SHISO/(Shee-Soh)/n./ 1. An ancient, green-leafed Japanese medicinal plant typically used in a variety of Asian cuisines and commonly called Aoshiso, or Perilla, as it is known in North America; /n./ 2. A popular garnish for sushi; /n./ 3. A potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergenic agent that can brighten skin by fending off free radicals and [...]

GREEN TEA/(Green Tee)/n./ 1. The unfermented leaves of a magnolia-related evergreen tree with the botanical name Camellia sinensis; /n./ 2. An ancient herbal drink rich in polyphenols, known for its high antioxidant levels and a reported ability to fight free radicals and prevent photo aging caused by the sun, e.g., “So much more than a [...]

ACEROLA/(as-uh-roh-luh)/ n./ 1. The cherrylike fruit of the small tree Malpighia glabra, common to the West Indies and adjacent areas; / n./ 2. Also known as the Barbados cherry, this emerging superfruit is said to be 20 to 30 times richer in vitamin C than the orange and is becoming prevalent in the beauty industry [...]

Known for quality skincare that is above all a testament to pure luxury, La Prairie has already pioneered a caviar-extract range and a Radiance collection that uses liquid quartz crystals, drawing a customer base that is unafraid to open its minds (and its wallets) for better skin. The Swiss company’s latest innovation is Cellular Cream [...]