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Day: February 8, 2019
Derms say the time you wash your face at night actually matters—here’s why
February 08, 2019 at 01:16PM by CWC I may be an avid face washer, but the actual time that I practice my double cleansing routine changes. Sometimes, I’m extra ambitious and clean the day away right when I get home from work (it’s increasingly more difficult the more tired I get). On other occasions, I’m washing my face just before I hit my pillow and drift off into peaceful, glow-getting sleep. Both methods give me a debris-free complexion that’s dutifully slathered with my selection of serums and oils. But I started to think about whether the timing of my facial cleansing impacts the effect of the products on my skin. Your cellular regeneration magic happens while you sleep, after all. For clarification, I sought some derms’ advice. “During the course of the day, whether you’re wearing makeup or not, your skin is going to be a magnet for pollution and debris and grime,” says Rhea Souhleris Grous, aesthetics director and beauty expert at Union Square Laser Dermatology. “All day long, you’re collecting it and your skin’s fighting to preserve itself—so the faster you get home and remove it, the faster your skin can relax and repair itself. You’ll be ahead of the game.” Dermatologist Shirley Chi, MD says that the more important factor is what you’re applying to your skin afterwards. “You can wash your face any time during the day, but it depends on what product you’re putting on your face afterwards,” she tells me. “Retinol for instance is
The sneaky way hormonal birth control can mess with your hair
February 08, 2019 at 12:17PM by CWC Hormonal birth control can do some pretty funky—but also amazing!—things to your body. It can change your skin (buh bye, hormonal acne), regulate your periods, and in news-to-my-ears, it can also change your hair. When a friend recently told me that she was convinced her IUD was making her hair curly, I admittedly had my doubts. I’d never heard of such a thing! But after talking to an OB/GYN and a trichologist on the subject, she may actually be onto something. “The birth control pill can definitely affect the quality and quantity of hair growth,” says Sherry Ross, MD, an OB/GYN and author of She-Ology. “Some women notice their hair thins out when taking the pill, while others notice hair loss. There are also women who notice a fuller, thicker, and shiny head of hair while taking the pill.” She notes that it all comes down to how your body and the hormones work together, and that a family history of hair loss may mean that certain hormonal birth control methods could trigger that same reaction in your body. IUDs, she explains, can be some of the most common culprits when it comes to hair changes: The Mirena has been known known to cause hair loss in a very (I repeat: very!) small percentage of women: It has alopecia listed as a side effect that effects less than 5 percent of women. According to her, the non-hormonal copper IUD has been associated with hair loss and changing
This Simple Tip Reveals Exactly When You Should Take Your Probiotic Every Day
February 08, 2019 at 12:03PM So simple but so effective. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How I totally overhauled my relationship with Instagram for better mental health
February 08, 2019 at 10:20AM by CWC We’ve all read the headlines about how social media and mental health typically don’t go hand in hand. So many people swear by just cutting it out of their lives altogether for better peace of mind. And that’s valid. But as someone who has always prided herself on being an over-sharer (case in point: I used to post photos from middle school to a website called Web Shots a decade before Instagram was a thing), I always assumed I was immune to it all. Then last year, I had an Instagram-induced mental health crisis. At the time, I felt like I was leading a double life. There was the smiley, happy version of myself who dominated my Instagram feed with vacation photos and cool beauty products. Then there was IRL me, who was having daily panic attacks and wasn’t sleeping or eating or taking care of herself. The pressure to live up to the persona I had created for myself online became crippling, but I felt like if I put out an image of myself that was anything other than what my followers expected, I would be failing them. Even worse: I felt like I would be failing myself. I secretly liked the Internet version of me a whole lot more than the real life one. So privately, I would lie awake all night, sobbing, and then hours later I would post photos of myself smiling on a beach in a bikini. It was all
This cult-fave polish brand is coming to Target, so I’d better learn how to paint my own nails
February 08, 2019 at 10:18AM by CWC I could write a master’s thesis on all of the beauty brands worth buying at Target right now. Love Beauty and Planet! W3ll People! Shea Moisture! Plus, all of those great aluminum-free deodorants are making clean personal care way more accessible. Clearly, there’s good reason why it’s literally impossible to walk out of there without, like, 5 new skin-care products and at least 3 bath bombs (even if you don’t have a bath tub). And now, cult-fave nail brand Tenoverten going to be hitting the shelves at the Bullseye. The brand started as a single salon in Tribeca, New York, which was meant to provide guests with a safe, comfortable place to get their nails done with polishes that weren’t packed with toxic chemicals. But after a year, founders Nadine Abramcyk, Jaclyn Ferber, and Adair Ilyinsky, saw the need to bring their mission to a wider audience, and in addition to launching 5 other salons in New York, Los Angeles, and Austin, they also decided to launch their own line of nail-care products. Now, in addition to being lauded for their zen AF city oases, Tenoverten is also known for its 8-free polishes, 24 of which will be coming to Target this month. And they only cost $12! In addition to the polish, Target will also carry several of the brand’s “Conscious Nail Care” items, including a strengthening base coat, a nourishing cuticle oil, and quick-drying drops that will help cut down on the time you
