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Beauty within the home: the Domori photographic project – Italian Cuisine

The prestigious Piedmontese chocolate brand presents the social initiative "interminati_spazi", in collaboration with the Italian photographer Maurizio Galimberti

There quarantine has inevitably led us to rediscover the value of small things, forcing us to deal with our emotions and to observe with new eyes what marks our daily lives. So we learned to find flashes of beauty even among the petals of a flower, behind the shadows drawn by a chair, observing a child playing soccer in his courtyard. And this is precisely the charm that Domori, the prestigious Piedmontese brand of super premium chocolate, wanted to celebrate with the initiative "Interminati_spazi", created in collaboration with the great Italian photographer Maurizio Galimberti.

Photo: Anna Di Paola, Ammodostudio – Interminati_spazi, Domori.

A new chapter of the project Domori and Photography, started last year, which in this case has decided to materialize in a social collection of author images. Domori, by transporting his research for the quality and purity of cocoa into the artistic sphere, has in fact inaugurated a sort of virtual space dedicated to the snapshots of our new life within the home: the discoverers of #interminati_spazi (this is the official hashtag of the initiative, which obviously winks at the Leopardi world) so they were able to share through Instagram their creations, receiving a gift of chocolate in return.

Photo: Emanuele Carbini – Interminati_spazi, Domori.

The photos of this large shared diary will then become part of a large one exhibition collective, which will be inaugurated in that of Turin as soon as the medical emergency is over. Maurizio Galimberti himself will select the three most beautiful of all: the authors will receive as a prize the opportunity to spend an elbow-to-elbow day with the master in the spaces of his photographic studio.

In the meantime Domori continues its mission to enthrall the social world. His debut on TikTok, the now popular app that allows users to make short music clips, was accompanied by a video dedicated to the production of chocolate eggs that has already recorded over a million views. The demonstration that the love for excellence cocoa knows no age or boundaries. Not even in the digital world.

Photo: Claudia Cornalba, "Do you play with me?" – Interminati_spazi, Domori.

Dull skin and hair? The ingredients in the kitchen useful for beauty masks – Italian Cuisine

They are rich in beneficial effects. They deeply nourish, repair damage and protect skin and hair naturally. Find out what benefits they have and how to use them to take care of dull skin and dull hair

Dull skin and dull hair without volume. In this period we all find ourselves dealing with the care of scalp and hair without being able to resort to tailor-made treatments by beauticians and hairdressers because of the lockdown. Some ingredients that we have in the kitchen can however prove to be a valuable aid. From sugar to oil. In fact, they can be mixed together and used to prepare DIY masks, natural and at (almost) zero cost. «They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and other highly nutritious substances. They also have the great advantage of not containing silicones and parabens, often present in beauty products, "he explains Annamaria Previati, naturopath and professional beautician, expert in natural treatments, who suggests here which ingredients to use to prepare DIY masks for skin and hair.

Brown sugar to exfoliate the skin

Has staying closed at home made the complexion off? To combat the dull complexion, the made-to-measure homemade ingredient is cane sugar. "It contains glycolic acid which has a real exfoliating action on the skin," says Annamaria Previati. Facilitates skin turn over, indispensable for eliminating dead cells that give the complexion a lackluster appearance. "In addition, brown sugar has antiseptic properties." It can be used to prepare a scrub. «Just mix two tablespoons with a few drops of lemon and apply the mixture on the face by doing a light massage in the so-called" T "area (forehead, nose, chin). Then, leave the mixture on for about ten minutes and rinse with warm water .

Yogurt to fight pimples and impurities

Yogurt is an excellent ally of the skin. «Contains essential amino acids, vitamins and highly nutritive minerals. Among these, vitamin A has an antioxidant action and vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid ". How to use it? "Just mix 2 spoons of plain white yogurt, a pinch of turmeric powder, a spoonful of extra virgin olive oil and a few drops of lemon in a bowl. Apply the mixture on the skin of the face with a brush and leave it on for 20 minutes. Then, rinse with warm water, "suggests Annamaria Previati. This mask deeply nourishes the skin and helps counteract pimples and impurities.

