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Castor Oil: Is it Magic? My Experience with Using Castor Oil for Skin and Hair.
I love alternatives to costly products for skincare. Castor oil is affordable, and I was surprised by its effectiveness.
Korean Skincare: What Makes It So Special?
From 10-step routines to the dreamy ‘glass skin’ look, K-beauty has firmly planted its roots in the beauty regimes of aficionados worldwide.
Why is Vitamin K2 Crucial in Maintaining Your Skin’s Youthfulness?
Read on to learn the benefits of Vitamin K2 and why it’s crucial for the health and long-term beauty of your skin!
Simple Vegan Garbanzo Bean Salad for Beautiful Skin!
Garbanzo beans are delicious and so easy to use. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to put together this skin-healthy recipe!
TOP 6 “FOODS” TO AVOID FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN – Plus: What TO eat instead!
I’ve written a lot on what to eat for good skin, but what about foods NOT to eat for beautiful skin?
Camellia Seed Oil for Beautiful Skin: its 3 main benefits
What is Camellia Seed Oil? It is essentially green tea oil. It comes from the seeds of Camellia Sinensis, the plant from which green tea is made. Most of us know what an amazing plant this is, given the many health
The Best Smoothie Recipe for younger-looking skin (and why!)
My first smoothie? First there was Orange Julius in the U.S., then there was Jamba Juice–still going strong – and now with the Vitamix, everyone’s making smoothies!
Can Safflower Oil Plump Skin? I talk with the founder of Adipeau…
Years ago, when I was a student without money to spend on skincare products, I tried various oils on my face. I had been using retin-A for acne and my skin was very dry.
Will nettle tea give You beautiful skin?
Have you heard of the stinging nettle plant? It is used mostly for tea and offers a host of benefits for your body and your skin! Read on to learn more.
What can CoQ10 do for skin health and beauty?
What is the purpose of CoQ10 in skincare and does the supplement also improve your skin health and beauty? Read on to find the answers to these questions!
Flax for Healthy, glowing skin (scientifically proven)
Do you consider the value of including essential fats in your diet to feed your skin? Flax oil is one of the best sources of EFAs to help your skin glow!
How to repair damaged skin on the face naturally (No office visits)
Is there anyone over 40 who hasn’t caused some major DNA damage to his or her skin? I’m talking sun damage, to be exact…
Rita Hayworth’s fashion and Beauty Picks: Re-Create the Look!
A look at the beauty and fashion of this gorgeous and talented Latina actress from 1940’s.
10 Best cruelty-free (and truly effective) skincare Brands
Do we need to sacrifice effectiveness in order to avoid hurting animals in the 21st century? Nooo!
Why don’t People like Soy? +Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding
There is nothing to dislike about soy except for the way it’s produced in our modern world.
Easy Brown Rice Recipe for Good Skin!
Boost your skin health with this simple brown rice recipe! Healthy B vitamins, antioxidants, and micronutrients abound.
The Difference Between RetinOL And RetinAL? Plus: When to start using Retinoids?
By Allysa Gatchalian, Guest Writer-
In my opinion, women don’t usually need to start using retinoids until age 35-40. At that age, collagen starts to show some breakdown but you still have plenty of time to build it back up.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (with skin-healthy ingredients!)
I love chocolate chip cookies, but unfortunately whenever I’ve baked and eaten them in the past, I’ve regretted it for the following few days.
5 CLEANSING METHODS TO GET YOU GLOWING (You might be surprised…)
I used to think cleansing wasn’t a big deal. I’d plop into bed without worrying about it if I happened to get home late and tired, feeling like I just couldn’t do it without getting soap in my eyes.
Ann Miller and her Million-Dollar Legs
By Laura E. Miller, Guest Contributor~~
Ann Miller is thought of as high camp to many but I admire her resilient legacy. I became aware of her in the late 1980s when I was in my young adulthood, a stage in my life of lamenting bypassed career tracks.
What’s so special about AHAs and how do we use them? Plus: our product recommendations.
By Allysa Gatchalian, Guest Contributor~~
My skin would be a mess without a good exfoliator. It tends to be oily and sluggish, but my once-a-week mild glycolic acid peel does wonders to polish and brighten my mug!
