Great Gifting - Barefoot Venus Mustard Bath

Sometimes you can judge a book by it's cover - or at least your bath products by the very pretty packaging it comes in...

Barefoot Venus Mustard Bath - 480g - $22 - with a 100% all natural therapeutic formula containing mustard seed powder - increases circulation, opens pores, stimulates sweat glands and helps draw impurities from the skin; eucalyptus leaf oil - an excellent antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and decongestant; and chamomile flowers - used as a mild sedative, with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties - just run a hot bath, add the mustard bath, inhale and relax!

The idea of mustard bath was kind of strange to me and I was expecting to be bathing in something that smelled reminiscent of a bottle of French's but it was nothing like that! True the powder is definitely a mustard yellow colour that adds a yellow tinge to the bathwater but the scent is heavenly - and if you have sore muscles or stuffed sinuses they will especially thank you for this stuff!

Almost as good as what's inside is the container itself - so pretty you will want to prominently display it and gift it to every bathing beauty you know!

Also comes in a refill 1kg bag size for $31 and a 90g one use size perfect for travel for $7.

Available at Hudson's Bay stores across Canada and online at ca.barefootvenus.com and well.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Dr Teal's Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis Sativa) Collection!

Out of all the products I have tried lately with hemp oil (and don't they seem to be putting it in everything these days?!) this is by far my fave...

Dr Teals Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis Sativa) Collection, for a soothing experience which includes:

Soaking Solution - 1.36kg - $8.98 - combines pure epsom salt with hemp seed oil (cannabis sativa) to help revitalize weary muscles, add silkiness to skin and help fall into a deep sleep; along with a blend of white thyme, cedarwood and bergamot essential oils to help create a soothing soaking experience that calms the mind and body providing relief from stress. 

 

Foaming Bath - 1000ml - $8.98 - with a unique bubbling formula that combines luxurious essential oils like white thyme, cedarwood and bergamot with pure epsom salt to soothe the senses, revitalize tense muscles, provide relief from stress while leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed; along with hemp seed oil (cannabis sativa) to moisture, nourish and soothe dry irritated skin. 

Not only does my skin look and feel great after using but best of all is the way it smells - if you are expecting hemp to have natural, hippie kind of smell - adjust your thinking - it's more like a really expensive spa (without the price tag)! The scent is also so relaxing, be prepared to do nothing useful for the rest of the day/night!

 

Available at Walmart and walmart.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Night time necessities from Dr Teal's, Belif & Quo!

Dr Teal’s Melatonin Sleep Bath and Sleep Soak promotes a better night's sleep thanks to a formula  infused with melatonin - which helps regulate sleep and wake cycles; along with lavender and chamomile essential oils - to help reduce stress and encourage relaxation.

 

Foaming Sleep Bath with Melatonin - 1000ml - $9.99 - transforms your bath into a rejuvenating experience with essential oils to soothe the senses and help provide relief from stress and bubbles to gently cleanse.

 

Pure Epsom Salt Melatonin Sleep Soak - 1.36kg - $9.99 - restores and replenishes with pure, mineral rich epsom salt - eases aches and soreness from muscle pains and an essential oil blend to create a blissful soaking experience that soothes the senses and helps provide relief from stress while helping relieve aches and pains.

 

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask - 75ml - $45 - with a jelly-pudding texture and a formula containing skin-soothing Scottish heather and ultra-hydrating lady's mantle that locks and seals in explosive, powerful moisture all night long helping you wake up to ultra-hydrated and nourished skin with a dewy, radiant glow.

 

Available at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca.

Quo Beauty Sleep Mask - $8.99 - a soft and smooth satin masks that helps block out light and visual distractions - with an elastic band for comfortable, easy fit.

 

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Soak dry skin (and your cares) away with Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution!

Dr Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution - 1.36kg - $9.99 - with a rich skin caring formula that combines pure epsom salt - to help ease sore, achy muscles; with extra rich and hydrating shea butter extracts; almond oil - to relieve and soften dry skin along with natural essential oils, known for their ability to help soothe the senses and clear the mind.

To enjoy, just pour at least 2 cups under warm, running bath water, immerse yourself and relax for 20 minutes while letting the rich minerals soak away discomfort. It also makes a great exfoliator - just mix a handful with your favourite body wash and gently massage mixture onto skin to slough away dry patches, revealing a healthier-looking complexion!

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

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 -

Dr Teal’s Coconut Oil Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution and Foaming Bath

Summer is no reason to give up baths - a lukewarm soak with Dr. Teal's Coconut Oil is the perfect way to soothe sunburnt skin with the anti-inflammatory properties of epsom salt and restore flaking skin with moisturizing coconut oil. 

Dr Teal’s Coconut Oil Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution and Foaming Bath - hydrates and softens skin with pure epsom salt while revitalizing tired, achy muscles and refreshing skin's appearance, along with nourishing coconut oil to help provide ultimate skin nutrition.

