From fashion icon to an American icon, the Obama family’s “Yes We Can” attitude has proven that accomplishing any feat is possible. As many people anxiously await for January 20th, the pressure is on for the new First Family to look and feel their best. The Obama Family Inauguration Day Survival Kit: You can be sure President Obama is concerned about practicing his big speech, solving the economic crisis and all of the other issues that he is now in charge of. He can’t do any of this without a good night’s sleep. The Body Shop Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist is the perfect way to drift off to a sound sleep and recharge the battery. A few sprays of this camomile calming agent will give sweet dreams all night long. In the... [Read more]

Cold and flu viruses are always happy to end up in a warm, moist environment. Here are a few reminders to keep your mouth safe this season. Wash up: If done right, oral hygiene is a contact sport. Before reaching into your mouth to brush and floss, make sure to wash your hands first. That way you won’t give viruses a free ride from your hands to your mouth. Hygiene experts recommend plain soap and water over antiseptic products (use those when you are on-the-go without access to a sink). The key is good technique – wash every surface of your hands, not just the palms. The suggested length of time for hand washing is the time it takes to leisurely sing a verse of Happy Birthday. If that is not on your favorites list, choose another... [Read more]

January 26th marks the beginning of the year of the Ox. A popular way of celebrating the Chinese New Year is gifts of luck, and to that end, a fun way to bring gifts of luck to friends and family is the LUSH Double Fast Luck Emotibomb. Double Fast Luck Emotibomb ($3.95) was created especially for the Chinese New Year. It is scented with the Karma scent and designed in the shape of a symbolic, lucky coin. Simply place it on the floor of your shower as it releases the spicy-orange scent and good fortune. (In theory. But it’s a cool concept!) This limited edition Chinese New Year product is available in LUSH stores nationwide and online at www.lushusa.com. Image: Lush [Read more]

Cocoa butter is often recommended for the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis because it contains high concentrations of the antioxidants that help suppress free radicals and soothe skin irritation. Imagine if you could soothe dry skin and melt your troubles away in a warm bath of pure organic cocoa butter and essential oils! Treat Beauty turns bath time into a sweet indulgence of healing waters with new Organic Cocoa Butter Bath Bon Bons. These gourmet chocolate truffle shaped confections melt in warm bath water to soften and soothe dry skin. Treat uses pure organic cocoa butter that has not been refined in any way so it retains all its natural healing and preventative properties as well as its delicious chocolate aroma... [Read more]

One of the easiest and most natural ways to look good on the outside is to fill the body with key foods and beverages on the inside. Many women forget that their daily diet can play just as large a role in contributing to smooth, youthful-looking skin as expensive beauty treatments or products. Infusing grapefruit into your diet, along with following a balanced lifestyle can keep you looking lovely: · Watch your waistline. If you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight, consume fruits and vegetables with high water content, like grapefruit to feel satisfied. One-half of a Florida grapefruit is fat-free and contains 60 calories. Grapefruit juice is fat-free and has fewer calories than most fruit juices at less than 100 calories per... [Read more]