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Beauty Silkz ~ $19.99 from Ashley Jones

Actress Ashley Jones invented Beauty Silkz to help keep skin and hair nourished and looking younger. These unique, hypoallergenic 100% silk charmeuse pillowcases don't absorb the moisture from your skin or hair while you sleep, leaving you feeling refreshed, softer and smoother when you wake up.

The pillowcases come in pairs and are ideal for people with sensitive skin. They're machine washable, too! {shop now}

Chocolate Cupcake Soap ~ $12 from Serah's

Serah's adorable cupcake soaps look good enough to eat and smell divine! The soaps are handmade with all-natural ingredients like shea butter and glycerin, leaving skin soft and smooth.

Serah's offers other great "flavors" as well, and all come beautifully packaged and ready for gifting. {shop now}

Softlips® Lip Balms ~ $2.79 to $3.99 from drug stores and other retailers nationwide

Give her a softer smooch with Softlips® super affordable yet highly effective lip balms.

Besides moisturizing and smoothing her pout, they also provide SPF 20 protection. The lip balms go on silky soft with a sheer gloss effect, never leaving behind a greasy or sticky feeling.

Softlips® has myriad flavors to choose from, though mint with a hint of vanilla and pomegranate are some of our favorites. {find stores}

Chocolate Body Gift Set: Head-to-Toe ~ $40 from Coco-Zen

Coco-Zen specializes in decadent organic and Fair Trade chocolates, and the Chocolate Body Gift Set is the perfect way to indulge her sweet tooth without the calories.

The set includes Chocolate Edible Lip Scrub, Chocolate Lip Balm, Chocolate Salt Scrub, Chocolate Soap and Chocolate Lotion, all deliciously packaged in a gift pouch. {shop now}

Valentine's Robe ~ $136 from Doie

Doie's eco-chic and sexy Valentine's Day robes are made from earth-friendly fabrics - bamboo jersey and 100% silk trim. These stunning modern robes are flattering on virtually any body type and feature stylish kimono sleeves, as well as a permanently attached outer silk tie and an interior tie.

Choose from lovely prints, including pink mums, fuchsia bonzai and more in sizes extra-small, small and medium. {shop now}

SEED +Body Lotion, Body Bar & Shampoo Bar ~ Prices vary from Graine de Vie

Treat her to healthy, nourished skin and the power of nutrient-rich grape seeds with personal care products from SEED+. Their lotions, soaps and shampoo bars are enriched with antioxidant-packed grape seeds and promote great skin.

Grape seeds are powerful in the fight against premature aging and lackluster skin, containing vitamin E and essential fatty acids in addition to the antioxidants.

The lotions come in citrus thyme, lavender sage or unscented; the body bars and conditioning hair shampoo bars are available unscented or in citrus thyme. You'll be surprised how well the shampoo bars work, since they're such a departure from standard liquid shampoo. All SEED+ products are 100% natural and packaged in recyclable and/or biodegradable materials. {shop now}

Oatmeal & Honey Bar ~ $10 from Flying Daisies

Natural, handmade soaps are the perfect way to indulge in some quality spa time at home. Flying Daisies creates these luxurious bars from fine botanical oils and a moisturizing plant base.

The Oatmeal and Honey Bar is just one of several 5 to 5-1/2 ounce soaps crafted in small batches. The fragrant soap has the subtle aroma of oatmeal, honey and the spice of chai tea. {shop now}

foreverlily eau de parfum ~ $125 from GoodTrueBeautiful, Inc.

This intoxicating fragrance was inspired by the book of the same name by Beth Nonte Russell. Forever Lily is a memoir that shares the story of Beth's adoption of a daughter from China. This eau de parfum is a lovely Oriental blend with a clove top note and accents of lemon and fresh lychee.

Middle notes are crisp green fig and stargazer lily, while the base notes are spicy cedarwood, vanilla, amber and sandalwood. foreverlily comes in a pretty 3.4 oz. bottle. {shop now}

Kiss Me Kit ~ $20 from Good Fortune

The Kiss Me Kit's edible brown sugar vanilla scrub is delicious enough to devour, but even better yet, it's a great cure for dry, chapped lips. The scrub is vegan and gluten-free and has vitamin E and essential oils to moisturize the ol' kisser.

