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When you don’t want to see “him” tonight, instead of saying that you have to wash your hair, tell him you have to…glow.

Tone Sugar Glow is an exfoliating body wash that uses real sugar, jojoba pearls and moisturizing glycerin to buff away that naughty dull and dry skin.

Crank up the tunes, turn on the shower and squeeze a small amount of the creamy gel onto your shower puff. The heavenly scent will have you daydreaming of a vacation in the tropics and the feel of the light exfoliation will remind you of lying on your favourite sandy beach. Much better than going on a boring date!

Reveal brighter, softer skin in the time is takes to have a shower.

Tone
www.toneskincare.com
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walgreens and CVS

When you’re trapped at your desk (or wherever else you wish you weren’t) and all you can think about is sinking your feat into some grainy, hot sand, this line of products from Philosophy does a decent job of transporting your mind to an area far, far away (and where piña coladas present themselves to you almost instantly).

All of the products in the Surfer Girl Set have a wickedly sweet, kiwi papaya scent, so you can leave your atomizer at home. The boost of gold shimmer adds some glamour to your beauty routine while the exfoliating body wash banishes rough areas for good. Oh, and a lip shine that mimics surfer-chick subtlety? Yes, please.

Philosophy
www.philosophy.com
Available at Macy’s and Sephora

When purchasing a gift at the Holidays, or really at anytime, you want to know it is good quality, and that the recipient will like it. Origins has a fantastic selection of products that anyone would be thrilled to receive. Each item is made with the highest quality plants, earth and sea substances and 100% natural essential oils.

Something that we don’t necessarily look for, but is a definite benefit, is that Origins is focused on helping make a healthier planet. Their cartons are made from 50% Forest Stewardship Council certified paperboard and 50% post-consumer recycled fiber, all of their printed materials is printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks and Origins is partnering with Community Energy Inc. to purchase wind generated power to offset electricity used in its North American stand-alone retail stores. Wow!

And if that wasn’t enough, part of the sales from the following gifts are donated to not-for-profit organizations. Doesn’t that make giving even better?

FOR HER

Ginger all ‘Round ($73)
Let the warm welcoming scent of Ginger gather round skin and senses for a sensuous experience unlike any other.

Includes:
• Ginger Souffle Whipped body cream
• Ginger Essence Intensified fragrance rollerball
• Incredible Spreadable Scrub Ginger body smoother
• Ginger Float Cream bubble bath
• Ginger Bar Savory bath soap

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Up and Calming ($58)
Keep them feeling calm all season long with the soul-soothing secrets of Lavender and Vanilla.

Includes:

• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla body smoother
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla bath bar
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla body souffle
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla oil for bath and body
• Eye Mask

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FOR HIM

Salt Supplies ($28.50)
This salty set is sure to bring a sense of soothing serenity.

Includes:
• Incredible Spreadable Scrub Sea Salt body smoother
• Salt Suds Foaming body wash
• Smoothing Souffle Whipped body cream

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Well Traveled Man ($25)
From a smoother, more comfortable shave to a refreshing clean that goes skin deep, now no matter where you’re going you can take nature’s grooming greats with you.

Includes:
• Fire Fighter Plus Beard taming after shave soother
• Blade Runner Energizing shave cream
• Skin Diver Active Charcoal body wash
• Skin Diver Active Charcoal body scrub

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FOR THE POOCH

Doggy Dip Silky Coat Dog Shampoo ($27.50)

Why shouldn’t you pet been spoilt at the Holidays too? With natural essential oil of Lavender that will keep Fido smelling fresh.

I will definitely be ordering this for the pugs.

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If you are not too sure if any of these gifts will work for your special someone, you can always create your own Origins gift. Just pick the items that you would like to include, click on take it and then just check out. Your custom gift will be gift wrapped and labeled with a gift tag - perfect!

I really like shopping on line - so much easier and relaxing than going to the Mall.

www.origins.com

Yesterday I used for the first time Kenzoki’s Milky-Rice Body Scrub. This soft rice pudding-like product contains rice plant water, rich in mineral salts, essential oils and trace elements that left my skin feeling soft and silky smooth.

Milky-Rice Body Scrub smells like a dream with the scent of rice steam and envelopes your skin with its soft fragrance. After my shower I decided that I did not need to apply my usual perfume as I smelt so good!

In addition to loving the product I have to give Kenzo kudos for their packaging design. This white opaque and pink container is modern in very visually appealing.

For more information on this product or other Kenzoki products, visit their site at www.kenzousa.com