America’s Healthiest Beauty Buys 2008: Body Care

From Health magazine 

1. Self-tanner: Clinique Touch of Bronze Moisturizing Body Lotion. Many self-tanners are drying, but this one actually makes your skin hydrated and soft. “It contains glycerin, sodium hyalutonate, and sacaride isomerate, all of which help lock in moisture, leaving the skin more supple,” judge Tsao says. It’s also chock-full of protective antioxidants like aloe and vitamin E. (.50)

2. Nail product: OPI Avoplex Cuticle Oil to Go. This supermoisturizing serum replenishes dry skin with vitamin E, avocado, sunflower, sesame, and kukui nut oils—all without making you feel greasy. Our judges loved the easy-to-apply, portable tube—just give a little squeeze and the product flows between brush bristles for even distribution. (.50)

  3. Bronzer: Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Bronzer. This dual-tone palette, packed with 100 percent all-natural ingredients, wicks away oil while also moisturizing, judge Tsao says. Rice silk, cornstarch, and jojoba oil protect the skin against environmental assaults, while leaving it with a natural, sun-kissed appearance. Available in six shades, making this winner great for a range of skin tones. (.95)

4. Body sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock SPF 70. Before you step into the sun, protect yourself with this quick-absorbing (and odorless!) sunblock. With a cover-all-your-bases SPF 70, this water- and sweatproof UVA-UVB formula is noncomedogenic, oil-free (essential if you’re acne-prone), and PABA-free (key if you’re allergic), judge Tsao says. Plus, the spray bottle makes full-body coverage a breeze. (.99)

5. Body moisturizer: Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair Body Lotion with Itch Relief. Slather on this nongreasy fragrance-free lotion to combat dry skin caused by environmental stressors. (Think sun, wind, etc.) Glycerin binds water to the skin for long-lasting moisture, while oat extracts and shea butter help to calm any dry, itchy, or irritated patches. (.99)

6. Hand care: RoC Retinol Correxion Hand Repair SPF 15. The retinol in this nongreasy moisturizing cream fades age spots and improves hand texture. SPF 15 protects against future sun damage, judge Lisa M. Donofrio says. (.99

7. Exfoliating body product: Zia Natural Skincare Bamboo Exfoliant. Green beauty gets high tech: Infused with bamboo—a renewable resource—this paraban-free exfoliant sloughs off dead skin, while yucca extract hydrates and rice bran revives your skin’s natural luster. (.95)

8. Foot care: Vaseline Intensive Rescue Healing Foot Cream. Give dry soles the boot with this exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid–rich cream that smoothes and softens rough feet. “The hypoallergenic blend also contains emollient properties like glycerin to curtail moisture loss,” judge Donofrio says. (.99)

9. Body wash: Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Shea Butter Body Wash. Hot showers can be a nightmare for our skin because they strip away protective lipids. This shower wash uses shea butter and safflower emollients to lock in moisture, leaving skin soft and healthy, judge Sandra S. Tsao says. ( )