Fall in Love with Paris at Bath & Body Works.

Take a virtual stroll down the Champs-Elysees and capture those first fleeting moments of falling in love with the latest Fall fragrance from Bath & Body Works, Paris Amour. A part of their “Romantic” collection, Paris Amour is formulated to make you feel elegant, beautiful and chic.

Paris Amour evokes the enchanting spirit of the namesake city. It is the perfect blend of sweet sparkling florals and warm, creamy musk - very Parisian. It starts out sweet and fruity with Sparkling Mandarin, Petite Strawberry, Cassis, Pink Apple Blossom and Dewy Freesia. As the fragance sets on the skin you notice Luscious Peach, Jasmine Petals, French Tulip, Water Lily and Frangipani. The scent dries down with French Vanilla, Coconut Milk, Amber Wood, Sandalwood and Creamy Musk. Sweet and sensual.

The following products are available in the Paris Amour scent:

Shower Gel ($10.50)
Body Lotion ($10.50)
Fragrance Mist ($12.50)
Eau de Toilette ($29.50)
Bubble Bath ($12.00)
Shimmer Mist ($14.00)
Select A Shimmer ($14.00)

Check it out now at all Bath & Body Works locations.

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Post-Summer Skin Healing with St. Ives Naturally Smooth.

I don't know about you, but all the summer fun I had wrecked havoc on my skin. From sun exposure to the dehydrating effects of salt water, chlorine and air conditioning, a host of warm weather hazards has left my skin overly dry and somewhat sensitive. Without proper care, I am sure the damage done to my skin over these last few months could linger well through fall, so I looked for a body lotion to help my skin. I choose this newbie from St. Ives.

St. Ives Naturally Smooth Body Lotion ($4.97) is a new one from the brand that is a super-hydrating and gently-exfoliating lotion. After a few days of use, my skin felt and looked better. The super-hydrating and gently-exfoliating lotion instantly restored vital moisture and improved the appearance of my parched skin, eliminating all pesky rough patches and dullness.

Formulated with a natural, fruit-derived AHA complex, the dual-action, non-greasy formula absorbs quickly to provide intense hydration while a multi-fruit blend with alpha hydroxies gently exfoliates skin by promoting cell turnover.  Perfect for all skin types, Naturally Smooth Body Lotion works to improve texture, revealing fresher, smoother and younger looking skin – naturally.

The lotion itself is very lightweight feeling and it absorbs so quickly that I can get dressed immediately after applying. I hate the lingering feel of lotions where my clothes drag when I get dressed, so St. Ives gets a huge A+ from me in the absorbing department.  The lotion is scented, but it is a light scent, I would say it is somewhat citrus, somewhat floral - all very fresh. The scent fades pretty quickly too, so it will not be in the way of your fragrance.

Because this lotion contains AHA's, be careful when using on broken skin. I have a small razor burn patch on my leg and it did sting for a second. It was not bad at all, but I wanted to point out that you need to be cautious. Being careful with application is a must with any exfoliating type of product, especially those with effective fruit acids such as this.

Look for this and other St. Ives products at drugstores and mass retailers now.

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Smoothe Shaving Tips.

Just because summer is coming to an end, it doesn't mean that it's time to stop worry about having the softest smooth legs. While I tend to mine more frequently in the months that I am baring them more frequently, I do like to keep them as smooth as possible all throughout the year.

I recently got to ask Venus Dermatologist, Dr. Ellen Gendler for some suggestions on keeping legs their smoothest.

 Q: I know everyone is different, but is there a certain routine you should stick to when shaving? Every 3 days? Only in the tub?

A: Every person’s routine should depend on their needs, but if you have very coarse hair and are prone to ingrowns, I’d recommend shaving less frequently. In any case, I’d always recommend shaving in the tub/shower, where the area you’re shaving can be wet.

Q: What do you suggest to keep legs smooth and fuzz free for as long as possible between shavings?

A: Use a razor that can protect your skin as you shave. Try Venus ProSkin MoistureRich – it has built-in shave gel bars that do just that. Moisturization is also key! Make sure you apply lotion right after shaving, when the skin can fully absorb what you put on.

Q: I seem to always cut my ankles and knees. Is there a way to minimize these nicks?

A: Make sure you’re using a razor designed for the contours of those trickier areas. Using a razor for women (like Venus) is one way to conquer these areas easier, because they are made with features like a pivoting head.

Q: How often should you change the razor blade?

A: It’s different for everyone, but as a rule of thumb, throw out your razor blade when you first start to notice dullness or discomfort – this usually happens to most women anywhere between 5-10 shaves.

Be sure to visit the Gillette Venus website for all your smooth shaving needs.