22 Foods for Gorgeous Skin and Why They’re Different
Check out these foods that top the list for achieving that healthy glow!
Lauren Bacall: Beyond Bogie — Plus: Her fashion and Beauty Picks
When I think of Lauren Bacall now, I think likeable, independent, warm, intelligent, generous. I didn’t always think of her that way.
Delicious and Satisfying Vegan KETO Salad for healthy skin: PLUS: Judy Garland’s Vegetable salad recipe!
Try this delicious and satisfying Keto Vegan Salad for a healthy body and glowing skin.
Vegetarian Meatloaf Redux Of Joan Crawford Recipe
This might look complicated but once you do the chopping, it goes very quickly. You can substitute the eggs and cheese for vegan versions easily.
Vegan Mung Bean Salad for Healthy Skin: Easy and Delicious – Plus: a Recipe from Joan Crawford!
There are so many health benefits of Sprouted Green Mung beans, for your overall health and the radiance of your skin.
Skin-Healthy Pink Lady Fizz “Cocktail”
Join the party with this delicious “cocktail” for a skin-healthy, festive beverage!
8 Great Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
By Guest Writer Julianna Nasif…
Check out these super skincare and fashion ideas for your mom!
How Good is The Ordinary? A Review of 6 Best Sellers.
by guest writer Kathleen Corrigan.
If you’re a fan of natural beauty, then you’re probably familiar with The Ordinary, a no-frills skincare brand that makes high-end clinical products accessible to the average consumer.
7 Best Foods for Firm Skin (some may surprise you!)
I never expect to look 16 again but let’s face it, everyone likes to have good skin, and the way to have your best skin is to focus on which foods you’re eating.
Lucille Ball: Natural Talent and Beauty
Whenever I think of Lucille Ball I smile, in remembrance of her kooky antics, expressive face and pratfalls from the I Love Lucy show.
What do kiwi, strawberry, banana, and walnuts do for your skin? Plus: kiwi-strawberry salad recipe
This salad, with kiwi, strawberries, banana, and walnuts is not only delicious but contains nutrients that can seriously boost the health of your skin. Let’s take a look at the vitamins, minerals and micronutrients contained within. You can create it to
How Intermittent Fasting is Good for Your Skin (and Other Parts of You Too)
At my last visit to the doctor, she noticed that I’d lost weight. I told her I’d been doing intermittent fasting, which was unfamiliar to her.
Maracuja, Moringa, or Marula Oils: which one is best for your Skin?
While there are plenty of things to love about wintertime, the havoc that it can wreak on our skin is certainly not one of them.
Audrey Hepburn: Style and True beauty
I proudly had an Audrey Hepburn phase in my 20’s, which is possibly true of many women.
Barbara Stanwyck: Beyond Big Valley – And for fun: a look at her style
I used to watch Barbara Stanwyck in re-runs of The Big Valley when I was a kid. She was the luminous matriarch of the Barkley family…
Gift Guide: 8 Best Books for the classic Film Lover
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Reviews of Mychelle and Mad Hippie, plus DIY Dupes
There are a lot of great natural skincare brands out there but two of my absolute favorites are Mychelle Dermaceuticals and Mad Hippie.
The Glamour Aesthetic of Gene Tierney
Gene Tierney wasn’t known as the most talented actress in Hollywood. She never won an Oscar. She didn’t merge …
The Many Uses of Herbs and Spices for Beautiful Skin
I can’t imagine cooking without herbs and spices in my cooking. A spicy soup, a salad with the addition of parsley or fresh basil can’t be beat for
Warming Red Pepper and Butternut Squash Soup for Luscious Skin
This soup is easy and delicious as I try to make all of my recipes. It warms the body and nourishes your skin with
Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding
This is a delicious and easy alternative for dessert! Experiment with the texture and taste by adding more tofu for a
15-Minute Shredded cabbage Salad for Healthy Skin
This dish provides so many health benefits and it’s simple to make and saves well in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Salad Recipe for Cancer Prevention
SALAD RECIPE FOR CANCER PREVENTION Don’t make this too complicated.Buy the packaged, pre-washed greens if you don’t have time to rinse and chop. (Recycle the plastic if possible and hopefully one day everything will be packed in biodegradable bags.)Broccoli and cauliflower
Why is Broccoli So good for your skin?
