Although most people don’t realize it, their favorite skin care products can be significant contributors to their expose to harmful ingredients, toxins and chemicals. That's “the real price of beauty,” but you can avoid the chemical options for natural skin care ingredients instead. Fact is the majority of store-bought, commercially produced beauty products come packed…
Although the skin is subject to acne, other skin conditions and aging, as the body's largest organ, it also has the potential to soak up a lot of healthy vitamins. One of the main vitamins our skin soaks up is vitamin D, which it absorbs from sunlight. The skin can also absorb vitamins from face…
What precious botanical oil requires around 1,000 pounds of handpicked flowers to be produced? I’ll give you a hint — its fragrance can be described as a deep, intoxicating mix of citrus and floral aromas. Its scent isn’t the only reason you’ll want to read on. This essential oil is excellent at soothing agitated nerves and…
When you think of mango, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the sweet yellow-orange flesh of the fruit that instantly brings you to the tropics. You may be surprised to learn that there's more to mango than that. The woody kernel in the center of the fruit is jam-packed with healthy fats…
First, celery juice became a trend for its potential digestive benefits. Now lettuce water is the new craze. What is lettuce water good for, if anything? Lettuces — whether romaine, iceberg, red lettuce or less common types — contain compounds that are known to have anti-inflammatory effects. In fact, lettuce seed oil (made from Lactuca…
According to dermatologists, people tend to have a predetermined skin type based mostly on genetics but also lifestyle factors. What are the four types of skin? These include normal, dry, oily and combination skin (plus sensitive skin, considered by some to be the fifth type). Dry and oily skin are pretty obvious, but how do…
Linalool is a compound found in some natural remedies, including certain essential oils. Because it has sedative effects when inhaled, it's been utilized in traditional medicine practices for many centuries, mostly to treat issues related to stress. In fact, linalool is considered to be one of the oldest known sedatives, or sleep aids, in the world.…
Who needs a hair mask? Well, it's great for just about anyone, but can definitely offer hair health benefits for anyone who spends a lot of time in the sun, pool or adds color or other chemical products to their hair. For example, if you color your hair at the salon or at home, giving…
Health experts have considered the relationship between sleep and calorie intake for a long time, pinpointing sleep deprivation a risk factor for obesity, but there hasn't been extensive research on if sleep can directly affect how much someone eats. That is until now. A new study published Feb. 7, 2022, in JAMA Internal Medicine wanted to…
Whether we're talking about benefits for your hair, skin or gut, coconut oil has many more than you'd expect. For example, coconut oil uses for skin include improving moisture and healing chapped lips, while coconut oil for hair can help with fly aways, dandruff and split ends. If you've ever read the ingredient labels on…