Sorry, but “beer before wine, always fine” is a lie
February 08, 2019 at 10:03AM by CWC Certain maxims regarding the consumption of alcohol have been passed down for generations: “Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear” and “Beer before wine, always fine.” You’ve probably heard these from an older sister or a college roommate. Abide by a few simple drinking rules, show up to class from time to time, and you’ll make it through college just fine, right? Well, get ready to adjust your pre-gaming rituals accordingly: A new (very drunk) study casts doubt on age-old wisdom about chasing that bottle of pilsner with a glass of cabernet. A small study—just 90 people—found that it honestly doesn’t matter if you choose to drink beer before wine or wine before beer; the severity of your hangover is an external constant you can’t control. Some participants in the study had the tough job of downing two-and-a-half pints of beer followed by four glasses of wine. Others did it in reverse, wine then beer. Still more brave test subjects stuck with one or the other. A week later, everyone switched roles. But switching the order of intake had no effect on their hangovers in any way. So, there you have it. Beer before wine is not always fine. In fact, excessive drinking is dangerous no matter the order. But you know what did affect hangovers? Barfing. Shocking no one, participants who vomited from drinking too much rated their hangover as more severe. Please drink responsibly, people. If you’re actually serious about drinking up a
We want to talk about sleep and fatigue, but we need your help!
February 08, 2019 at 09:53AM by CWC For years, I was lucky enough to sleep like a baby. Not to brag or anything, but for me, it was really a pass-out-the-second-my-head-hits-the-pillow kind of situation, and I wouldn’t wake up until my alarm blared come morning. But now, that’s not always the case: My once-flawless sleep schedule has sometimes turned into lying awake in bed for hours, making me incredibly tired the next day. And I know I’m not the only one dealing with these issues. While it’s recommended to sleep at least seven hours a night, 1 in 3 adults don’t meet those requirements, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And there are many reasons for that, like technology—yes, Netflix binge-watching, that includes you—and stressing about money and your job. In fact, one study found 71 percent of millennials wake up worrying about something at least three nights a week. Unfortunately, that lack of sleep can seriously affect your health and well-being: According to Harvard Medical School, it not only impacts your “judgment, mood, and ability to learn and retain information,” but it can also increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and death. We’re passionate about this issue at Well+Good, and that’s where you come in. Take a few minutes to fill out the sleep and fatigue survey below to help us understand what’s keeping you up at night (maybe literally) regarding sleep and fatigue. You’ll be helping us better serve you and your needs—and hopefully together we can
Rihanna-loved designer Adam Selman gives us all the details on his debut activewear line, A.S.S.
February 08, 2019 at 09:52AM by CWC Let me be blunt: If your closet’s curated in a blend-into-the-background kind of way, Adam Selman‘s work is probably not for you. After all, this is the designer who crafted Rihanna’s show-stopping “naked dress” from the 2014 CFDA Awards, not to mention OTT tour costumes for Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. But if you’re not afraid of a little neon, leopard print, or sparkle—after-hours or at the studio—then you should probably Kondo your gym bag to make space for his latest endeavor. The new Adam Selman Sport collection, cheekily dubbed A.S.S. for short, sets out to fill a pizzaz gap in studio-to-street fashion. “When I was researching the landscape, I really felt like fun was missing from the market,” says the designer, who’s also fronted his own ready-to-wear line since 2013. “Everything felt very sweet, fresh-air, safe, or black. Nothing in between.” By tapping into the sartorial legacy of iconoclasts like Florence Griffith Joyner—the ’80s track star known for her killer nail art and asymmetrical running costumes—Selman’s debut activewear effort is infused with a “bold, playful spirit” that’s made for the Instagram age. For instance, a pair of sheer animal-print leggings—already sold out on Carbon38—lend modern Jane Fonda vibes to a barre-class mirror selfie. Crystal-studded sports bras, bike shorts, post-gym mini-dresses, and track pants could convince me to bring my KiraKira app out of retirement. Many pieces in the collection, like a Carbon38-exclusive quilted bomber, are designed to be gender-neutral. (Los Angeles-based fitness instructor Jason Wimberly wore
Got Flaky, Irritated, Angry Skin? Smooth & Soothe With These 5 Essential Oils
February 08, 2019 at 09:31AM Smooth and soothe with these aromatic oils. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue