Best Natural Hair Treatments

Considering the torture we submit our hair to on a daily basis, it's kind of a surprise we have any left. Between the elements, the abrasive dyes to achieve the perfect color (not Tia's Celia Cruz-inspired cherry red locks) and the heat from styling... Read more

Tips For Beautiful Feet

Generally speaking, when it comes to skin care it's our faces that are las consentidas. No cream or serum is too expensive, and no dermatological treatment or home remedy too wacky for our darling visages. But there are other parts of your body that... Read more

Mood Lip Gloss

Mood rings, like el machismo and Menudo, had their heyday decades ago. But the allure of color-changing stuff remains timeless. The basic idea is cool but we need innovation, people. It's the 21st century, after all. Read more

Brush Your Way To Better Skin

By the bedtime rolls around (and it gets earlier and earlier all the time. I always heard you end up turning into your mother, but I'm turning into my abuelita), all I want to do is flop into bed right away. But, of course, there's the pre-sleep... Read more

How To Minimize Pores

Oversized pores are the bane of many a Cosmopolatina's existence. Those ugly black craters can ruin anyone's day. Although sadly there is no permanent way of shrinking pores, there are many things you can do to minimize their appearance. To keep your... Read more

Tips For Whiter Teeth

How do your favorite novela stars get those mega-white smiles? Is it Photoshop? Laser whitening? You, too, can have a novela-worthy smile without spending big bucks. Read more

Minerals For Good Skin

It seems that mothers are self-made beauty experts. They know every property every food item has, exactly what it's good for and how much of it you should eat. My mami always tells me to eat avocados because they're rich in vitamin E and great for... Read more

Yeast Extract Is Good For The Skin, Who Knew?

As far as I know, the only purpose of yeast is to make bolillos and pan de quesos rise. Well, that and to give women infections, but fortunately I am not personally acquainted with that facet of it. Turns out, there's more to yeast than meets the eye... Read more

How To Eliminate Shine From Your Face

Tea is delicious and healthy in all its forms. Whether it's chamomile for an upset stomach, green tea to speed up metabolism, or a cup of any old agüita aromatica shared with mami and abuelita to soothe a broken heart.  A cortadito or a colada may be... Read more

The Summer Look For Latinas

Pass the piña coladas and ready your bikinis ladies, summer is here! The long days and the pool time are all great, but the warm weather also has its drawbacks. One of them being that it can be hard looking put together with all the heat and humidity... Read more

Latina Skin Challenges

There is no one Latina skin type, us Latinas come in a wide spectrum of colors. Even within my family skin tones vary from pale and freckly to toasty morena. That being said, the majority of us do have rich skin tones that can be classified as some... Read more

Are You Wearing Sunglasses That Fit Your Face?

Whenever I look at pictures of my mami from the 70s the first thing I notice (apart from the feathered hair and hideous platforms) are the giant sunglasses. Love them! They look just like the kind Eva Mendes and other Hollywood actresses wear. I'd... Read more

Latinas' Secrets To Fighting Wrinkles

It's the middle of the summer ladies, and you know what that means. It's time to amp up your skin protection since the only thing you want to sizzle is the asado at the beach. It's important to take extra precautions during the hottest months of the... Read more

Starches That Help You Slim Down

There are certain dishes we usually avoid like the plague when dieting. The creamy potatoes in an ensalada de papa, for example, tend to elicit a "no, gracias" from most women watching their figure. Never again, ladies. Turns out, there is a slow... Read more

Cure For Stretch Marks

Let she who is without marks cast the first stone. Stretch marks that is. The curse of women the world over. Any little weight fluctuation and suddenly you're striped like a zebra.  And since most of us Latinas are trigueñas, they're even more... Read more

Why And How To Avoid Chlorine

I enjoy a good swim in the pool as much as anyone else. The smell of chlorine usually evokes memories of summer afternoons spent with the family around a barbacoa and swimming until I was wrinkly as a prune. Nowadays it makes me think 'Auxilio, ultra... Read more

Cosmetics That Are Eco-Friendly

Once upon a time we lived in a world barren of organic make-up. Terms like "vegan" or "eco-conscious" were unheard of. We were subjected to cosmetics chock-full of chemicals and synthetic ingredients, and the looming threat of phthalates and parabens... Read more

Going Out Survival Kit

Prepping for a night out is akin to gearing up for war, with your friends helping you primp and dishing out last-minute consejos. You need to be ready to avert every disaster, from an obnoxious zit popping up unexpectedly, to a rebellious piece of... Read more

The Not-Really-A-Diet Diet You'll Love

Believe it or not, we may have found the culprit of those pesky extra pounds that just refuse to go away. Have you been hitting the gym como una loca only to be disappointed when you just see a half pound difference on the scale? Your body might just... Read more

Going Green: Organic Beauty

They say ignorance is bliss, but not when it comes to the stuff you put on your face. Our mamis and abuelas didn't have to worry about it, but we are becoming increasingly aware of the innumerable chemicals that go into making our favorite products;... Read more