beauty picks.

as the southern part of the golden state is hitting the golden days of summer with perfect temperatures and killer waves, it's hard to resist a little pampering to keep your skin soft and body in balance. here are a few beauty picks to help you stay classy, san diego.

taken for granate.
the mistral nectar de fruits line (from $8) is avail in luscious flavors like pomegranate, japanese apricot and green apple passion fruit, and hits the sweet spot. as summer draws to a close, stock up on the flavors to savor scents reminiscent of long, hot days just a little bit longer. 146 south cedros avenue. near lomas santa fe. solana beach. 858.755.5963. www.mistralsoaps.com


pucker up for pin up.
on the days you are feeling a little more jessica rabbit than fairy tale princess, slip pin up lip balms ($4) in your back pocket. made with all natural ingreds, such as beeswax and avocado oil, these kitschy balms leave your pucker feeling soft. need another reason to try it? boys love coconuts. available at www.pinupbalm.com


wax eloquent.
first comes love, then comes the undercarriage. for ladies who like to stay manicured for their men, the ladies at the undercarriage are experts in quick and painless. the new sweet spot labs on-the-go wipettes come in four fresh scents for a little off-the-cuff nookie. available at the undercarriage. 1951 4th avenue. at grape. 619.525.9929. www.sweetspotlabs.com


good vibrations.
first, raw food took over your diet and favorite restos, and now, it's taking over your favorite spas too. the raw vegan organic facial ($125) blends the vibrational energy of live botanicals with japanese massage techniques to help harmonize your skin. available at sara elizabeth skincare. 4026 hawk street. at fort stockton. 619.297.7546. www.saraelizabethskincare.com


pop n' unlock.
according to the japanese study of releasing and harmonizing blocked energy, there are 26 different “locks" in your body where energy can get, well, stuck. a 60-minute jin shin jyutsu treatment can help you get your groove back by releasing your energy through pressure applied to certain points on your body. get ready to release. available at rancho valencia spa. 16199 rancho valencia drive. 858.759.6490. www.ranchovalencia.com


mouth off.
there's nothing worse than getting up close and personal only to be turned off by bad breath. protect your gums and pearly whites with elgydium, the french line of oral care products that recently made its way stateside. their whitening toothpaste ($9) contains micro-pulverized sodium-bicarbonate, which lets it penetrate deep to whiten. available at point loma shelter island drug. 1105 rosecrans street. at canon. 619.223.7171.


the awakening.
nail your look with the sparitual fall DHP-free vegan nail polish ($11) that come in bold and earthy tones. try “mindful" or “epiphany" from the awakened collection unless you prefer to let your aura be your guide. simply pull a card from the sparitual fan deck and let fate choose your perfect fall color. available at the grand del mar. 5300 grand del mar court. 858.314.2000.www.sparitual.com