The kit also includes Stolen Kisses, an equally tasty chocolate peppermint lip balm that heals and soothes lips. Good Fortune donates a portion of profits to Soap for Hope, a program to empower young girls. {shop now}

Love Me Amor Gift Set ~ $30 from KC Tees

This fun and flirty gift set includes a women's short sleeve vintage "Love" tee and a matching cotton thong bikini, boxed up and tied with a red ribbon.

The shirt has an open neckline, capped sleeves and a fitted bodice with lavender and burgundy print. Available in sizes medium, large and x-large. {shop now}

Love - miessence® Perfume ~ $98.65 from Ely Organics

There's nothing quite like the enigmatic fragrance of hand-blended, natural perfumes. Crafted in the traditional artisan method using only botanical extracts, absolutes and essential oils, miessence® fragrances have a depth of character unlike synthetic perfumes.

"Love" is one of several certified organic, floral botanical perfumes by miessence®. It features romantic top notes of frangipani and mandarin, heart notes of jasmine, orange blossom, damask rose and ylang ylang, and finally base notes of vanilla bourbon and Ambrette seed. {shop now}

Ninfea Pajama Set ~ $135 from Faerie's Dance

These Italian-made PJs are sophisticated and elegant, made from 100% organic cotton. The natural-colored long sleeve top has a cotton voile lace overlay with lace bows on the cuffs, while the matching pants have decorative lace pockets on the back.

The Ninfea set comes in a recycled gift box and is sure to make a great impression. {shop now}

Valentine's Day PJs ~ $39.95 and up from PajamaGram

You've heard of a candy gram, but surely a PajamaGram will be far more appreciated on Valentine's Day. PajamaGram has plenty of flirty, fun, sexy and seductive choices for a day of love and romance, and each gift arrives in a keepsake hatbox, along with lavender bath confetti, a "do not disturb" sign and a personalized gift card!

We love the Conversation Hearts sets, but you can also choose robes, lounge sets, baby dolls and more in red satin, ruby velour, pink polka dots, etc. {shop now}

Valentine's Day Styling Tips from Philip Pelusi

Shampoo and condition - Use a strengthening and weightless moisturizing formula to leave hair in top condition but full of body. Try P2® by Philip Pelusi Longevity® Shampoo and Longevity® Conditioner to strengthen, detangle and condition hair.

Apply a volume and curl boosting product (like P2® by Philip Pelusi Recurl) - Comb through with a wide tooth comb. If you have natural waves and curls, gently push them into place and either air dry or blow dry with a diffuser. If hair is straight, follow the same instructions but gently scrunch hair with your fingers while diffusing.

Curl - The trick to keeping this look sexy and romantic is to curl the hair in opposite directions. Roll some curls going forward and others going back, and tousle the curls with fingers using a product that gives that "just from the beach sexy hair texture." Try P2® by Philip Pelusi BeachComber to create soft texture that has an unbelievable citrus scent.

Spa Tips from Epsom Salt

To exfoliate - Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches.

For a facial - Mix 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.

For a relaxing soak - Add 2 cups of Epsom Salt to the water in a standard-sized bathtub; soak for at least 12 minutes, three times weekly. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.

Homemade bath crystals - Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. Add a few drops of food coloring or 1/2 teaspoon of glycerin if you like. Store in an air-tight container.

Valentine's Day Makeup Tips from Christopher Drummond

• To feel more romantic, use naturally scented lip products.

• If you are hesitant to wear bright red lipstick, wear a soft red gloss instead (try applying Christopher Drummond Beauty Luscious lip gloss).

• Valentine's Day is all about kissing the one you love. Be sure to keep your lips hydrated with shea butter. This natural ingredient keeps your lips smoother longer than petroleum.

• Use your lip liner on top of lipstick. This helps to avoid the oblivious line around the lips when your gloss comes off. Lining after your lip color also allows for easier application and blendability.

• For fuller lips, add shimmer (try applying Christopher Drummond Beauty Relache Ice Eye Shadow to the inner lips to create the illusion of fullness).