If you’re a beauty buff, chances are you’ve already heard about the plumping, deeply moisturizing super ingredient for the skin – hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is necessary for skin cell renewal, improving elasticity, boosting collagen production, and keeping your skin looking firm, soft, and smooth. You may assume that hyaluronic acid is only available bottled in lotions and potions, but did you know that it’s also naturally foun...

Feeling like a desert? The winter can dry out anyone’s skin, and if you’re already prone to dry skin, you might spend the entire season feeling like a dried-up sponge. That doesn’t have to be your fate every winter, though. Use these strategies to fight back against dryness and hydrate your skin during any season.Use a Hydrating SunscreenMornings are busy and adding another step to your morning prep routine might not sound appealing, even if...

If your mother was like mine, every time she heard me make the slightest cough or blow my nose, boom, she was putting a glass of orange juice in my hand. It was all about getting as much vitamin C as possible before that cold or flu could sink in. That age-old wisdom about vitamin C boosting your immune system is not some baseless old wives’ tale. It’s true (although it won’t always be able to stop the flu in its tracks), and that’s not...

From beer baths in Germany to sugar scrubs in Egypt, it can be fascinating to learn about how communities around the world practice their beauty routines. Over time, some beauty practices have become popular here in the US and elsewhere. Let’s get to know the beauty ingredients, skincare secrets, and other cosmetic rituals that are practiced around the world - maybe they’ll give you some inspiration too. Shea Butter in Uganda...

Yoga is loved for its strength-building and stress-easing abilities. But did you know that the practice can also help enhance your complexion? Yes, yoga glow is real. If you practice regularly, you may notice the positive effects yoga has on your skin. After all, moving your body is medicine. Practicing yoga helps detoxify your body, increasing respiration, lubricating joints, and strengthening muscles. Breath work and t...