“Detox” — It’s a term that didn’t even enter the American vernacular until the 1970s when celebrity-endorsed substance abuse clinics came into fashion. Now it’s a buzzword in a host of industries — from beauty products and spa treatments, to teas and diets, to lifestyle choices. And I’m all for it … in moderation, of […]
Skin Care
Balancing Act: Chakra Masques from Abrione
You don’t have to be a card-carrying New Ager to love the colorful Chakra Masques from Abrione’s natural skin care line. Created by Arizona resident and organic chemist Dr. Vivian Valenty, each mask is formulated based on the Hindu system of healing. With seven colors corresponding to each chakra, the masks help stabilize and rebalance […]
Walgreens Makes Pretty
Department store beauty counters fluster me. Don’t get me wrong, I love dabbling in the latest lotions and potions but I can’t help feeling a twinge of guilt bugging the salespeople when I know I have no intentions of making a purchase (until I get to the shoe department anyway). That’s why the new European […]