“Toners can have many different functions depending on their active ingredients,” board-certified dermatologist Rebecca Marcus, M.D., FAAD, tells mbg. Think of the word toner as an umbrella term encompassing many different, more targeted formulas. “Traditionally, toners have been used to remove excess makeup residue and dirt after cleansing,” Marcus explains. “Toners may be formulated with…
Jerald Dyson
Jerald Dyson
Jerald Dyson is a passionate wellness advocate. With over 15 years working in corporate wellness, nutrition, and wellness advisory he brings an insightful approach to the wellness industry.
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Diet and Nutrition
How You Can Actually Learn To Choose Love Over Fear
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonThe book covers everything from why self-acceptance is counterculture to how virtues can turn into dangerous vices and why healing is nonlinear and requires gentleness.Ahead of her book launch, LaPorte is hosting a special event to connect with people on what it really means to choose love over fear, plus how to do it. She’ll…
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Diet and Nutrition
The 7 Best Mattresses For Scoliosis Of 2022 — Medically Reviewed
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonThis mattress feels like a hotel bed, in the best way. It’s a combination of recycled steel coils, nontoxic memory foam, and a plush, organic cotton Euro pillow top. The best part about the bed is how customizable it is; you can choose from three firmness options, and pick either an 11.5- or 14.5-inch height.The…
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Diet and Nutrition
Struggling With Hair Shedding? This Common Ingredient May Be To Blame
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonIn the skin care space, it’s very trendy for products and collections to be labeled “sensitive skin safe,” “made for sensitive skin,” “hypoallergenic,” or “allergen-free.” It seems that most new skin care launches now are formulated as appropriate for sensitive skin. It’s not unheard of, but is certainly less common, for products to be labeled…
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Diet and Nutrition
Live In A City? Your Vitamin D Levels May Be Suffering + How To Get Enough
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonDuring the Environment International study, residential greenness (i.e., the amount of natural vegetation surrounding a person’s home) was found to decrease the likelihood of VDD.UV radiation was also found to decrease the likelihood of VDD. And while it’s true that increasing your sunlight exposure can raise your vitamin D levels, there are many other factors…
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Diet and Nutrition
The Beauty Routine A Pro Esthetician Has Been Using As Of Late
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald Dyson“I have my own studio, and I also work for a dermatologist, Cheryl Karcher, who is an amazing medical director. Working for her has been transformative in my learning and my knowledge on skin because I never stop learning working there. “The concept of placing robust actives between really non-robust products is something that I…
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Diet and Nutrition
The 9 Best Massage Chairs Of 2022 For At-Home Recovery & Relaxation
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonIf you have a tight lower back, you might want to consider a zero-gravity massage chair. This type of chair gently tilts to create a feeling of weightlessness and take pressure off of your spine, which helps relax the muscles in your neck and back. It’s not hard to see why zero-gravity massage chairs have…
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Diet and Nutrition
A Complete Guide To Ecotourism In Costa Rica: Hotels, Tips
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonCosta Rica is one of the most biodiverse, lush places in the world. The Central American country is nestled between the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans; the landscape makes for several unique microclimates throughout the country, including cool cloud forests, tropical rain forests, dry jungles, and coastal beaches. It’s a nature lover’s paradise.And Costa Rica has…
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Diet and Nutrition
This Gives Me Everything I Need For Detoxification & Healthy Aging
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonI’ve been very open about my struggle with suboptimal methylation. For those who don’t already know, I have an MTHFR gene variant that affects my body’s ability to convert folate and folic acid into active folate (5-MTHF) so it can be used throughout the body for its many essential functions. (You can read more about…
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Diet and Nutrition
Support Your Memory & Longevity In One Shot With This Powerhouse Supplement*
by Jerald Dysonby Jerald DysonDHA supports a number of essential cognitive functions (including working memory, behavior, and learning), increases the brain’s gray matter, and enhances general neuroprotection.* In terms of brain longevity, this fatty acid is tough to beat. This new evidence indicates that DHA may be a critical player in supporting a healthy inflammatory response and whole-body longevity, too! Either…