Now let’s turn our attention to the bath and body sector.  Bath and body products are wonderful items to give (and receive) as Christmas gifts.  Who doesn’t just love to get a basket full of lotions and potions?  From shower gels to body butters, and shimmer powders to cellulite treatments our list below makes it easy to be good to yourself and be nice to your body. 

Good Fortune Faucet Soap $10.00  www.goodfortunesoap.com

We love this item because you can hang up to dry (which means that it stays clean & lasts longer) and it’s also great for sensitive skin.  This 3-in-1 super-soap is phosphate-free, biodegradable and that waterproof bag is perfect for traveling.  Kid friendly and less waste in landfills.  What more could you want?

Bliss Lemon and Sage Body Butter $35.00 www.blissworld.com

Bliss’ best-selling body product for 10 years running!  Contains sodium hyaluronate to lock in moisture for soft, supple skin all day, and coconut oil to nourish the skin without feeling greasy.  Its advanced antioxidants protect and treat the skin and with a unisex, sophisticated, subtle citrus scent – it makes a great gift! 

Philosophy 3 in 1 Shower Gels (Have a Cherry Christmas) $16.00 www.philosophy.com

Have a Cherry Christmas with this cherry high-foaming shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath.  We love it for it’s rich, moisturizing lather and the cherry-licious scent. This formula helps cleanse and condition skin and hair, while loading you up with cherry scented bubbles for bathtime. 

Dove Cool Moisture Bar Soap, Cucumber & Green Tea $5.99 www.walgreens.com

If you love the feel of a bar soap you’ll enjoy this refreshing product that cares for your skin with a  1/4 dose of hydrating lotion.  Made with pure cucumber extract and a touch of calming green tea, its light, fresh-scented formula leaves you with the clean, cool feeling of hydrated skin.

Bliss Serious Seaweed Cellulite Soap $14.00 www.sephora.com

Another favorite from Bliss!  Not only will the seaweed base (and bumpy face) stimulate anti-cellulite lymphatic action, the thought that you’ve spent time rubbing it, will hopefully keep your will-power from ‘flubbing it’.  Great not only to de-cellulite your extremities but it doubles as a super-powered exfoliator.

Earth to Skin Heel Tastic Intensive Heel Therapy $10.00 www.heeltasticstore.com

Heel-Tastic’s unique formula penetrates deep to the source to not only soothe dry skin, but to keep your skin soft, silky, and smooth. You can even use it on rough knees, dry itchy elbows, and or cuticles.  Apply it at bedtime, throw on a pair of socks and awake with gorgeously smooth skin.

Nivea Goodbye Cellulite $10.39 www.drugstore.com

Formulated with the skin’s own L-Carnitine, it’s a fast-acting, concentrated treatment specifically developed to fight the appearance of cellulite in problem areas. (L-Carnitine is found naturally in the skin and supports the conversion of fat into energy.) Available as a patch and a gel-cream, NIVEA Good-bye Cellulite helps visibly reduce the appearance of cellulite within four weeks.  

Bella Shimmerific Powder $24.00 www.marykay.com

This Limited-Edition body powder kisses your skin with a soft Bella Belara scent while adding a subtle silver shimmer. The exuberant floral fruity fragrance captivates immediately while the plush powder puff (with bow-tie ribbon) makes it easy to apply a perfect holiday sparkle.

Laura Mercier Body & Bath Crème de Pestache Body Cream $55.00 www.lauramercier.com

With vitamins A, C and E for nourishment and shea butter for moisturizing this luxurious cream gives your skin optimum moisture. You can it use morning or night and it can be worn alone or layered with other body and bath fragrances.

The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Body  Butter $8.00-$20.00 www.thebodyshop-usa.com

Wrap your skin in a rich, indulgent, chocolate-scented cream that moisturizes and softens for up to 24 hours.  Made with cocoa butter, an excellent moisturizer that melts at body temperature and is rich in antioxidants, and shea butter from Ghana that moisturizes and softens the skin. Also contains organic soy oil that helps to repair skin’s moisture barrier so skin stays smooth and supple. Best for very dry skin and also good for pregnant women to help prevent stretch marks.