Bathe your way to younger looking skin with Calgon!

Take aim at aging skin below the neck with Calgon Ageless Bath - a line of bath products infused with an exclusive Vita-Pearl technology with pearl powder, vitamin E and collagen.

Available in the collection:

For softer skin:

Nourishing Milk Bath - 766ml - $6.99 - a nutrient-enriched, nourishing and foaming milk bath that features moisturizing serum beads - you can actually see the appearance of dry lines diminish after one use - for skin that feels soft, smooth and comfortable all day.

For radiant skin:

Renewing Bath Pearls - 453g - $6.99 -. step out of the bath with a youthful glow after taking a soak in a formula that  provides luminosity and moisture to the skin - dullness is immediately brightened for skin that looks younger and fresher.

For smoother skin:

Exfoliating Mineral Scrub - 690g - $6.99 - scrubs away signs of aging as it exfoliates dry, dead skin cells leaving skin smooth and even toned.

You can use them separately but I like them all together - the bath pearls are great from brightening but they don't bubble so add the milk for softness and foam - once in the tub slather on the scrub and let the water just soak it away - it won't make the water gritty but it sure will make your skin smooth!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Bath Fizzies take you away!

There's nothing like a good soak after a long summer day -  made even better when you throw in a Calgon Bath Fizzy - it improves circulation, soothes sore muscles and minor aches and pains away as well as detoxifies skin from all that sun! They come in a bunch of amazing scents but this is the one that screams summer to me:

Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Bath Fizzies - 8 x 60g - $7.99 - revitalize mind and body with a fragrant, moisturizing soak scented with the dazzle of island sunshine and the exhilarating rush of exotic fruit while delivering skin softening Vitamin E.

Of course nobody wants to take a hot bath in the summer and while after a long, hot day a cold bath may seem tempting but would be most unpleasant so stick with tepid water - it will actually cool you down better then a cold bath would!

Available at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Get your Sukura on with Calgon, Bodycology and Bath & Body Works!

If you aren't in Toykyo or able to enjoy the beauty of Cherry Blossom season in Toronto's High Park right now you can still experience the joy of Sukura (Japanese for cherry blossom) in your very own bathroom with:

Calgon Japanese Cherry Blossom Bubble Bath - 887ml - $5.99 - with a foaming, moisturizing formula containing vitamin E and aloe so not only do you get luxuriously fluffy bubbles, but you are  also left with soft and moisturized skin. You can also keep the scent going after the bath with the Japanese Cherry Blossom Spray - 236ml - $7.99.

Available now at major retailers across Canada including Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart.

Bodycology Cherry Blossom Bath Fizzies - 8 fizzies - $6.97 - add effervescence to your bath while delivering skin moiturizing vitamins to leave skin smooth, soft and delicately scented. Or enjoy the scent in your shower with the Cherish the Moment Cherry Blossom Moisturizing Body Wash - 473ml - $6.97.

Available at Walmart stores across Canada.

Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion - 236ml - $12.50 - a fast-absorbing, non-greasy lotion infused with shea butter and an exclusive daily moisture complex, to leave skin feeling incredibly soft, smooth and nourished. It's also fortified with nutrient-rich ingredients like protective vitamin E and conditioning vitamin B5 to deliver 16 hours of continuous moisture and leave skin deliciously scented with a fresh blend of Japanese cherry blossoms, crisp pears, mimosa petals and sweet sandalwood.You can also freshen up your space with the same scent with the Room Perfume - 42.5g - $7.50.

Available at Bath & Body Works stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Calgon Hawaiian Ginger 2-In-1 Shea Sugar Scrub & Daily Wash

Calgon Hawaiian Ginger 2-In-1 Shea Sugar Scrub & Daily Wash - 283g - $8.99 - gentle enough to use every day, with a velvety lather that cleanses skin while scrubby sugar bits gently exfoliate the rough spots away. The formula is infused with shea butter to leave skin feeling renewed, luxuriously soft and beautifully smooth. As an extra bonus, the Hawaiian ginger scent will have you thinking tropical thoughts on cold winter mornings!

 

Available at drugstores across Canada. 

 

- Lisamarie -

Tiny bathtime treasures pefect for gifting from I Love..., The Body Shop, Bath & Body Works, and Calgon!