Available in two formulas:

Dr Teal’s Coconut Oil Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution - 1.36kg - $9.99 - restores and replenishes with pure, mineral rich epsom salt - eases aches and soreness from muscle pains and coconut oil essence to create a blissful soaking experience that soothes the senses and helps provide relief from stress. Just pour at least 2 cups of the minerals under warm, running bath water and relax for 20 minutes to soak away discomfort from sore muscles and recharge body and mind - or if you prefer to bubble:

Dr Teal's Coconut Oil Foaming Bath - 1000ml - $9.99 - with all the same benefits of the mineral soak along with long lasting bubbles to gently cleanse. Just pour a generous amount under warm, running water for a relaxing bubble bath experience. 
 
They both have the same light coconut scent, perfect for pretending you are having your soak in a tropical location so don't forget your pina colada!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada. 

- Lisamarie -

Detox your summer sins away with Dr Teal's Pink Himalayan!

All the terrible things you may have been doing over the summer - overindulging in cocktails, not getting enough sleep and getting way too much sun - builds up toxins in your body, not good - changing your lifestyle will help of course but so will bathing away some of those toxins with:

Dr Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak and Foaming Bath to hydrate skin while releasing toxins - when absorbed, the gently fragranced natural minerals open pores and cleanse skin.

In two formulas:

Dr Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak - 1.36kg - $9.99 - restores and replenishes with pure, mineral rich epsom salt - eases aches and soreness from muscle pains and natural bergamot and sweet orange essential oils - helps  provide relief from stress. Just pour at least 2 cups of the minerals under warm, running bath water and relax for 20 minutes to soak away discomfort from sore muscles - or if you prefer to bubble:

Dr Teal's Pink Himalayan Foaming Bath - 1000ml - $9.99 - with all the same benefits of the mineral soak along with long lasting bubbles to gently cleanse. Just pour a generous amount under warm, running water for a relaxing bubble bath experience. 
 
They both have the same light scent, which I can't describe exactly except to say that it smells like a spa - so you can absolutely close your eyes and pretend your bathtub is in a high-end spa somewhere!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Soak your way to softer skin with Live Clean, CND and The Body Shop!

Live Clean Spa Therapy Dead Sea Salts - 565g - $9.99 - with an eco-friendly, restorative blend of epsom and dead sea salts that goes to work to relax and purify while organic extracts of green tea and aloe vera fight free radicals, soften your skin and leave you feeling renewed. And to make sure it smells great too, it's infused with aromatic essential oils of purifying eucalyptus, calming lavender, detoxifying lemon and energy-boosting ginger. Love the scent but prefer a different format? It also comes in a Foam Bath!

Available at Loblaws and Walmart stores across Canada.

CND Spa Bright Citron Soak - 410g - $25.90 - a gently cleansing sea salt bath with a nourishing formula that restores radiance, removes impurities, leaves skin soft and glowing and lightly scented thanks to a botanical blend of hydrating honey and purifying kaffir lime and an invigorating pink grapefruit and warm amber fragrance. If floral fragrances are more your thing, you can also soak in a Gardenia Woods scent.

Available exclusively at salons - find one near you at cnd.com/find-salon.

The Body Shop Spa of the World Egyptian Milk & Honey Bath - 250g - $24 - a relaxing powder-to-milk bath inspired by the indulgent milk and honey bath of Cleopatra herself. Containing milk from Egypt and three oil extracts to  leave skin feeling luxuriously smooth and body and mind relaxed.

Available at The Body Shop stores across Canada and online at thebodyshop.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Awaken your senses with the new L'Occitane Aromachologie Rebalancing Ritual!

L'Occitane Aromachologie Rebalancing Ritual offers up a new range of permanent products to awaken the senses and bring well-being and harmony to body and mind - that smell amazing, like an expensive spa!

The formula combines five purifying 100% natural essential oils to provide a feeling of inner harmony and rebalance including Juniper, Cypress, Lemon, Thyme and Eucalyptus.

Rebalancing Exfoliating Shower Gel - 250ml - $26 - with lemon peel and olive kernel powder to help invigorate and rebalance the skin.

Rebalancing Massage Cream - 200ml - $40 - with horse chestnut extract to help moisturize and reoxygenate the skin.

Rebalancing Face Mask - 75ml - $32 - rich in botanical and mineral powders to rid skin of impurities and help tighten pores.

Rebalancing Black Soap - 150ml - $24 - a black soap paste made with olive oil to cleanse skin and rid it of impurities.

And my favourite:

Rebalancing Infusions for Bath - 20g x 5 - $26 - the sachets contain citrus fruit peel and revitalizing salts to infuse bath water with their amazing scent! I must admit the sachet format does give me the sense that I am taking a bath in a giant cup of tea...

Available now at L'Occitane boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -