Our Editor's spill their best beauty and wellness secrets straight from the shelves of your local health food store.

I bid farewell to dry skin the day I discovered Weleda’s Sea Buckthorn Body Oil two years ago. For maximum absorption, I use it right after the shower, while the pores are still wide open. Its slightly golden tint does wonders to one’s legs, leaving them radiant and summer-ready. Weleda's Sea Buckthorn Body Oil, $26.00, www.weleda.com —Anya Georgijevic

Rumour has it it’s good for your heart, immune system, and metabolism, but I love coconut oil because it adds bold flavour to everything from rice to stir-fries. Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, from $11.99, www.nutiva.com —Kelsey Dundon

I’ve recently become obsessed with The Simply Bar, which is a super high protein energy bar that is low in calories, vegan, gluten free, low GI, blah, blah, blah. Those things are important, of course, but I just love that it is tasty and really fills me up! The Simply Bar, $2.49 to $2.99 from Urban Fare, Whole Foods, Planet Organic, and more. www.thesimplybar.com —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg

I drink "green water" with a teaspoon of mint flavoured liquid chlorophyll (the stuff used in photosynthesis) which has a plethora of health benefits which range from healing tissue, to aiding anemia to curing bad breath! It can also be used as a natural mouthwash. —Sarah Bancroft

My children are always bringing home colds. To fend off sniffles, I load up on Sisu vitamin C. $25.89 at Noah's Natural Foods, www.sisu.com —Athena Tsavliris

I like to have a bag of superfoods on hand should I have the urge to snack on vitamin-filled veggies. Rhythm Kale Chips are crispy creations in flavours including kool ranch and mango habanero. There are no regrets after eating these chips. Rhythm Kale Chips, $6.99, www.rhythmsuperfoods.com —Jaelyn Molyneux

I first bought Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap out of curiosity after watching the film about him on Netflix, and I have to admit that I kind of love the soap, especially the fact that it lathers beautifully despite being sulphate-free. Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap, $6.99, www.drbonner.com —Christine Laroche

Because beauty doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny, we’re spilling the deets on our best-loved drugstore products. Trust us: They are as affordable as they are awesome

Bye Bye Blisters
Shaped like a tiny tube of deodorant, Band-Aid's Activ Flex Blister Block Stick might be the best thing since flip-flops. Rub the invisible gel anywhere you shoes brush against your skin to prevent friction and any blisters or skin breakage. $9.99 at London Drugs, 8330 Macleod Tr. S.E., Calgary, 403-571-4930, www.londondrugs.com

Camera Ready
Part of Revlon's Mousse Makeup's appeal is the novel way the foundation foams out of the can, but once you get over that it’s the coverage this mousse gives that makes it a keeper. Lighter than a traditional foundation, but heavier than a tinted moisturizer, this makeup glides over the skin for even coverage. $18.99 at London Drugs, 8330 Macleod Tr. S.E., Calgary, 403-571-4930, www.londondrugs.com

Bright Eyes
For mascara that brings out your eyes think beyond basic black. Exact Eyelights Eye-Brightening Mascara has metallics to reflect light and a hint of tint to compliment your eye colour including a touch of purple for green-eyed girls and sapphire for baby blues. $8.99 at Shoppers Drug Mart, 1410 1 St. S.E., Calgary, 403-294-1433, www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

Smart Shampoo
Perfect in a pinch or on that rare occasion that you oversleep, Got 2b's dry shampoo’s aerosol spray can makes sure the powder comes out light and even. Brush it through your hair to turn oily locks soft and silky. $6.99 at Paragon, 504 Elbow Dr. S.W., Calgary, 403-228-3340, www.helloparagon.com

Sunkissed
It’s a slow build, but the subtlety of Jergen's gradual self tanner means that your path to sun-free bronze goddess won’t be impeded by streaky uneven tones. Start applying this daily moisturizer now and you’ll look like a natural on the beach by summer. $8.49 at Shoppers Drug Mart, 1410 1 St. S.E., Calgary, 403-294-1433, www.shoppersdrugmart.ca —Jaelyn Molyneux

Bar hopping has never been so good for your skin

Creamery with its long L-shaped wood bar and shelves lined with glass bottles of ingredients just opened in Eau Claire Market. But instead of lining up shots or ordering cosmos, Creamery is all about creating custom skin care. It starts with a consultation with one of the chefs to determine your skin type and concerns. Then, food-grade ingredients—think exotic oils, salts and spices — are added to a base to create creams, lotions, cleansers and more. The personalized products cost around $30 and help solve foibles such as cellulite or flaky skin.

It’s so good we might even order another round. —Jaelyn Molyneux

Creamery, Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W., Calgary, 403-262-4121, www.creamery.com

Limp, dry hair is a cry for help that can be answered in less than five minutes.

