Beauty

The Drugstore Secret to a French Girl’s “Je Ne Sais Quoi”

The Drugstore Secret to a French Girl’s “Je Ne Sais Quoi”

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Want the truth behind that effortless glow of a French girl? Find how how and why they pull it off, and the American horror story that may be making it harder for us in the United States…

Natural Bath & Body Creams That Smell Like a Dream

Natural Bath & Body Creams That Smell Like a Dream

Warming body oil to get you New Yorkers through the last of winter's grip, cooling gels to calm Angelenos already in the midst of a heat wave...A muscle rub that actually smells good AND works and more of my favorite products from one of my longtime favorite botanically based, environmentally friendly beauty brands... Yuni! 

A Beginners Guide to Ayurvedic Everything

A Beginners Guide to Ayurvedic Everything

Want to know if this ancient Indian principle of living is worth the hype? I asked my dear friend Rebecca Parekh (who along with being half Indian also happens to the former COO of Deepak Chopra, founder and CEO of soon-to-be epic wellness center, The Well) to shed some light. 

Moonbeams & Magic Creams: How To Harness the Harvest Moon

Moonbeams & Magic Creams: How To Harness the Harvest Moon

In honor of the upcoming harvest moon on October 5th I got soulful moon-goddess and beauty founder, Beth Shuman, to spill her secrets for harvesting the magic of a full moon. AND find out what makes her 8 Faces boundless oil so powerful, plus an exclusive discount code!

Brighten Up and Prepare to Bare Your Skin for Spring!

Brighten Up and Prepare to Bare Your Skin for Spring!

I've got an arsenal of tricks up my sleeve to achieve an "effortless" glow. It may not actually be effortless, but at least you can claim it's "natural!" From home remedies to trustworthy powerhouse products, most of these are achievable even if your travel schedule is as nutty as mine. 

3 Wild Beauty Treatments to Keep that Summer Glow

3 Wild Beauty Treatments to Keep that Summer Glow

Jet lag and dry autumnal climate changes be damned. Warm summer destinations may be fading in your memory but you earned that summer glow, now learn how to keep it.

These 3 wild and wonderful facials and 3 awesome products will keep you looking and feeling like you’re still on vacay, even if you're stuck back at your desk. 

I Spent 5.5 Hours in an Ayurvedic Spa. Here's What Happened

I Spent 5.5 Hours in an Ayurvedic Spa. Here's What Happened

What's the difference between a regular spa and an Ayurvedic one? Magic crystals, buckets of oil and other wild treatments, that's what. Spa treatments personalized to not only make you feel great but also cure what ails you? Yes, please. Written for MIND BODY GREEN

3 Natural Beauty Salons & Spas in LA

3 Natural Beauty Salons & Spas in LA

When it comes to natural beauty, nobody does it better than California. For those in the sunshine state (or planning a visit) I've rounded up 3 fresh and extra chic salons where cosmetic toxins are not welcome, but good vibes and great services are.