Fourth of July and Summer 2011 Beauty Travel Products

July is the month that we start to really think about summer. There are festivals, bbq’s, pool parties to attend, and maybe a getaway to a favorite locale. We’ve found some perfect “take alongs” for those days of summer, to keep you feeling cool, and at your very best.

Bath and Bodyworks Japanese Cherry Blossom

Did you know that Bath and Bodyworks has travel sized favorites? That’s right; all your yummy fragrance favorites like Body Butter and Shea hand cream come in toss-able size. You don’t have to leave your signature scents behind.

Body Butters are $5.00 and come in everything from Twilight Woods to Japanese Cherry Blossom. There are also Travel sized Body Lotions, Shower Gels, and Fragrance Mists that are priced at 3/$10. I can’t imagine a summer without tucking a little body lotion or chilled fragrance mist into my cosmetic bag. It’s a great way to freshen up.

See more at bathandbodyworks.com, and at your local Bath and Body Works Shop.

Are you nuts for coconuts? Try their newest Coconut Body Lotion Bundle.
Each includes three full-size (8oz) lotions. Coconut Pineapple, Coconut Passionfruit, and Coconut MangoFortified with powerful ingredients like super conditioning Shea Butter, fast absorbing Jojoba Oil and protective Vitamin E
Non-greasy formula hydrates skin with moisture that lasts all day. $31.50 (check out this link for more information).

Another one of our “packable must haves” comes from Aveda. Try their 100% Comfort Set. There are five signature products to pamper you from head to toe, and all are completely travel friendly. You’ll find ShampureTM Shampoo (1.7 fl oz/50 ml), ShampureTMConditioner (1.7 fl oz/50 ml), Hand ReliefTM (1.4 fl oz/40 ml), Replenishing Body Moisturizer (1.4 fl oz/40 ml), and Lip Saver all for $29.75

If you’ve never tried Aveda, this is a great way to do so. All products are naturally derived from plant extracts. Shampure is a heavenly mix of Coriander oil, Eucalyptus oil, Lavender oil, MorikueTM protein, Orange oil bitter, Wheat conditioners, & Babassu. The Hand Relief soothes with Licorice extract, Meadowfoam seed oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, which help diminish signs of aging and provides optimal relief. The Foot Relief, cools and moisturizes and helps deodorize with lavender and rosemary oils.

With these little goodies, you’re ready for that trip to Disneyland, or that all night sleep over.

Tell us what travel products you can’t live without, in the comments section below.

– Elaine Hamilton