Like other therapies, a Kerastase Ritual begins with talking about your issues. Instead of confessing that you reach for the Doritos when you are stressed, think hair concerns including colour protection, nourishment, reinforcement or density. The first step is admitting the problem. The second step is having your stylist custom blend a concoction of professionally concentrated ingredients to slather on your hair. It sits for a minute before it is rinsed out and your hair is blow dried and styled to rejuvenated perfection.

Whatever your issues, dull hair will no longer be one. —Jaelyn Molyneux

$25 at EvelineCharles Salons and Spas, www.evelinecharles.com

With major fashion houses dabbling in make-up, sampling spring trends is as simple as buying a bottle (or two) of nail polish.

Dior’s Garden Party collection includes fresh minty Waterlily as well as a vibrant lilac named Forget-Me-Not. Both the purple and green lacquers mask the usual chemical scent with a flowery rose aroma. $24 at The Bay, www.thebay.com

Chanel’s appropriately named April, May and June nail colours are the epitome of the upcoming seasons biggest trend that will have us all wearing vibrant pinks and tangerines. Start with the darkest shade in April and work your way to pretty peach for June. $27 at Holt Renfew, www.holtrenfrew.com

Yves Saint Laurent is sticking with colour blocking with its duo manicure set. Choose a colour pair — brown and mint or pink and orange — use one as the base coat and one for your tips. $32 for each pair at Holt Renfrew, www.holtrenfrew.com

We’re pointing our fingers toward spring trends. —Jaelyn Molyneux

Finding the perfect gloss is a quest that requires dedicated product testing.

A few years ago I worked my way through dozens of lip gloss options looking for one with just the right amount of shine and staying power. Bobbi Brown came out on top and her lip gloss in petal got a prime spot in my purse. Petal is a pretty neutral that plays it safe, but gloss is an easy way to go a little wild.

Bobbi Brown just released a trio of bold shades that add a sheer shock of colour sure to knock our lips out of the winter doldrums.

Citrus, cosmic pink and ultra violet are part of the Neons and Nudes collection meant to pump up lips while downplaying eye makeup or vice versa.

Choosing one feature to be bold is always beautiful. —Jaelyn Molyneux

$27 at Murale, 205 8 Ave. S.W., Calgary, 403-261-3703, www.murale.ca

We have the five-minute make-up routine down. Now it is time to move onto the quickie skin peel.

Philosophy’s microdelivery exfoliating wash has an intense name that belies its simplicity. The cleanser is a mini-peel that is gentle enough to use daily on sensitive skin and effective enough to slough dead skin cells in 30 seconds. Use your fingers to rub the wash on your face during your cleansing routine or keep it in your shower for a quick facial between lathering, rinsing and repeating.

It’s 30 seconds to smooth skin. —Jaelyn Molyneux

$25 for 8 oz. at Sephora, www.sephora.com

To say French fashion designer Thierry Mugler is happy with good enough is like saying Beyonce can sorta sing.

Exhibit A is the over-the-top sparkly, latex numbers Mugler created for the diva’s 2009 I Am tour. Exhibit B is Mugler’s latest project combining fragrance and food for The Taste of Fragrance.

Mugler challenged his perfumer to take his four fragrances, each with its own cult following, and enhance the original formula with gourmet notes. Angel gets a dose of cocoa powder, Alien is elevated with the scent of salted caramel, Womanity gets the added sugary aroma of figs and for the guys, A*Men is spiced with red pepper. All of those are paired with an edible menu created by Michelin star chef Hèléne Darroze. The ambitious recipes can be found at www.mugler.com.

The project is a one-two sensory punch that smells and tastes good. —Jaelyn Molyneux

Limited edition bottles start at $86 at The Bay, www.thebay.com

Sometimes soap just there to get you clean and sometimes soap is your hall pass to a few moments of indulgent daydreaming.  

Designer Sarah Tallman started in floral design, dabbled in home décor and honed her nose creating products for Estee Lauder, Ralph Lauren and Prada. When it came to creating her signature scent, Grove New York, Tallman went for style, whimsy and the faint promise of endless summers.

Her 250-gram bar of soap ($12) smells of sweet citrus and spiced rum, kind of like the scent you might imagine lacing the breeze blowing through your cabana set up on a beach somewhere between the Palm Beach, Florida and Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda.  

Inhale, lather, rinse and repeat to hang on to summer for as long as possible. —Jaelyn Molyneux

Anthropologie, Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Tr. S.E., Calgary, 403-252-7411, www.anthropologie.com

Some serious body prep goes into being getting our silky smooth skin tank top, short and bikini-ready. Sometimes the slick look we are going for with shaving hits a few bumps and razor burns along the way.

It turns out we have been wallowing in irritation for no reason. A product to smooth our razored skin has been on the boys’ side of the medicine cabinet all along. Spread Shaveworks The Cool Fix on your armpits, legs or bikini area after shaving and the antibacterial soothing gel with calm and exfoliate the skin.

It’s smooth shaving from here on out. —Jaelyn Molyneux

$30 at Quorra Apothecary, 614B 17 Ave. S.W., Calgary, 403-245-6621, www.quorra.ca