What is stearic acid used for? According to the Skin Store website, it's a very common additive used in the manufacturing of more than 3,200 skin, soap and hair care products, such as soaps, shampoos and household cleaners. It has properties that make it a natural cleansing agent, capable of helping remove excess sebum (oil),…
In 2003, the first commercially successful electronic cigarette debuted in China. Today, millions of consumers regularly use ENDS, especially, e-cigarettes. Juul e-cigarettes, apparently created to help adult smokers quit smoking more easily, are now the most popular "vaping device" among teens and young adults. While the vast majority of adults can't identify a Juul and report…
There's a lot of confusion out there when it comes to things like butter — especially grass-fed butter — and cooking oils. From margarine to butter to coconut oil and olive oil, figuring out which ingredients to add to your kitchen cabinet can feel incredibly overwhelming. Margarine is one of the most common ingredients out…
The same plant responsible for the almost zero-calorie shirataki noodles and glucomannan supplement is also behind the konjac sponge. These konjac-sourced products have been extremely popular in recent years, but the konjac plant actually has been used for centuries in Japan, China and Southeast Asia as both a source of food as well as a traditional…
One of the most widely used additives in drugs and supplements today is magnesium stearate. You’ll actually be hard-pressed to find any supplement sold on the market today that doesn’t include it — whether we're talking magnesium supplements, digestive enzymes or another supplement of your choice — though you may not see it named directly.…
Ellagic acid is something you likely consumealready (or if you're don't, you'll likely want to start). What is it? It is a plant chemical shown by scientific research to possess impressive antioxidant, anti-mutagenic and anticancer properties. Research to date suggests that the consumption of this acid may not only lower inflammation and fight off cancer, but also…
Menthol can naturally be found in peppermint oil and spearmint oil. It's the component that gives both of these herbs their cooling effects. You've probably experienced this sensation before if you've tasted menthol cough drops or used a refreshing mouthwash. It can also be synthetic and found in products that are clearly health hazardous like…
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 of the many skin-boosting oils, and it's typically recommended for all skin types. Squalene is actually already present in our…
Take a moment and imagine slashing your carbohydrate intake by 90 percent. It sounds incredibly challenging but still possible. Now imagine following a no-carb diet plan completely free of all carbohydrates, including pasta, bread, legumes, baked goods, sweets and even fruits and vegetables. To many, the thought of a low-carb diet plan for weight loss, let…
As a staple of Indian, Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisines for centuries, bulgur wheat tends to be most well-known around the world as the main ingredient used in tabbouleh. There are load of other ways to use this fast-cooking, versatile grain too: in soups, over salads and in whole grain bread, for example. Compared to refined carbohydrate foods…
