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Summer is a lovely season: vacations, beach, and sunny weather. Yet, we have to pay a price for enjoying all the gifts summer gives us — and that is the heat. It can be so unbearable that it might seem like there’s no escape from the scorching sun and stifling air, even at night! Luckily, we’re human, and we can adapt to almost anything.

Interactions between plants and humans have been proven to be exceptionally important for one’s health and well-being. Not only for the traditional remedies we know, like tea and body creams, but for our overall mental health and relaxation.

More than 50% of women can experience noticeable hair loss in their lifetime. This especially applies to women older than 40 who have just had babies or started menopause. Yes, you can cut your hair short, but still, it’s worth trying to overcome the problem.

When it comes to making our house a safe place for our family and pets, we tend to focus on the obvious to-dos: cushioning sharp edges, covering the outlets, installing gates on the stairs. But we don’t usually take into account a silent threat. Plants make homes more lively places but they can pose a risk to our children, pets, and even to ourselves.

According to a study, the presence of plants and the act of indoor gardening helps to reduce stress levels. Plants can also improve concentration and some plants can even improve air quality. They have been shown to help people recover faster from illness too. The positives are endless. Want to become a plant parent but don’t know where to start? Beginning with some low-maintenance plants is a good first step. Bright Side has compiled a list of plants that would be perfect for it.

During summer, plants can keep your house cool. Through the pores of their leaves, called stomata, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which they use for photosynthesis. Then, through these same pores, they release water. The process is called evapotranspiration and cools the plant just as transpiration cools human beings. It also helps to lower the temperature of the environment.

In India, there are more than 19,500 native languages. This means that every ingredient in the kitchen has several names. Many of these can turn into a quick pick-me-up for the skin. The ingredients most of us use to cook, Indian women also use to look ageless. Even if they call them by different names.

Throughout our lives we have to deal with annoying skin issues and, unfortunately, warts are among them. Caused by the human papillomavirus, these harmless growths frequently appear on fingers or hands. They are rough to the touch so they not only become unwanted visitors but also uncomfortable ones.

People have been using natural products as beauty treatments since ancient times. For example, there’s a tradition of hair-oiling that started in ancient India, and it’s still being practiced there to this day. It nourishes the hair, makes it stronger, thicker, and softer. And there are other products that can be used to make your hair look gorgeous. However, make sure you don’t have any food allergies or intolerances before you try out any of these masks. It’s also always a good idea to consult with your doctor first.

Hair plays a huge importance in most people’s lives and due to a variety of reasons, it affects both men and women. 2 percent of the world’s population will experience hair loss or alopecia at some point in their lives. Considering that natural ingredients have great properties for health and cosmetic use, we at Bright Side bring you a list of herbs and oils that can help you achieve that beautiful, luscious hair you desire.

Saggy skin can be a really upsetting issue to face as we age. Our body naturally starts to lose the proteins responsible for skin elasticity, however, some factors, like too much sun exposure, can speed up this process. Moreover, even though losing weight seems like something rather healthy, doing it wrong can harm our skin too.

Excess production of melanin is a common cause of hyperpigmentation. This can happen after sun exposure or pregnancy when your hormone levels have changed. That’s why it can be tricky if you want to get rid of dark spots.

The word “organic” definitely sounds more appealing than something artificially manufactured, but it’s all an illusion. For example, not long ago there was a mass hysteria surrounding food containing GMOs (genetically-modified organisms). People were urged to switch to organic produce and eat clean, but so far it’s been proven that GMOs have no negative impact on us if we consume them. Today, we’re going to prove the same thing, but with “natural” skincare.

Many people are prone to biophilia, a subconscious need to be somehow connected with nature. Perhaps that’s why many of us like to grow orchids, cacti, and violets on our windowsills. But few of us would guess that some house plants can bring a lot of good, aside from just aesthetic pleasure. For example, they can cleanse the air, contribute to good sleep, and even repel mosquitos and other insects.

Our hair can withstand a strain of 3.5 ounces and can stretch up to 30% longer when it’s wet. However, only healthy hair has such superpowers — damaged strands will break rather easily. You may not be able to identify the condition of your hair at first glance. But there are simple ways to check this and take action to get it back in shape.

Shampoo didn’t become a standard on our bathroom shelves until the 20th century. Before that, people relied on good-old soap, made of different natural cleansers. Unfortunately, soap doesn’t work well in the mineral-heavy water that we use. Yet, shampoo has a lot of weighty disadvantages that often make us look for better options.

The average woman spends over $300 per month on beauty products and cosmetic procedures, according to research. That equates to approximately $3,700 a year and over $220,000 over the course of a lifetime, though a lot of objects of expenditure can be replaced with home procedures. At the very least, we all can make our own face masks with natural ingredients instead of buying them.

Here are the best plants for indoors that will improve your health as well as liven up the interior of your home. These plants are good indoors, easy to care for, and best at purifying the air around them.

Your chest skin is as sensitive as your facial skin, but we bet many women usually don’t pay as much attention to it. We don’t prioritize hydration and leave the area exposed to harsh chemicals and sun rays, allowing for premature wrinkles to appear. Fortunately for us, there are simple ways to evade, and in some cases, reverse this.

There’s a reason why so many celebrities love rosehip oil and include it in their daily skin care routines. Rosehip oil is derived from the rosa canina rose bush and it’s pressed from the plant’s fruit and seeds. This oil is packed with skin-nourishing vitamins, essential fatty acids, and phenols that have antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Kate Middleton uses rosehip oil to get flawless skin. Miranda Kerr says that this oil is great when it comes to age prevention. So, let’s see how your skin will thank you if you add this oil to your skin care regimen!

While tartare is a delicious dish, teeth tartar is something we dread. It’s a worse form of plaque and it occurs when you forget the golden rule of 3: brush, floss, and rinse. When you don’t remove tartar from your teeth, it becomes rough and can lead to gum disease. Not to mention that it’s pretty unpleasant to look at when you open your mouth.

The seeing process is so important that, according to scientists, it makes up for 50% of human brain functionality. As we age, many of us notice eyesight deterioration and hours of working with computers just worsens this problem. But there’s no need to worry, because there are some simple exercises that will soothe your tired eyes after a long working day.

Accumulation of dead skin cells, friction, extensive exposure to sun, or a hormonal imbalance can become the cause of dark knees and elbows. These parts of our body don't contain any oil glands and it's important to protect them from dryness through proper care and hygiene.

The products of the vital activities that happen in our bodies are derived not only from urine, feces, and sweat but also through the tongue. At the surface of the tongue, we have little bumps called papillae and that’s where some food particles, bacteria, and dead cells are stored. The accumulation of these things can cause a white discoloration.