The truth about Kat James.(FAVORITE THINGS)(Interview)

Makeup artist and author of The Truth about Beauty, Kat James struggled for years with an eating disorder and other health problems, including skin rashes, digestive troubles and elevated liver enzymes. She overcame her food addiction and changed her fate with natural foods, supplements and chemical-free beauty products. Here, she answers some questions and shares a few of her favorite natural products.

Which natural remedies are you never without?

I always have my bag of supplements handy, which includes the following: Oreganol P73 from North American Herb and Spice; Emergen-C; Sovereign Silver; probiotics (by DDS or Essential Formulas Probiotics Plus); and Xlear Nasal Spray--these are my "big guns" if my digestion is funky or I'm on a plane. Essential oils are also big for me, particularly for immunity and relaxation.

What are some of your favorite all-natural beauty products?

Pure seaweed skin serums and bath products from Spa Technologies are my splurge. Aubrey also makes a good seaweed serum. Marine lipids, phospholipids and seaweed extracts are key for skin.

Other favorites include hair products by Max Green Alchemy; natural skin care lines such as MyChelle Dermaceuticals; Green Papaya Mask by Reviva; Weleda Sage deodorant; and Ecco Bella's Health by Chocolate Mask.

Beauty supplement essentials are DermaCare, an herbal remedy from Himalaya, and Nordic Naturals Fish Oil--the omega-3 fats have helped cure my rashes and dry skin, and also helped me overcome my liver crisis and eating disorder.