpoint. A combination spa/salon/beauty shop, Zoe's is a best bet when you're beauty-hunting for someone else. The staff can put together custom gift baskets catered to a giftee's beauty needs. When you're finished, treat yourself to an hour-plus facial. At just $65, Zoe's Vita Balance treatment for dry skin is a bargain compared to pricey Manhattan spas. 119 Greenpoint Ave.

Insider's Tip: Just paid rent and can't afford any of Brooklyn's boutique shops? We recommend taking a stroll along Nostrand and Flatbush avenues, where beauty shops line nearly every block. Most specialize in African-American hair care, but everyone can find hair or skin treatments that provide relief from winter dryness. When you're done, treat yourself to a Jamaican beef patty at Golden Krust--being vain is hard work. 568 Franklin Ave.

Related Stories:
· Carol's Daughter [Official site]
· Natural Heights [Official site]
· Zoe's Beauty Products [Official site]
· Shopping in Brooklyn Map [Jaunted]
· Shopping coverage [Jaunted]

Where: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Tags: Shopping / Shopping-In-Brooklyn-Map / Spas

by laurenuta