Although, we like to approach beauty from a place of inclusion around here, and this trend does come with quite a few faults. (We’ll dive more into its contention below, but just to make ourselves clear up top.) Please know that anyone can achieve the clean girl aesthetic if they want to—and if you’re a smidgen interested, you can find all of the details below. It conjures a specific image, but the name itself is actually pretty elusive....

Sure, it’s great for all your DIY craft projects, but it’s not so fun when your skin resembles the same fragile texture. But crepeyness isn’t as inevitable as you may think; here’s everything you need to know about what causes crepey skin, plus how to prevent it and enjoy firm-looking skin for as long as possible. The skin looks wrinkled, fragile, and fine; “It may also sag or feel loose,” says board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M....

As founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy Ashley Leavy previously explained to mbg, birthstones have roots in both Western astrology and Ayurveda, and the National Association of Jewelers standardized the official birthstones in 1912—because there were so many birthstone options across various traditions. Birthstones even appear in the book of Exodus (28:17-20), where it’s written that 12 gemstones were fixed on the prophet Aaron’s breastplate....

The root is about safety and survival, which is essential for any healthy, thriving life. Therefore, we must create stability in the root before we can express ourselves through the other chakras in an aligned and authentic way. Exploring the root chakra in my practice helps many of my clients understand why they are prone to specific health issues. Physical conditions associated with the root usually result from confusion about what is safe and what is not....

That said, start with your carrier oil (and alcohol, if you so choose) and add in your notes, one by one. It’s best to start from the ground up with perfume, Blankenship notes, so you’ll want to add your base notes first, then your middles, then top it off. In terms of measurements, it depends on how much fragrance you want to make or how big your container is. Just make sure the majority of the formula is the carrier oil and not the essential oils, as high levels can cause a potential for irritation....

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....

Whether you or someone you know is an ESFJ, here’s what to know about this type, from their love life to best careers, according to MBTI experts. As licensed therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, MSW, LCSW-S, CST, tells mbg, this type is sometimes referred to as the “consul,” which can be thought of simply as diplomatic, team-player energy. “They are seen as being really outgoing and observant. They take note of their surroundings and are in touch with their feelings,” she adds....