Here’s a fun fact from the American Gut Project. Regardless of a person’s prescribed diet (vegan, vegetarian, paleo, etc.), those who eat 30 or more different plants per week have a more diverse microbiome than …
Niacinamide: Skincare’s Favorite Ingredient
Niacinamide is skincare’s favorite ingredient because it offers multi-faceted benefits. Also, it combines well with other active ingredients, doesn’t irritate skin, and most importantly, has clinical studies to back its claims. For these reasons, skincare …
What Are Avocados Good For?
Avocados are an unusual fruit. According to its common usage, the USDA categorized them in their food database as a vegetable. But botanically, they’re a berry. For fruit, avocados also contain a surprising amount of …
Retinol And Retinoids Explained: A Beginner’s Guide
You may have heard that retinol is the gold standard in skincare technology. It’s the only anti-aging ingredient with plenty of research to back its claims. Retinol is lauded for its ability to smooth wrinkles, …
Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste is better than fluoride
A vast body of research shows fluoride’s effectiveness for remineralizing teeth and preventing cavities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers it “one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century” …