stop picking your nose. this month's august picks are so much better.

injection perfection.
tired of the eliptical? carboxytherapy uses injections of carbon dioxide to attack pesky cellulite. we know, we know. it sounds too good to be true, but admit it, you're curious to find out. $150 per treatment area, 9-10 treatments required. 1100 madison avenue. between 82th and 83rd. 212.737.9604
www.thewellpath.com

stripped.
earthen instantpeel is like six mini facials in a box. simply steam your face to open pores and then massage in. dead skin rolls off - kind of gross, yet oddly satisfying. $50. available at www.saks.com

hey ho, let's go.
ready to roll your eyes if you hear one more om? meet punk rock yoga , a back-to-basics, stripped down and accessible class that promises you'll see no buddha statues and hear no flowery language.   $10 per class. champions dance studios, 257 west 39th street, 14th floor. www.punkrockyoga.com


high ho silver.
cor soap, the silver service treatment for the face, uses silver (a super effective antibacterial agent), collagen and sericin to cleanse, even skin tone and maintain moisture. it also offers sun protection, but hedge your bets and apply your normal SPF. $125.
www.plankdesigns.com

mellow yelo.
stop nodding off at your desk, put down that triple espresso and head over to yelo. the midtown haven lets visitors grab a quick catnap to recharge in private yelocabs. naps range from $12 - $24 for 20 to 40 minutes. 315 west 57th street. between 8th and 9th. 212.245.8235
www.yelonyc.com


whish i may, whish i might. if you've yet to embrace waxing or sugaring, the whish blueberry mint shave crave makes shaving as pleasurable an experience as it can be. the cream is moisturizing and the scent refreshing. try it with the badger hair shaving brush and get the barbershop experience. $32. available at www.whishbody.com


ryoko who?
designed in collaboration with karim rashid, kenzo's ryoko is a pocket sized, ergonomic fragrance pebble. for curious types, ryoko is actually japanese for travel. available in four fragrances. $25. www.kenzousa.com


quick fix.
looking for truth, courage, peace, love, or happiness? yeah, join the club. the exhale spa "choose your intention" massage matches your desired outcome with aromatherapy-powered essential oils that enhance your focus. through august 31 only. $175 for 60 minutes. 980 madison avenue. between 76th and 77th. 212.249.3000. www.exhalespa.com

superfood for skin.
say cheerio to gorgeous skin with liz earle superskin concentrate . massage this heady blend of essential oils into face and neck daily to encourage glowy skin, no pregnancy required. $9-$68. www.lizearle.com