Besides pumpkin ale and other spiced boozes, seasonally scented soaps are the perfect hostess gift to give, like these adorable, handmade sugar skull soaps ($9 each). Perfumed by the folks at Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, these cute cleansers include a blend of five sugars along with a hint of candied fruits. But if you're looking for something with less of a playful design, go with the brand's Read more

I've always been one of those people who absolutely can't wait to hop in the shower, Elemis's Tranquil Touch Creamy Body Wash ($35) smells so good, it makes me want to linger just a bit longer. Made with sweet almond oil to soften and hydrate, this creamy cleanser is scented with patchouli, cedarwood, and vetiver. While it's light and fresh, it also has a heady, powdery essence; it's perfect for Read more

Loose Women isn't quite how it sounds. In one context it has floozy connotations, but in another, it's actually a British lunchtime talk show with, as you might expect, a risqué twist. And like many TV-inspired beauty products, (90210 nail polish and Mad Men lacquer, anyone?), the long-running program even has its own body care line (about $16 to $49), consisting of items like shower gel, hand Read more

Chocolate is pretty much synonymous with Valentine's Day. And while you can check out YumSugar for ways to ingest it, here on Team Bella we like to explore ways to slather it all over our bodies. When it comes to using this decadent ingredient in spa and body treatments, it turns out there are several great reasons why chocolate is so sweet. Stacey Parks, spa director at Spa Claremont in Read more

The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in pairs beach volleyball. I've been an athlete my whole life. I've been so lucky and blessed to have enjoyed a healthy and strong body for most of my days. Aside from a few shoulder surgeries, some busted ankles, a bad back here and there, and two pregnancies, I've managed to maintain a high fitness Read more

Payless ShoeSource may be the place you go for inexpensive footwear and Halloween accoutrements, but very soon, you'll be able to pick up a nail polish and lip color there, too. The new range, which will also include lotions, shower gels, fragrances, and eye colors, will be sold under the brand names Zoe & Zac and Unforgettable Moments. Of course, we'll never know what it's like until we try Read more

One of the frustrating things about some eco-friendly products is the often-high price. Yes, we'd all love to go green, but it's difficult to pay $20 for body lotion when Curel can be had for a small fraction of that cost. Enter Seed, a new line of natural body care that's free of parabens, preservatives, phthalates, artificial colors, and animal ingredients. (Whew.) The three-item lineup Read more