Camille Beckman

Bath enthusiasts don’t tend to skimp on details. If you’re getting ready for an afternoon of relaxation, chances are you have put your phone on silent, pulled out a good book, lit your favorite candles, and even poured yourself a glass of wine. So why, then, would you skimp on the most important component of a good bath? The bubble bath itself is perhaps the most integral yet (occasionally) most overlooked part of a long soak. An aromatic, rejuvenating bubble bath should relax your body and mind, release tension in sore muscles, and condition and nourish skin. To make sure your bubble bath delivers all of these effects and more look for these five ingredients that are known to have superior moisturizing and healing properties. Vitamin E Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can repair cellular damage caused by pollutants and sun exposure and protect the outer membrane of our cells. It can also add powerful hydration to the skin’s outer layer, help skin re

Vitamin E is one of those ubiquitous ingredients that seems to be in everything from supplements to juices to skincare products. But what exactly is it? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble compounds with antioxidant properties. There are not one but eight distinct vitamin E chemical forms, but only one is typically used for human consumption. Vitamin E, like all antioxidants, plays an important role in protecting against free radical damage. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules thatcan damage our cell membranes and accelerate signs of aging. This process is called oxidation and can occur when we’re exposed to UVA rays, environmental pollutants, and carcinogens. When cells become oxidized, they lose the molecular components that make them stable. Damaged cells can interact with and break down other molecules in our body, like our DNA, lipids, and proteins. Vitamin E operates like all antioxidants and ca

National Entrepreneurs' Day is November 21, and, according to the creators, it is intended to celebrate the entrepreneurial history of entrepreneurial businesses, suppliers, and partners. National Entrepreneurs’ Day was started in 2010, and it has been an official Presidential Proclamation every year since. This year, supporters are pushing for the United States Congress to pass an official resolution declaring the third Tuesday of every November as “National Entrepreneurs’ Day.” Entrepreneurs play a significant role in our economy by investing in emerging start-ups, shaking up traditional business models, creating jobs, driving technological innovation, and promoting greater efficiencies through education and product development. These impacts can be felt locally, regionally, even globally, depending on the depth and breadth of the operation. Whether you’re a global investor embarking on revolutionary changes or you’re working hard in your community to c

There’s something about the smell of peppermint, pine, or fresh winter air that brings the holidays to life. We all have memories associated with our favorite holiday smells. For some of us, it’s the memory of decorating the Christmas tree and the aromatic scent of pine. For others, it’s spending time in the kitchen with family and taking in the warm scents of vanilla, clove, or cinnamon. Researchers have looked into this interesting connection in order to better understand how something as simple as the smell of a candle can trigger a complex series of emotional memories. According to Psychology Today , there is a direct anatomic connection between our olfactory bulb, which starts in our nose, and the amygdala and hippocampus, which are areas of our brain associated with memory and emotion. This connection has been studied extensively by neuroscientists. For example, Psychology Today explains that when study participants encountered the smell of a rose, they d