This is because they coat the strands with a buffering layer of nutrients that helps absorb the damage that comes with heat manipulation. Additionally, they can also help hydrate the hair and infuse the strand with nutrients, which are often depleted as the result of regular styling. Sounds like a win-win-win, no? Heated Defense, Kevin Murphy ($29) Hair Love Prep Spray, InnerSense Beauty ($28) Mongongo Oil Thermal & Heat Protectant Spray, Mielle Organics ($9....

Here, a few of my favorites in the natural and natural-leaning world. Give one a go; it might become your favorite, too lip balm, mindbodygreen ($12) Squalane Rose Vegan Lip Balm, Biossance ($14) Lip Balm, Eczema Honey ($6.29) Lip Conditioner, Caudalie ($12) The Original Lanostick, Lanolips ($17) Lip Balm, Follian ($9) Organic Lip Balm, Taos Air ($16) Balms, Olio E Osso ($28) Lip Whip, Kari Gran ($20) Lux Organic Lip Conditioner, Vapour ($22) Lip To Lid Shimmer, Axiology ($14) Lip Treatment, Abhati Mahandi ($15) The Lip Balm, Kjar Weis ($19) Moisturizing Lip Balm, Burt’s Bees ($4) Coconut Lip Glossy, Kopari ($13) Our high standards also come from testing products—many, many products....

On that latter point, we’re here to walk through face creams and moisturizers. It’s a category with lots of variety depending on your personal preferences and skin type needs. Some folks love dense, rich textures—while others prefer light-as-air and fast-absorbing formulas. Some people may have oily- or acne-prone skin, so they need appropriate actives to combat inflammation or oil production. And others deal with irritation and want gentle ingredients to soothe reactive skin....

Memory supplements can help support these daily activities.* But not all memory supplements are created equal. That’s why we asked mindbodygreen’s vice president of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, to scour the market to find the 16 best memory supplements available today. Do they magically restore your memories or provide superhuman cognitive abilities? No, of course not. As cool as it would be to live in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where magic and superpowers exist, we prefer to lean on science here....

All in all it’s no wonder mascaras are such a coveted beauty item for many. And for those on the market for their newest addition, we rounded up and tested the best clean mascaras available right now. What mbg’s beauty director says: This is one of my personal favorite mascaras—so much so that I once wrote a whole story about how fantastic it is: “This natural mascara holds up, take my word for it—a word from someone who has tested mascaras (clean, natural, and decidedly not) for years and could clock samples up into the hundreds....

One way you see this in the hair care space is with bars. This is great because switching to bars means less packaging—no plastic tubes, tricky pumps, or so on: These handy little self-contained beauty products come wrapped in paper. And with more options come more diverse offerings, better able to tend to all hair types—from straight to curly, from color-treated to sensitive scalps. Here, our favorites. In shampoo bars, for example, you’ll find natural surfactants and cleansing agents....

Extensive research has proven medium-firm mattresses provide exceptional pain-relieving benefits for those living with chronic pain or any lower-back pain. A 2003 study concluded that medium-firm mattresses can significantly reduce lower-back pain1. Additionally, a 2021 systematic review in the Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology found that when compared to soft, firm, and custom-inflated mattresses, medium-firm mattresses came out on top in improving sleep quality overall. Intrigued? Below, hear from experts on who should sleep on a medium-firm mattress and find our picks for the best medium-firm mattresses of 2022....

There are many factors that contribute to the amount of money you make — privilege, ambition, experience, field, connections, just to name a few — but how about your personality? According to the famous Myers-Brigg Type Indicator, which tests behavioral binaries, there are a total of 16 distinctive personality types (ENFPs represent!). With an extensive list of questions, the Myers-Briggs tests you on each of the four dimensions of personality type: The results, published in Personality Type & Career Achievement, aren’t suggesting that there’s no escaping the fate laid out by our personality types; they merely show that people with certain personality types are more likely than others to be more successful — in terms of both money and level of satisfaction — in the workplace....

Celebrities and wellness leaders have declared activated charcoal the best way to rid your body of toxins, and tons of fancy juice bars claim it has liver-detoxifying properties (at $10-plus a pop, of course). And the truth is, activated charcoal isn’t so great—or practical—for everyday use. Because it latches on to every chemical it encounters, activated charcoal can actually keep you from absorbing medications you’re taking and truly need. And according to some research (including a 2007 study published in the Journal of Food Quality) it can even make your healthy diet less nutritious, preventing your body from absorbing vital vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients....