One of the hardest parts of holiday shopping is finding gifts for people like teachers, bus drivers and co-workers - you want something that looks nice and not chintzy but doesn't cost a lot since there are always so many of these gifts that need to be bought! Here are a few bath sets that are perfect for gifting:

I Love... Lots of Bubbles Miniature Collection - 6 x 100ml - $12.99 - the set contains 6 delicious sounding scents: Strawberries & Milkshake, Lemons & Limes, Mango & Papaya, Coconut & Cream, Raspberry & Blackberry and Vanilla & Ice Cream. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart

The Body Shop Satsuma Shower, Scrub and Moisture Set - $15- contains Shower Gel - 60ml, Body Butter - 50ml, Body Polish - 75ml and Ultra Fine Orange Bath Lily - The Satsuma scent is my personal fave but if you don't thing an orange kool-aid scent is their thing the set also comes in Coconut, Strawberry and Sweet Lemon.

Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa Mini Gift Pouch - $18 - includes: a Mini Super-Softening Hand Cream - 30ml, a Mini Foot Cream - 44ml, Mini Body Cream - 60ml and Mini Purifying Peel Off Blackberry Face Mask - 30ml

Calgon Spa Essentials Set - $6.99 - 60ml body mist, 120ml shower gel & foam bath, shower pouf, 100ml Bath Salts - I love the Hawaiian Ginger scent but the set also comes in Morning Glory if you are looking for something more floral. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

- Lisamarie -

Gift sets for the bathing beauty in your life from Calgon, Bath & Body Works, Baléa, Aveeno, LUSH and Philosophy!

One of my favourite things about the holidays are gift sets - not only are they great for gifting, they are also brilliant for stocking up on your favourite products with the added incentive that they tend to come with all kinds of bonuses that you wouldn't normally be able to find during the rest of the year! 

Calgon Marshmallow Spa Basket Gift Set - $21.99 - includes: 177ml Body Cream, 148ml Body Mist, 4 oz Shower Gel & Foam Bath, 118ml Body Butter, 104ml Bath Salts, (2) 52ml Bath Fizzy Set and a Shower Pouf. Hawaiian Ginger is my favourite Calgon scent but this one is running a close second, it's sweet without being sickly or overpowering - if you or your friends don't want to be a marshmallow, don't worry there are lots of other fragrance choices in the sets! Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Bath & Body Works Holiday Traditions Gift Tin in Vanilla Bean Noel - $12.50 - 3 x 88ml of Body Lotion, Shower Gel and Fragrance Mist in my very favourite holiday scent - a warm blend of fresh vanilla bean, warm caramel and rich, comforting cream.

Baléa Refreshing Moisture Gift Set - $9.99 - contains Refreshing Moisture Body Wash - with a special blend of skin softening and moisturizing ingredients to leave skin feeling cleansed with a cool, fresh scent as well as a bath pouf and body mist. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Aveeno Body Wash Tri-Pack - $14.99 - includes 3 full sizes of: Hydrating Body Wash - contains fig and shea butter, helping to soften and visibly improve skin’s appearance, while leaving skin feeling soft and moisturized long after showering; Smoothing Body Wash - features a rice and pomegranate formula that naturally and gently exfoliates to reveal soft, radiant skin; Invigorating Body Wash - features grapefruit and rosemary, infused with natural ingredients and anti-oxidants to invigorate the senses and revitalize skin.

Available at food, drug and mass merchandisers. 

LUSH Home For Christmas - $59.95 - a keepsake box filled with cozy, comforting vanilla and honey treats. Vanilla evokes memories of home baked cakes at Christmas time while honey is soothes the skin and calms the emotions. Contains: Three Gold Rings bubble bar, Gingerbread House bubble bar, Christmas Eve bubble bar, Honey I Washed the Kids soap, It’s Raining Men shower gel, Lil’ LUSH Pud bath bomb, Dream Cream - all wrapped in a hatbox emblazoned with snowy scenes, it’s a real feel-good kind of gift.

Philosophy Sweet Kisses & Merry Wishes Set - $47 - contains 4 x 118ml Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath in Sugar Sprinkles Funnel Cake, Peppermint Bark, Pomegranate Bubbly, Old Fashioned Eggnog with a bonus of 4 x 15ml Lip Shines in corresponding flavours!

If you've seen any great sets that I need to know about, be sure to share!

- Lisamarie -

Moisturize that body! Vaseline, True Blue Spa, Calgon, Thann, St. Ives, Dial, Kiss My Face, Dove, Soap & Glory and Bath & Body Works!

I've always hated and cursed my dry skin but I never realized that it was such a widespread issue - Vaseline recently conducted a Good Skin Day Survey and I was amazed to see that 76% of the women surveyed have the same problem as I do and say that their dry skin can make them feel physically uncomfortable at least some of the time - including itchiness, tightness and cracking.  Women also say that the physical effects of dry skin can interfere with a range of every day activities including sleeping, getting dressed and working.  It's nice not to be alone in this problem but it's even better to find something to solve it!

