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Mother's Day Best of Beauty Gift Guide 2010

It's getting close to Mother's Day and of course, there are so many different kinds of moms to shop for, that means many types of gifts.  Here are some of my top suggestions for beauty gifts for Mom:

 

If you're not good at expressing what you want to say, the "i think you are wonderful" gift set from philosophy is perfect!  It's a mandarin orange and cherry set of the famous 3-in-1 shampoo, shower and bath gels. I love the philosophy line--great quality and at only $24, this set is a great value, too.  Available at www.philosophy.com.

Pamper yourself with the Thymes Ambersweet Orange Collection

Thymes, a botanically-based bath and body product line, introduces the Ambersweet Orange Collection.  Perfect for spring, the delicate fragrance of the Ambersweet Orange Collection is a blend of warm honey, yogurt, orange blossom, almond milk with nutmeg, sandalwood and cardamom. These nurturing products make for a great in-home spa experience; take time and pamper yourself!

The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

 

I recently returned from a much-needed vacation at the gorgeous Ritz-Carlton in St. Thomas.  While there, I managed to tear myself away from the spectacular view of St. John to tour the Spa and get a Signature Facial.

New FarmHouse Fresh Whoopie! Whipped White Velvet Shea Butter Body Creme - Irresistable!

Inspired by Southern Whoopie cakes, new FarmHouse Fresh Whoopie! whipped white velvet shea butter body creme is a delectable treat for your skin.  Perfect for restoring the dryness that is lost during the winter, I've been using this rich creme on my hands and body and loving it. It's especially wonderful after manicures and showers to seal in moisture and provide deep hydration.

June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque

 

If you're looking for a treat for your skin, look no further than June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque.  This detoxifying spicy enzyme masque smells delish and is designed to target and exfoliate surface skin cells while detoxifying skin and stimulating cellular turnover.  The result?  Skin that glows and is comfortably hydrated.

This is the time of year when skin can get dull and ruddy.  There's less humidity in the air and skin needs more nourishing moisturization.  June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque is a blend of antioxidants, Vitamin A and Sodium Hyaluronate to promote cell turnover, protect and moisturize skin. Because this is an enzyme-based exfoliating treatment, you might feel a slight tingling on application. This masque is not recommended for use by people with sensitive skin.

One of the reasons I love the June Jacobs line is that the products really perform, while at the same time giving you a spa-like treatment at home. 

June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque retails at $78 and is available at prestige spas nationwide, at www.junejacobs.com and at SkinStore.com.