By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS A Change for the Good Oriflame, the Swedish-based direct sales cosmetic and skincare brand, has just made a radical change for the better. Oriflame’s always-natural Love Nature line is now more eco-conscious than ever, with pure organic extracts, biodegradable formulas and sustainable packaging. The line, which includes cleansers, lush hand creams and a lush range of sweet-smelling solid
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Skincare during the covid-19 pandemic can be complicated. On the one hand, you have more time to take the care to make sure you don’t skip steps in your daily beauty routine. On the other, you have a lot of extra concerns on your plate and aren’t seeing other people (other than your mom and pet cocker
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Whether inspired by a desperate desire for direct sunshine and one-on-one social contact, an urgent need to get back to work and make money to pay off bills, or the misguided advise of a delusional president who preaches the gospel that four-leaf clovers and a junk food-free diet will ward off that evil eyes of covid-19, most
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS The holiday season is in full swing, and trying to find the right gift for everyone on your list (including yourself) can be stressful. Here are a few items that will definitely make the A list of anyone’s Christmas roster, no matter who the recipient is. Youth in a Bottle The Swedish direct-sales cosmetic and skincare company
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS More than Beauty The Swedish direct sales beauty and personal care brand Oriflame makes great innovative, nature-inspired products that can help rejuvenate skin, keep you hair looking great and make you smell like a million bucks. But the company also has a strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainable products, and last week Oriflame México organized a
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SUMMER ROMANCE By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Ah, summer, that delightfully lusty time of year when we caress our senses and spirits with sensuous and ethereal pleasures and regale our bodies with the feel of soft, flowing fabrics and silky, floral elixirs. Summer is a time to pamper yourself, to take a few extra minutes each day to enjoy the tangible luxuries
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s no secret that a man’s facial skin is different from that of a woman. It’s thicker, and coarser, and exposed to a whole lot more abuse, starting with a daily bout with a razorblade. And then there is that matter of testosterone, which as men age decreases, leading to less firmness and reduced elasticity (which, if
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