Pretty Cheap: A New Crop of Affordable Finds for Bath and Bod

The writing is on the wall: The American economy is teetering on the edge of a recession. But does that mean we have to scrimp on our beauty habits? Heavens no! Save a pretty penny by cutting back on pricey department store beauty products with a trip to your local super store. Mass market retailers like Target, Wal-Mart and Walgreen's offer bath and beauty products that contain natural ingredients plus a touch of pampering, most under $10. Below are a few favorites finds. Click here to watch the Sonoran Living segment!

The Healing Garden ($7.50 and up). With natural exfoliants like bamboo and rice, the body scrubs are a total hit in our beauty book.

Method Bloq ($6.99 and up). Admittedly, these boxy body washes and lotions are awkward to hold. But it's the shape of the packaging that actually allows the company to save shipping costs and spend more money on quality ingredients. The Eternal Optimist scent make us happy.

Pure & Natural ($3.99 and up). With 98% natural origin ingredients, Mother Nature speaks her mind through the Pure & Natural line of body washes and soaps.

Noah's Naturals ($7.99 and up). Paraben-free, peace-loving for hair, skin and body. The citrus-hinted grapefruit body lotion rocks.

Yes to Carrots ($7.99 and up). No, your skin won't turn orange if you use these products. Would we do that to you? Just soft, pretty and kissed with a clean, tantalizing scent. Love that. For skin, hair and body.

PedEgg Foot File ($9.99). What beauty fanatic can resist an egg-shaped foot file. I know I can't. This nifty little tool works brilliantly owing to its shape. Can you say Easter basket? Perfect!

Photo: Not necessarily a chip off the old block, Method Bloq body wash in colorful Eternal Optimist.