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Sensa is an innovative weight loss system that may well mirror the efforts of Alli (but in the form of a powder that you sprinkle on your food). It was created with the view that the science of taste and smell is linked to our...

My mother loves sending me articles that are food for thought, so when she emailed me an article about recently discovered Neanderthal paint pots filled with pigment, I sat up and took note. The discoveries comprised of black sticks of the pigment Manganese which were used...

Essential oils are precisely termed. They're essential because they are filled with key plant ingredients and are extracted by distillation. These essential oils can be used alone, under makeup or mixed into makeup so the powders are more emollient. MAC's Warm & Cozy collection has two...

We broke the news about the winter warming MAC Warm & Cozy collection a few weeks ago, which is filled with treasures designed to eke out the glow and warmth in you. One of my favorite products in this collection is the Mineralize all-over lotion that...

The votes are in and here are our picks for the best body products of 2009. Agree or disagree? Tell us why. Here’s what we love: Best Body Cream
Kiehl's Imperial Body Balm

Kiehl's Imperial Body Balm

Leave dry, flaky skin far away in the past with Kiehl’s Imperial Body Balm ($42 at kiehls.com) The mix of shea and cocoa butter seals in moisture like no other. Best Hair Removal
Nair Hair Exfoliator

Nair Hair Exfoliator

Nair Exfoliator with Skin Renewal Microbeads ($9.99 at drugstores) uses lanolin and mineral oil while the microbeads of the title buff dead skin away. Oh, and yes, the cream removes hair as well. Best Fragranced Cream
Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache Body Souffle
Laura Mercier’s Creme de Pistache Body Souffle is our hands down favorite scented body cream of the year. One whiff, you’re in the Greek isles. One slather on your skin, you’re a lifetime subscriber.

We're generally not that focused on glowing in the winter time. Defrosting, yes. But glowing, not so much. In fact, the journey from our toasty warm beds to the shower on a Monday morning is pretty much one of the most brutal experiences we can...

We've been fans of Philip B's hair care line for quite some time. His clean and simple products give unruly hair a dose of control and shine hair without the weight of grease. That's why we weren't even a bit hesitant to lather up our...

Everyone loves a hot shower, and yours truly is guilty of this every day. After all, with the temperatures dropping so rapidly, who doesn't like to indulge in a hot waterfall each day to soothe down the daily grind? And the statistics are impressive: if you cut down your daily shower routine by just 1 minute each day, the planet could save 160 billion gallons of water each year. That's a lot of water for the planet to save! And this, ladies and gentlemen, is precisely the reason why Body Conscience was created. The idea behind the brand was the 3-minute shower with body polish (exfoliation), cleansing and moisturization in one. Being a vegan, I'm really conscious of everything that I put in and ON my body. So I am thrilled to discover that Body Conscience is free of petrochemicals, parabens (seriously!...ZILCH), sulfates, chemical sunscreens and cruelty free. All the packaging is biodegradable, of course. Body Conscience's founder, Barbara Schiller, is a mother, chemist and entrepreneur; Gayle Schulman is the President -- both of them are incredibly passionate about conservationism and ecology. I had the good fortune to meet both of them and learn about this incredible line which I hope you'll really take the time to try out -- it deserves to be experienced! The Products body-conscience-Body Polish in a Bar The 3-Minute Shower Bath Bar comes in three varieties. The Champaka/Neroli (shown) is for sensitive skin and has butters and also organic fine sugars to gently exfoliate skin. It's also nut free. I liked the sensitive skin version of the bar but I found it a little difficult to bathe with. It doesn't lather like most soaps (well, because it's sulfate free also). It really is very good for sensitive skins but if you want a soap that lathers, you may find this product is not for you. The White Orchid Vanilla version is for all skin types and contains brown sugar for exfoliation, and the Ancient Amber/ Black Cardamom version has walnut sheets and bamboo for deep exfoliation. body-conscience-body polish The 3-Minute Shower in a Jar ($65) is an exfoliant that is brimming with organic coconut and butters. I have the White Orchid Vanilla and I simply love the scent. This is a very effective product and it makes me feel like a natural woman - seriously! You can seriously skip the lotion after this ritual. It comes in the same flavors as the Body Bar (Champaka/ Neroli and Ancient Amber/ Black Cardamom). You can also get refills of this product without purchasing the container. Oh, and I love the hand carved wooden spoon and dish for the body bar; they are fashioned from reclaimed wood and handcrafted in Vermont. body-conscience-body-veil The Body Veil ($75) is my favorite product in this line. It is a silky, dry mist that is made from essential oils. The light dry oil has kept my skin beautifully conditioned and soft throughout these harsh winter months and it smells AMAZING to boot. If I were to put a golden star on any of these products, this Veil would get it, for sure. It's also nut free for those who are allergic. The mist also comes in the three varieties I mentioned above. body-conscience-wherever-whenever The Body Balm ($65) is a luxurious treat for the skin. It's small in size and therefore very travel friendly. The Champaka/Neroli is my favorite.