EDITOR’SLETTER
PHOTO CREDIT: ERIN MCDEVITT
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t wasn’t until after college that I fully began to understand the intrinsic connection between health and beauty. Once I did, everything changed for the better. I now know that what we put into our bodies directly affects our appearance, how we age, and how we feel. Similarly, what we put on our bodies plays an equally important role as these products get absorbed through our skin. From the food we eat to the products we groom with day in and day out, ingredients matter. In the Spring issue of KIWI, we explore this connection from multiple avenues. “Beauty Food Creations” features three nutrientpacked recipes brimming with goodies to help you glow from the inside out (pg 16). On the other end of the spectrum, our story “Take the Toxins Out of Your Beauty Routine” sheds light on the top harmful chemicals that often show up in common personal care products (pg 23). After reading this article, I encourage you to head to your bathroom and count how many of these ingredients are in the brands you use. The good news is that there are many clean products on the market to replace these bad buys. Our resident makeup expert, Victoria Zeitz, rounds up a few of her top picks for you to try in “Greenup Your Glam” (pg 15). I hope these stories help you transition to a more holistic approach on your quest for beauty. With spring upon us, it’s time to get your garden in gear in a way that not only cultivates a bounty of plants and produce but also benefits the planet. “Create a Regenerative Garden at Home” teaches you simple farming techniques to draw down carbon, thus allowing you to join the fight against climate change from your own backyard (pg 13). With this story as my guide, I’ll be personally putting my green thumb to the test as I attempt to grow tomatoes and herbs at my new home. Our KIWI family, who gained a new member with the birth of my son Declan, wishes you a beautiful spring season celebrating a renewed commitment to your health and the environment.
Maureen Frost Editorial Director mfrost@maymediagroup.com
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