In winter, I really like my shower gels to pack a bit more of a wallop.  Stuffy noses aside, it just seems to take more effort to pull out that ‘get up and go’ when it is all gloom and doom outside.  My favorite standby, a clove scented concoction, was pushed to the wayside when I found my new love: Burt’s Bees Fabulously Fresh Peppermint & Rosemary Body Wash.

I know, it isn’t an earth shatteringly new blend, but it is a balanced blend, which makes it so inviting.  The peppermint is quality sweet, and there is just enough rosemary to take the sugary edge off.  The wash is also very invigorating, but not so much so that it leaves you in pain.  I am a fan of Dr. Bronner’s, but sometimes the love hurts in all the wrong places (if you know what I mean).

Some like a very thick viscosity with gels.  This is on the thinner side but unlike other formulations, it doesn’t miss a beat in performance.  I feel refreshingly clean and soft.  I am using this 12 oz bottle for everything – shower, hands, cleaning out the tub (omg did my bathroom smell great!).

Another positive for Burt’s Bees?  World domination means you can find the product almost everywhere.