Bath and Body Products

Tea tree oil is derived from the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia plant which grows exclusively and in abundance in Australia. The leaves are distilled, pressed and can then be used topically or aromatically (inhaled). Tea tree oil can be found in many over-the-counter beauty, household and first aid items.

Take a look at my five-post roundup on tea tree oil for a more in-depth look at a sample of the wide variety of face, body and hair care products on the market today. I hope that you've enjoyed this series, so please let me know what you think!

• Bella Glossary: Tea Tree Oil
• Part I: Face Care
• Part II: Body Care
• Part III: Hair Care
• Product Review: Arezoo Ingrown Hair Cream

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Welcome back to my three-part series about tea tree oil products. Today I've chosen three sensational body care products that help to soothe, soften and treat the skin. I think once you start exploring this excellent essential oil you're going to find yourself constantly turning to it for beauty and health-related solutions.

Amber Products Co. Wax Cream ($13.95) is a gentle body wax that contains high amounts of tea tree oil to result in a creamier feel that leaves little residue on the skin. It's great for removing short, coarse hairs and is recommended for use at a medium to high temperature. It is available in 14 oz and 16 oz sizes.

For two more tea tree oil products for your body read more

Feeling concerned about your personal smell? Sorry to be so blunt, but who else can you come to for advice about your nether region? It's time to eradicate any kind of embarrassment and get to the bottom of the not-so-fresh feeling. Of course, there's nothing wrong with your natural smell—it's actually a good way to gauge the health of your ladyparts—but we all have times when we need to do a quick cleaning.

Here are two extremely gentle and discreet intimate grooming wipes that are the perfect pick-me-up for the gal on the go. I can't wait to hear your reviews, so don't be shy—we Bella gals can handle it.

Sweet Spot Wipettes are baby-soft, alcohol-free towelettes that instantly freshen up your private parts. Not only are they pH-balanced (so that you don't eventually go sour) but they are made with a blend of natural essential oils created to go along with your natural scent.

They come either in a pack of 30 for $12 or in a pack of three assorted scents for $2.95. The four different fragrances available are Citrus Galbanum, Geranium Lavender, Basil Grapefruit and Unscented.

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We all know how wonderful it can feel to take a long soak in a bath, but for those of you who are pressed for time but still want to indulge in a little treat for your tired feet, here's an at home, do-it-yourself recipe from all-natural beauty expert Janice Cox. She believes that “If you can cook, you can create your own beauty products." Here's what you'll need to concoct a fabulous and calming foot bath for your footsies!

• Use a piece of cheesecloth and wrap four tablespoons dried alfalfa leaves, two tablespoons dried mint leaves and two tablespoons dried thyme leaves inside.
• Fill a basin with two gallons of hot water, and pour in four tablespoons of Epsom salts.
• Stir the bath until the salts dissolve, then float the herbal bundle in the water to steep until the temperature cools.
• Finally, soak your feet in the fragrant water anywhere from fifteen to twenty minutes. When you are finished, pat your body dry and massage a thick foot cream or grape seed oil into your skin.

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In the summertime heat your feet take a serious beating pounding the pavement every day. The temperature makes them swell, and shoes that were once the right size, now feel constricting. At the end of the day, treat your tootsies to a soothing, calming and cooling refreshment. Here are three super-rich foot creams to help heal your tired heels.

Bliss Foot Patrol ($26) is a silky cream that contains a blend of peppermint and salicylic acid to help soften, exfoliate and soothe even the roughest and most calloused areas of your feet. Apply liberally morning and night for best results.

For two more foot treatments, read more

Technically, this isn't exactly about new products, but Victoria's Secret Beauty is re-launching its Secret Garden collection with new packaging and new formulas. This line of bath and body products is an old cult favorite that feels great on your skin and smells amazing. In fact, VS sells over 68 million products annually! There's a new scent involved in the re-launch, too; it's called Blossoming Romance. Excited yet?

