You hear about pH balance all the time, but what the heck does it mean anyway? Without getting too technical on you, pH, which stands for potential of hydrogen, measures the acid or alkaline levels of a solution.
The pH scale ranges from 0-14:
- Acid 0-6.9 (coffee, lemon juice)
- Neutral 7 (pure water)
- Alkaline 7.1-14 (toothpaste, baking soda)
Skin has a pH of about 5.5, which is mildly acidic.
Maybe you've heard of glucosamine before — something to do with arthritis, you think. Well, you're right, but there's a bit more to it than that.
Occurring naturally in the body, this little compound is composed of glucose and an amino acid called glutamine.
Want something delicious to eat and lovely to smell?
Cardamom comes from seeds inside the husks of a flowering plant. Native to India, it has a strong scent and taste.
Cuticles — we've all got 'em, but why? Cuticles are the dead layers of skin cells that surround the base and sides of fingernails. Glamorous image?
My esthetician friend is constantly lecturing me (with only the best intentions in mind, of course) on the perils of over-exfoliating. Here are some common phrases that are typical of our discourse:
- You're thinning out your skin.
- You're causing tiny tears.
- You're actually speeding up the aging process.
What have I done? How can exfoliating be so wrong when it feels so right?
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