BEAUTY

BEAUTY Beckoning BLOSSOMS

Beautiful blooms aren’t the only thing camellia plants have to boast about. For centuries, the seeds from these eastern and southern Asian plants have been harvested and cold-pressed for their nourishing oil, renowned as a beauty secret of geishas in Japan. Camellia oil is lightweight yet rich in moisturizing oleic acid, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamins A, B, D, and E. It also lends an intoxicating note to fragrance. Reap camellia’s benefi ts with these picks: Krigler Extraordinaire Camelia 209 Perfume with notes of camellia, bergamot, cardamom, cedarwood, and tea ($725 for 3.4 fl . oz., krigler.com); Chanel No. 1 de Chanel Crème Revitalisante Au Camélia Rouge Revitalizing Cream and L’Eau Rouge Revitalizing Fragrance Mist ($110 each, Chanel counters); True Botanicals Pure Radiance Sugar Scrub with organic sugar, camellia and jojoba oils, and kaolin clay ($38, Nordstrom locations); Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Glow Concentrate ($90, Chanel counters); and TO112 Conditioner for Dry Hair with nourishing camellia and tamanu oils ($30 for 8 fl . oz., to112.com). —Abigail Duff y

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida (LRRoF) is a statewide, all volunteer charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing Labrador Retrievers in loving, permanent homes. Our mission is made possible by dedicated volunteers, foster homes, partners, and donors.

Please consider adopting one of the many lovable dogs in foster care, using your skills or interests to volunteer, or making a contribution towards the medical care needed to prepare each lab for his or her new home.

Because LRRoF does not have a shelter or central facility, we are always in need of fosters. The number of foster homes available directly impacts the number of labs that can be saved by our organization. Please visit our website for more information.

www.LRRoF.org