New York City has its fair share of boutiques and stores offering one-of-a-kind bath and body products—but one of our favorites is right next to Rock Center, RAIN.

RAIN creates handmade bath and body products utilizing natural ingredients with African origins. And the South African influence hits you instantly-the scents, the purity, the simplicity-  a breath of fresh air in the heart of New York City.

RAIN’s products are produced in a small rural factory specializing in the creation of handmade, African–inspired products and are formulated from oils made from wild harvested plants sourced throughout Southern Africa.

We insist—take the time to visit this boutique if you’re in the area (also sold in South Africa and Europe) or stop by their website to learn what indigenous herbs are used in each product and what their benefits are.

If we could only create our own invention… we’re thinking about mixing eucalyptus with ginger and African khoigoed - ingredients which promise to clear sinuses, heal circulation and help with anti-aging. Definitely count us in!