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As a 35-year-old esthetician and skin care product maker trained in cosmetic chemistry, what I know for sure is that there is a lot of false hope out there for the latest and greatest “miracle” ingredients – and it’s so easy to fall for the marketing hype. I’ve seen many ingredients come and go (hello hyaluronic acid!) but the one that has remained constant is vitamin C. Why? Because it works on evening pigmentation by interrupting the overproduction of melanin that causes hyperpigmentation. In addition, working with facials, I have seen incredible improvements in my clients’ skin, giving their skin…
Is ‘toxic mold syndrome’ real? What do we do about toxic food contamination from mold? There has been mold in recent years accused for all sorts of “vague and subjective” symptoms, but we have little scientific evidence that mold must be involved. However, this “toxic mold syndrome concept has permeated the public consciousness,” perpetuated by unscrupulous predatory practices by those who make money testing homes for mold spores or testing people’s urine or blood. But all of these tests are said to “spread further misinformation and impose unnecessary and often exorbitant costs on patients who are desperate for a clinical…
I got a message from a young trainer the other day asking if I knew (or used) any tricks that would help make writing training programs easier or less time consuming.Other than suggesting he build his own trip in the DeLorean, skip a head 50 or so years to be cloned 17 times (and to see if anyone possibly cured male pattern baldness…asking someone I know) and then travel back to 2025 with “his” small army to help with the workload, I offered the following advice.I thought this was a good topic to explain and decided to turn it into…
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other sources, there are about 1.2 million people with HIV in the United States and another 1.2 to 2.2 million who are at the highest risk of infection and could benefit from the preventative measure known as HIV prophylaxis (PrEP). The HIV viral load test – a laboratory measurement of the amount of HIV in someone’s blood – is used to diagnose HIV infection in its early stages, monitor the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in keeping the virus at undetectable levels, and assess whether the virus has…
Kathryn Kelly Lang is an American actress, producer and international style icon whose dynamic career has spanned more than four decades. Born in Los Angeles on July 25, 1961, to a family with roots in both performance and elite sports, Lange made her film debut at just eighteen in Skatetown USA in 1979, quickly establishing herself as a rising talent among Hollywood’s new generation of actresses. Her breakthrough came in 1987 when she was cast as Brooke Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful – a role that would become one of the most enduring and recognizable characters on daytime…
(We beg you). Because it’s running a marathon Not the best way to lose weight It’s such a common goal…wanting to lose weight, tone up, get fitter. Most of my clients have some sort of aesthetic related goal. During this initial consultation, we talk for a full hour about their goals, their current routine and what they want to change. We come up with a plan that we both feel good about as we are about to wrap up the session… Customer: “Oh yeah, and I’m signed up for the Disney Half Marathon in 3 months!” My inner dialogue: “NOOOOO!…
The holiday season is fun, filled with friends and family, dining on great meals and creating beautiful memories together. Most of the time, you may be tempted to overeat and slack off on healthy eating. If this goes unchecked, it can affect your overall well-being in a matter of months, and it’s not supposed to be that way. You are not meant to finish the holiday season in an unhealthy state. With a few strategies, it is possible to prioritize a healthy lifestyle throughout the year. Here in this article, we’ll explore key healthy holiday eating tips to incorporate as…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our site, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Why are we so fascinated by open relationships? I’ve been writing about them for the past couple of years, going down Reddit rabbit holes, roaming Instagram comment sections, and talking to open relationship experts and veterans who describe both the incredible highs and devastating lows that can come with this emerging but not quite mainstream style of relationship. One thing I can tell you for sure: watchers love to see an open relationship fail. It’s a classic case of…
Each household has a distinct pattern. To keep everything in order, one has to clean the floors, wash clothes and take care of other things. For a pregnant woman, these usual routines can gradually start to look a little different. The body becomes more demanding. The energy level changes. As pregnancy progresses, regular movements require extra attention. This is why it is essential to know how to do housework safely during pregnancy. Let’s explore how you can balance pregnancy and housework in a calm and explanatory way. For moms-to-be, it’s essential to maintain gentle daily routines. Remember, pregnancy is a…
How to eat warm, nutritious immune-supporting meals all winter longAuthor: Megan XipolitosWhen the snow is falling, the days are short, and your body is craving something warm, heavy, and comforting, you are absolutely not single. Winter naturally draws us to heartier foods, and I don’t know about you because my body wants warmth, my brain wants comfort, and our routines often feel a little more chaotic in the colder months.But winter comfort food doesn’t have to derail your health goals. With the right winter superfoodsyou can satisfy your cravings and supports immunity, energy, gut health and mood without feeling deprived.This…