But why is applying lemon juice to your face considered problematic? "As it is a citric acid, lemon juice can alter the natural pH level in your skin, potentially causing skin irritation and sensitivity to the sun," Dr. Sarah Shah of the Artistry Clinic in London told Dazed Digital.
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Nearly 75% of Americans aren't getting enough magnesium. With symptoms like depression, magnesium deficiency can affect your life in more ways than one.
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Healthline calls whiteheads a type of acne that forms when things like dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria become trapped within one of your pores. While it's ever-so-tempting to just extract a whitehead with your fingers as soon as you notice one in the mirror, that's probably not the best idea.
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Rosemary -- you grow it in your garden, you use it in aromatherapy, you sprinkle it over your steak to channel those Gordon Ramsay vibes. But did you know that you can also add it to your skincare routine? Rosemary has been shown to be effective as an essential step in your everyday skincare plan.
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Sunburns aren't just unsightly, they can be incredibly uncomfortable, too. Have you ever put Vaseline on a sunburn? Here's why that's a bad idea.
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You wouldn't be the only one who saw Kelly Ripa and wondered, "Exactly what is that woman eating to look so fit?" The List was able to answer this question.
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If a day without coffee seems like your worst nightmare, it may be time to ease up. Especially if you have withdrawal symptoms when you don't get your fix, your body is likely begging you for a break. Caffeine in excess can cause health issues like anxiety, acid reflux, and insomnia.
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If putting oil on your skin and pulling it in different directions seems counterintuitive, it may be time to think again. Gua sha comes from an ancient Chinese technique that helped people suffering from heatstroke and other illnesses. Skincare experts have adopted the technique for their faces.
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Having hair that smells good is so important to many of us that one cosmetic company even named a shampoo after a compliment, Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific? And while smelling good is still important to many of us when we're deciding on a shampoo, fragrance may be the one thing we can do without.
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Canned tuna. It's one of the most versatile, inexpensive, and convenient sources of high quality protein. It's such a staple in so many households...
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While you may be spending more time looking at a screen right now, it's important to remember to take a step back as frequently as possible. Whether you're working from home or back in the office, looking at a screen (be it your phone or computer) for too long can have serious side effects.
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There's hitting the gym ... and then there's HIITing it. And you can't really compare the two. HIIT, which stands for high-intensity interval training, is an approach to fitness that makes those folks happily trotting away on their ellipticals look like slacker couch potatoes in comparison.
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The term mouth-breather generally correlates with someone who isn't very smart. But there may be more to the moniker than an insult. Using both your mouth and your nose to breathe is a no-brainer, but if you're breathing through your mouth the majority of the time, it can make way for health issues.
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We know what you're thinking: isn't melatonin what one uses to help you fall asleep? That's true, but it turns out there is a huge beauty bonus to this natural hormone as well. Melatonin is often provided in pill form, but new research has shown the hormone serves as a powerful antioxidant on skin.
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As the leaves start to turn, you may be ready to switch up your beverage routine. Luckily, when you choose tea, your body gets to enjoy the health benefits the the brew. Between its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, tea can help with a variety of ailments.
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If you've seen a hair commercial over the last decade, you'll know that keeping your scalp healthy is a vital part of having long, strong locks. From preventing dandruff to removing excess oil, scalp-care proves to be a lot more effective than we thought, especially with weekly scalp treatments.
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t may have been a while since you worked out using proper weights or fitness machines, but if you think now is the time to head back to the gym, health experts warn that you may be moving too quickly -- especially if your return is based on a study that was recently released.
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By now, we all know that too much sun exposure isn't good for us, but what we're eating can also have just as big of an impact on our appearance.
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If you've spent your whole summer shaving and going through razor after razor and shave cream after shave cream trying to keep as smooth and beach-ready as possible, you may be sick-to-death of razors. But laser hair removal isn't as simple as one treatment and you're hairless forever.
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You might also know them as yoga balls, balance balls, physio balls, pilates balls, or even Swiss balls, but don't let that name confuse you because the balls aren't actually Swiss. The exercise or balance ball was actually created in the 1960's by an Italian, Aquilino Cosani.
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With all the stress and anxiety of everyday life, headaches sometimes come with the territory. But the good news is that, instead of having to pop ibuprofen every four hours to get by, you can use a few of these simple, natural remedies to ease the pain.
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If you're a seafood lover or someone trying to incorporate fish into your diet, tilapia may have become something of a staple on your dinner table.
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Every time we turn around, it seems there's a new fitness fad on the rise, some new type of exercise or program meant to "revolutionize" fitness. But what if we told you one of the most beneficial exercises you can do is a tried and true staple from gym class?
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If your plans to clean your sink bring up thoughts of harsh chemicals scents, it's time to switch up your routine. The good news is that non-toxic alternatives to traditional cleaning products are easy to create. According to Kitchn, your sink stores more bacteria than your toilet bowl.
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Few things are more exciting than discovering a treatment you were once having done in-office is now available to you at home. Recently, one of the most popular treatments seems to be light therapy masks. You may have seen these odd-looking contraptions drifting around Instagram.
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Not all gummy vitamins are Flintstone-shaped, and not all vitamins for adults need to be chalky and unpleasant. You can get your daily vitamins in gummy form long after you outgrow bubble-blowing and Saturday morning cartoons. After all, why should getting in your nutrients feel like a chore?
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As the weather cools, the turning leaves aren't the only sure sign of fall; due to the dryer air, dry skin is often one of the first changes we notice at the start of crisp weather. The itchiness and flakiness can be annoying, and it's even worse if you are prone to more serious skin conditions.
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