Long walks, sweaty gym sessions and eight hours crouched in front of a computer can all lead to sore muscles. Fortunately, there's a body wash for that! Ahava's Liquid Dead Sea Salt, $24.50, is a gel wash loaded with 21 essential minerals that penetrate your muscles to help them relax while softening and hydrating the skin at the same time.
Pimples do not discriminate. They can appear whenever and wherever they want and that includes your back, neck, arms and legs. The SLMD skincare line, formulated by Dr. Pimple Popper (otherwise known as Dr. Sandra Lee) makes an Acne Body Wash, $35, to combat bacne problems. It's formulated with 2% salicylic acid to unclog pores, nix bacteria, dirt and sebum, and keep skin clearer.
A body scrub with sugar, salt or finely milled powders can definitely exfoliate, but if you're looking for non-messy option that cleanses while exfoliating, try Mario Badescu's A.H.A Botanical Body Soap, $8. It's loaded with fresh fruit extracts that exfoliate away dirt, dead cells and oil. It also contains oat protein to soothe and replenish.
Isn't it funny how, once pregnant, you go above and beyond to protect your percolating treasure? The truth is that you can use pregnancy-approved products whether you're male, female, expecting or with no intention of ever procreating. These products are formulated with utmost care and exclude any potentially harmful ingredients. Nine Naturals Citrus + Geranium Soothing Body Wash, $20, contains zero sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, DEA, synthetic fragrances and no artificial preservatives.
Knours.' pH 5.6 Body+V Zone Soap, $18, is a bar of soap that was formulated specifically to rebalance your skin's natural pH level for ultimate health. You can use it all over, including the "V Zone," as they call it. It's formulated with fermented vinegar extract, mugwort extract, ginseng extracts and is made with non-toxic ingredients that have been EWG Green Grade Certified.
