WHAT: Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) is a plant indigenous to the southwestern United States that goes by many names, including goat nut, quinine nut, pignut, and wild hazel. It is most famous for its oil, which is a liquid wax harvested from the seed. People have been using jojoba oil for centuries for myriad medicinal and…Read More »
Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 17 Dec 16
December 17, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Why We’re Taking Two Weeks Off – This is the second year that the Afterglow team will be taking two weeks off starting on Christmas. We’ll return January…Read More »
Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 3 Dec 16
December 3, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Movie I’m Recommending – I don’t often open cry on planes but this movie made my flight on a recent trip to Sweden. I highly recommend ‘Captain Fantastic’… it’s…Read More »
Who Really Owns Your Favorite Independent Cosmetics Brand?
November 25, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
Want to know the big secret the cosmetic industry is working hard to keep quiet? Most of your cherished cosmetic brands – even the ones you thought were boutique, all-natural, organic or gluten-free – are owned by a handful of huge companies. When you scroll through your Instagram and Facebook feeds, you can’t avoid the…Read More »
Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 19 Nov 16
November 19, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Plotting My Thanksgiving Outfit – Stylish, comfortable and cozy are the three things I look for in a Thanksgiving day outfit. That’s why I’ll be wearing my Vegan Black Suede…Read More »
Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 5 Nov 16
November 5, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Voting Tool I’m Using – If you often show up at the polls knowing only a fraction of the candidates and ballot measures this website’s for you! Check out…Read More »
5 Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
November 4, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
For “women of a certain age,” makeup can be a powerful beauty enhancer or a dead giveaway of age-related skin issues. These five tips can help you maximize your makeup, offering living proof that 50 is indeed the new 30. Choose the Right Foundation and Concealer While you might have skipped concealer and foundation in…Read More »
Is Kids’ Halloween Makeup Dangerous?
October 28, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
The autumn air getting crisper, hoodies and sweaters coming out of storage, and leaves changing colors to red and gold mean Halloween – most kids’ favorite fall holiday – is almost here. Children are excited about their upcoming round of trick-or-treating: choosing the perfect costume and mapping out the areas with the best candy. Parents…Read More »
5 Foods Linked to Premature Aging
October 24, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
The old adage, “You are what you eat,” absolutely holds up. The foods we choose to put into our body play a major role in how we look, feel, and even age. Let’s count down five skin aging offenders to avoid in order to look your youthful best. Sugar You’ve probably already got a million…Read More »
Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 22 Oct 16
October 22, 2016
By: Kristin Adams
Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Practicing Big Picture Bookending – What thoughts do you start and end your day with to support your most aligned, positive life? I bookend my sleep with two practices;…Read More »
