We all enjoy those lazy Saturday afternoons when we have nothing better to do than shop for ages, browsing through the shelves of our favorite cosmetics stores in search of a new thrill, a bargain price or a revelation in the form of a product that will turn out to be everything we ever wanted at half the price we would expect to pay for it. However, there are moments when time is of the essence and just in case you're among those contemplating a one-stop-only shopping trip for the summer holiday skincare and makeup essentials, The Body Shop is definitely one of the best choices out there.

Their range of summer essentials comprises deliciously scented shower gels, body butters and scrubs, a wide range of bronzers for both face and body, SPF moisturizers in various shapes and fragrances, as well as several new perfumes with scents perfect for long summer days spent on the beach or wandering around a sunny fishermen's village on some semi-deserted tropical island.

In order to keep your skin smooth, energized and ready to soak up as much sun as you'd like, The Body Shop offers you a complete range of products that make generous use of the many beneficial properties of cocoa butter and coconut. Here is one suggested combination of products - however, keep in mind that it's just one among many others. Start with a luxurious creamy and softening cocoa butter body wash, proceed by treating yourself with a ground rice, almond, and soy oil body polish, and finally moisturize your skin with the rich coconut body butter.

Still need persuading? In order to hold on to that healthy holiday glow all summer long, The Body Shop offers you a varied choice of naturally derived self-tanning lotions and gels, glow enhancers, tinted face creams and bronzing powders for the perfect summer look and make-up. Vitamin E, aloe and seaweed-enriched face gels and moisturizers will help you prepare your face for that long-awaited beach holiday, and a touch of the new Aqua Lily perfume oil or eau de toilette will put you in the perfect mood for a little holiday adventure. Head over to the Body Shop and have a look - you'll definitely not return home empty-handed.