Why would anyone ever “scrub” their delicate, soft, kissable lips? To keep them delicate, soft, and kissable, of course! We’ve all used body and face scrubs before—they help remove the rough skin on the surface, revealing the softer, fresher skin underneath. If it works with our face and the rest of our body, then it makes sense that it would work with our lips,too. (more…)
The Nubian Heritage body wash in your fall Yuzen box features three pretty cool-sounding ingredients—Indian hemp, Haitian vetiver, and neem oil. When you use the body wash, you’ll be amazed at how good it smells and how soft it leaves your skin, but you might wonder, “What are these ingredients, and why do they work so well?” (more…)
Open wide—it’s time for your daily treat of butylated hydroxytoulene, calcium casein peptone, titanium dioxide, synthetic elastomers, and polyvinyl acetate.Wait… that doesn’t sound appetizing at all, does it? (more…)
Spa Ritual was founded on the notion that “in our fast-paced and increasingly connected world, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important,” and that only by slowing down are we able to experience our true selves. (more…)
Although melanoma accounts for only about 2% of all skin cancer cases, it is the cause of most skin cancer deaths. It doesn’t take years to appear, like with some cancers. In fact, it’s the third-most common cancer in those aged 25-29. (more…)
“Born with a severe cleft lip and palate, my daughter Cala was unable to eat and talk. After three surgeries, Cala is now able to eat and talk just like anychild. I am so happy she can be a normal little girl now. She loves to sing and dance. My hopes for my daughter are enormous. I want to say thank you to everyone who has given Cala the opportunity for a healthy and promising future.” (more…)
Most of us have (or remember fondly) that one grandmother who was the keeper of secret family recipes handed down from generation to generation. Maybe it’s your Danish nana’s butter cookies, or your German grandma’s wiener schnitzel, or the challah your “bubbie” always made. (more…)
Citrus fruits are nature’s candy—they’re sweet, juicy, delicious, and very refreshing on a hot summer’s day. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamin A, all essential parts of a healthy diet. Studies show that nutrients in citrus fruits can help lower your stroke risk, help hinder cancer development, andreduce stress. Used in aromatherapy, sweet orange oil is known for its mood-brightening and stress-relieving benefits. (more…)
If you were told that your shampoo contained ingredients that would foam up luxuriously, dissolve oils, kill bacteria, and clean your hair all the way down to the roots, you might think it sounded pretty good. (more…)
After the Aztec emperor Montezuma was defeated by Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez in the early 1500s, Cortez and his men searched Montezuma’s palace looking for valuables they could swipe, like gold and silver. They didn’t find any, but they did discover huge quantities of cocoa beans, which were at the time considered even more valuable than precious metals. (more…)