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The benefits of floral waters: Damask rose hydrosol
Rose water is the product of the first distillations made by the Arabs in the 10th century. It served as a toilet water and featured in skincare
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Rose Water Beauty Recipes
Rose water beauty recipes are plentiful, worth knowing, and easy to make. Here is a small selection of our favorites.
Personal Growth
7 Keys to Building Self-Confidence
Self-confidence means believing in your potential and abilities. Here are 7 keys to help you build it and feel more at ease in life.
Health & Serenity
Sleeping on Your Left Side Is Said to Be Good for You. Here’s What Science Says
Ayurveda recommends sleeping on the left side. Of the five benefits claimed, only one holds up to clinical evidence today.
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How to Get the Wavy Look
Stéphane Weyl, head of training at Fabio Salsa, shows how to draw a soft wave through your lengths, with or without a straightener.
Health & Serenity
Understanding Female Sexual Arousal
Lubrication, blood flow, a faster heartbeat: how female sexual arousal works, and why no two women respond the same way.
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A Golden Glow Without the Sun — Yes, It’s Possible
A sunlit menu, a few simple gestures and the right products are enough to wear a golden glow without ever seeing the sun.
Health & Serenity
What to Eat to Lose Belly Fat Fast
No single food melts belly fat. But a few simple dietary shifts really do help with bloating and lasting weight loss.
Health & Serenity
How yoga prepares you for birth
Yoga works on the whole body and helps you handle pain and emotion — which is what makes prenatal yoga such good preparation for birth.
Personal Growth
13 quotations on peace
The International Day of Peace returns every 21 September — a moment to go back to those who thought about peace before us.