Philosophy always likes to create fun beauty products. Some I like more than others, but I find that they make great gifts because there are so many themes to choose from. One of its latest launches is a group of three sugary, breakfast-inspired bath and body washes called Breakfast in Bed ($30). The products have the same 3-in-1 concept as the Shower For the Cure, which means that you can use Read more

Sweet and juicy bath and body products are a real weakness for me, and in particular, I'm a sucker for all things strawberry. My bathroom is filled with scrubs, lotions, lip balms — you name it and I'm addicted. Check out this roundup of strawberry beauty treats; four of the posts are product driven and the last is a D.I.Y exfoliator which is inexpensive, effective and easy to make. Read more

Having these grainy and sweet body scrubs in the bath and shower is just asking for trouble. After just one whiff, I'll never want to get out. For those of you who want to take a break from the doldrums of January and indulge in a summertime treat, here are three succulent scrubs that'll do the trick. And hey, if you have any Winter strawberries in your fridge that you can't bear to waste, try Read more

This new Tongue Detox Device from Tepe ($9.18) is all the rage in Europe and l've finally been able to find an online retailer that will ship it to America. When I first read about it, it reminded me a lot of the Breath Rx anti-bacterial tongue spray and tongue scraper, and as I researched it more and more, I came upon a dozen or so tongue devices created to kill bacteria and scrape away the Read more

For those of you who have sensitive skin, most likely your face isn't the only part of your body that suffers from redness and reactions. I find that if I'm not careful about changing my razor blade frequently, or if I don't use ample amounts of lubrication such as shaving cream or moisturizing body washes, my legs, underarms and even bikini area often burned and become pink and swollen. Here Read more

I've just found out about a Danish brand of makeup, skin care, fragrance, and bath and body products called Gosh Cosmetics. It's new to me, but it's been available for 25 years, with products now retailing in more than 60 countries. While the family-owned business began in 1945 as a pharmaceutical company, in the late '70s it shifted production into toiletries. Full of bright, trendy, and fresh Read more

You've gone out and bought all of these fresh ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner, but you've still got some leftovers lying around. Instead of watching them go bad or killing yourself trying to concoct a makeshift meal with minimal groceries, indulge your body and pamper your senses with this fresh and yummy Thanksgiving-inspired body scrub. It's really easy to make — and now your insides and Read more

If you've heard of this brand before, it's because it was a cult favorite of beauty shoppers until a year ago. At that time, both retail store and online stock was running extremely low, so the company decided to take a year-long hiatus and ramp up production. Now de~luxe is back and it's even better than before. Not only do all of the old products still exist, but there's a whole new luxurious Read more

Philosophy Shower For The Cure ($20) is a real bang for the buck! This rich, creamy gel can be used as a shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. It is made from milk proteins and fruit essences that moisturize, cleanse and keeps the skin supple while providing a pleasant, fresh scent. The bottle is also noteworthy. Along with a pink ribbon, it features a powerful poem written by philosophy's Read more