Broccoli’s nutritional content makes it great for skin. Phytonutrients like Sulforaphane, along with many other vitamins and minerals in broccoli, make it a valuable food for overall health as well.
Ava Gardner: Her Movies, her men, Her Style
I first noticed Ava Gardner when I was on a riverboat trip down the Mississippi and the cinema was playing Showboat.
Marilyn Monroe: Tragedy, talent and triumph: Plus: Get her Look, Beauty Secrets, and her recipe
I wasn’t born until after Marilyn Monroe’s death, but I’ve admired her as an actress ever since seeing her in Bus Stop.
Repair Sun Damage with 3 Natural Alternatives to Retinol
When I was 19 years old, I had a bout of acne. The dermatologist prescribed Retin A, also know as Retinoic Acid or Tretinoin.
Why do the English and the Japanese have such good skin?
Green, white, and black teas contain polyphenols, which are plant chemicals that the plant develops as it protects itself against the elements. These powerful antioxidants are passed on to us when we drink tea.
How to Prevent Skin Cancer with Food (and Enjoy it too!)
IN THIS POST: Specific Foods to Prevent DNA damage to Skin The Nutrients that Prevent Cancer Delicious Salad Recipe to Keep Skin Healthy I USED TO RELISH getting brown in the sun when I was a kid, through my late teens.
DIY Green Tea Toner for Healthy Skin
Why put green tea on your face? I enjoy drinking green tea throughout the day. It’s not only full of protective antioxidants, but it’s also hydrating and keeps my energy steady. This is because of an amino acid called L-Theanine, which
Vegetarian Hash: Remade from Bette Davis’ Recipe, Starring her Film: All About Eve, 1950.
Why a Recipe from Bette Davis? Because like the other Old Hollywood stars I profile, it brings her into the present day, just a bit. It also makes way for us to talk about the healthy-skin benefits in a vegetarian remake
How To Increase Circulation in your Skin: 3 Best DIY Face Packs
Cocoa Face Pack: made with unsweetened cacao powder and other ingredients that are naturally warming and bring blood flow to the face.. Avocado Face Pack: made with turmeric and apple cider vinegar to warm, tighten and brighten the face Coconut Oil
Easy Vegan Chili Recipe
Even if I’m exhausted at the end of the day I can still manage to throw this together and it’s worth it.
Does Saturated Fat cause High Cholesterol and does High Cholesterol cause Heart Disease?
This link from SCIENCE DAILY sites scientific evidence of the premise of this article: NOT ALL SATURATED FATS ARE EQUAL WHEN IT COMES TO HEART HEALTH. Saturated fat does raise cholesterol levels, but is it the saturated fat and cholesterol per
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% : A Potent Antioxidant/Pro-Collagen Serum
Skin needs nutrition and protection from the inside and from the outside. I love to wear an antioxidant serum as my first protectant in the morning, underneath my sunscreen. Vitamin C has been the go-to for most women for a
Keys to Losing Belly Fat? Focus on Cabbage: 15-minute dish
The best ways to lose belly fat? Eat foods that increase metabolism Eat foods that are high in fiber which makes you feel full and absorbs fat in the bloodstream, and for extra measure: Eat foods high in antioxidants, which keep
Simple Vegan Meal Idea, when you just Can’t Possibly Cook, with a little help from Trader Joe’s
This simple vegan meal consists of Arugula, Brown Rice, and Humus, all from Trader Joe’s and ready to eat in less than 10 minutes. Top with blueberries and sunflower seeds for extra flavor and nutrition. I like a lot about
Delicious Gluten-Free Oat/Buckwheat Pancakes: Focus on Flaxseed
She talks about the ability of the fatty acids in flax to protect the myelin sheath of the nerves.
Vegetarian Meatloaf: Remade from Joan Crawford’s recipe, Starring her film: Mildred Pierce, 1945
Last week I re-watched one of my favorite movies from the Golden Age, Mildred Pierce. Yes, the characters are as black and white as the celluloid.
And My Journey Begins in Paris…
This site is about how good nutrition and health contribute to good skin, and health fits in so snugly with the humane treatment of animals. Who doesn’t like animals, right? I think most people would say they like animals, but others
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