Beauty inside and out Kavi Maltz
In the ultimate quest for inner beauty and outer radiance, Marie Claire asked some of her favorite trailblazers to share their secrets for finding balance in their busy lives. In Beauty Inside and Out.
Kavi Moltz (open in new tab), co-founder of D.S. and Durga (open in new tab), is a master of making things beautiful. since launching her cult-favorite Brooklyn-based fragrance brand with husband David in 2008, Moltz, a former architect and former architect, has designed and curated some of the most gorgeous fragrances in the perfume industry. Here are some of his essential products for self-care and healthy eating.
Solluna by Kimberly Snyder Feel Good SBO Probiotics (opens in new tab)+:
"Beauty, of course, begins on the inside.
Copper Tongue Cleaner (opens in new tab):
"Scrubbing the tongue is part of Ayurvedic care and is believed to remove toxic buildup in the body."
D.S. and Durga Durga perfume (open in new tab):
"I lost my sense of smell a year ago, which is unfortunate, but Durga is strong enough that I can faintly smell it up close. It is still my favorite."
Lumify Redness Eye Drops (opens in new tab):
"I was very curious when I saw the ad many years ago, but then my eyes started getting very red and dry and I tried these eye drops. I think they really make my eye makeup pop, so now I'm hooked."
Anastasia Beverly Hills Microstroking Detailing Brow Pen (opens in new tab):
"Great for drawing the finest hairline strokes."
May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon Face Balm (opens in new tab):
"It smells spa good and is supremely hydrating. My skin drinks this up."
"We often make what we call a "4 veggie." It's usually some veggies, beans, potatoes, or a little pasta, all cooked super simple with garlic, olive oil, and herbs. It's a healthy dinner that the whole family can agree on, and it's customizable, so everyone loves it. Pictured is a three vegetable version: roasted baby potatoes, raw kale salad with lemon, garlic and vegan parmesan (a mix of seeds, nuts, nutritional yeast, onion & garlic powder), and Rancho Gordo (opens in a new tab) which we eat every day in our house ) heirloom beans cooked with garlic, onion, olive oil, and shiitake mushroom powder. I always garnish my meals with fresh chiles."
Make the beans
Soak the dried beans for a few hours in the morning or overnight. Once soaked, place the beans, halved onion and halved garlic head, lemon zest, kosher salt, and water in a pot. Simmer for several hours, adding more water as needed, until the beans are cooked through. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. For extra depth, I often add a pinch of shiitake mushroom powder.
Prepare the vegan parmesan
Combine a handful of raw cashews, a handful of raw almonds, a handful of pumpkin seeds, a few pine nuts, a handful of nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon garlic powder in a blender. Blend a little bit, just enough to keep it from turning into a sludge. This seasoning can really be used for a variety of things!
Prepare the kale salad
Slice the kale into ribbons. In a bowl, make a dressing by combining 1/2 clove of garlic with the paste, salt, a squeeze of lemon, toasted bread crumbs, 3-4 teaspoons of olive oil, and black pepper. Toss all together and add vegan parmesan.
Serve the kale salad, beans, and roasted potatoes with the fresh chili.
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