Star Wash: Clean Logic Bath and Body Care

Like a many a modern girl, my life is an endless series of emails, voice mails, deadlines and to-do lists. Seems the only slice of escape that I get is my daily shower. It's just me, my massaging shower-head and whatever sweet-smelling cleanser I decide best matches my mood on any given day. And for the past few hectic weeks, I've been addicted to the calming action of Clean Logic Relax Body Wash. I was first intrigued by the line when I discovered it was created by a local Arizona State University grad with a nose for all things natural. Then I was hooked by the simple philosophy behind it all: Nature (all natural, paraben-free ingredients) + Innovation (clean, beautiful bottles shaped for easy use) + Inspiration (the Braille on the side of the bottle is a gentle reminder of the founder's commitment to The Inspiration Foundation, a non-profit she founded to empower and enabled disabled individuals). But as always, the proof is in the pudding. In consistency, the honey-hued Relax wash is a luscious cross between a gel and liquid and glides onto skin with a gentle lather. The scent is absolutely intoxicating and laced with hints of orange blossoms. A quick look at the ingredients list and I'm amazed by all the rich antioxidants -- green tea, grape seed extract, aloe, chamomile, ginseng -- It's like a big gulp of health for your skin. My diet should be so good! The main component of all the washes and lotions is extract of nopal, a cactus indigenous to Mexico known for its deep healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. Skin stays moist and lightly scented when it's rinsed. The icing on the cake is a final dousing of the Relax Body Lotion, also with orange blossom extracts and a burst of antioxidants. Washes and lotions are priced at $12.99 and also come in Refresh (with spearmint extracts) and Enjoy (with sugar and rice extracts) blends. They say a man's home is his castle; I say a woman's is in the shower, especially when you have soothing potions like Clean Logic within arm's reach. Get it at select Bed, Bath & Beyond stores or at www.cleanlogicbodycare.com.