"We all -- men as well as women -- want to have softer skin, shinier hair, whiter teeth, and to age gracefully," says Dana Persia, owner of DP Image Consulting in Philadelphia. "And now it's more acceptable for men to pay attention to these things."
Read MoreAromatherapy benefits
Aromatherapy has an array of benefits. It’s said to:
manage pain
improve sleep quality
reduce stress, agitation, and anxiety
soothe sore joints
treat headaches and migraines
alleviate side effects of chemotherapy
ease discomforts of labor
fight bacteria, virus, or fungus
improve digestion
improve hospice and palliative care
boost immunity
Handmade soap contains glycerin. Glycerin is a natural skin emollient (skin softener) that attracts water from the surrounding air. Because of this, glycerin is highly prized in soaps, lotions and creams for maintaining moisture in the skin throughout the day. Animal fats and vegetable oils contain between 7-13% of glycerin as a part of their natural chemical makeup.
Read MoreAs the human body’s largest and only exterior organ, your skin comes into contact with pollutants on the daily. On top of the dirt and bacteria it touches, skin also absorbs any chemicals in the soaps you use to wash yourself. The verdict: maybe commercial soaps aren’t so clean after all? Let’s find out in our showdown of natural soap vs. commercial soap.
Read MoreThe very best reason to use handmade soap is the ingredients. Typically handmade soap is made of vegetable oils and butters that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients that are essential to healthy skin
Read MoreIf you know someone who might be struggling with a mental health problem, you can approach the person nicely and ask how they are doing and listen to them. Listening can be so helpful.
It’s important to show empathy, by putting yourself in their shoes, showing them you care and appreciate they must be going through a difficult time. Depending on what the person discloses, you can ask them if you could help them in any way.
Everyone should have a place to call home. In Windsor Essex, hundreds of women and families are in need of emergency shelter and housing support. You can help to ensure that they have access to safe and secure temporary housing. You can help to make a difficult time easier for the children who are misplaced during a housing crisis. You can make a difference.
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