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Vitamin D: How You Can Help Your Body with Its Production
During the darker periods of the year, our bodies’ vitamin D storage goes empty. Since there is a lack of sunlight, which the skin needs to produce the organic substance, our bodies compensate for the resulting deficiency - ultimately, vitamin D plays a key role in our health.
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H2UhOh! 3 Quiet Signs You Are Dehydrated
It may sound strange, but humans are mostly liquid beings. 70% of the human body is composed of water. Thousands of chemical processes take place in aqueous environments, and we are constantly losing water through urination, sweat, secretions, and defecation.
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What Makes a Salad Unhealthy?
Whether it’s a matter of losing weight, living healthier, shopping more sustainably, or improving the fitness, the salad is the long runner. It’s rich in folic acid and a secondary plant product. Not only that, it can be prepared in a number of ways. But watch out, salads can transform into an unhealthy meal in the blink of an eye.
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Hidden Polymers in Cosmetic Products
Despite the UK’s ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, hidden microplastic bombs still exist in our regular care routines. Many leave-on products like lipsticks still contain solid microplastic particles and are used daily and generously on the faces of millions of consumers. And liquid polymers, which have not been affected by the ban, are pretty much everywhere, from sun protection products to nail polishes and all kinds of hair styling products, and yet, they are unattended by the public or regulatory bodies. Here you can find the results of our large microplastic report.
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Do You Use Cotton Swabs in Your Ears? Then Stop!
Do you use cotton swabs to clean your ears? Unfortunately, that could cause more harm than good. Doctors advise against using Q-tips for ear cleaning. We explain why.
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Why You Should Avoid Silicones in Your Shampoo
Many shampoos contain silicones, promising shine and sleekness. Unfortunately, the effect is only superficial: synthetics dry out hair, making it heavy and flat. The scalp also suffers from these substances, not to mention the environmental burden from silicones. Luckily, there are natural alternatives.
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