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One unfortunate reality of the beauty industry is that there is very little regulation over what can and cannot be used in skincare and makeup products. The FDA has only banned approximately 30 ingredients while the European Union has banned over 1000 ingredients. This places a large responsibility on the consumer to make sure the products they are putting on their skin are safe and not full of chemicals. Everything you put on your skin is absorbed through your bloodstream so it’s vital that you avoid harmful ingredients whenever possible. It can become overwhelming trying to deal with all of the...

We’ve talked about how important it is to get enough sleep in order for your body to fully recover and function at its best, but how do you go about creating a routine for yourself that will help you get enough sleep? Well, routine is the key word here. Establishing consistency is a huge help when it comes to getting the proper amount of sleep. The more your body gets used to doing the same thing day in and day out, the easier it will be to fall asleep when you’re supposed to. Here are some things that can help...

In a world where operating at high-stress levels is almost a requirement of success, we are all looking for ways to take the edge off at the end of the day. You may have heard some bits and pieces about how meditation can be an effective way to reduce stress but regular meditation might also have some much more significant benefits as well. Research on the benefits of meditation has shown that it can also help with anxiety and depression, reduce blood pressure, help with pain management, and many other medical conditions.   Meditation goes back centuries but has been...

By now everyone is pretty aware that you should avoid getting sunburned as much as possible. Sunburns and excess sun exposure can be harmful to your skin in so many ways. Not only are there risks of cancer to consider but UVA and UVB rays can actually cause more wrinkles than what would naturally occur from aging. As you age, your body doesn’t produce as much collagen as when you are younger and that makes it hard for your skin to return to its original state after grooves form from different facial expressions. UVA rays can penetrate the deepest layers...

Acupressure is a bodywork technique that has been used for thousands of years to alleviate pain, release energy blockages in the body, and increase blood flow -- all in an effort to allow the body to heal itself. Knowing that it also is obvious that it could work hand-in-hand with yoga, which also offers a host of health benefits to the participant. By combining acupressure with yoga, people can increase their overall health and well-being. Read more to find out how to combine these two ancient arts. Benefits of Yoga and Acupressure There's a lot more to yoga than relaxation...