SUPERFOODS FOR YOUR SKIN
Photo Credit: depositphotos.com
Superfoods are like the “It Bag” of the nutrition world. As soon as one is deemed “in,” it’s no sooner declared “out” and replaced with an even better source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. “What you eat is a very important part of overall health, and superfoods are a wonderful source of antioxidants that protect our cells from damage that impairs their function,” explains Beverly Hills dermatologist, Zein Obagi, MD.
Once a fruit, vegetable or grain achieves “superfood” status, it’s only a matter of time before it gets included in a skincare product—but can these nutrient-dense foods benefit the health and appearance of our skin when applied topically?
HAMPTONS’ INSPIRED HOME HAMMAN
It’s not everyday that you learn about beauty through art. But when Aesop suggested a visit to Jackson Pollock’s house in the Hamptons to celebrate the opening of their new East Hampton store, I leapt at the idea. It’s quite a fascinating place, and we had the most exquisite and fun lunch under a tent during which 25 journalists moved all the tables and chairs into the beautiful sunshine (liberally applying Aesop Sage & Zinc Facial Hydrating Cream SPF 15, (ARV $45).
That summery lunch got me thinking that I never seem to just chill out and relax. I live in New York, I chose to, but listening to the sound of a police car rushing past during a yoga class sometimes makes me want
MEET HOPE GILLERMAN – ESSENTIAL OIL SPECIALIST
Hope Gillerman
Essential oils have long fascinated Hope Gillerman for their natural healing powers. She began her journey to skincare developer as a teacher of the Alexander Technique. As a teacher, she was drawn to the healing power of essential oils and began developing her own holistic remedies, dubbed H. Gillerman Organics. To fine tune her blends, she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine with a master teacher practiced in the powers of essential oils. Next she tackled skincare with the recently launched line of HGO LAB Organic Skin Care. Designed to nurture the skin from within using only the purest organic and wild-crafted essential oils, HGO LAB Skin Care products are produced
