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Collagen, collagen peptides, bone broth, gelatin; there are a lot of different terms thrown around for what is essentially the same substance. It can be understandably confusing tracking down what is what, knowing what you want to buy, and how it can work for you. Luckily for you, we're here to explain it all! What is Collagen? What Does It Do? Collage is the most abundant protein found in the body. It's the primary structural protein found in the extracellular matrix, and it makes up 25-35% of the protein in your body. It's like the framework upon which the rest of...

Two of the most common hair treatments out there, other than normal shampoo and conditioner, are keratin treatments and oil-based masks. Keratin treatments are used for building strength and volume, while oil masks serve to restore moisture and protect hair. The question is, are they compatible? Or should you pick one or the other? What a Keratin Treatment Does Keratin treatments come in two forms: the salon-style treatment and the at-home shampoo treatment. They're dramatically different, but don't worry, we're going to cover both of them. The salon-style keratin treatment, also known as a Brazilian keratin treatment, is a method...

Expecting mothers have one concern above all else: the health of the baby. A million different things factor into the health of that child, and among them is their source of food. Before they're born, they absorb nutrients from the mother directly, but once they're out, all bets are off.  While today we have formulas and other ways to feed a newborn, nature's pre-designed food comes from lactation. Mother's milk is full of beneficial compounds that do everything from nourishing the child to provide a blueprint for building a baby's immune system. Thus, it stands to reason that most mothers...

We talk about a healthy diet. We talk about weight loss. We talk about skincare. We talk about hair loss. Now, let's talk about keeping your hair healthy. Haircare is part of the everyday beauty routine practiced by millions of people around the world. Yet there are as many different treatments, supplements, chemicals, and masks for hair as there are people treating their hair. It's a huge and widely varied topic, so it can be hard to figure out what is and isn't valuable. One buzzword you might have encountered over the last few years is keratin. Keratin oil or...