October 31, 2018 at 08:49AM The list of things I miss about the year I spent studying in Paris is “a moveable feast”: the winding blocks, the farmers’ markets; how the seats at the outdoor cafe tables faced the street for peak people watching, and how I felt perfectly at liberty to eat an almond croissant for both petit dejeuner (breakfast) and the goûter (afternoon snack). But when it comes to waxing nostalgic about the City of Light’s drugstores, one product stands out in my mind as the belle of beauty aisle: France’s number one body wash, Le Petit Marseillais. Now, you can score the cult-fave stateside, and take the showers and bubble baths of your Francophile dreams. As of last year, Johnson & Johnson (who acquired the French company in 2006), began placing select LPM products in Walmart stores, reports AdAge. And now, you can even order the sweet-smelling lotions and scrubs from Amazon Prime, or shop a select few from Walgreen’s online. Granted, having LPM delivered to my doorstep does not recreate passing the bright green “Pharmacie” cross on a Rue Oberkampf (where I lived), and meandering inside to sniff the floral and fruity contents of each brightly-hued bottle. However, the lavender and apricot perfumed suds might just hold me over until I once again find myself on either bank of the Seine. (I’m not picky! Either will do!) In the meantime, I’ll just be over here U.S. smelling French girl AF. Vive le trans-Atlantic beauty products! The American fitness obsession just made it’s way to France,
Month: October 2018
Three nail salon founders on what really makes a manicure clean
October 31, 2018 at 08:22AM Think getting a clean manicure is about selecting the nail polish with the longest “made without” ingredient list? That’s just the start. Because as the nation’s coolest nail salons are showing, a truly clean mani or pedi not only taps 11-free polishes (which skip dicey ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene and DBT) along with clean cuticle oils and lotions, but is done in a salon that lightens its environmental footprint and creates an elevated professional experience (and yes, more money) for its employees. In short, today’s healthy manicure is not only kind on the body but clean on the conscious. To see how our own nail spots stack up against these ethically sound, environmentally smart and stylistically dope counterparts, we asked the founders of three leading nail salons, each with their own lines of low-toxicity polishes, what they do to create the cleanest manis in the game. More on that now. Photo: Stocksy/Lumina Reducing nail salon waste Whether dining out or getting your hair colored, it’s easy to overlook the amount of waste being generated when someone else is doing the work—and sitting for nail services is no different. According to côte co-founder Mary Lennon, “recycling is key” when it comes to reducing a nail shop’s environmental impact. The nail salon with Los Angeles and New York locations works with an environmental service company primed to recycle nail polish. “We make sure to recycle all used bottles of polish from our shops and encourage our customers
This secret ingredient in Halloween candy makes it so freakishly addictive
October 31, 2018 at 07:55AM When Halloween rolls around, it’s hard to avoid all the candy. You have to walk past aisle upon aisle of it at the grocery store, it’s up for grabs in cute little plastic pumpkins at work, and there’s even a stockpile in your own home waiting for trick-or-treaters. Given all these tempting scenarios, there’s a good chance you’ll cave and devour an entire bag, but don’t feel badly about it—it’s not even really in your control. There’s actually a secret, special-for-Halloween ingredient that makes sugary confections so freakishly addictive: nostalgia. Basically, this nostalgic reasoning is the same culprit for you craving of all things pumpkin spice in the fall. “We’ve all had experiences with food where there’s this really wonderful memory around it, and we have this pleasure memory that goes along with it,” Rachele Pojednic, PhD, tells Time. “It’s not just pleasure from the taste or the smell of it, but also the situation that goes along with it.” So, eating fun-size Kit Kat after fun-size Kit Kat around Halloween might conjure happy memories of being 8 years old again, and trick-or-treating in your neighborhood with friends and family. “We’ve all had experiences with food where there’s this really wonderful memory around it, and we have this pleasure memory that goes along with it. It’s not just pleasure from the taste or the smell of it, but also the situation that goes along with it.” —Rachele Pojednic, PhD Nostalgia isn’t the only reason you crave Halloween candy like
Mega companies are investing in small, healthy food brands—are your indie faves selling out?
