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Instead of getting bummed out by all the Valentine’s Day hype, why not take the day to focus on self-love instead of romantic love? Spending quality time with yourself and doing things that make you feel good is a great mental health practice for any day of the year, including Valentine’s Day. Therefore, we’ve curated a list of self-care ideas so that you can create the perfect night in with yourself for Valentine’s Day.

Since Nollapelli was created based on a passion for great skin combined with a background in science (plus our founder loves doing yoga!), we wanted to explore what the literature has to say about whether or not yoga can really benefit the skin. 

From toned muscles to improved flexibility, yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the US and around the world and it has also been suggested that yoga can promote healthy, glowing skin. 

Do you care about your skin? Check! Are you interested in your skin looking and feeling it’s best for years to come? Check! Are you willing to put in a little effort to make sure your skin is healthy? Check! Now you’re ready for this quick and easy nighttime routine checklist for better skin.

Humans spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping. While this statistic may seem depressing to some, sleep is crucial in maintaining our health, well-being, and overall function. If we spend one-third of our lives in contact with our pillowcase, it is evident that the fabric we choose for our pillowcases is important. In fact, choosing the wrong pillowcase fabric can lead to acne breakouts and wrinkles.

Cotton is one of the most absorbent materials on the market. You can witness the absorbent qualities first hand when you use a cotton ball to soak up whatever liquid it contacts. It almost magically draws the liquid up into its fibers, trapping it there. It’s not magic, however, but simple science. 

With sleep being essential to our health and well-being, rules for sleep have been developed to guide us on how to get a better night’s rest. Some rules that have stood the test of time include not drinking caffeine after a certain time of day, avoiding daytime napping, and incorporating exercise into your daily schedule. Then again, these rules have been in place for as long as can remember, and can vary with how they affect different people.

When buying bedding, thread count seems to be the go-to measure of quality. The higher the thread count, the nicer the sheets, right? Not necessarily. It’s time to rethink everything...

Your skin is your largest organ, covering your entire body and making up 16 percent of your weight. There’s nothing else that compares to your skin, and there’s nothing that...