What in the Dickens Happened to Chocolate?

Tara Coté

Published on: 05/10/2026

What happened between the ancient cacao bean and the modern candy bar? I went down the chocolate rabbit hole to explore cacao’s history, its surprising health research, modern processing, added ingredients, and why reading the back of the package may

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My Skin Is Better at 54 Than It Was in My 30s. Here’s What Changed.

Tara Coté

Published on: 07/09/2026

My skin is clearer and calmer at 54 than it was in my 30s. Here’s what my lifelong skin journey taught me about food, aging and holistic skincare.

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Your Skin Doesn't Live in a Jar

Tara Coté

Published on: 17/08/2026

Beauty Alchemist skincare ritual with Frequense FACE, Rose Glaze Oil, Source trace minerals, RISE nootropics, Skin Script Honey Brightening Cleanser, and gua sha.

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I Didn't Invent the Beauty Alchemist. I Finally Recognized Her.

Tara Coté

Published on: 10/08/2026

What does it mean to become a Beauty Alchemist? For me, it took decades of curiosity, unexpected opportunities, beauty, wellness, and one question leading to another before I realized I had been becoming her all along.

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