The proteome — the sum of all proteins in the human body — makes up roughly 20 percent of the human body and is the second-most-common element in body after water
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THE SUMMERTIME BLUES By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Summertime in Mexico means a little bit of every season every day. The day may start off warm and springy and turn sweltering hot by mid-afternoon. Then a sudden thunderstorm can bring temperatures down to sweater weather, or, if there is a breeze, even winter chills. All those temperature shifts throughout the day can
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Palacio de Hierro department stores across Mexico launched a new holistic health, body and beauty campaign on Thursday, Jan. 13, which includes wellness, personal care and gastronomy. The campaign — aimed at the entire Totalmente Palacio community and titled Este Año Seré… (This Year I Will Be….) — is intended to help Mexico’s premiere department store’s clients
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Masculine Grooming By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It may still be a man’s world when it comes to business and politics, but in terms of beauty, skincare and personal hygiene products, women definitely have an edge. In most major department stores — and even in supermarkets and drugstores — male grooming products are relegated to a few out-of-major-view shelves, while women’s makeup,
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS September is Mexico’s “Mes de la Patria” (national month), and there is no better way to celebrate the country than by dressing yourself in national products and giving yourself a Viva México glow. Indigenous Jewelry The culture and art of Mexico are fundamental treasures that capture the beauty and richness of the nation’s ancient past. And nowhere
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It has been called the Fountain of Youth for the 21st century, and is one of the most important ingredients in modern skincare products. In fact, hyaluronic acid — which is a naturally occurring substance in the human body that can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water — has become the gold standard for
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Here Comes the Sun By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Spring is in full bloom in Mexico, and we are already getting a hint of the sweltering dog days of summer that lie ahead. The scorching sun may be a welcome visitor after a year of covid-19 lockdowns and cold, winter nights, but with the advent of the summer season, your skin demands
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Local Inspiración There is a brand new skincare line on the global beauty market, and it is 100 percent Mexican in origin. Maëlys Skincare, based out of Mexico City’s artsy Colonia Condesa and inspired by and for Mexican women, is produced in the United States and designed to offer the quality and efficiency of high-end international products for
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The Power of Orchids By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS They are exotic, mysterious and one of the most sought-after flowers on Earth. Simultaneously delicate and resilient, orchids are have always been beloved for their singular elegance and instantly recognizable beauty. Found in nearly every climate, the more than 35,000 species of orchid have carried symbolic and therapeutic weight in countless cultures throughout
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Psychologists tell us that how we look (or how we think we look) clearly determines how we feel. And after this past year of lockdowns, economic slowdowns and surging covid-19 numbers, we could all use a personal overhaul boost. So why not start a whole new chapter in your life journey this month with a few simple
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