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From Japan's pickled ginger and Korea's spicy kimchi paste to the more familiar gingerbread and ginger snaps, ginger has been around literally for thousands of years. This mysterious root contains as much as 3 percent of an essential oil that loans it its pungent and delicious aroma. And its ability to induce romance and sensuality is sprinkled throughout folklore. Why not spice up your bathroom or boudoir with one of these ginger-scented-and-infused products?
Origins Ginger Bath Candy Fizzy Bath Cubes – They look like 12 oversized sugar cubes, which makes them oh-so-fun to drop into a bath! $28.50 at Origins stores and origins.com
red flower Japan Ohana Gingergrass Bamboo Scrub – A small scoop of utterly invigorating bamboo and ginger grains will totally revitalize and polish your skin. $62 at redflower.com
Sephora Ginger & Lime Purifying Hand Wash – This anti-bacterial cleanser combines soybean oil and shea butter with antioxidants to leave your hands feeling super silky. $8 at sephora.com
Sephora Indulgences Whipped Body Delight in Ginger & Lime – It softens, it smoothes and it's super-rich. What's not to love? $8 at sephora.com
Linden Leaves Ginger Peach Room Spray – Foul odors, be gone! An infusion of peach adds a crisp, summery note. $19.95 at lindenleavesusa.com
Demeter Fragrance Library Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray in Ginger Cookie – Not only does it smell exactly like your favorite holiday treat, there's a recipe to make them right on the label! Now that's genius. $20 at demeterfragrance.com
Aura Spa Aromatherapie Balancing Verbena Ginger Shampoo (Zotos International) – Lather. Rinse. Repeat. You've heard it before, but not till now have you believed the words. $7.49 at Sally Beauty stores nationwide.
Sabon Ginger Orange Butter Cream – Looks and feels just like butter against the skin – and the orange adds such a nice touch. $25 at Sabon stores and sabonnyc.com
Origins Ginger Bar Savory Bath Soap – The subtle ridges on one side of this oversized egg-shaped bar add that extra-special something. $13 at Origins stores and origins.com
Kiss My Face Lemon & Ginger Self Foaming Liquid Soap – We dig everything about this product, from the industrial-sized pump to the fun foaminess … and, of course, the tart infusion of lemony goodness. $7 at Whole Foods stores and kissmyface.com
Hamadi Ginger Soymilk Hair Wash Daily Shampoo For All Hair Types – The bottle may be small, but it sure packs a lot of punch with ginger, sweet orange and rosewood essential oils that will bring out your hair’s natural glistening shine. $27.50 at hamadibeauty.com
Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Body Mist – It’s light, it’s fresh, it’s summery … one whiff and you might as well be sitting on an exotic island sipping a drink with a tiny umbrella in it. $6.95 at mass market retailers nationwide.
Burt’s Bees Citrus & Ginger Root Body Wash – The all-natural formula includes incredibly cleansing coconut and sunflower oils and magically softens skin! It’s a miracle! $8 at burtsbees.com
Tocca Candela in Tara – The heady floral-infused ginger scent is so thoroughly intoxicating, you’ll be remiss not to burn this candle whenever you have the chance! $36 at tocca.com
Apivita Aromatherapy Spice Fragrance with Essential Oils – Mysterious and joyful, sensual and emotional … this natural essential oil contains everything from pepper and caraway seed to bergamot and Baies rose … and yes, some ginger snuck its way in too! $12 at b-glowing.com
Fruits & Passion CUCINA Scented Kitchen Candle in Ginger and Sicilian Lemon – It’s zesty, it’s tart, it’s unbelievably fragrant – and it comes in the cutest little house-shaped box. $20 at fruits-passion.com
Voluspa Casimiroa Candle – With an impressive burning time of 85 hours, this baby won’t be leaving your boudoir for quite awhile! And that’s a good thing. Trust us. $20 at b-glowing.com
Sabon Ginger Orange Foam Scrub – A hint of this in the shower and your ashy skin will seriously disappear into thin (albeit steamy) air. $30 at Sabon stores and sabonnyc.com
Carol’s Daughter Lemon Ginger Mint Manicure in a Jar – The label promises silky smooth skin in seconds, and it doesn’t disappoint! Maybe it’s the sea salt and shea butter, maybe it’s the beeswax and soy oil … whatever it is, we’re hooked. $11 at Carol’s Daughter stores and carolsdaughter.com
Desert Essence Organics Hair Care Green Apple & Ginger Conditioner – It thickens, it volumizes, and it makes your hair smell amazing. What else could you ask for? $8.99 at Whole Foods stores and drugstore.com
- Jamie Sanders, Associate Editor
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