And as you browse the hair care aisle, you may come across products with keratin or bond-building slapped on the label—these protein-infused formulas promise to rebuild broken hair bonds, but (sigh) you can get too much of a good thing. As you coat the strands with these bond-building ingredients, you protect them from further breakage and strengthen their ability to withstand those aforementioned stressors. “Topical protein treatments such as keratin or bond-strengthening shampoos revitalize hair and promote stronger hair strands,” adds hairstylist Miko Branch, co-founder of hair care brand Miss Jessie’s....

Since it thrives in tropical regions, it’s no surprise that this is a plant that appreciates sun and moisture. Its soft purple hairs make it a bit more finicky about light and water than other tropical plants, but it’s still a relatively low-maintenance plant. The purple passion plant is a quick grower. Once they get to one to two feet in height, some varieties begin to trail, making them a good pick for a hanging planter....

However, people do occasionally voice some workout-related skin concerns, like clogged pores, flushing, or skin sagging. Speaking of that last gripe, we’ve seen a common theory floating around the internet that running makes your face appear gaunt over time—a concept known as “runner’s face.” However, like many aspects of skin care, it’s not as simple as it seems. Allow derms to weigh in. Everyone experiences gravitational wrinkles at some point (over time, your skin just sags!...

The spiral of a snail’s shell, the captivating pattern of a single snowflake, and the branches of a tree can all be examples of sacred geometry. Sacred geometry is also thought to exist beyond the naked eye, both on a cellular level and in the stars and orbiting planets. The idea that the universe follows an intricate equation dates as far back as ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures. It received more attention centuries later in ancient Greece, popularized by philosophers like Pythagoras and Plato....

Here, we’ll dive into the personality traits of Sagittarius and explore how this sign approaches life, love, career, and more. We can begin to understand the nuances of Sagittarius by looking at its ruling planet, Jupiter, the expansive and benevolent force of the cosmos. Jupiter likes to see the big picture, always seeking wisdom, intuition, and cosmic law and order. Think of it as the bird’s-eye view planet. Jupiter shows up in our lives to remind us of our larger purpose in this expansive universe....

There’s a reason the shadow is often ignored or denied: These qualities don’t fit in with our conceptions of ourselves. For example, she says, consider someone who has a core belief that feeling resentment in motherhood correlates with being ungrateful or a bad mom. “Instead of embracing their shadow self [and] experiencing anger or frustration at times toward her child or a situation in her life impacting her as a mom, she ignores or denies or thinks she’s less than because she’s having the feeling or thought or experience,” Nicogossian explains....

Just as any other organ dysfunction would have implications for your overall health, the skin isn’t any different. And while we’ve commercialized products, devices, and treatments—skin care starts with barrier care. “This layer is made up of exfoliating skin cells that turn over every 28 days. This skin layer has channels that allow water to be absorbed and evaporated and has hydrating ingredients like ceramides, free fatty acid, and linoleic acid, to maintain a healthy skin barrier that protects us from external pollution, sun damage, and pathogens like bacteria, yeast, and viruses,” she adds....