Apple to illuminate the complexion

«The apple is a fruit rich in anti-aging substances. Among these, vitamin A and vitamin C stand out. It also contains pectin, a fiber that stimulates cell renewal. Finally, it is rich in malic acid, which promotes softness and hydration ". To prepare a mask based on this fruit, the expert suggests, "simply mix a grated apple with 2 tablespoons of plain white yogurt. Apply the mixture on the skin of the face as if it were a cream and leave it to act for 5 minutes before rinsing .

Dull skin and hair?

Honey to nourish brittle hair

Are the locks ruined and easily broken? To counteract dry and brittle hair, honey can be used. It has emollient and super moisturizing properties. «Mix 4 spoons of honey, 4 of plain white yogurt and 1 of sunflower oil in a bowl. Apply the mixture on dry hair before shampooing, massaging it on the scalp and lengths. Leave it on for at least half an hour. Then rinse thoroughly and proceed with the shampoo, making the last rinse with apple cider vinegar ", says Annamaria Previati.

Coconut oil to repair dry hair

Coconut oil is a real beauty elixir. "It contains essential fatty acids, which have a protective and repairing action. They give the hair softness and brightness . To prepare an anti-dry hair mask, as the expert suggests, "just apply two tablespoons of coconut oil on the lengths. After combing the hair and wrapping it in a cap, leave the mask on for at least half an hour. Then, rinse and proceed with the shampoo, doing the last rinse with apple cider vinegar. "

Lemon natural drug and ally of beauty – Italian Cuisine

Lemon is good for you. The doctors of ancient Greece had already discovered the benefits. But it was with the study of scurvy (a disease due to the deficiency of vitamin C), made in 1747 by James Lind, a Scottish doctor of the British navy, that his contribution became essential: stocks of lemons on the ships that sailed the oceans for long weeks they prevented the crews from getting sick.

It is precisely the high contribution of C vitamin which makes this fruit so important. But not only. Lemon is rich in flavonoids, substances that have an antioxidant and digestive action, improve circulation and protect the heart, eyes and eyesight.

Vitamin C (together with vitamin E) or ascorbic acid has several basic functions for the organism. Has strong antioxidant power, fights the free radicals responsible for aging, increases the bioavailability of iron. And most importantly, it helps boost the immune defenses that protect us from virus and bacteria.

The recommended dose of Vitamin C is 85 mg per day for women (rising to 100 in case of pregnancy) and 105 for men, an amount that can be quietly assimilate through nutrition and without the need for supplements. Also because an excessive dosage can be harmful for those who are subject to accumulations of oxalic acid and kidney stones.

Lemon is one of the best known sources of vitamin C and represents one good defense against the flu. A daily juice of an orange and two lemons defends against the symptoms of cooling. And the essential oils of the rind, infused with hot water and ginger, relieve respiratory problems.

Promotes digestion. The citric acid of the juice has an antacid effect in the stomach: a report prepared for the Consorzio Limone di Siracusa PGI reports the ancient Indian habit of mixing a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper with lemon juice. And, unlike what is often thought, lemon juice added to hot water promotes intestinal motility, because it stimulates the contractions of the walls of the intestine. It also has a disinfectant function against parasites, viruses and bacteria.

It is good for the skin. The vitamin C present in lemon juice is essential in the production of collagen, one of the most important proteins in the body. For this reason, lemon juice keeps the skin healthy. Thanks to the high percentage of α-hydroxy acids, which penetrate into the deep layers, it keeps the tissues firm, elastic and compact, leaving the face soft and hydrated. In addition, it has an antiseptic and purifying function for young and impure skin.

As Valeria Rizza, pharmacist, who has followed the research carried out for the Consortium of the lemon of Siracusa PGI, mixing in equal parts of water, lemon, honey and aloe obtains a detergent with which to wash your face daily. A jar of yogurt mixed with lemon juice and a spoonful of aloe is an excellent natural lightening mask: apply for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week, rinse with warm water and complete with a moisturizing cream; during the day the skin should be protected with a sunscreen.

In short, a small Mediterranean fruit, often forgotten at the bottom of the refrigerator, is actually a delicious treasure trove of virtue.

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Livia Fagetti
October 8, 2014
updated in February 2020
by Barbara Roncarolo