The Secret Garden collection is made up of ten fruity, floral and spicy scents in eight different botanically-based formulas to soften, smooth, and pamper your skin. The formulas include Body Lotion, Body Splash, Body Scrub, Hairspray, Shampoo/Conditioner, Bath Bubbles, Eau de Toilette Spray and Hand & Body Cream.

To read about the savory and succulent Secret Garden scents as well as to see some great images of Karolina Kurkova, Selita Ebanks and Maria Menounos from the Victoria's Secret Beauty Secret Garden Event last weekend in the Hamptons, read more

This new three-part product line from Kiehl's called For Your Dog is grrreat! For years now, customers have been requesting that Kiehl's make products as luxurious for man's best friend as they do for women, men, babies and even horses.

The collection was developed by Kiehl’s along with professional groomers to bring you three creations that cleanse and condition your canine's coat. They leave their skin feeling soft and their fur smelling fresh. All of the products are formulated with high-quality, natural ingredients that are safe and gentle enough for regular use. To read more about each of the three “For Your Dog” products, read more

By now, I am sure you've figured out that I am a little bit sensitive to products with strong smells. So putting on a fragrant hand cream was never really up my alley—until now. For funsies, I decided to try out this June Jacobs Green Tea and Cucumber Revitalizing Hand Treatment ($46) because of its surprisingly light scent.

I was expecting something much heavier but in actuality it's very refreshing. In addition, the texture is unlike anything I've ever experienced. It's ridiculously thick and creamy, so all you really need is a little bit to cover both of your hands. It spreads evenly, absorbs quickly and penetrates deeply.

And I've come to find that if you rub a little bit extra into your cuticles, most of the puffiness and redness (caused by picking or trimming) diminishes overnight.

I am hopelessly in love with this product. In fact, it's sitting next to my computer so I can have easy access to it all day. (Hey, I never said I wasn't an extremist!) The only slight issue I have is with the packaging. It's kind of dull and boring, and I really wish they made this in a tube form. When your hands are slippery, it makes getting the cap of the jar back on a real challenge!

My mother-in-law just brought me back a bottle of this really cool Hei Poa Aux Fleurs Tahitian Beauty Oil ($16) from her vacation in the Maldives. What's amazing about this product is that it really is all natural—something we rarely see in the States. Because of that, you have to keep it in the refrigerator after opening so it doesn't spoil.

The consistency of this oil is also unique. It changes properties in different temperatures meaning that when it's in the fridge it's a solid, and when it mixes with your body heat it becomes a liquid. It's an unbelievable body moisturizer and it also does wonders for restoring hydration to the ends of your hair.

The oil is made in Tahiti and the name, "Hei Poa," means red flowers - crown of the green valley. This is perfectly titled since the oil is made from Tahitian coconuts and at least ten fresh tiara flowers. One whiff of it and your mind can't help but to instantaneously wander to a perfect day at the beach.

To use, take a little scoop from the bottle and rub it all over your body. Keep in mind that just a little bit will go the distance to cover your whole body and once it liquefies it spreads quickly!

A whole bottle is going to last you for eons. You can equate it to that really large container of Vaseline that's been sitting in your parents medicine cabinet since childhood! I love this oil and I think you will too. I can't wait to hear your reviews!

Anthousa is well known for its amazing indulgent and aroma-therapeutic Home Ambiance Oils inspired by botanicals and the Mediterranean terrain. For those of you who are fans of the oils, you can now rejoice in their new luxury Bath and Body Collection which is set to launch this fall.

The new product line includes moisturizing body lotions ($30), hydrating bath and shower gels ($28), body creams ($55), and triple French-milled Soaps ($12) in two scents: Grapefruit & Lime Blossom and Cucumber & Honeysuckle.

The creams are filled with ingredients to soften the skin, such as aloe vera, macadamia oil, and shea butter. Sandalwood, amur corktree, and barley extracts hydrate the skin and centella asiatica & echinacea extracts firm and vitamins A& C and E nourish and help with cell regeneration. All products are paraben and preservative free.