Here, everything you need to know about using pomegranate oil in skin care. The oil is often cold-pressed from the seeds and then used in oils, serums, or creams. You may also look for pomegranate skin oil, which is oil made from the skin of the fruit, pomegranate extract, which takes certain components (like specific antioxidants) from the pomegranate, or pomegranate essential oil, which should always be mixed with a carrier oil....
I was raised by a stylish diva mom of the Mad Men era. Twice divorced, she was slightly embittered but unequivocal when she told me flatly, “Sex is the one thing a man can give you that will make you happy.” This is what informed how I educated my daughter about sex, although my tutelage was far from embittered—because sex, love, and relationships have always been a highly satisfying part of my life....
Broadly speaking, if detected, STIs are no big deal. All sexually transmitted infections can be cured or treated, after all. “Sexually transmitted infections are only dangerous if you do not know that you have one,” says Emily Rymland, DNP, FNP-C, a doctor of nursing practice, AAHIVS-certified HIV specialist, and director of clinical services at Nurx. Left undetected, sexually transmitted infections can progress into sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which means they cause unfavorable symptoms and/or other issues....
While the research on topical hemp CBD is still emerging, there have been a few promising studies; topical hemp-derived CBD cream has been shown to reduce joint swelling and discomfort in studies in mice1 (though more research is still needed to validate its effect on humans). Just note that CBD massage oils don’t enter the systemic bloodstream, so they won’t offer the same benefits on mood as an oral formula. However, the topical application of hemp CBD does interact with the skin’s endocannabinoid system (ECS)2, a “master regulatory system” responsible for regulating countless bodily processes, including stress, mood, and pain perception....
Nix the need to buy expensive and unsustainable bottled water with these filter systems that are certified to get rid of the toxins flagged by drinking water experts. These have a layer of activated carbon that can trap larger impurities like lead. Sydney Evans, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) science analyst focused on tap water contaminants, notes that these are the more accessible, understandable, and affordable types of filters. The caveat is they can only tackle so many contaminants....
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that 85% of the country has hard water, and while drinking hard water won’t kill you, bathing in it isn’t great for your skin or your hair. Keep scrolling to learn more about hard water and the benefits of a water softener and to see our picks for the best water softeners. “These minerals can form a layer on the skin, causing dryness and itchiness, and exacerbating existing skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis,” says Brian Campbell, founder and chief water treatment expert at WaterFilterGuru....
There are different types of friends we may have in our lives, each of which plays a distinct role and may benefit our lives in different ways. “We can think about different types of friendships in terms of how much intimacy we want, how much depth we want,” explains Marisa G. Franco, Ph.D., a psychologist, professor at the University of Maryland, and New York Times bestselling author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—And—Keep Friends....
