For firmness, you’ll 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 you’re ingesting vitamin C and E, as they are vital parts of the collagen synthesis process....

According to Leslie F. Halleck, certified professional horticulturist, author of Gardening Under Lights, Plant Parenting, and Tiny Plants, and UCLA extension horticulture instructor, “Many in the plant space are shifting to using coin plant as a more culturally acceptable common name for Pilea peperomioides.” People choose this plant for its curious round-shaped leaves, and it’s also considered a lucky, wealth-attracting plant in feng shui. The Pilea peperomioides is a relatively common plant that you should be able to find at your local plant shop or nursery....

While those questions are pretty general, others come down to personal factors, such as age, sex, weight, activity level, and lifestyle habits—which brings us to the question at hand: What should men know about taking collagen supplements? So is such the case for collagen? Here’s what we know. Really the only difference you may find for collagen supplementation as it relates to men is protein dosage. Allow me to explain. Collagen is a type of protein (it’s an incomplete protein, but more on that in a second)....

Collagen is turned into collagen peptides through the process of hydrolysis (why you’ll often hear these called “hydrolyzed collagen” or “collagen hydrolysate”). In order for our bodies to reap the benefits of collagen, it must be broken down into these amino acid chains so we can absorb it through our digestive tract and into the bloodstream.* Essentially: If it’s not hydrolyzed, it’s not useful. Roughly 80 to 90% of collagen1 belongs to Type I, II, and III....

It raises the question: Does lotion ever, uh, go bad? And if so, when? Read on for all the details. However, expiration dates can differ depending on the product, so be sure to check the label each time. For instance, lightweight hydrators tend to be water-based to achieve a thinner consistency—and as you may know, water creates a fertile breeding ground for bacteria. While most market products do include safe preservatives to make the formula shelf-stable, they still typically have a shorter lifespan....

If you can’t find the label or you have more questions about expiration, it’s best to contact the company for answers. They’ll be able to guide you on the nuances of their own formulas. However, there are some general guidelines for makeup life span, and it varies from lipstick to foundation to powder and beyond. Here’s a quick crash course (with help from some experts) to help you get an idea....

Whether you’re looking to address your mood changes, sleep patterns, or libido, there’s one place you can start: discovering the difference between dopamine and serotonin, and the profound ways in which they both affect our brain and body. These two crucial neurotransmitters can also affect depression or other mood disorders, and an imbalance in both neurotransmitters can affect bodily functions and can lead to different medical conditions, says Sanam Hafeez, Psy....