As we learn more about the importance of ditching conventional antiperspirants and adopting natural deodorants instead, people are eager to find products that can both help keep body odor away and not pose a threat to their health. Enter the armpit detox. Natural deodorants — made with products like baking soda and essential oils —
It’s mentioned time and time again: It’s normal to gain weight with age because of metabolism changes. Some blame their increasing age for excess body weight, even when their diet hasn’t changed drastically. But a new enlightening study shows that what we thought we knew about how age impacts metabolism may be all wrong. A
Double cleansing is exactly what it sounds like, and you may wonder if it’s actually necessary. How many things touch your face in one day? First it’s your moisturizer and makeup, and then it’s all the little things that make contact with your skin throughout the day. It can add up, and if it’s not
Moisturizing your face on a daily basis is crucial to having youthful skin. Your skin goes through a lot given its exposure to environmental toxins, as well as chemicals that may be in your food and skin care products. By moisturizing your face with a natural face moisturizer, you will help provide much needed nourishment,
When nicer weather returns, it’s exciting to move your workouts outdoors, adding plenty of fresh air and scenic sights to the experience. However, working out in the heat can cause dehydration and overheating when it’s not done with caution. There are ways you can work out in the heat safely, staying cool and maintaining healthy
Skincare is so important, so no wonder there’s such a plethora of products out there to choose from — including in our natural foods grocery stores. As a result, it’s pretty confusing, too, with all of the choices on the market. But if you haven’t tried vitamin C, such as a DIY Vitamin C Serum for
If you check the ingredient list of some popular skin care products, you may see caprylyl glycol on the label. The term glycol tends to scare people a bit because there are other types of glycols that are potentially dangerous, but caprylyl glycol is a safe multitasker that serves as a natural preservative and moisturizer.
When it comes to fighting acne breakouts and keeping skin moisturized, we hear a lot about the effects of different products and lifestyle habits on our production of sebum. What is sebum exactly, and why is balancing it one of the keys to maintaining healthy-looking skin and hair? Sebum is defined as “an oily secretion
Not only is it the healthiest fruit (yes, it’s not a vegetable!) in the land, the mighty avocado can also help the outside of your body. Looking for an avocado face mask for glowing skin? This homemade avocado face mask is ultra hydrating and can help restore a youthful glow. Or maybe you’re looking for
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 2.6 million cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out in the U.S. alone in 2019 — including over 265,000 liposuction procedures, many of which were performed to remove cellulite. Cellulite removal procedures are growing in popularity as more and more people struggle to maintain a healthy