Medical school and residency were an even bigger challenge because of the early mornings, demanding work hours, and irregular schedules. My personal challenges with sleep quality contributed to my interest in pursuing a career in sleep medicine. Currently, I sleep well and know what to do to stay on track and enhance my sleep quality. I usually have my best night’s sleep when I get bright light in the morning, stay active during the day, and allow myself time to wind down in the evening....

If you have already moved through the shadow of the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, and throat chakras, you are ready to move on to the sixth chakra: the third eye. If you have ever done any healing work in a group, you’ve likely had the experience of sitting in a circle with strangers who seem to have very little in common at first. Once people vulnerably share their stories, though, you discover how much you can relate to one another....

The methodology assigns everyone a chart made up of seven core numbers, each one with its own insights. Some numbers are thought to be more compatible than others, and the key to finding an ideal partner lies in knowing which numbers are harmonious with your own. Take this 60-second quiz to calculate your life path number and find your most compatible matches. Step 1: Add all of the numbers in your birth date together....

With Marie Kondo streaming in the background, it’s time to settle in and reevaluate what brings us joy. While fashion is typically about looking our best, it’s also about feeling our best—which includes feeling good about the brand story. That’s why we’re clearing out the dead weight and introducing more sustainably produced brands to our wardrobes. And the first one we’re shopping is KADA, a new womenswear brand offering responsibly designed essentials with a modern edge....

On the one hand, I think giving runners a place to toss their old shoes is great since it implies they will be somehow repurposed. But I’ve always wondered about where, exactly, the final resting place is for these sneaks. On top of that, avid runners go through shoes at Usain Bolt–level speed. Most experts recommend switching running shoes after 300 to 500 miles; much beyond that, they’ll lose their cushioning and could lead to injury....

Viscose is most often used to make clothing (especially loungewear and activewear), but you’ll also find it in home goods like sheets and bedding. And as mentioned earlier, chemicals are then used to break down cellulose so it can be spun into viscose—some of which are toxic. One of the most ubiquitous, and dangerous, is carbon disulfide. “[Carbon disulfide] is a powerful solvent that has been historically linked to causing hysteria in factory workers1,” says Urska Trunk, a campaign manager at the Changing Markets Foundation, a European nonprofit that investigates and exposes irresponsible corporate practices....

Water is a mainstay in many beauty products (check out your vanity; you’ll see it listed as the first ingredient for most), so why would there be such a strong push to leave it out? Well, that comes down to sustainability, shelf life, and efficacy. Here, everything you need to know about waterless beauty. As the beauty space starts to move toward greener, more sustainable options, from the packaging used to better-for-the-environment ingredients, one area we’ll start to hear more about is water consumption....

Here’s the skinny on sleep wrinkles, plus what you can do to manage them before they stick around for good: It makes sense, no? If you sleep with your face smashed into the pillow for eight or some hours each night, that’s quite a long time for the delicate skin on your face to endure that pressure. Not only that, but the skin is more permeable at night1, which means it is more vulnerable to transepidermal water loss (also why you might opt for a heavier night cream to seal in moisture; nighttime skin care is no joke)....

Dreams can offer us a peek into our subconscious, so, what could these creepy-crawly ones be telling you? To find out, we asked professional dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg. Here’s what she had to say. For example, a client of hers who was having spider dreams had the personal association of viewing spiders as home invaders. This translated to a real-life issue she had with a friend, who she felt was invasive and intruding on her life....

If you’re interested in learning more about what it means to be a health coach and whether or not it’s right for you, read on. We spoke with experts in the field for insights on starting a fulfilling career in health coaching. Unlike doctors, health coaches do not prescribe medication, make diagnoses, or interpret lab results. Instead, they offer support, motivation, and positive psychology to help clients make behavioral change....

The words “healing” and “curing” are used interchangeably, but after being diagnosed with an incurable disease, I now realize that their definitions could not be more different. Curing signals the return of health, an absence of symptoms, and a remedy of disease. Healing, on the other hand, is a restoration of wholeness—a type of wholeness that is new, different, and can be even better than that experienced before the onset of disease....