It might look like plain old water, but micellar water is more than that, which is why it’s becoming a fan favorite in the cosmetic industry and can easily be incorporated into your natural skin care routine. It’s used to remove dirt and makeup from the skin, serving as a gentle cleanser and toner. Plus,
While it might not be as physically challenging as other types of yoga, such as Ashtanga or Bikram yoga — and it may not “count as exercise“— restorative yoga can still have big payoffs in terms of promoting overall health. Thanks to how it supports your nervous system, it can be a rejuvenating practice that
Looking for a face wash for oily skin or just a simple face wash? You’ve come to the right place. This homemade face wash for clear skin recipe can do wonders for your skin, particularly if it’s oily and prone to acne. While most store-bought facial cleansers have artificial ingredients and can be pricey, this
Although the topic is still being investigated, the main concerns regarding the use of synthetic chemicals called parabens is that they may disrupt hormone levels in the body. This makes them potential “endocrine disruptors,” meaning they can mimic the effects of reproductive hormones (like estrogen) and therefore change how the body produces its own hormones.
Whether you’re already an avid hiker or mostly new to hiking, you’re probably curious about how this type of exercise can benefit both your physical and mental health. The good news is there are plenty of health benefits of hiking. Does hiking tone your body? Is hiking a good way to lose weight? According to
Having super-soft skin not only feels good to the touch but is very good for you because of the healing benefits you get from removing the dead skin. Making your own homemade body scrub with sugar or sea salt is simple, and in addition to eliminating the high cost of commercial body scrubs, it provides your
Some dermatologists refer to nodular acne as simply “severe acne” or as nodulocystic acne. Oftentimes these nodules can last a long time below the skin’s surface, and usually they do not form whiteheads, blackheads or are able to be “popped.” This means that the pus remains trapped inside the skin, which leads to redness, discomfort
With busy schedules and loads of processed and fast foods everywhere, losing weight after 40 fast can seem like a pretty difficult task. It’s no wonder so many people question, “How can I boost my metabolism after 40?” While it’s a common assumption that your metabolism slows down after your 20s or 30s, new research
Gently exfoliating the face is a great way to get rid of those dead skin cells to give your skin a youthful glow. And that is exactly what this homemade sugar scrub will do for you. This cleansing process helps reduce the buildup of bacteria, which can get into the pores of the skin. When this
Looking to get rid of dark spots and give your skin a lighter, brighter look? Say hello to kojic acid — a cosmetic ingredient that’s getting attention lately for its skin-lightening and antioxidant properties. Kojic acid may serve as an alternative to hydroquinone, the primary ingredient used in many skin-lightening products, and glycolic acid, or
