The Routine Clean Beauty Pioneer Tata Harper Is Using Right Now

Harper’s brand is famous in the beauty space for providing products that are worth every penny—the natural active ingredients are potent but never overpowering. The raw extracts are sourced from all around the world, with a particular emphasis on regenerative farming so you can do good for your skin and the planet. Last year, Harper launched a new collection called Superkind—formulated to deliver real results for sensitive, reactive skin types. The Superkind collection is formulated to be free from known allergens like nuts, wheat, gluten, fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, harsh exfoliants, and even BHAs—as the latter can be particularly irritating for sensitive skin....

January 2, 2023 · 3 min · 624 words · Ashley Morris

Vegamour Cyber Monday Sale A Trichologist S Take On Its Serum

Such is the case with Vegamour’s GRO Hair Serum: Thousands have sung the praises of this nutrient-rich formula (this beauty editor included), and many say it’s the only remedy that helped when nothing else worked. And today, the brand is offering 25% off the serum with code 25CYBER—just in case the impressive before and after photos aren’t enough to inspire you to snag a bottle. All of these ingredients also have antioxidant properties, which can help combat free radicals from UV rays or pollution; research shows oxidative stress from free radicals plays a role in hair loss in adults1, so tending to the hair and scalp with antioxidants is critical....

January 2, 2023 · 2 min · 381 words · David Harris

What It Means If You Re A Straight Guy In Love With A Guy

But you’re not the only guy this has ever happened to, and only you can define your sexuality. For years, study1 after study has found this to be the case. Interestingly enough, the number of people who report having experienced same-sex behavior or attractions is way higher than the number of people who actually identify as gay or bisexual. Clearly, the term “straight” isn’t quite as straightforward as it seems. Sexuality is complicated, and labels can’t possibly encompass all of the intricacies of individual human desire....

January 2, 2023 · 4 min · 737 words · Traci Wilson

Why It S Ok To Be Angry While Coping With Grief

I blinked, trying to process her words. My mouth was agape because I thought I wanted to say something, anything, to refute how that statement made me feel. I opted instead to close my mouth and sit on the side of the bed, slowly sinking into the plush mattress of the hotel room we were sharing. Moments earlier I’d vented to my friend about a searing frustration of mine—feeling unsupported as I grieve and the subsequent drain....

January 2, 2023 · 6 min · 1188 words · Larry Becker

2022 S Dirty Dozen Clean 15 Lists Are Out What You Should Know

These list the types of fruits and vegetables that tend to be grown with the most and least pesticides, based on the latest available numbers. Given research like this study out of the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, which found that after seeing pesticide messaging, low-income shoppers were less likely to purchase any fruits or vegetables, it’s important to point out that eating a non-organic strawberry is still by and large a healthier choice than eating, say, a strawberry-flavored gummy bear....

January 1, 2023 · 2 min · 391 words · Robert Gomez

3 Tips To Naturally Plump Your Skin Expert Approved

Plump skin is often the ticket for any youthful look since skin naturally starts to sag and become drier with age. While skin aging is a natural process that happens to us all at some point, you can take methods to re-plump your complexion if you please (sans injectables, if you don’t want to make the appointment). Below, find a few expert-backed, natural ways to infuse your skin with juicy hydration: If you’re looking for an instant (albeit temporary) plumping effect, pat a humectant serum on damp skin before sealing everything in with moisturizer....

January 1, 2023 · 2 min · 392 words · Kevin Knox

5 Foods To Avoid If You Have Pcos Alisa Vitti Explains

As someone who once suffered from the devastating effects of PCOS, I’m thrilled to see influential women speaking out. Their stories hit home for many reasons. As I explain in my book WomanCode, I experienced the same agonizing acne as Ridley—not to mention weight gain, sleeplessness, depression, and other PCOS symptoms. There are two strategic dietary changes to start with that will make a significant dent in PCOS symptoms—namely limiting or cutting out dairy and added sugars....

January 1, 2023 · 3 min · 438 words · Lauren Hill