October 31, 2018 at 07:00AM Sixteen months ago, jaws dropped when Amazon acquired Whole Foods, but it certainly isn’t the only surprising partnership that’s forged. Now more than ever, mega brands like Mars (owner of Twix, Snickers, and more cash register mainstays), General Mills, and PepsiCo are investing in or acquiring your fave go-to healthy companies. Some headlines you may or may not have seen: PepsiCo acquiring Health Warrior and KeVita kombucha (The company also owns Quaker Oats, which will be getting in on the oat milk trend in 2019.); General Mills investing in Purely Elizabeth, No Cow, Farmhouse Culture, and most recently, Kite Hill; Mars investing in Kind; and Peet’s investing in Revive Kombucha. Some pretty strange bedfellows, right? What exactly does it mean for you that the owner of Lucky Charms is now investing in your favorite gluten-free adaptogenic granola? Or that your trusted small batch kombucha brand is being brought to the masses? Here, the CEOs from all the companies named here—on both sides of the partnerships—give an honest look behind the curtain, revealing exactly how the partnerships work and, most importantly, what it means for you. Is it a good thing when big businesses invest in your favorite healthy brands—or will it change what you love about them? Keep reading to find out. Photo: Instagram/@revivekombucha Why it’s happening Companies like General Mills and Nestle already house long lists of brands under their umbrellas, so it’s natural to wonder why they’d go after healthy startups instead of making tweaks to their existing products. But
The biggest mistake you’re making when trying to make super-fluffy rice
October 31, 2018 at 06:40AM Whenever I make rice, I’m constantly lifting the lid to peek inside the pot while it’s cooking away to make sure everything is going as planned—aka I have absolutely no patience when I’m hangry. Then, once the time is up, the rice tastes good…it’s just not anything near the fluffy perfection I had hoped it would be. Well, it turns out there’s a reason for that: All it takes is one simple mistake to keep you from getting the best possible outcome. According to The Manual, the right way to cook super-fluffy rice doesn’t involve peeking (surprise, surprise!)—it’s leaving it completely alone the entire time it’s cooking. Like, really alone. That means not moving the pot, stirring it, or even lifting the lid even the tiniest bit. And the reason why? It’s all about the steam. When it stays locked in, your rice will actually be able to cook properly, but when you disrupt it or let it escape, you might as well say goodbye to your fluffy rice dreams for good. The right way to cook super-fluffy rice involves leaving it completely alone the entire time it’s cooking. That means not moving the pot, stirring it, or even lifting the lid even the tiniest bit. Aside from the whole no-peeking thing, there’s one more way to ensure your rice comes out nice and fluffy. After the time is up—and no sooner!—you’re finally allowed to lift the lid to see if the texture is on-point or if it needs
A beauty nutritionist gives her top nutrients for healthy hair
October 31, 2018 at 06:27AM Frances Phillips is a registered nutritional therapist, specializing in skin and beauty related issues. Her passion for beauty nutrition was inspired by her own skin struggles, which she experienced while working as a model. Now, she offers private nutrition consultations and freelance writes, both with the goal of helping others get to the root of their beauty woes. Eating for healthy skin gets a lot of press these days but eating for healthy hair is still a relatively sidelined topic. Coloring, washing, blow-drying and styling all damages hair; I’m equally as guilty as my fine, highlighted hair really gets tested to its limits. While cutting back on how often you use your hair dryer (and curling wand, and straightener…) can help, it’s actually more important to strengthen your hair from within so it can deal with these external stressors. As our hair is essentially already “dead,” it can take several weeks to see results through dietary changes, but if you’re having problems with dry, fragile, thinning hair, or hair loss, you may need to take a look at prioritizing your diet rather than your products. Here are my top beauty nutrients for healthy hair and where you can find them. Keep reading to see the top nutrients for healthy hair. High-quality protein Our hair is essentially made of protein, mostly one called keratin. As it’s the building block of our hair, it’s important to consume enough high-quality protein for healthy hair growth and strength. When
5 Things You Need To Know Today (October 31, 2018)
October 31, 2018 We may be the last generation to save wildlife, there may be a new protocol for C-sections, and grief could increase inflammation. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Can’t believe we’re sharing this list but here are our picks for the perfect white T-shirt
October 31, 2018 at 03:00AM The simplest things in life are often the hardest ones to find. I mean, you can get a cup of coffee literally anywhere but there’s a difference between some caffeine to hold you over and a latte that makes your morning, amirite? Same goes for a staple of wardrobes everywhere—the white T-shirt. Like so much of the population, I’ve spent my fair share of time in a number of tees that merely met but never exceeded expectations. (Sigh.) So this fall, I decided to search for a white tee capable of passing a spark joy test—and I enlisted my fellow editors in the hunt. For weeks, we tried on dozens of options and have narrowed the list down to the five below. Photo: For Days For Days Mid Mock LS, $38 Available in sizes XS to XXL “I wear a white T-shirt pretty much every day, and I’ve been living in this long-sleeve version from For Days since it launched its new closed-loop, eco-friendly line of organic cotton shirts this summer. It’s loose-fitted but cropped—a surprisingly difficult combo to come by—and looks as good with a pair of high-waisted jeans and a leather jacket as it does leggings. Better still? If it ever stops looking so fresh and so clean, I can trade it in for a new one for $8—plus, they’ll recycle my old one into new shirts.” —Jordan Galloway, senior style editor Photo: Aritzia Wilfred Helaine T-shirt, $40 Available in sizes XXS to L “I’m
Candy Is Cool & All, But Here Are A Few More Creative Ways To Get Your Tricks & Treats
October 31, 2018 at 12:30AM Including a recipe that’ll scare everyone you know. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
For Tara Stiles Of Strala, Minimalism Is The Secret To Financial Wellness
October 31, 2018 at 12:20AM These money mantras keep her grounded and stress-free, no matter how much is in her wallet. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue