October 13, 2010

Skin Deep

Once a month, we count on best-selling Toronto author and Consumer trends tracker, Chantel Simmons to share her views on some of the hottest eco reads to hit the shelves this year!

Beauty: Pure + Simple by Kristen Ma

I first met Kristen Ma, owner of the hugely popular group of Pure + Simple holistic spas in Toronto, years ago, when I was a beauty editor at ELLE Canada. I loved her thoughts on skin, health and life, and I’ve since been hooked on the spa, their custom line of products and the idea of ayurvedic treatment for skin health. So when Kristen published her first book, I picked up Beauty: Pure + Simple right away. Like a self-help book for your skin, the book centres on the concept of ayurveda—that everyone is one of three doshas: pitta (fire) vata (air) or kapha (water) —and that by eating the right foods for your type, you feed your skin until it’s glowing and flawless. The book includes a quiz so you can determine your dosha, then offers personalized recommendations for both nutrition and skin care. I’m a pitta, so I’ve learned to say “so long” to spicy salsa, and hello to hydrating (not exfoliating) facials. The book (which has nationwide distribution) is such an addictive read, you’ll want to consume it in one sitting, preferably by sipping a cup of your perfect dosha tea (in my case, green mango is best).

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Chantel Simmons is a bestselling author of women’s fiction, including Stuck in Downward Dog and Love Struck, and when she’s not curled up on the couch reading other people’s books, she’s at work on her third novel. She has also written for numerous magazines including ELLE Canada, FASHION, HGTV, Food Network, W Network, Maclean’s, MoneySense and Best Health. For more from Chantel, visit her website, www.chantelsimmons.com.

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