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Ask anyone, and chances are when given the choice to shop at a chain store, or a one-of-a-kind boutique, they’ll choose the latter. Certainly, department stores have their benefits. But, when exploring a San Diego neighborhood, the independently owned retailers reveal a regions personality. North Park has a bevy of curated shops selling eclectic collections unique to the district. Quaint storefront windows display carefully culled pieces, luring customers inside to make a purchase or two as a memento. Here's a select few. Shop/Good As I get older, I’m more aware of what I put on my skin. I look for wholesome products void of sulfates, petroleum and other chemical ingredients. Shop/Good takes a healthy living approach to make-up, lotions, and cleansers. For instance, their sunscreen is UV chemical free, using mineral based zinc-oxide. About ten years ago, I began getting facials, realizing I needed to nurture my skin after spending my 20’s baking on the beach slathered in baby oil. Shop/Good offers numerous options. The quick 45-minute deep clean, to the lux 75-minute ultimate pampering. In addition, salt scrub massage hand treatments and aloe gel masks to revive tired eyes will rejuvenate signs of aging. Pigment Pigment provides a feast for the eyes. Each pass through the space reveals another doodad, bauble or novelty to admire. There’s something for every room in your house with varying degrees from whimsical to the exquisite. Stationery and sweets to pillows and plants. An entire wall is devoted to a vertical display of cactus, succulents and houseplants. A nearby, large white table hums with customers creating their own landscape masterpieces. Customers are welcome to pull up a chair, and pair plants with any of the many pots available. Only pay for what you use. Or, bring your own container, and fill it with foliage.