Exfoliating Dry Skin: It's All About the Sugar


Updated 05/18/07 12:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Exfoliating Dry Skin:  It's All About the Sugar

Skin is the largest organ in your body, so you want to take care of it. Especially in the winter. Scrub away dry dead skin while cleansing at the same time using sugar body polish. It's gentler on your skin than salt scrubs. One of my faves is from Lunaroma. They make a Lavender and Geranium Sugar Body Polish that smells relaxing and fresh. They also have other scents like Cranberry Rose, Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Scrub That Brings the Spa Home


Updated 05/11/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Willow Stream Ener-G Body Scrub Review

When it comes to swanky spa havens, the Willow Stream spas are among the best. There are 16 tucked into Fairmont hotels around the world, and each offers something different. If you want to bathe in floral-accented waters, you can do that in China. If soaking in a marula milk bath is more your speed, head to the Willow Stream in South Africa. Swimming in a rooftop pool? Scottsdale. Point is: if Read more

Don't Waste Your Dough on These Yogic Products


Updated 05/11/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Products You Don't Need

Like running, yoga doesn't take a whole lot of fancy equipment. All you truly need are a good yoga mat and a comfortable outfit that keeps you covered and dry. But with yoga's growing popularity, it seems like more and more yoga-focused products are cropping up. Here are a few you could live without. Round Yoga Mat Unless you practice partner yoga, attend Mommy and Me classes, or go to a Read more

The Surprisingly Easy Way to Banish Dry Spots on the Spot


Updated 03/29/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Rid of Dry Patches on the Face

The benefits of slathering oil on the face are numerous. Not only do they help protect the skin, but they keep it hydrated and looking fresh and plumped up, too. While you won't want to drown yourself in oil before makeup application (doing so can cause your powders and creams to slip and slide), for those tricky rough patches that pop up occasionally, oils can save the day. "Just saturate a Read more

What We're Sweet On: Truly Multipurpose Oil


Updated 01/29/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

ONE Skincare Oil Review

Can one product moisturize and balance your face, body, and even your hair? Yes, if it's the right oil. And right now we're rather fond of O.N.E. Skincare ($30). It's not for everybody — quite literally, since oily complexions won't benefit as much — but if you have dry, sensitive skin, O.N.E.'s oil is a lifesaver. It's a gentle blend of olive oil, sunflower oil, lavender, and geranium that Read more

What's Your Sign, Beautiful? Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)


Updated 01/20/12 1:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Aquarius Beauty Products

If popularity contests existed in the literal sense, Aquarians would probably be the winners. Often thought of as cool and somewhat eccentric, Aquarians love to surround themselves with family and friends. Those born under Aquarius, the 11th sign of the zodiac, are typically inventive, original, and want to make the world a better place. This free-spirited bunch is also known for wearing Read more

Sprout Home Inspiration of the Week: White Bouquets


Updated 01/03/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Winter White Bouquets

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home. One thing that I find beautiful about Winter is the calm that comes over me when I look at the fresh white snow blanketing the city, so regal, pure, and somewhat innocent. It changes the color palette of the world around you for a couple of months, which is bound to affect how you see things. Just like the seasonal Read more

Leather, Lavender, and More Reasons to Linger in the Shower


Updated 12/06/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Smelling Shower Gels

Sometimes the best part of the shower is the scent of the shower gel itself. While each one serves its primary purpose well (to get you free of dirt and grime), each one will also leave you wanting to stay in the bathroom just a bit longer. Check out these olfactory-pleasers below: Nivea Touch of Cashmere Cream Oil Body Wash ($6) — With the word cashmere in the name, you know this one is going Read more

James Beard Awards Kick off With Book, Broadcast, & Journalism Awards


Updated 05/09/11 1:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

James Beard Awards 2011 Book, Journalism, and Broadcast Winners

The best of the best of the nation's food world glitterati are in New York this weekend for the industry's Oscars, the James Beard Awards. Although the main ceremony doesn't take place until later this evening, the events kicked off on Friday with the announcement of the book, broadcast, and journalism awards. A huge congratulations is in order for our friends at the San Francisco Chronicle; Read more

Marijuana Scents Are Becoming Highly Popular


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marijuana-Inspired Perfumes

Another day, another marijuana-themed perfume. The latest in technically legal fragrances is Rich Hippie Marijuana ($35), which purports to be "sweet, seductive and addictive floral with crushed Madagascan ylang ylang petals, Italian petitgrain and rose geranium petals." Sounds more floral than vegetal, but it's in good company. Fresh also has a pot-leaf scent, Cannabis Santal ($75), which bills Read more