Month: January 2021

Top 7 Benefits of Spa Treatments That Helps You Stay Healthy

Top 7 Benefits of Spa Treatments That Helps You Stay Healthy

Many people are not aware of the various health benefits that you can gain from spa treatments. After a tiring and challenging day, you can hit the spa for a relaxing time. Spa treatments include body massage, facials, sugar scrubs, pedicures, manicures, and much more. 

Ways To Turn Off And Go Outdoors

Ways To Turn Off And Go Outdoors

Ways To Unplug & Go Outdoors from Duck Bay Lodge Ways To Turn Off And Go Outdoors The world is more connected than ever before, for better or worse. Although the Internet and improved telecommunications technology allow us to be in contact with almost anyone 

Top Vaping Myths Exposed

Top Vaping Myths Exposed

Find About Vaping Myths from Vape In The Box

Top Vaping Myths Exposed

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among the general public. They’re often used in social settings and by people who are trying to quit smoking. Yet, the world of vaping is rife with myth and misinformation. It’s time to clear the air and set the facts straight regarding these battery-powered devices. Here are some of the most notorious vaping myths, along with the scientific evidence that debunks them.

A common myth is that vaping is just as dangerous as cigarettes. However, based on recent studies, it’s clear that individuals who vape have lower levels of toxic and carcinogenic substances in their bodies compared to those who smoke. E-cigarettes do not release tar, carbon monoxide and many of the 7,000 chemicals found in traditional cigarettes. The two main ingredients added to vape liquids are vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol, which are used to form the vapor and add flavor to it.

One misconception is that vaping causes bronchiolitis obliterans (i.e., popcorn lung). This serious lung disease gained its name because it was first observed in workers at a popcorn factory. Inhaling high levels of a substance called diacetyl have been linked to this illness. Diacetyl has been used in e-liquids to give them a buttery flavor. However, research suggests that the amount of diacetyl found in e-cigarettes is not enough to cause this condition.

The average diacetyl exposure from vaping is 750 times lower than from traditional cigarettes.

To learn more about common vaping myths, see the accompanying infographic.

Acne: Causes, Effects, Prevention

Acne: Causes, Effects, Prevention

Living With Acne from Venus Treatments Acne: Causes, Effects, Prevention Acne can be socially, emotionally, and psychologically overwhelming. Many studies have found connections between acne and low self-confidence, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. What can be done for Acne prevention?   

Non-invasive Ways to Tighten Loose Skin

Non-invasive Ways to Tighten Loose Skin

Tips For Tighten your Loose Skin from Venus Concept Non-invasive Ways to Tighten Your Loose Skin Loose skin is a problem that detracts from one’s quality of life, sometimes in very serious ways. Sagging skin around the face, neck, arms, stomach and elsewhere can leave people 

How to Take Care of Damaged Hair at Home

How to Take Care of Damaged Hair at Home

Thanks to a pandemic and our whole lives being turned upside down, covering up our roots and worrying about our lifeless tresses may very well be the last thing on our minds. But for those who need a little more self-care at home and want to feel their best despite the runway being from the bed to the couch, now is as good as a time as any to sit with a hair mask on where no one will see you.

So, whether you are working from home or trying to make the most of your lockdown time with some health and wellness, read this piece to find out how you can take care of your damaged hair at home while the salons are closed.

Stay Away from Heat and Bleach

For those among us that love to try out different hairstyles and change the color of our hair frequently, it might just be safe to say that we are aware of the damaging effects that both heat and bleach can have.

Both of these are notorious for damaging our hair shaft and creating the rough and brittle texture we come to stress about. To lessen any further damage, stick to protective styles such as braids or non-heatless styles, and put the bleach down. If your hair is particularly damaged hair at home, refrain from dyeing it at all. Ammonia is also a common addition to hair dyes, which can really do a number on your hair health, so avoid all products with this in too!

Get the Right Hair Mask

It is not one size fits all with hair masks. Many will advocate protein to give hair its strength back or coconut oil to be slathered on everything. But be careful – because these products can also do more harm than good if it is not what your hair needs or does not agree with your hair type. This is the same for natural products, too, so make sure to do some research to find out what your hair might need and how you can give it.

If you are not sure, then, when normality has been restored, any good hairdressers such as Julia Lampard Hair Salon will be able to help you determine what your hair will need.

Use Soft Materials

When we step out of the shower, we might have an uncontrollable urge to rough up our hair with the towel. Towels can be particularly rough on damaged hair (and rubbing our hair can damage it further!) For more gentle drying, use a large t-shirt and pat damp hair gently. You can also put your hair in a protective turban with the t-shirt as well, or use a microfiber towel, which is soft and designed to draw moisture out. Pillowcases can also be too rough on our hair too, so opt for a satin case so the hair can slide around gently while you sleep if you do not wear it in a protective style.  

5 Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol

5 Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol

sIf you are unfamiliar with cortisol, it is a primary stress hormone that can impact various bodily functions, such as increasing glucose (sugars) in the bloodstream. Cortisol levels are typically higher in the morning and will decrease throughout the day.  When a person is stressed, 

The Benefits Of Strengthening Your Core

The Benefits Of Strengthening Your Core

The Benefits Of Strengthening Your Core from JSCULPT From The Inside Out: The Importance Of A Strong Core When you think of being physically fit, what comes to mind? Marathoners pounding the pavement mile after mile? A gymnast executing a perfect “10” on a floor 

What Is Clean Beauty?

What Is Clean Beauty?

What Is Clean Beauty? from NF Skin

What Is Clean Beauty?

One of the most important but also most misunderstood terms in the personal care industry is “clean beauty.” Like the term “natural,” clean beauty is not defined by the FDA, and thus has no manufacturing standards or definition that tells consumers whether a product is clean or not. Nevertheless, beauty products are exploding in popularity. They have the potential to make a significant positive impact on personal wellness and environmental sustainability.

The accompanying resource clarifies the term, and provides excellent guidance on how to select clean beauty products for your daily beauty routine.

As the resource points out, clean beauties are fairly simple definition: It means nontoxic. Beauty products can have natural ingredients, synthetic ingredients, eco-friendly ingredients and preservatives, as long as none of those ingredients are toxic. This is a critically important point, and a point of confusion for many consumers. We cannot really use terms such as clean beauties and natural interchangeably, or assume that all synthetic ingredients are bad. An ingredient can be natural and toxic, and a preservative can be synthetic and nontoxic.

The question that naturally comes to mind is, which ingredients are toxic and which are nontoxic? Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of disagreement inside and outside the personal care industry over which toxic ingredients carry the biggest risk, and which nontoxic ingredients offer the biggest benefits for health and wellness. This resource does a great job of providing an overview to help consumers get started in beauty product selection. As the resource goes on to explain, however, consumers must do additional research and analysis to get an accurate and reliable idea about which products are truly beauty.

To learn more about clean beauty products and why you should be using them immediately, please read the accompanying resource.

 

Melatonin and Your Body

Melatonin and Your Body

Melatonin and Your Gut Health from XTEND5 Melatonin and Your Body Odds are you have heard of Melatonin and Your Body, but how much do you understand about it? This natural hormone is created by your pineal gland — a gland in the center of