January 27, 2012
With a name like “Immortelle”, how can this flower not promote beauty? Also called “Everlasting” for is wonderful restorative properties, technical cosmetic geeks (like me) may know it by its INCI name: Helichrysum. I’ve used Helichrysum/Immortelle for years and love how soothing it is for sensitive skin as well as its yummy maple-like scent. I feel as though its sweetness calms down my Pitta heat – and it has a sort of caramelized smell to …
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August 23, 2011
Somehow, even in the most remote places, I find ways to buy beauty products. The Atlas Mountains near the Sahara Desert is no exception. Luckily for me, on our way to the desert, we stopped into the small Moroccan town of EL-Kelaat M’Gouna, nicknamed “The city of roses and daggers”. In my Lonely Plant Guide, its written that “rosewater is sold on every self-respecting shelf in town here”….sounds like my kind of town. And, when …
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June 7, 2011
Well folks, I think it’s safe to say it’s officially summer. Phew! It’s hot outside, and what this means to me is that it’s also time to do my annual summer beauty prep. While this is the season to sizzle – wearing cute summer dresses and strappy sandals, this season’s change also means that there’s no more hiding behind cozy winter sweaters, and the need to wax our legs and pretty up our toes. Here …
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