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There are two primary proteins in your skin involved in keeping it healthy and young-looking: collagen which gives skin firmness, and elastin which keeps skin tight. While other ingredients, most notably red maple leaf extract, are ideal for boosting the elastin, vitamin C may be the superstar amongst the stars for boosting collagen. And that’s … Read more
Have you noticed that your skin looks more saggy and less firm than it used to? If so (and this part of the aging process hits everyone at some point), this is a sign that your skin is losing its elasticity— i.e., its ability to bounce back and hold its shape after being stretched. Skin … Read more
When it comes to your skin, it’s not about trying to look like you’re 21 if you’re 51. Instead, it’s about trying to look as young as you ought to look, right? On that note, there’s bad news and great news. Stated directly, the bad news is that many, perhaps most, people today have skin … Read more
The thought of maple trees may conjure up an image of majestic fall color or delicious, sweet syrup. You may even picture the “helicopters” that flutter down from the branches in summer or fall. What most people don’t realize about maple trees, however, is that there are fantastic health benefits packed into the sap, leaves, … Read more
Rosehips are small, amazing “fruits” with incredible health benefits that few people know about. They come from the same plant as the beautiful rose blossoms so many love but completely outshine their counterparts when it comes to health-boosting properties. In fact, rosehips have shone in traditional medicine for hundreds (and likely thousands) of years and … Read more
Medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years to promote health and longevity. And one of the true “superstars” among the stars when it comes to mushrooms is turkey tail mushroom. This amazing mushroom is one of the most studied varieties and has some very impressive benefits for your physical wellness and your skin. … Read more
Are you feeding your body toxic cosmetic ingredients by feeding them to your skin each day? Whether you lather on a sudsy face wash or moisturize with a night cream before bed — the ingredients in your cosmetics matter more than most people realize. And it’s important to first know this: cosmetics and personal care … Read more
Many people are already aware of the toxic chemicals found all around us like environmental pollution or cigarette smoke. However, there are many little-known dangers lurking inside many cosmetics and personal care products, and perhaps the most widespread of these is “fragrance.” Look closely at labels and you’ll see that the ingredient called “fragrance,” sometimes … Read more
Poisons in makeup are nothing new. But that doesn’t make modern-day toxic cosmetics any less dangerous than the arsenic face creams and radium glitter that our great grandmothers naively wore. The new Netflix documentary series, Broken, exposes some of the world’s most dangerous consumer products. The first on their list? Counterfeit cosmetics. Counterfeit cosmetics are … Read more
I have fallen in love! Specifically, I have fallen in love with a certain brand of a certain tea. I’ll get to the brand and why in a moment, though I will let you know I’m not the only one head-over-heels for it. It won a gold medal in the Global Tea Championship, an independent competition … Read more