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3 Ways to Elevate Your Natural Hair Color
Expert hairstylists share salon services to enhance your natural hair color for a lived-in look.
Simply Effective: One Woman’s Skincare Evolution
An ARORA co-founder discovers the value of taking a few basic steps to care for her skin.
What Is Corrective Massage Therapy?
A massage therapist explains this massage technique and how it can support healing in areas of discomfort.
What is the Difference Between Deodorants and Antiperspirants?
Hoping to avoid body odor? Try clothing made from natural textiles — and make your own healthy deodorant!
How Do I Keep My Skin Breakout-Free?
Esthetician-sourced tips for preventing blemishes and achieving clear skin.
6 of Our Favorite Sunscreens
Here are some nontoxic sunscreens for a range of skin types.
How Can I Protect My Hair From Chlorine Damage?
Pro tips for enjoying summertime dips without harmful effects on your hair.
How to Use Tea-Tree Oil
This antiseptic and antifungal essential oil has several applications. Discover a few ideas for your home and body.
How to Use a Neti Pot
Try this Ayurvedic practice to ease cold and allergy symptoms.
Returning to Your Roots: Hair Care Tips from a Natural Hair Enthusiast
LifeSpa stylist Kyra Scheeringa shares her personal hair journey and tips for making the switch to embrace and properly care for your natural hair texture.
Why Black Women Need Self-Care
Radical self-care practices are critical for healing ourselves and our communities, especially when it comes to Black women. Psychotherapist and social worker Oludara Adeeyo, the author of the new book Self-Care for Black Women, explains why — and offers a grounding exercise you can try today.
4 Ways to Express Gratitude
Channel an optimistic outlook with one of these four helpful tools.
Health and Wellness Trends to Watch in 2022
Life Time experts share their predictions for what will be top of mind in the coming year.
How Do Phthalates in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?
Phthalates are endocrine-disrupters, and Black women might be more vulnerable to phthalate exposure. Here's why.
How Do Parabens in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?
Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.
How the Ingredients in Personal-Care Products Can Affect Your Health
Many of the most popular personal-care items contain toxins that can mess with your health. Here are ingredients to avoid — and tips for finding worthy alternatives.
Can Massage Soothe Pain?
Massage can lower cortisol levels and enhance dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, all of which helps with pain relief.
Can Massage Help Ease Anxiety and Depression?
Stimulating the peripheral nerves with massage can switch the nervous system into rest-and-relaxation mode.
11 Massage Modalities
From acupressure to myofascial release to trigger-point therapy, here are various forms of massage — and what they are good for.
Can Massage Help Relieve Headaches?
Shiatsu-style massage and craniosacral therapy can help with chronic headaches.
How Massage and Healing Touch Benefit Overall Health
Massage can help with pain relief, digestion, and even immunity.