Of course, there’s not a ton of research surrounding the ingredient—so much of the purported benefits are not study-backed as of yet. However, there’s some evidence that apple cider vinegar might help your skin and body in a few ways. Here, learn about six benefits you might get by soaking in a therapeutic apple cider vinegar bath: Research suggests apple cider vinegar may help. In a 2018 study2, scientists found that the vinegar can inhibit growth of C....

The term, sometimes shortened to aro, was first coined by the Asexual Visibility and Education Network in 2005. Aromantic people generally don’t feel like they need a romantic relationship to feel fulfilled and might be quite happy to stay single. Their lack of desire for romance can often cause people to think that they are “cold” or “prudish,” but this isn’t the case. Aromantic individuals can make social connections and feel platonic love, like between friends and family....

Asparagus ferns’ native habitat tells you about the conditions it craves: warm, humid, sunny environments that also have a bit of shade. Despite its name, the plant does not resemble asparagus—and it’s actually not even really a fern! Instead, it’s part of the asparagaceae family, along with other popular flowering plants like agave and dracaena. And while its foliage resembles a fern, it doesn’t reproduce via spores as true ferns do....

For example, if you want to enhance your natural collagen production, which you can do with collagen peptide supplements.* The research 1shows that these collagen peptides are able to support skin elasticity and dermal collagen density1.* How? Well hydrolyzed collagen peptides have been shown to help promote your body’s natural production of collagen2 and other molecules that make up the skin, like elastin and fibrillin.* Additionally, you’ll want to make sure the blend also has vitamin C and E, as they are not only free-radical fighters, but they are vital parts of the collagen synthesis process....

Sometimes people turn to their dermatologist for prescription medications to alleviate their symptoms, or they stock up on over-the-counter ointments and scrubs. Other times, they look to Mother Nature for a little relief—and in doing so, they often discover a natural solution that many people (at least on the internet) swear by: borage oil. Here, learn everything you need to know about the health benefits, uses, and side effects of borage oil....

As big fans of this all-natural ingredient, we’ve already explained the many research-backed benefits of this healing plant. But when it comes to acne scars, the research and expert insight are less clear. In fact, there’s no conclusive research on acne scars and aloe vera specifically. What we do know is that aloe does possess certain characteristics that are beneficial for helping to heal the skin—and therefore, one can infer, acne scars....

Here’s what this type of relationship is all about and how people navigate it. “When explaining ethical or consensual non-monogamy to my clients, my go-to is the three C’s: communication, consideration, and of course, consent,” psychotherapist Cheyenne Taylor, LMSW, explains to mbg. “Ethical non-monogamy is based on the concept of using socially acceptable guidelines and ethically motivated tools to cultivate a relationship built on the foundation of non-monogamy. At its core, though, ENM means not cheating or acting without the consent of your partner....