There is so much focus on treating our face and eyes with creams and serums but what about our bodies?  The effects of aging go beyond your face, don’t forget to keep your entire body youthful.  Thanks to CEW here are the top bath and body products from 2006.  The CEW awards split bath and body up by best treatment and best scented products.  Some of the products that did not win but were selected as finalists include: Avon Super Shape Anti-Cellulite & Stretch Mark Cream, Burt’s Bees Peppermint Foot Lotion, NARS Monoï Body Glow II, and Grassroots Happily Ever After Foaming & Polishing Body Cleanser.  This year’s Bath & Body winners:

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From Associated Press

The following product recall has been announced:

Vi-Jon Inc. is recalling 28-fluid-ounce bottles of Alpine Xtreme Evergreen Forest Body Wash after samples showed the presence of a bacteria, Enterobacter gergoviae. This could increase the risk of more serious infections to individuals with cuts, rashes or other compromised skin conditions or weakened or suppressed immune systems. No injuries have been reported. Details: by phone at 888-593-0593 or Web.

Official  FDA Recall Release

This week DUSA Pharmaceuticals launched a revolutionary new way to treat acne.  ClindaReach™ is a new prescription acne treatment that includes: Clindamycin, a frequently prescribed acne antibiotic and EasyReach™, a unique applicator designed to reach those hard-to-reach places like your back.  According to Medical News Today, "Nearly 50 million people in the United States suffer from acne and almost half of those people suffer from back acne."  This product will first be available to dermatologists and pharmacies.  If you’re interested please consult with your doctor.

Each ClindaReach™ treatment package includes:

• EasyReach™: applicator, ergonomic wand with a multi-directional pivotal head
• ClindaReach™: medicated pads (clindamycin phosphate topical solution USP, 1%)
• EasyCling™: firmly affix the clindamycin (medicated pads) to the applicator arm
• EasyCleanse™: un-medicated pads

[Via MedicalNewsToday.com]