A Fresh Direction

The world of drugstore shower gels and soaps isn't where one would usually go for a "fine fragrance" product, but the new Caress Fresh Collection is totally changing the game.

Developed by experts at the top of fine fragrance houses Givaudan and Firmenich, each of the three new scents is crafted with "sophisticated, multi-layered notes that linger on skin and delight the senses in revitalizing freshness."

Caress Emerald Rush Body Wash and Beauty Bar
-Infused with Lush Gardenia and White Tea Essence
This lovely aqua option smells seriously divine. It's light, pretty and perfect for spring.

Caress Aqua Sparkle Body Wash
-Infused with Lilac Blossom and Aquamarine Essence
I am totally diggin' this invigorating scent. It's floral yet fresh, and really revives my sleepy self in the morning.

Caress Juicy Escape Body Wash
-Infused with Sun Kissed Lily and Pink Grapefruit Essence
This is my current favorite even though I usually do not go for fruity scents. I love how the tangy grapefruit is balanced by the fresh lily—totally classy yet playful.

Plus, as we previously posted, Kelly Rowland has joined Caress as their newest Fabulista and is inviting women everywhere to put a fresh & fabulous spin on your every day. Help her and us spread the word by tagging @Caress and using #CaressMe now!

The NEW Caress Fresh Collection body washes and beauty bar are available at food, drug and mass retailers nationwide. 

Oil of Olay~Simply Olay Body Wash

Oil of Olay is known for their age defying products. The Olay gems I am familiar with tend to be thick, rich, and chock full of intense, moisture restoring benefits. This cleanser takes a beat from the heavy work and provides a  light, clarifying lather. I gave "Refresh" a try and really enjoyed it's fresh, floral scent. I'd recommend giving one of Olay's new, simple flavors a place in your daily shower routine!!

Dixie Bits-- Whippa Peel Double Dose: Lotion and Wash

Body Wash
I tend to be a bar-soap girl. This wash could really change things.
1st: The smell!!! Very tempting to drink the bottle... It's coconut goodness. If there were a perfume, I would wear it. If there were a dessert, I would eat it.
2nd: The feel. Cleans, but leaves skin soft & smooth. Love it. Works pretty well with a wash cloth, outstanding with one of those bath pouf-things.

Lotion
You MUST buy this so you can smell it.
Really wonderful.
Super moisturizing, but not at all greasy. AH-MAZE-ING!

Backstory:
Dixie Lincoln-Nichols, owner of bath & body line Dixie Bits learned the beauty benefits of coconut oil as a young girl growing up in Trinidad.  Using coconuts plucked straight off the trees in her backyard, Dixie’s grandmother showed her how to extract the precious oil right in the kitchen!

Years later, Dixie applied this knowledge when she created her own line beauty, Dixie Bits.   Coconut Oil acts as a wonderful skin softener, wrinkle reducer, hair conditioner and anti-oxidant among other things.  Watch as Dixie and her grandmother demonstrates the age-old technique of extracting coconut oil right in Dixie’s NYC kitchen!

Lavanilla Laboratories The Healthy Body Wash 2-in-1 Shower & Shave

As of lately, I've forgone the foaming shaving cream and moved towards conditioner because I think the former doesn't last very long, dries out my skin and doesn't offer a very close shave. This stuff solves all of my issues. I've had the bottle for weeks now, it leaves my skin soft and no prickles! Not to mention it's a great hydrating body wash for my dry skin. The cherry on the top? It smells like heaven. The combination of the vanilla warmth and clean grapefruit is such a pleasing scent. I'm ordering the perfume right now!

C.O. Bigelow® Mentha is so cool. Literally.

Mentha Body Vitamin Body Lotion

Mentha Body Vitamin Body Wash This has been one hot summer. Even at night, it is too hot to sleep! My solution: I wash my feet with the body wash, then use the lotion. It is an intense, mint cool-off! The body wash is also great as a pick-me-up in the morning shower. I'll also be using them both when I get all stuffy-- should totally break up the congestion.

One With Nature

Coconut Lime Body Wash

I have fallen in love with this product! The scent is totally different from anything else I've smelled, and trust me, I've tried a lot of coconut scented products! This blend with lime is subtly invigorating. When I read the bottle, the Dead Sea salt minerals intrigued me, and having used salt scrubs before, I was expecting a chunky texture. But to my surprise and delight, this body wash is the perfect blend of the moisturizing properties of a good body wash, and that exfoliating properties of a good scrub. The shea butter works with the salt/minerals to give you a clean and polished feeling. I love this product all year round - in winter it is revitalizing, in summer it's refreshing.

You can use this product with a wash cloth, sponge or loofah. To get the best foamy lather, I recommend either a natural sponge or a sponge cover with fine loofah.

Pangea Organics

Pangea Organics review from Emily:

-Body wash- Egyptian Basil Mint: love it, it smells great, minty and clean

Exfoliating Body Wash

Olay Body Wash plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons
I've never been one for body wash/shower gel. I don't even own a bath pouf. I like washcloths--you use them once & launder.
Warily tried this. It comes out faster than I expected & smells like Tide + Bounce.
Makes a nice lather.
Gently sloughs, leaves skin SMOOTH, not at all dry & ripped up like with some over zealous scrubs.
Left the shower with nice feeling skin, scent had dissolved, even made shaving legs less treacherous.
Kudos to Olay!