Here’s how to do it, from healthy home expert and founder and CEO ofEntirelyEcoLoni Brown. “Professional dry-cleaning is a wet process,” explains Brown, “but it doesn’t use water. Instead, other liquids are used, such as chemical solvents, that are combined with detergents.” Then, everything gets filtered and drained, and new solvent is added, she explains. “The process is repeated a couple of times until all soil is flushed away. With these fabrics, you still need to be careful about color bleeding....

You don’t have to have a medical degree. You don’t have to have ‘experience’ with it. you’ve got the option to just try it," she says. When the skin ages, the dermis becomes thinner and more sensitive," she notes. That won’t work for more mature skin, as it may cause irritation and damage." But one thing Kung notes not to do? “It’s important that you are choosing a very good-quality, high-vibrational facial oil....

When you think of mindfulness, what do you picture? Someone sitting with their legs crossed on a yoga mat, or listening to a guided meditation? Yes, mindfulness can look like thatbut at its core, the practice is about focusing your attention. And one of the most powerful ways to do that is by pairing movement and journaling. To be in a state of mindfulness is to be entirely immersed in what you are doing....

The lack of shared vision and values (transforming into passive-aggressive or just plain ol' aggressive interactions). Are you dating casually, exclusively, or looking to keep things open, ethically non-monogamous? Essentially, it’s addressing the punch in of commitment you are seeking. Set the relationship up for success by having open and ongoing conversations about individual and relational needs. Where can you both be flexible, and what needs to be a hard NO?...

Not falling asleep as quickly as you’d like? These days, there are plenty ofguided meditationsthat promise to help out with that. Instead, Harris recommends meditating during the day or earlier in the eveningnot in the lead-up to bedtime. She recommends starting with just one minute a day. Find something to focus your attention on, and simply observe. Every time your mind starts to chime in with distracting thoughts (which it inevitably will!...

Sleep can be a fraught topic. It also opens the door for further studies on howtaking a magnesium supplement can help with sleep quality. Thankfully, there are plenty ofexpert-recommended magnesium supplementsyou can add to your routineincluding onesspecifically designed to enhance sleep.

Having a robust, all-encompassing shower experience is certainly having a moment. Folks have deemed it the “everything shower,” and it’s quite the sensorial endeavor. Showering is something we have to do dailyso why not make a few of those showers something special? Hot water breaks down lipids and can dry out the skin, leaving you drier than before. The skin naturally produces lipids (like squalane and ceramides), which help make up your skin barrier....

We asked an expert. Is it safe to diffuse essential oils around kids? Research has also found that they have the potential tosoothe youngsters' skin1. Nevertheless, as with using any substance around children, she adds, you’ll want to exercise caution. Oils are potent and can be dangerous if inhaled or applied directly to the skin. “Certain essential oils such ascinnamon2andthyme3can irritate themucous membraneswhen diffused,” adds Capanna-Hodge. If a machine’s plastic isn’t strong enough to handle the oils, it might degrade over time....

The nose seems to be the hot spot for clogged pores, right? Here, we rounded up all the do’s and don’ts of treating the precious pores on your nose. (This is especially true if you are someone withcombination skinor have ashiny T-zone.) Unfortunately, there’s really nothing to be done about this fact. It is what it is! And while your clogged pores may take the form of blackheads, they may also besebaceous filaments....

Creatine is a compound that is especially important for womenand one that many are lacking. So, there’s the potential that creatine supplements may have even greater effects in women. And we have the (research-backed) answers for why creatine is the ultimate women’s health supplement. Women have lower creatine stores than men Creatine is a compound stored in the body. To get the most energy-generating benefits from creatine, your creatine stores need to be fully saturated....

Tht’s why this quick sequence willhelp you digest, de-bloat, and get to sleep with ease.

Heartbreak doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it can take a long time to recover. Here’s the best way for all 12 zodiac signs to move on from a breakup. Be sure to check your sun andrising sign. And in fact, you’re probably the sign who would benefit the most from a little rebound action. No wallowing at home for you! Cancer As a sensitive and moody water sign,Cancer, breakups are like your worst nightmare....

For too long, conversations about women’s healthespeciallythe menstrual cyclehave been pushed aside. But understanding the nuances of your cycle isn’t just about tracking when your period starts. It’s about workingwithyour body rather than against it, especially when it comes to nutrition and exercise. The luteal phasethe roughly two-week stretch between ovulation and menstruationis a particularly important time to adjust your routine. What happens in the luteal phase? Theluteal phasekicks off after ovulation when estrogen and progesterone rise to prepare the body for a potential pregnancy....