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We’ve got a solution for you: an eyebrow razor. No, it doesn’t involve repurposing your standard shaver. Rather, the targeted blade offers perfectly shaped, tamed brows (and smooth skin all over, while you’re at it). Here’s how to know if it’s right for you. No matter which you choose, each tool is able to shave those superficial hairs, and while the brows receive a lot of attention, you can also use these blades to target any area that requires a bit more precision—like the upper lip, jawline, even along the bikini line to clean up errant hairs....

The idea is that astrocartography can explain why specific places affect us the way they do. One person, for example, might have a lot of luck in California, while another person might not. As astrologer Madalyn Hillis-Dineen previously explained to mindbodygreen, understanding your natal chart as it relates to astrocartography can help you figure out which physical locations are best for you in terms of romance, career, retirement, and even vacationing....

Want to harness the power of bitters in food form? Check out these delicious, digestion-soothing picks. Or try these 7 foods to get your digestion humming along smoothly.

If I’ve learned anything in my years of chasing a less-stress lifestyle, it’s that most of us underestimate or nix the ritual of winding down. And I get why. After a day of back-to-back meetings and errands (aka adulthood), the easiest thing is to kick back for an evening sponsored by Hulu and takeout. The thing is, that doesn’t do much for a day’s worth of accumulated stress, or most importantly: sleep....

My quarantine days certainly had their lulls, but I also used them to get serious about fitness. Without much else to do, I reconfigured my living room into the best makeshift gym possible and dove headfirst into the world of workout apps (didn’t we all?)… I found myself doing workouts I would have never dared to in person… Kickboxing? Why not? Dance cardio in my pajamas? All about it. And through a lot of unabashed experimentation, I ended up hooked on one app, LES MILLS On Demand....

“We often demonize corn since it has many byproducts used vigorously throughout our food system,” registered dietitian nutritionist Carlene Thomas, RDN, says. “But the fact is, corn—as a cereal grass—is delicious and versatile.” ‘Insoluble fiber stays in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, increases stool bulk, and helps to push waste through your system," Agyeman adds. This can support a healthy gut microbiome, prevent constipation, and reduce the risk of hemorrhoids. Some studies have even associated high intake of dietary fiber with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer2....

“People don’t realize how insulin works in the bod—it shuts down fat burning for six to eight hours. I can have a client trying really hard, going to get a smoothie and thinking it’s the right thing to do, and then that smoothie makes their blood sugar spike up and crashes down. People start to feel hungry as little as 90 minutes after a meal, when they’re starting to have that crash....

All three dismiss the notion that there comes a definitive stage of the relationship when you should meet the parents. However, Bronstein believes that it is possible to make the move too soon. “Around six months in the same city, dating and getting to know each other, is a nice average,” she says. “Just honor your voice. Don’t jump into it or be pressured to do something you’re not ready to do....

Mercury retrograde cycles can foil all the areas of life under this planet’s astrological jurisdiction: technology, communication, transportation, and travel. Let’s dive into the truth about Mercury retrograde so we can move away from fear and embrace the opportunity of this cosmic cycle. As a result, technology, travel plans, and communication can feel slowed down or scrambled. During this period, astrologers advise against buying new computers, electronic devices, appliances, and cars....

It makes sense: We have insurance for our cars and homes—so why not have an insurance policy for our diets and whole-body health, too?* Take a quality multivitamin regularly (we know, we know, it’s easy to forget) and you can rest easier knowing you’re providing your body with a baseline supply of the important vitamins, minerals, and other bioactives it needs to hum along smoothly.* “A quality multivitamin should include a comprehensive array of essential water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins, macrominerals, and microminerals at clinically relevant doses for daily nutritional support,”* she says....

I’m not the only one embracing nonalcoholic beer—the alt-drink is steadily rising in popularity and proving to be much more than a trend. The explanation for this explosion of interest? It could be a new delicious option for the 30% of Americans who don’t drink or the number of health-conscious drinkers who have embraced nonalcoholic craft beer. In 1973, German beer companies originally marketed nonalcoholic beer as the “car driver’s beer,” and more recently European nonalcoholic brands are leading with the performance-enhancing properties of their brews....

If that sounds like you, you may consider polyglutamic acid (PGA). Before you are alarmed by the acid part, just know that this is an acid like hyaluronic, not the peel-your-face-off variety. And it’s a relatively new ingredient—read: not brand-new to the market but fresh enough that it’s still considered under-the-radar—that is considered to be one of the most effective humectants around. For this reason, they are utilized in skin care—but there are many types of amino acids that are extracted from several different sources (for skin care, the two most common sources are soy and quinoa)....

See, the more we learn about our skin microbiome, the more we come to understand just how important it is, just how badly we’ve been treating it, what that means for our bodies—and, perhaps most urgently, what we can do to restore it. Sometimes it’s called biome-friendly skin care, microbiome skin care, microflora skin care, or a number of other phrases—but it’s all the same category. Biotic skin care is the broad term in which we categorize products infused with biome-specific ingredients, like pre-, pro-, and postbiotics....

Dermatologist Muneeb Shah, D.O., took to TikTok as well to answer the question we’ve all been wondering: Is this hack worth the hype? The truth is, “studies show very few benefits,” Shah explains. In fact, it may actually do more harm than good when used in this form: Again, the oil is incredibly thick and goopy, which can be pore-clogging for some. (That’s why it’s common in oily, waxy formulas, like lip balms....

Now, we fundamentally believe there is nothing wrong with tending to personal skin complaints—we all do it, and there’s always a benefit to making yourself feel more confident in yourself. However, when we only view our skin as an aesthetic entity, we forget the purpose of the organ. And in our new normal, in some ways defined by hyper-sterilization, the importance of our biome is a new lifeline: We need a healthy set of diverse organisms more than ever—and yet we are increasingly putting it at risk....

So why did the skin care industry fall so hard and so fast for it? Well, to put it bluntly: It’s a really great ingredient with several high-impact benefits. Here, we explain. In the past, the oil was surrounded by a bit of controversy. This comes up because squalene oil was traditionally extracted from less-than-ethical sources. “Squalene was produced from the livers of sharks,” says Zeichner. “Because of ethical and environmental issues, it is not commonly used anymore....

Here’s another one you might want on your radar: sulforaphane glucosinolate (SGS, or commonly referred to simply as sulforaphane). Quite a mouthful, but scientists agree this antioxidant is quickly becoming the next juggernaut of skin care. Here’s what you need to know about this sought-after ingredient. For years, researchers have loved this compound for supporting your body’s natural detoxification systems; one study even shows sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts activated enzymes in the body that picked up pollutants from the bloodstream and flushed them out via urine....

When toxins are not converted into easily removable compounds within the liver, they can stay around in the body longer and may take an alternative route to the brain, nerves, various glands, or other biological tissues—all of which can lead to health implications down the road. (Yikes!) As the body’s primary detox organ, the liver eliminates toxins we take in from our environment and lifestyle (e.g., chemicals, pollutants, heavy metals, alcohol, etc....

Studies have shown running to lower your risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality by up to 45%1 and increase your life expectancy by up to three years. With the right treadmill, you can reap the many benefits of running, no matter the weather or time of day. Below, find our picks for the best treadmills for runners. Plus, hear from a certified personal trainer and a board-certified pedorthist on how to find the right treadmill for your specific running style....

It’s important to note, though, that different types of clay may have somewhat different effects on the skin—and your personal skin sensitivity may dictate which type you seek out. “White kaolin clay is one of the mildest options because it is less absorbent than other clays. It provides gentle exfoliation while softening the skin and is a good option for those with sensitive skin or first-time clay mask users,” says Dr....