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5+ Rose Water Benefits and Uses (Plus, How to Make It)

Rose water has been used for centuries in natural skincare and beauty products, perfumes, household cleansers and even in cooking. According to dermatologists, due to its natural antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory abilities, rose water can ...

What Is Squalane Oil? Plus, Its Powerful Beauty Benefits

For a long time, "oil" was a bad word when it came to our skin, but now the use of beneficial oils has gone very mainstream. And for good reason too! Squalane oil is one ...

Soothing Sitz Bath Recipe with Frankincense & Tea Tree Oils

You may have heard of a sitz bath before, but do you know what it is? The name comes from the German word "sitzen," which means "to sit." During a sitz bath, you sit in ...

Jojoba Oil Benefits for Face, Hair, Body and More

Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is the liquid that comes from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, which is a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. Although called an oil, it's actually a liquid plant wax and ...

7 Marula Oil Benefits for Skin, Hair and Nails

Are you familiar with the exotic African oil whose popularity skyrocketed in the past decade with nearly 20 million U.S. dollars spent on it for cosmetic product manufacturing? It’s marula oil ... and its demand ...

Use Neem Oil to Improve Your Skin — and Even Fight Pests

Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree. It is yellow-to-brown and has a bitter taste and a garlic-like smell. While it doesn’t sound very attractive, neem seed oil ...

The Best Sunscreens of 2019 (and Toxic Ones to Avoid)

It's no secret that the sun (in moderate doses) provides all sorts of health benefits, including helping our bodies manufacture vital vitamin D. With beach season right around the corner, though, many people are looking for ...

6 Best Uses of Coconut Oil for Hair

Lush, shiny, manageable and healthy hair can be yours — with the benefits of coconut oil! Have you been tempted to clear out your commercial conditioners, serums and styling products that damage your hair (and ...

6 Expert Tips for Healthier Skin In Winter

The chilly season is not your skin’s best friend; one look at dull, flakey skin proves this point, but what would you say if we told you that winter no longer has to be your ...

4 Potential Chemical Peel Benefits and the Types to Consider

Thinking of visiting your dermatologist for a chemical peel? Then you're probably wondering if there's actually any evidence that a chemical peels is good for your skin, or if peels are really just a waste ...