My 21-month-old son woke earlier than most farmers one day last week.  He refused to get back to sleep, even in bed with dear Mom.  That morning, even the strongest coffee couldn’t give me the extra energy I needed.

Then I popped into the shower.  The scent of this citrusy shower gel had an effect on me reminiscent of old "Irish Spring" commercial.  My eyes popped wide-open upon pouring it into my hand.

I admit, Korres Basil Lemon Showergel is not a miraculous energy delivery system, but the zesty smell certainly did give me a pick me up!  The foamy cleanser left my skin feeling refreshed and soft.  The gentle citrus scent lingered for hours afterward.

Recently acquainted with Korres Natural Products through sampling their Guava Body Butter (read my product review of Korres Guava Body Butter HERE), I had no idea what a gem I had stumbled upon.  The Korres mission is to provide "safe, effective and natural products by broadly avoiding synthetic components".  Ironically, despite avoiding some synthetic components that are widely used because they are so inexpensive, Korres Natural Products are reasonably priced.  A large bottle of Korres Natural Products Showergel, Basil Lemon is only $11. 

I’m pretty sure I’ve never eaten Guava, and yet something about the scent of this decadent body cream conjures memories of vacationing in a tropical paradise.

Guava doesn’t just smell great, it’s known as a strong anti-oxidant and a great natural moisturizer.  This body butter proves the healing benefits of Guava, on both the skin and the senses.  It quickly softens the skin- working wonders on dry knees and elbows.  It also put me in a positive state of mind!

Pick it up at Beauty.com and get a free shower gel while supplies last!

Remember my review of Peter Thomas Roth Botanical Oasis Body Wash?  I love this stuff!  Anyway, you may be interested to know that I just finished it up today.  Despite daily use, this product lasted me about two months (I started using it before I posted).  Not bad for $18!

Want to buy it?  Click here: Peter Thomas Roth Botanical Oasis Body Wash.  Standard shipping is free on all orders until midnight EST, May 13.

With sandal season quickly approaching, it’s time to pay some extra attention to the toes that have been languishing under leather boots all winter. 

A reader of Raging Rouge insisted that I review some Burt’s Bees product, so I chose the Coconut Foot Creme.  It smells deliciously tropical, and worn under socks overnight it works wonders on softening the skin.

If someone offered to sell you a magical potion that would help slim you down… would you buy it?  I think most women would answer yes to this question.  The funny part is, when companies claim their product can actually do such a thing, we don’t believe it.

I was skeptical when I first started using Peter Thomas Roth Ultimate Body Sculpting Slimming Gel.  How could I not be?  According to Peter Thomas Roth, this product generated near-miraculous results after 60 days, including:

So I approached this product scientifically.  Three weeks ago, I weighed in and measured my stomach and hips prior to using the product.  After three weeks of use, I weighed in again, and my weight changed by +0.8 lbs.  Despite the fact that I was nearly 1 pound heavier, my stomach and hips each measured 1" smaller.  I couldn’t notice the difference just by looking at myself, but I was able to fit comfortably into a smaller size jean that I had purchased with my fingers crossed weeks before using this product.  This magical concoction actually seems to work!  Well worth the $100 pricetag, it’s the perfect purchase to get ready for the summer!  Click on the image below to purchase the product.  Shipping will be free if you buy through Beauty.com!

When my son was a newborn, and I would sit up with him in the wee hours of the morning in a semi-delirious sleep-deprived state, my thoughts would drift to my favorite day spa.  It seemed so long ago that I had been able to indulge myself in such a luxury.  A 90 minute massage…  A body scrub and masque…  I would practically drool, so strong was my desire for pampering.

If only I had Peter Thomas Roth Botanical Oasis Body Wash at the time.  The use of the word “oasis” in the product name is more than appropriate.  This body wash is like a 5 minute visit to a day spa, but in the convenience of your own home.  The luxurious lather softens the skin, and leaves a faint heavenly scent that even reminds me of my favorite spa.  They call the scent “red tea and bergamot”, I just call it yummy.