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Extra Strength - 325ml - $4.99, 600ml - $7.99, 725ml - $8.99 - is available in fragranced (chamomile scent) and unfragranced. - Accelerates the healing of dry skin by tripling the skin's moisture reserves instantly while still feeling comfortable on your skin - not greasy or sticky.  Dermatologist recommended, restores and protects the skin and delivers 24 hours of hypoallergenic soothing moisture.  For super dry skin they also offer Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion - 200ml - $8.49 - which is clinically proven to moisturize for accelerated healing of persistently dry skin without feeling sticky or greasy and is comfortable on skin.  Proven to instantly increase hydration by five times and to lock in moisture for 24 hours.  Instantly softens and relieves extremely dry skin and to restore - through hydration - extremely dry skin in 5 days.

And of course having dry skin means that I try every moisturizer out there so here are some other great choices:

True Blue Spa Lay It On Thick Body Cream - 170g - $17 - fragrance-free with super moisturizing shea butter, macadamia nut oil to nourish and hydrate the skin and Vitamin E to help protect and condition. If you like your moisturizer to be super thick, this is one to try - I enjoy using this one right before bed to give it all night to soak in! Available at Bath & Body Works.

Calgon Nourishing Body Cream - 236ml - $6.99 - with Vitamins E and A as well as aloe to deliver longer-lasting moisturization that will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. Comes in Morning Glory, Hawaiian Ginger, Tahitian Orchid, Cotton Candy, Vanilla Swirl, Marshmallow and Moon Petal Musk. My favourite scent is the Hawaiian Ginger, you just close your eyes and imagine yourself away from winter and on a tropical island!

Thann Body Butter - 100g - $23 - 350g - $47 - with cocoa butter, jojoba oil, licorice and shiso extracts to nourish and protect dry and sensitive skin. The tick yet smooth cream absorbs quickly into the skin for long-lasting and effective moisturizing.  It's 100% paraben-free with no artificial colours or fragrances.  Available online at www.thann.ca, in select stores and spas across Canada and at Thann concept stores in Ottawa.

St. Ives 24 Hour Moisture Advanced Body Moisturizer - 600ml - $6.99 - an innovative formula clinically proven to nourish skin even after 24 hours - replenishes and retains skin for soft-looking, smooth skin all day with 100% natural moisturizers including shea butter. Features a patented moisturizing complex that acts as a barrier to prevent moisture loss without forming a heavy film on the skin.

Dial NutriSkin Replenishing Lotion - 88ml - $2.99 - 354ml - $6.99 - focus on adding essential moisture, vitamins and nutrients for your skin - in four varieties each containg a specific BioNutrient blend: Dry Skin - with aloe and vitamins C, E and F, amino acids, and omega 3; Extra Dry Skin - with shea butter, omega 3 and 6, vitamins A,C,E and F and amino acids; Soothing - with chamomile, beta-glucan, vitamins A,C and E, amino acids and zinc; and Men's - with magnesium, niacinamide, amino acids and vitamins A,C and E.

Kiss My Face Peaches & Creme Ultra Moisturizer - 118ml - $6, 350ml - $12 - with 4% alpha-hydroxy to help speed up exfoliation that allows for new healthy skin cells to emerge from your dry, flaky mess - and the peachy smell - Amazing!  You can find Kiss My Face products in various drug and health food stores - I find the website easier though - they have a Canadian site that prices and gives shipping costs in Canadian $ - www.kissmyfacewebstore.com

If you want super duper softness, start with a moisturizing body wash - my faves right now:

Dove Visible Care Renewing Creme Body Wash - 300ml - $5.99 - for visible skin improvement in just one week and with continued use, skin is more visibly beautiful within 3 weeks. It's designed to nourish and replenish skin with the highest concentration of Nutrium Moisture which contains skin natural moisturizers, the building blocks to help improve skin's look over time. It has a fruity, floral fragrance that I quite like and lathers like nobody's business!

Soap & Glory Clean, Girls Body Wash - 500ml - $9.99 - with a built-in moisturizing matrix and natural vanilla fruit and orchid extracts, it feels great and smells amazing!  It also suds up nicely which is something I find that moisturizing body washes sometimes lack. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Bath & Body Works Triple Moisture Shower Cream - 236ml - $12.50 - with milk proteins, rice bran oil and acai berry.  Part of the Signature Collection, you will find it in lots of different scents - I love Warm Vanilla Sugar and Twilight Woods!

Are you a dry skin sufferer too?  Would love to hear about any great moisturizers that you've tried!

- Lisamarie -