The relationship between health and beauty continues to intrigue us, pushing us to explore and innovate in beauty and medicine. While most approach the conversation from one side or the other, Sarah Villafranco falls squarely in the middle, making one of the most fascinating people to talk to about healthy beauty. A former ER doctor-turned-beauty …
I know I’m not alone when I say that the last 12 months have been loaded with lessons, challenges and discoveries for Beauty Heroes, and for me personally. I am grateful for every last one of them. In the end, they have made us more resilient, more compassionate, and more committed to our cause: to …
Can lipgloss make us more compassionate? For Katie Hess, flower alchemist and creator of LOTUSWEI flower essences, the answer lies not only in the ingredients, but in the intention. When she collaborated with Modern Minerals to create a line of Emotive Makeup, she intuitively selected her own gemstone and flower essences that are known to dissolve negativity …
When I was younger, buying something – anything – always made me feel good. More was better and stuff was good and shopping gave me a buzz. But somewhere along the way, I become a more conscious consumer. Perhaps it was one too many “instant gratification” purchases that left me feeling deflated only days later. …
What we seek from a detox – whether in principle or practice – is the chance to reset how we feel – both physically and emotionally. But if a juice and food commitment is more than you’d like to take on, consider this simple ritual: Take a walk. Heading out for a walk, preferably for …
There’s no need to limit your intake of detoxifying foods to a dedicated cleanse. There are plenty of fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs that can optimize the body’s natural cleansing mechanisms. Seek out foods that support elimination – tasks carried out by the liver, kidneys and digestive system; help the body rid itself of free …