There’s no shortage of treatments to choose from, but let’s start with two of the most popular: benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. They’re often touted as the best solutions for managing acne, but it’s important to know just when and how to use both of these powerful ingredients (hint: It depends on the type of acne you have). Why? Acne is a very complex chronic skin disease, with multiple factors at play in its formation....

Auras are always shifting and evolving, but the colors that pop up more often than others are thought to represent an aspect of your personality. (You can find out about your own aura by getting a reading, having an aura portrait taken, or taking a quick aura color quiz.) She adds that she believes energies can come over us and make us feel low, and that is likely what people are thinking about when they talk about a black aura—though it isn’t exactly accurate....

So why do we tell the same sad story and reinforce the misery despite the costs to our personal and professional lives? There is a growing body of research trying to understand this habit. With all the negatives associated with complaining, what positive end is this behavior trying to accomplish? Well, when I work with someone who is constantly criticizing their partner, I try to help them see the underlying desire within their gripes....

The sustainable sneakers first came onto my radar after Helen Mirren wore a pair in France. Not long after, my other friends started sporting different styles from the brand, including the popular OCA Low. I finally decided to cave and call in a sample after my friend wore the Cariuma Salvas following their February 2022 launch. After wearing the kicks for a few months, I can’t imagine better summer footwear....

You might have heard accounts about the famed oil for hair growth in general, maybe a whisper or two about eyelashes, but what about castor oil for eyebrows? Well, wonder no more: Experts weigh in, below. Even without clinical data, though, it makes sense why some do see success: Castor oil’s antioxidant and fatty acid content feeds the delicate brow hairs with nutrients, which can help combat free radical damage and inflammation (and for what it’s worth: both are linked to hair aging4 and hair loss)....

One hot debate is whether you can add collagen to coffee (or any warm beverage, for that matter). Some declare the high temperature can mess with its benefits; others assert it’s totally stable, offering up a menu of decadent, collagen-infused sips. What’s the right move here? Find our investigation ahead, based on the latest research. However, collagen is not completely indestructible: “Really high, prolonged temps can be a denaturation culprit,” says Ferira....

Note that these are cleaners, not disinfectants (according to the CDC, there’s a difference1!) and will not stand up COVID-19 germs. They’re good for quick touchups around the house, but if you suspect you may have tracked the virus into your home, you’re better off using a heavy-duty product containing at least 70% alcohol. There are many ways to use ACV at home including as a window wash, cutting board refresher, or even fruit fly trap....

Like many nutrition decisions, seeking out a prenatal vitamin is one of these overwhelming decisions. Interestingly, more and more people are looking into taking a prenatal vitamin when they aren’t pregnant—but is that a safe option? And are there any truly significant health benefits that can come from taking a prenatal vitamin if you aren’t expecting? Prenatal vitamins were originally designed to meet the unique needs of women who are planning to become or are already pregnant....

It’s not like you don’t want to be there for them, but you sometimes find it tough to connect with others. It’s not easy to access the inner workings of your emotional world—in those moments, you instead tend to shut down and disengage. Emotional detachment can be a normal, voluntary strategy to set clear boundaries. Like most things in life, balance and moderation are key. However, it can evolve into a negative response if the continual disengagement prevents you from being able to meaningfully share space and connect with others....

It’s no wonder that Bondaroff naturally got into beauty after she stepped away from the fashion scene. After getting a facial like she always has and realizing her love for the energy of skin care and helping people feel well, she went to school to study skin and esthetics. In this journey, she finally felt aligned with her purpose. Bondaroff grew up in the wellness world—surrounded by vegan food, naturopathic doctors, and a major focus on health and well-being; not always a norm in Brooklyn, New York....

Next, there is the wish to have the cookie—“Me want cookie!"—which is now a second part of consciousness. Then there is the thought, “Oh no, cookies have gluten and calories, not for you,” and a third part is now in the mind. But then another part speaks up: “You’ve worked hard, you deserve that cookie, it’s OK…” In this common way of experiencing oneself (parts and more parts), it’s all too easy to push away parts that feel vulnerable, embarrassing, “bad,” or painful....

The first thing to know about restricted-calorie diets is that they don’t necessarily work for weight loss or for hormonal harmony. Cutting calories can trigger weight loss in the short term, but studies show that the weight almost always comes back on. And these diets are a trainwreck for hormones. The first step in healing hormones with food—and losing weight as a wonderful side effect!—is redefining the word “diet” to mean the things you can eat each day to nourish your body instead of the things you can’t....

This month, we’re partnering with Lexus to bring you four All In challenges to inspire you to push your limits. Lexus went All In on the new 2021 IS and the result is a sport sedan that looks as thrilling as it feels. We’re following their lead and introducing four challenges that will prompt your own discovery experiences and hopefully, a fresh perspective and renewed energy just like the one you get when behind the wheel of the IS....

So why do we love crystals so much? Well, first off, they just plain beautiful. Touching a crystal feels like a gift, partly due to their visual power. And the energy of a crystal is thought to be a separate gift all its own. So, if you’ve been feeling left out of the crystal craze or have yet to be convinced that crystals are for you, check out this guide to healing crystals, their meanings, and how to use them....

So yes, I sprout because it is inexpensive, but more importantly, I sprout because there are few foods that rival sprouts for their anti-inflammatory1, antioxidant2, and detoxifying qualities. Seeds, beans, legumes, and grains can be used to sprout, and sprouted foods contain a significant amount of protein as well as higher concentrations of important vitamins and vital nutrients compared to the mature food form. Sprouts are full of enzymes for digestive and metabolic processes and offer up the perfect substrates for the mitochondria to allow for optimal energy production for organ function....

Many realize that true healing of the skin comes from within, and we discuss the countless detox cleanses, diets and eating programs they’ve tried. So often they’re at their wit’s end because nothing has worked for them so far. Sure, herbal creams, serums, or toners applied topically are a wonderful add-on and provide more immediate healing. However, they only work if they are also used internally. Combining internal and topical treatment together is the most effective way to achieve complete, long-term results....

Research has also found that identifying and adding growth factors that stimulate blood vessel growth can help with hair follicle vascularization, promoting hair growth and increasing follicle size3. It’s also theorized that muscle tightness in the scalp can potentially contribute to hair loss. This is especially common in people who have issues with dystonia (a muscle contraction disorder) and other conditions such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction. More commonly known as TMD, this condition causes clenching and grinding of the teeth at night, which can lead to chronic tension in the forehead and scalp muscles....

Our culture is really uptight about bathroom stuff, but I joke with my clients that having worked in hospitals, I’m pretty much impossible to shock—especially in that realm. If you’ve ever stayed in a hospital, it might have seemed like every person who came into the room wanted to know if you were passing gas or moving your bowels or making urine. They weren’t just being nosy—those are bodily functions that tell us a lot about the state of a person’s health....

But there is a wide range of these supplements on the market and at different doses, making it easy to wonder how many probiotics you should be taking per day. Many of these microorganisms are the same or similar to microorganisms that naturally live in your body, although the diversity of these microbes in our body is directly affected by our consumption pattern, like how much and how often.* While there is plenty of data out there on the benefits of using probiotics, information on exact dosage—and the right amount for you—can be a little trickier....