Shakira is 47. Here Are Her 2 Favorite Skincare Ingredients

Hiii. This week sucked. Let’s get it over with.

Holistic Señora Beauty

Have you ever heard of Quillay? It’s a saponin (frothy ingredient) that’s probably the world’s cleanest ingredient, which your great grandmother likely used. Use it to make your own shampoo, soap, and even detergent. Recipes will be in our upcoming book, we’re testing out a few now.

We had our own rosewater spray and experimented with lots of variations. Here’s how to make your own zero waste, two ingredient agua de rosa / rosewater spray. If you’re more of an advanced herbalist, here are three different methods.

Shakira drives a Lambo? She also uses marula oil and hyaluronic acid.

What’s a cryo-mask and why is it all over tiktok?

Our one ingredient, pure, no fragrance added Chilean rosehip oil is back in stock, bellas! Get it before it runs out again.

Here is my current evening skincare routine: Biossance retinol squaline night cream, followed by our Vamigas Everywhere cream on face and hands, and touched up with our one ingredient rosehip to lock in all the moisture. I then massage my hands and fingers for some relaxation.

Plantitas, Food & Being Well

Did you start your garden yet? Here are easy things to plant in April.

My hardiness zone changed a few months ago, thanks to an update by the USDA. This happened because some regions have gotten a little hotter. It’s the first update since 2012. Enter your zip code to check if you are in a new hardiness zone and check out what you can now grow.

Is the last generation drinking too much booze? (hint: it’s really bad for your health)

This may be the world’s perfect fruit: Panapén.

Here’s what you need to start your own beehive, to make honey, beeswax and even your own balms.

Señora era is making a comeback. Also making a comeback: The nasty viruses from your great grandmother’s past. Ok great, I’m never leaving my house again.

There are no ifs ands or butts: Exercise will help you avoid getting the typical diseases of the elderly. Ever wonder why your abuelita and bisabuela passed at or nearly 100? They walked a lot, and lifted a lot of bags from the mercado.

But señora walks aren’t enough. You still need some muscular work.

Turns out, you can spring clean your brain for better nutrition, memory, and more.

Does long term Benadryl use lead to dementia risk? I sure hope not. Let’s keep an eye on this news.

You’re eating too much salt.

Damn you plant milk, I thought I could trust you.

These were named the coolest streets in Latin America. Did your hometown make the list?

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