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Back to Basics: The Best Body Lotions

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:33:33 PST

Welcome to this installment of Back to Basics. These amazing moisturizing body lotions are my all time favorites. I have used them for years and have never had any kind of allergic reactions or dry skin. What are some of your favorite body lotions?

Kiehl's Creme de Corps, $26, is a treat for your skin when it is feeling just a little too dry or you've recently been in the sun. Just a little of this super rich moisturizer goes a long way.

I received a bottle of this as a gift about seven years ago and have never looked back. Beta-carotene gives it a natural deep yellow color. It is recommended to use for ten straight days to achieve optimum results.

It is available in three sizes: a 4.2 oz travel bottle is $16, an 8.4 oz bottle sells is $26, and a 16.9 oz bottle is $42. If you buy the larger size it comes with a pump for easy dispensing, it costs $44 (shown).

To see more of my favorite body lotions of all time,

Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion For Normal to Dry Skin, $7.99, has been in my house every since I was a wee little tot. Owned by Pfizer, it was developed by dermatologists to promote more supple, smooth and healthier skin.

It has a very clean, non-greasy feel and it quickly penetrates your skin so that there is no residue left on your body as you are getting dressed. It won't clog your pores and is available in two sizes: 6 oz and 16 oz at most drugstores and pharmacies.

Biotherm Lait Corporel Anti-Drying Body Milk, $20, is the lightest of the bunch - but don't let that fool you. Just because it has a thin texture, it still helps to repair dry skin, restore your skin’s protective barrier and protect its natural elasticity. It is available in two sizes: a 6.7 oz bottle costs $20 and a 13.5 oz bottle costs $35.

Kiehl's and Jeff Koons Team Up For a Blooming Good Cause

Jaime Richards — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:30:00 PDT

If you like having soft skin, looking at modern art, and being part of a great cause, then you'll absolutely love this news. Kiehl's is continuing its partnership with contemporary artist Jeff Koons with the release of its Creme de Corps Holiday collection. Inspired by the vibrant "Balloon Flower (Yellow)" sculpture from his "Celebration" series, 100 percent of the sales (up to $200,000) from the limited-edition offering will go to The Koons Family Institute, a branch of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children.

Available for 2011 are three sizes of Jeff Koons's Balloon Flower Creme de Corps ($29 to $72) and a special Jeff Koons Bottle Art ($50) bottle-topper, a scaled-down replica of the original work. "I believe that flowers are a symbol for perfect love, and an important expression for this charitable collaboration with Kiehl's," said Koons. So load up on feel-good body care for you and your loved ones his holiday season. There's something to be said about being soft on the outside and warm and fuzzy on the inside, after all.

Kiehl's Kicks Off LifeRide to Fight AIDS

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:45:28 PDT

In a continuation of its partnership with amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, Kiehl's is going full speed ahead with charity endeavors. This weekend marks the start of the second annual LifeRide, a week-long motorcycle road trip to raise awareness and funds for amfAR. Kiehl's USA President Chris Salgardo will join stars including Jason Lee, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and Tyson Beckford on the ride up the East Coast, which begins Sunday and ends Aug. 6. The riders will stop at Kiehl's stores with checks for amfAR totaling $75,000. Check the tour schedule to see when the ride is stopping near you, and you'll receive an in-store 15 percent discount that day. (As if the chance to see Tyson Beckford in the flesh wasn't enough incentive.)

Can't make it to the events but want to contribute to the cause? A motorcycle-themed version of the brand's popular Ultra Facial Cream ($46) will be sold to raise $25,000; buy it on Kiehls.com with the code liferide and you'll score free ground shipping and a week's supply of Creme de Corps lotion - not to mention the good feeling of helping support AIDS research. It's a win-win situation.

Kiehl's to Open Spa 1851 in New York

Annie Tomlin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:01:33 PDT

Exciting news from Kiehl's: next month, the 160-year-old brand is opening its first-ever spa. Spa 1851, located on the second floor of a new store in New York City, will feature treatments for hair, skin, and body. Naturally, all will incorporate the same Kiehl's products that have earned a cult following - after all, what would a body treatment be without the classic Creme de Corps lotion? - but guests can expect added perks like customized, hand-blended masks used in facials.

The spa and men's grooming lounge, set to open mid-July, is likely to appeal to both women and men. It has a private entrance separate from the store, iPads for guest use, eco-friendly robes, and exclusive Havaianas sandals for wear during treatments. In building the spa, Kiehl's incorporated sustainable woods, subway tile accents, countertops made with recycled paper, and reclaimed tin ceilings. The three treatment rooms feature chandeliers inspired by the original Kiehl's apothecary, along with art such as a rainforest photo mural by famed photographer David LaChapelle. Pretty fresh for a 160-year-old, we say. Score what's sure to be a coveted appointment by calling (888) SPA-1851.

Spa 1851, 157 East 64th St., New York, NY