Bella Brand: Apothia


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Bella Brand: Apothia

Meet Apothia Aromatic, a California-based company that creates home fragrance candles, diffusers, and bath and body products inspired by Los Angeles experiences. All products are blended and made from premium ingredients, and both the home and personal fragrance lines feature sleek, award-winning packaging. I had the chance to sit down with Apothia's founder, Ron Robinson, a couple of years Read more

Cheers To Vinotherapy!


Updated 05/26/09 6:03 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

Cheers To Vinotherapy!

Vinotherapy is a term coined by Caudalie founders Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas. It's the process of pampering your skin with products made from grade seeds and grape skins. Grape Seed strengthens blood vessels as well as contains polyphenols (antioxidants that combat free radicals). Other properties of vinotherapy include reservatol, which promotes skin cell renewal and viniferine, an ingredient Read more

New Product Alert: Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Collection


Updated 06/28/07 10:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

New Product Alert:  Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Collection

New from Victoria's Secret is the Beauty Rush Body Care Collection. The scented bath and body line was inspired from the enormously popular Beauty Rush Lip Gloss that made mouths water all over the world. Not only is the gloss juicy and ridiculously shiny (I mean that in the best possible way, of course) but the catalog photos definitely helped to put the rush in Beauty Rush! The new Read more

Brides and Bacne: What to Do


Updated 05/18/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

How to Give Yourself a Back Facial

Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You've been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you've been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face — on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things Read more

12 Mother's Day Freebies and Deals to Look Forward To


Updated 05/12/12 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mother's Day Freebies 2012

Mother's Day is coming up and there are plenty of freebies and discounts going around for savvy moms to cash into. Seems like most of the discounts this year cater toward food and drinks; here are a few of them: Caribou Coffee: Buy one, get one free with this coupon. Print it out or save it on your phone. Ikea: Free breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes and a cup of coffee on Sunday Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Scrub That Brings the Spa Home


Updated 05/11/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Willow Stream Ener-G Body Scrub Review

When it comes to swanky spa havens, the Willow Stream spas are among the best. There are 16 tucked into Fairmont hotels around the world, and each offers something different. If you want to bathe in floral-accented waters, you can do that in China. If soaking in a marula milk bath is more your speed, head to the Willow Stream in South Africa. Swimming in a rooftop pool? Scottsdale. Point is: if Read more

3 Ways Walkers Can Benefit From Going Barefoot


Updated 05/10/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Benefits of Barefoot Walking

If you're into running, there's no doubt you've heard the buzz about barefoot running. It's become trendy for a reason: running barefoot can help you have better form and technique, preventing injury and pain. Runners aren't the only ones who can benefit from ditching their footwear. If walking is your exercise of choice, here are some reasons you'll want to try going barefoot. Active and Read more

For Better Sleep, Do These 3 Things 20 Minutes Before Bed


Updated 05/10/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do Before Bed to Sleep Better

We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. But if you are doing this already and still have troubles, here are three things to do immediately before hitting the Read more

Brazil Sends Its Vintage Scents to the States


Updated 05/07/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Phebo Products at Macy's

Unless a trip to Rio is in your future, good luck tracking down Phebo soaps and candles. Founded in the 1930s, Phebo is one of Brazil's most venerable perfumery brands — and as well-known as the line is in South America, it's extremely hard to find in the States. That's all about to change, as Macy's begins to stock a variety of Phebo bath and body products this month. Three hundred stores Read more

6 Best Ways to Flatten Your Belly By Summer


Updated 05/11/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Flat Belly For Summer

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By the Editors of Prevention A toned, flat tummy is a goal many of us strive to achieve in time for bathing suit season, but endless crunches and ditching all your favorite foods until July 4th isn’t the right—or fun—way to do it. A sculpted core and trim tummy can be attained by incorporating small changes Read more