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Probiotics — “friendly” bacteria believed to support skin health via the microbiome — have been fodder for skin-care formulators for years (Tula and Mother Dirt, two pioneers in the probiotic skin-care space, hit the market in 2014 and 2015, respectively). Perhaps unsurprisingly, however, the concept of slathering living organisms over one’s face felt, at first,…
[ad_1] Scientists began studying the gut microbiome more extensively in recent years and found that household chemicals decrease diversity. A team of researchers found a reduction in beneficial fungi and bacteria in the gut of children exposed to harmful chemicals. This groundbreaking research was published on November 2, 2020 in Environmental science and technology charts….
Because my skin is so wildly sensitive and prone to adverse reactions (thank you, genetics), I’ve really struggled to find a body wash that doesn’t leave my limbs feeling tight and inflamed. The reality is, so many body cleansers on the market tend to contain ingredients that irritate my temperamental skin, while others simply don’t…
[ad_1] Virtually all new parents quickly discover that a lullaby will actually help a baby relax, but they might be surprised to learn that babies are not fussy about language. Researchers at the Harvard Music Laboratory have determined that American babies relax when unfamiliar lullabies are played in a foreign language. “Common sense tells us…
[ad_1] We’ve partnered with our friend Rob Brezsny to bring his weekly wisdom that can illuminate your thinking and motivate your mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a weekly syndicated column that appears in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia is the antidote to paranoia: how all of creation is…
[ad_1] While the world is sheltering in place to see if a vaccine could end the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of researchers suggests that if the scientific community only took studies on certain plant compounds a little further, they could be develop widespread effective treatments to prevent this and future coronaviruses. These include resveratrol and…
By Jenna Brooks Tired of feeling that her needs were not being met by the skincare industry and tired of the effects of harsh chemicals on her skin, Niambi Cacchioli created a brand of her own. Called Pholk Beauty, her new brand stands out for its fresh, all natural, and vegan ingredients in every product….
[ad_1] When drivers in Charleston, West Virginia, heard the sirens of police cars behind them last week, many got a festive respite to brighten their day. The South Charleston Police Department was handing out gift cards, in lieu of tickets, to traffic rule violators. “HUGE thanks to SCPD,” Jeanna McCallister Lilly wrote on Facebook. “I…
[ad_1] Surprisingly, the zebrafish has been helping scientists decode the connection between autism and sensitivity to sound. For the study, Queensland Brain Institute associate professor Ethan Scott and Dr Lena Constantin compared genetic mutations in humans and zebrafish. They took fish with the same genetic makeup as humans with Fragile X syndrome and autism. When…
By Jenna Brooks If you’re looking for fast, easy, and gorgeous ways to style your hair, look no further than YouTube, the largest video streaming service on the planet. There are so many different creators whose content is designed to make your hair routine 10x easier, here are a few great creators to check out!…