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Definition: Turmeric

BellaSugar Australia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:01:20 +1100

Turmeric (aka turmeric root, Indian saffron or curcuma longa) is a shrub that is related to the ginger family. It's grown throughout India, Asia and Africa, and while it's most commonly known for its golden colour and use in curry powders and mustards, turmeric is also used to dye fabrics and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to aid digestion and liver function, relieve arthritis pain and topically treat wounds.

In cosmetics, turmeric has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent to soothe skin and recent research has shown it boosts the enzyme that produces the skin's natural antioxidants, so expect to see it pop up in various skincare ranges, though purifying it without losing its power is both tricky and costly.

Try Ole Henriksen Visual Truth Eye Creme ($94) and DDF Anti-Ageing Restorative Advanced Firming Cream ($189.95).

Beauty Bookmark: 3floz.com

BellaSugar Australia — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:00:10 +1100

As you probably guessed from the name, 3floz.com is an American website, but luckily for us it ships internationally. The site's tagline is "for those who travel, those who are curious and those who can't commit," which probably has led you to the logical conclusion that they're all about the minis. Sick of having to search to the ends of the earth to find their favourite travel-friendly products, founders Kate Duff and Alexi Mintz recently launched the site that features heaps of TSA approved beauty products from the likes of Philip B, Ole Henriksen and Dr.Hauschka . The one-stop shop to definitely check out before you jet off OS.

Xmas Gift Guide: The Lady Likes to Jet Set

BellaSugar Australia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:52:29 +1100

It's a tough life being you, jet-setting here, there and everywhere. But if you miss your home comforts, be sure to pop these on your Christmas list.

Ole Henriksen Travel Kit Dry/Sensitive ($149); This Works Travel Set ($85); Renée Mini Fragrance Wardrobe ($75); Philosophy Travel Agent Set ($69); Simple travel products ($3.99 each); VS Sassoon MiniPRO Curling Tong ($22.95); KEVIN.MURPHY Angel Jet Pak ($24.95).

Stockists: Simple (03 9538 4000) VS Sassoon (1800 650 263).