Actually, what you’re seeing is LED light technology, and LED lights do not contain any UV rays. In fact, many estheticians incorporate these hi-tech devices into facials to help smooth fine lines, fade hyperpigmentation, and even combat acne. How so, you ask? Here, we tapped the experts for everything you need to know about LED light therapy facials, whether you opt for a professional or at-home treatment. And according to master esthetician Sarah Akram, a professional might incorporate LED light therapy at any point during a facial; typically, though, they’ll use it after cleansing and exfoliating the skin, so the LED can penetrate deeper into the dermis....

Leo’s ruler, the sun, teaches us all we need to know about this bright sign: In astrology, the sun symbolizes the fuel, energy, and vital life force that powers all the other planets. Whereas the moon illuminates only some things, the sun shines upon everything—giving us life and light in the process. The sign of Leo wants to see and be seen, just like the sun that rules it, which is why Leo is associated with visibility, attention, courage, generosity, and creative impulses....

If you’re concerned about your magnesium levels (which tend to decline with age), here are the most common symptoms of a deficiency, how to test your levels, and what to do about it. Magnesium plays a key role in managing the body’s normal inflammatory response. When magnesium intake is low, inflammatory biomarkers such as high-sensitivity c-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6, and fibrinogen4 are significantly affected. In fact, a large study of a Nordic diet5 providing magnesium-rich foods, such as whole grains and vegetables, reduced the pro-inflammatory protein known as Interleukin-1....

Essential oils are famous for their pleasant aromas, but they’re also functional and fun for wellness. Using pure and plant-based essential oils, like Nature’s Truth Essential Oils, is a simple way to stimulate mind, body, and soul. Used with intention, aromatherapy and mindset go hand-in-hand. And when we say ancient, we mean it: Aromatherapy has been traced1 to the Ancient Egyptian era in 4500 B.C. Extracted from flowers, herbs, and spices, aromas have long been used to work with body, mind, and soul....

Pea protein can be found in a variety of products, from protein powders to veggie burgers to milk. Depending on how it is processed, pea protein can be produced in one of three forms2: isolates, which have the highest protein concentration; concentrates, which have a slightly lower protein concentration and may contain some fat and carbohydrates; and textured, which can be used in meat substitutes. When sold as a protein powder, in the isolate form, pea protein typically has around 25 grams of protein per 100-calorie serving....

What’s more, psyllium is ridiculously healthy, too, given its sky-high fiber content, which is why some people use psyllium husk powder as a dietary supplement to promote regularity, balance blood sugar, and lower cholesterol. Because psyllium husk is a significant source of fiber—7 grams per tablespoon, or 25% of your daily value—it’s frequently ground up into psyllium husk powder and used as a laxative (it’s actually the main ingredient in the stool softener Metamucil)....

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) will have at least 55% of the most common narcissistic traits, including entitlement and superiority, an exaggerated need for attention and control, a lack of empathy, and more. If these traits sound all too familiar from what you experienced from your parents in childhood, it’s possible you were raised by narcissists. Here’s how to tell, how to heal, and how to break the cycle, according to experts....