Skin:
Eating Clean for a Healthy Complexion

February 21, 2012  /  Comments (0)

Terry Walters believes (and lives by) the age old adage: beauty comes from within. But this “within” refers to the food that you ingest. Example: eating more greens, seeds and super-foods. Her two acclaimed cookbooks, Clean Food and Clean Start demonstrate this clean lifestyle in a way that is realistic, delicious, and offers a healthier way of life. Embrace the change – if not for your heart, kidneys and liver, then do it for your complexion. A nutritious diet leads to a more youthful complexion free of acne, wrinkles and dull skin.

Read on for tips on green eating, healthy skin and …

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DIY:
Honey & Lemon Face Mask

January 25, 2012  /  Comments (3)

Actress Kelly Kruger goes on the hunt for the face mask of all face masks: one that will lighten, tighten and brighten – and leaves the beauty counter empty handed. Yet, from her refrigerator, she concocts the perfect facial remedy. Feast your eyes – and your face – on this: a natural, homemade face mask that will soothe, smooth, heal and even out skin tone for under $7 dollars! And the genius of DIY beauty products is that they can be made with contents that you likely have in your kitchen.

Explains Kelly: “When I think of lemon and honey together, the first thing that …

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Dedicated Giveaway:
BeautyMint Skin Collection

January 9, 2012  /  Comments (22)

Not all skin is created equal. However, all skin needs TLC. BeautyMint to the rescue. The personalized skincare line is the brainchild of Jessica Simpson and skin expert, Nerida Joy. Together, they have devised a collection of products that target specific skin issues and concerns. The philosophy is simple: everyone deserves great products – and the products you use are the building blocks to the skin you’re stuck with. Whether your problem is uneven skin tone, acne breakouts, fine lines and wrinkles, dry and dehydrated skin or all of the above, BeautyMint has the proper regimen for you. Their simple beauty questionnaire asks the …

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Skin:
An Important Message From Tata Harper

November 21, 2011  /  Comments (4)

I had the privilege of receiving a mini facial by Tata Harper herself!!! (swoon) The facial was fabulous (my skin radiated the entire weekend) and, obviously, the all-natural products are  amazing. Needless to say, I’m a huge fan of both the person and the range.

Tata is a fascinating person. She grew up in Colombia (love!), moved to the states and settled in Vermont (on a farm because it reminded her of childhood). She started her eponymous skin care line after finding out that her step-father had cancer. The doctor told the family that the skin – the largest organ of the body – ingests …

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Skin:
Transitioning from Summer to Fall

September 27, 2011  /  Comments (1)

Fashion changes according to season. In summer, the weather calls for tank tops and opened-toed shoes. Come fall, it’s all about sweaters and ballet flats.

The same is true for your skin care routine. Each season, your needs change. Summer is hot and humid, so a heavy moisturizer is not needed, but perhaps blotting papers and products that combat oil are. By the time Fall hits, temps drop, skin becomes more dehydrated (especially coming off of Summer and tanned skin) and you must adjust accordingly.

I asked pur~lisse skin care founder, Jennifer Yen*, to dish on how to make this transition and divulge what …

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