Patricia's Pick: Smooth Skin, Naturally

Every morning I wonder whether I'm going to simply cleanse my body or take a few extra minutes to throw in a good scrub to help rev me up. This quandary is what drew me to Burt's Bees Radiance Exfoliating Body Wash, $7.99. It's both a body wash and a scrub with a rich lather that comes not from harsh soaping agents, but from coconut and sunflower oils. Meanwhile, safflower-seed oleosomes (nourishing oils) moisturize while jojoba beads and fruit acids gently exfoliate. My morning rush just got easier to take.

Originally published in Ladies' Home Journal, January 2008.