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Definition: Bromelain
Bromelain is an enzyme that is extracted from the stems of pineapples. Venezuelan chemist Vicente Marcano isolated bromelain from the fruit in 1891, but it wasn't introduced as a therapeutic supplement until 1957. Taken orally, bromelain can aid with removing dead proteins in skin cells, but the effects are very gradual.
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Reader Review of the Day: Alba Pineapple Enzyme Facial Cleanser
The enzyme that gives pineapples their zing in beauty products is called bromelain, as it works to help dissolve impurities. It's been a while since we've heard from Hippiecowgirl, so let's find out what she had to say about Alba Pineapple Enzyme Facial Cleanser ($13), a beauty product that contains this skin-smoothing enzyme in the ingredients:
This is a truly great facial cleanser. The pineapple scent makes me feel like I'm taking a tropical vacation every time I wash my face.
Bella Brand: Saffron James
Former fashion magazine editor Katherine Growney grew up on the picturesque island of Hawaii, eventually landing writing jobs in New York City, roughly 5,000 miles east of her hometown. It wasn't until she began working as a beauty editor at Elle that a chat with a fellow staffer began the sparks that eventually would lead to the start of her own business. "I started talking about Tiare Gardenia, Plumeria, Pakalana, and she just gave me a blank stare.
Reader Review of the Day: L'Oreal Kids Bounce 2-in-1 Gentle Volumizing Shampoo
Well, my secret's clearly out: the L'Oreal Kids Shampoo ($3) that I've loved since high school is getting rave reader reviews.
Reader pineapple217 tried some for herself, and while she says it's great for kids, I say it's really great for those of us who prefer our hair to smell like watermelon. But I digress; here's what she has to say:
"You save money [with the shampoo] because you only buy one product (it's a 2-in-1), and you get a great smell and lovely, soft hair in the end.
DIY Spa Treatment Recap: Ways to Treat Your Hands and Feet
If you want to treat your extremities during the oft-extreme Winter weather, here's a recap of some of my favorite re-create-at-home tips to pamper those parts of your body. Decide which ingredients appeal most in these hands-on ways to keep you on your toes all season long.
Mojito-Inspired Hand Scrub
Coconut Lemon Hand Scrub
Essential Oil Hand Scrub
Alfalfa Mint Foot Scrub
Coconut Pineapple Foot Scrub
Rose Water Foot Scrub
Something About This Ageless Fantasy Smells Funny
It helps to have a little bit of blind faith when working with certain beauty products. (For instance, you might not see results from eye creams now, but 10 years from now, sure. Can't hurt.) With that said, I'm pretty agnostic when it comes to the idea of Ageless Fantasy, an anti-aging fragrance.
DIY Spa Treatment: A Tropical Callus Tonic
Pesky calluses (aka layers of bulky dead skin cells) often appear on your feet, especially in the Summer months when you tend to be barefoot more. It's true that they help desensitize your feet from the sharp edges of pebbles and seashells, but for those of you who aren't taking extensive walks on the beach, they are unnecessary and unsightly. Calluses look dry, cracked and flaky, so it's a great idea to treat them if you're planning to flaunt your feet in sexy sandals this Summer.
Beauty Gifts For a Foodie Grandma
One of the only things better than ma's cooking is grandma's cooking. If you've got a grandmother that loves to cook (or loves to eat), here's an interesting way to let her treat herself.
Plenty of traditional foods show up in our beauty products, not just as scents but as actual ingredients, essences, and extracts.
Purple Reign: BADgal Plum Makes Colored Mascara Subtle
If you're old enough to remember the first round of colored mascaras, you may not want to revisit the trend. But hear me out. While Benefit's BADgal Blue mascara is a shock of brightly hued blue, its new fraternal-twin mascara, BADgal Plum, is so subtle that you won't be mistaken for a member of the Thompson Twins.
Review: Jelly Belly Collection by Demeter, Part I
After I introduced you guys to the Jelly Belly Collection by Demeter Fragrance Library, the perfumer was sweet enough to send me some samples of the six scents, which I've been playing around with for a few weeks. Overall, I think Demeter did a great job on this collection. Each scent is designed to mimic a Jelly Belly flavor recipe, wherein several bean flavors are combined to make a new combination — e.g., blueberry plus buttered popcorn equals Blueberry Muffin.
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