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Secret Potion of Bees: Honey’s Surprising Skin Benefits
Many ancient cultures have used honey for its medicinal benefits. Honey is sweet due to its high sugar content. These sugars are fructose and glucose. Honey also has antioxidant-rich vitamins and compounds. These include phenolic acid, flavonoids, and vitamins C and E (1). Honey is a natural humectant meaning that it holds onto moisture (2). […]
Hydrogen Water’s Benefits: Health or Hype?
You may know that drinking plenty of water will help to keep your body and skin hydrated. But, have you noticed hydrogen-infused water as an emerging health trend? If so, you may be wondering what it is exactly. What are its benefits and is it somehow better than regular water? Dr. Perricone is a dermatologist, […]
Non-toxic Deodorant: No Aluminum, Parabens, or Propylene Glycol
Underarm antiperspirants reduce sweat and body moisture. But, did you know that they may contain neurotoxins linked to Alzheimer’s disease? These include aluminum-containing salts such as aluminum chloride and aluminum chlorohydrate. They likely work by blocking sweat ducts so that sweat cannot escape onto the skin surface. Yet, aluminum may still be absorbed through the […]