Top 5 Gifts for the Bath and Beauty Lover

They're the friend or family member who lingers in the tub just to try out those new bath salts they bought last week. Their dresser is a virtual apothecary for the skin with gels, soaks and fragrance, and they always seem a little reluctant to slip out of their comfortable bathrobe and slippers to put on the trappings of the outside world. There are several versions of this creature comfort lover, from the mother of three looking for a little relaxation to the unabashed hedonist, but chances are good you know at least one person like this. Here are five gifts to keep your bath-loving loved one happy this holiday season:

1. Organic Fuji Apple Shower Gel, $13.00 (at the time of this article)
From Bath & Body Works. Labeled 100% pure, it contains a cleanser made from organic coconuts and a fragrance derived from - you guessed it - Fuji apples. Its hydrating properties are also ideal for those with dry or sensitive skin. If you want to make a gift basket out of it, Bath & Body Works also offers an entire line of Fuji apple products, including body lotion and scrub. They also have honey pear and honey almond scents for a mix and match basket.

2. "Simple Luxuries" Tote & Bath Set, $15.00 (at the time of this article)
Kohl's is offering a gift set they like to call the "tote-al" package. (Get it?) The 8 oz. body wash sports a vanilla honey fragrance that can fill the room with a delightful scent. The body scrub is made from crushed almonds and sugar crystals for smoothing and exfoliating skin, followed by a softening blend of chamomile, milk and honey with the body lotion. A spongy loofah tops off this gift set, all of which fits handily into a 10" x 10" purple tote bag for handy transportation.

3. Deliciously Kissable Bath Bubbles, $5.00 (at the time of this article)
From Sephora. If the recipient of your gift is into bubble baths, with these fragrances they may never leave the bathtub. Deliciously Kissable comes in three delectable scents: Dreamy (milk chocolate and coconut); Creamy (French vanilla and caramel); and Juicy (with a berry/garden scent). If you want to live dangerously, consider buying all three and making a gift set to delight the senses. Sephora carries a full range of these products under the name Dessert Beauty.

4. Monaco White Robe and Towel Set, $39.99 (at the time of this article)
Target.com offers a gift to be enjoyed on the way to and from the bath. Made from cotton-terry velour, the one-size-fits-most robe features 3/4-length sleeves, two pockets and a tie belt; the matching towel set includes a 100% cotton bath towel, hand towel and washcloth. This gift would be perfect for anyone who enjoys lounging on a lazy Saturday (or any day). As Target's website states, this gift set is only available online, not in their store.

5. SpaWish Gift Certificate, varied amounts
From SpaWish.com. Does your loved one prefer being pampered at a spa, or are you just unsure what to get them? www.SpaWish.com has partnered with various spas across the country to bring you gift certificates good for a number of packages or services at these spas. The recipient has their choice of visiting a spa near them or shopping online at Spawish for bath and beauty products. Give the gift of a manicure, pedicure or massage and your friend or family member is guaranteed to remember it - and you - for a long time.