6 Labor Day Musts for Beauty & Wellness
Labor Day is upon us and it's time to give summer one last blockbuster weekend before we settle into September! Even though it's tempting, resist making this one of those weekends that leaves you exhausted and drained. Make a real effort to start fall looking and feeling your best- focused, energetic and fulfilled. To get there, include these six tips in your last weekend of summer... Relish what's in season before it's gone. If you haven't yet taken advantage of the bounty of skin-beautifying foods that summer has to offer (or even if you have...), this is the time to do ...
Desert Essence Gets a New Look
Fans of the natural beauty company Desert Essence are bound to do a double take next time they restock their favorite products– because the entire line has a new look. Desert Essence has been around for 38 years, an eternity in the natural beauty industry, which makes it even more exciting that this makeover comes with an addition of new products, which cater to specific skin types: dry & sensitive, normal and oily & combination. Old favorites, like the brand's Thoroughly Clean Face Wash will still be available in original form, but look for an aloe and cucumber Gentle Nourishing Cleanser ...
Natural to Notice: Tata Harper Skin Care
I know that I promised to pick one product–my absolute favorite product of the week– to share with you every Friday. And I tried to make good on that promise today, I really did. But there was no way I could pick just one Tata Harper Skin Care product over another. They're all incredible! Now, skin care is a very personal thing. It's like that old saying about trash and treasure. What works phenomenally for one woman might be absolutely wrong for another. So I approached Tata's line, like all skin care, with skepticism...what can these products offer to all women ...
Beauty Nutrition
6 Labor Day Musts for Beauty & Wellness
Labor Day is upon us and it’s time to give summer one last blockbuster weekend...
Beauty Ingredient 101: Resveratrol
Polyphenols are extremely potent antioxidants that combat oxidative stress on the...
In a Fog? Try These 5 Foods for Your Sharpest Mind
Last time you just couldn’t quite concentrate on the task at hand, did you...
Doctors Are ‘Prescribing’ Produce–Should Your Dermatologist?
This past weekend’s New York Times explored an interesting story about several...
Suffering from Split Ends? Get Hair-Strengthening Foods
We all get split ends sometimes, even when we schedule hair trims every 6 to 10...
5 Beauty Foods to Eat When Your Stress Level Rises
We deal with stress every day–so much so that you’d probably say you’re...
Why Julia Roberts Steers Clear of Botox
Add Julia Roberts to the list of celebrities who are going back to natural. Julia,...
Beauty Ingredient 101: Calendula
It may look delicate and sweet, but make no mistake- the calendula flower is one...
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Natural Beauty Products
Desert Essence Gets a New Look
Fans of the natural beauty company Desert Essence are bound to do a double take...
Natural to Notice: Tata Harper Skin Care
I know that I promised to pick one product–my absolute favorite product of the...
WIN ResVitale Organic Resveratrol
As a follow-up to this week’s Beauty Ingredient 101 post on resveratrol, we’re...
Do You Dry Brush? Why You’ll Want to Start…
Yes, the term ‘dry brushing’ sounds unpleasant–even painful! Most...
Natural To Notice: New Makeup from Vapour Organic Beauty
My favorite natural products of the week just arrived this morning. As in, I’ve...
Natural to Notice: Vivesana Sunscreen
Meet Solar to Polar Ultra, the only reason I made it through last weekend without...
Detox Your Makeup With These Hard-Working Natural Mascaras
Let’s just get it out there– natural mascaras don’t often live up...
Natural to Notice: Ituri Solid Perfume
Aren’t you dying to know what’s inside this gorgeous carved wood urn? ...
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Recipes
The Must-Try Pudding for Clear Skin & Healthy Hair
You’ve probably heard of chia, a la the Chia Pets of the 1980s. Turns out that the seed we’ve been spreading over terracotta animals for years is actually a beauty food- an incredible source of omega fatty acids, fiber, minerals and antioxidants! In fact, Dr. Oz says that chia “has among the highest antioxidant activity of any whole... [Read more of this review]
Summer’s Most Refreshing Floral Waters, To Buy or Make
Whether it’s August and you’re feeling like a wilted flower or it’s the dead of winter and dry heat is driving your skin parched, a splash of floral water is really the quickest way to be revived. Half of the reason that I’m so romanced by floral waters is that they’re something of a lost art. It’s easy to let... [Read more of this review]
Two Simple, Skin-Balancing Masks to Make at Home
As hard as we try to put our freshest face forward every morning, there are inevitably days that have you looking out of balance. Maybe you splurged on sugar, you’ve been stressed or you’re trying out a new product that doesn’t do good things for your skin. When it’s time to regain control, I recommend these two do-it-yourself... [Read more of this review]
The Summer Salad to Serve for your Healthiest Skin & Hair
Lentils: these little legumes will do more than just keep you full and energetic- they’ll work hard to keep your skin and hair in top condition. And while lentils are a staple cool-weather food (think warm, spicy lentil dal), they’re also perfect for hot weather days when served cool as a lentil salad. Like many whole grains, lentils are... [Read more of this review]
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