Cold, windy weather can do some serious damage to your skin. Many women concentrate on protecting and nourishing their faces but neglect the skin on their body. This winter, restore and rejuvenate your skin with hydrating products that use organic ingredients.
Recently, I was introduced to the Bamford Body Organic Collection, which includes organic body creams and oils that balance, moisturize and sooth your skin. The Organic Moisturizing Body Cream (50ml – $20, 200ml – $64) comes in your choice of Camomile or Rosemary formulas.
The camomile cream is perfect for dry or sensitive skin. It used camomile, geranium, shea butter and …read more

I wrote about AVON’s big one day only sale at Pretty By Nature today, so I thought I’d take a look and see what good buys there were to be had in the bath and body section, as well. It turns out that there’s a good selection of items specially priced for clearance. Get free shipping on any order today, October 20, 2009 if you use the saving code 1020FSD at checkout.
Now on the to the shopping….

Enjoy the SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual in a foaming Oil Body Moisturizer. Aerating pump turns oil into a light foam that you …read more

Did you know that rice is good for your skin? Japanese rice farmers realized the nourishing benefits of rice after spending their days working in rice paddies. Fresh used that inspiration to create their Rice Dry Oil. If your skin is dull, dry and drab from too much sun and water this summer, you need something to revive and restore it. This oil may be the answer.
Fresh combines the benefits of rice grain along with joboba oil, grapeseed oil and other botanical extracts to create this hydrating, nourishing product for your whole body. It’s perfect for massages if you don’t …read more

Recently, I have been experimenting with different body oils and body butters. I came across Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil and found it’s perfect for really, really dry skin. This nutrient-rich formula is ideal to soothe parched skin after a summer of intense sun.
This body oil features skin-restorative properties that replenish and moisturize skin using Biodynamic sea buckthorn berry and seed oil, along with organic sesame seed oil. The essential fatty acids, vitamins A, C and E, and many other elements deliver intense hydration and promote recovery at the cellular level.
And it’s not just good for your skin — the …read more

Bath oils are a great way to add a touch of fragrance to your skin, while also moisturizing in the bath. One of my personal favorites is Jo Malone bath oil. Just a few drizzles of this oil produces a soft foam that relaxes your body and makes your skin silky soft.
Jo Malone bath oils are available in a variety of fabulous scents in several categories:

Spicy
Citrus
Fruity
Light Green Floral
Floral
Woody
Kohdo Wood

The ones I love are the French Lime Blossom Bath Oil, a light green floral, and the fruity Nectarine Blossom & Honey Bath Oil.
These bath oils are a little more pricey than …read more

Naturopathica offers a wide array of organic botanical beauty products, bath items and natural remedies. Some of their most popular products include their bath water cures. These bath and body oils are created to soothe and cure your body. Recently, I tried out their French Lavender Soothing Bath and Body Oil and it was fabulous.
Designed to treat all stress problems, including insomnia, exhaustion and headaches, this oil also relieves muscle tension and restores balance. It has a high ester content for calming, while containing Grapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Premium Essential Oils of Lavandin, Lavender, Vitamins A, C & …read more

If you are looking for a body oil that is perfect for an aromatherapy massage, check out the line from Neoteric. These body oils are rich in soothing ingredients such as eucalyptus, cypress, juniper and rosemary to create a blend that is especially designed for tired muscles. This massage oil with soothe your aches and pains while emitting a very relaxing scent.
One of the best things about Neoteric Massage Oil is the price. At just $6.99 for a 4-oz bottle you can afford apply it generously and often. Light a few candles around the room, lay back and relax while …read more

When shopping for bath and body products, I try to find brands that use natural ingredients such as plant extracts, grasses, fruit extracts and other botanical ingredients. Just because it says NATURAL on the front of the bottle doesn’t mean that it is. Be sure to actually check the ingredient list to see what you are actually buying.
Also look for ingredients that nourish and hydrate your skin. For example, aloe vera penetrates the skin with its healing properties to to soothe and really moisturize dry skin. Products containing shea butter can reduce inflammation, as well as improve the appearance of …read more

If you love the effects of body oils but don’t like the oily feel, you should try dry oil sprays. These products are a great way to moisturize and hydrate the skin. You can find dry oil sprays from a variety of manufacturers.
One of my favorites is Booth’s Brazilian Nut Dry Oil Spray. When you step out of the shower spray on this oil to lock in the moisture on your skin. It has a fabulous, toast scent of warm vanilla and toasty, exotic Brazilian nuts.
It leaves your skin soft and silky smooth, but never oily. You can get the …read more

Since my last post about beauty or body oils, specifically the Nars Mini Body Glow set, I’ve found quite a few other body oils to choose from!
Bobbi Brown ‘Beach’ Body Oil, $28
A moisturizing body oil from that gives your skin a pretty sheen and gives it the scent of Bobbi Brown’s best selling fragrance. Made with four essential oils and vitamins E and C to soften, nourish and moisturize your skin.
Estée Lauder ‘Bronze Goddess’ Body Oil Spray, $32
This body oil spray by Estée Lauder is scented with a blend of bergamot and mandarin, Tahitian gardenia, coconut, amber, sandalwood and vetiver. …read more