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
Month: February 2019
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
I did yoga every day for a year and learned a ton about myself in the process
February 08, 2019 at 09:26AM by CWC Hi, my name is Avery, and I have practiced yoga every day for the past year. Truly, if I’m being honest, while I have not skipped a single day in the past 365, I don’t think I’ve missed more than a handful over the past five years. That might sound crazy to those alarm clock snoozers or early-to-bedders, but I’m here to tell you that it has totally changed my life. Allow me to explain. A little over five years ago, I quit my full-time office job at a glossy fashion magazine to go out on my own as a freelance writer and stylist. Back then, I hadn’t exercised for more than a collective week since high school, and (spoiler alert!) that was longer than I cared to admit. So on that first Monday in May (yes, it really was…) I woke up before the sun—my very own boss—and was invigorated by the new non-scheduled schedule I was about to set up for myself. I started the day with a hot power yoga class. I had dabbled in heated yoga in high school, and then again in college, but it never really stuck. Now, with little structure to my full-of-work days as a freelancer, I needed something to jump-start that energy. So, I slipped into my leggings and tank top, threw my yoga mat in my bag, and off to Earth Yoga I went. Quietly sitting in the back of the class, it
WTF is the Hoffman Process and why do celebs love it?
February 08, 2019 at 08:24AM by CWC We’ve long suspected that Justin Bieber is laser-focused on the latest wellness trends and a recent interview confirms that fact. The Biebs opened up to Vogue about his experience with soul-searching at the celebrity-approved Hoffman Institute, which hosts supposedly transformative weeklong retreats in St. Helena, California. Feeling like he wasn’t prepared to meet the demands of the Hoffman Process, the newlywed pop star left the program after a few short days. But we’re still curious about what goes on behind closed doors. Several celebrities have eagerly endorsed the Hoffman Process. Katy Perry cited her time at the California campus (there’s another one in Connecticut) for providing a “soul foundation.” Sienna Miller depicted her week as “terrifying but extraordinary.” Still, for those who haven’t participated, the Hoffman Process is somewhat shrouded in mystery. I hopped on the phone with Raz Ingrasci, a teacher who worked alongside the late founder of the Hoffman Process, Bob Hoffman. He described the institute as a place for people who want to “change.” “We encourage people to lean into the pain that they’re carrying in a certain way, with instruction and observation,” he said. “They learn to become more comfortable about the parts that were painful and shameful. And a wholeness comes to the emotionally and spiritually from doing that.” In practice, the process includes journaling, guided visualizations, and lectures administered in individual and group settings. The curriculum centers on Bob Hoffman’s proprietary method to combat “negative love syndrome,” a term he coined for the
A reason to play nice in dating pool? Literally losing sleep when things don’t end swimmingly
February 08, 2019 at 07:53AM by CWC Even if you really, truly think you mean it when you brazenly text an ex “I’m not losing any sleep over this,” new research suggests that, uh, you may be seriously kidding yourself. A recent study published in Personal Relationships found healthy relationships in your twenties are correlated with better sleep in your thirties. Alternatively, troublesome relationships are correlated with…well, maybe just invest in some lavender oil. Researchers note that those who had a positive long-term romantic relationship at age 23 were ultimately exposed to less stressful life events by age 32 and also rewarded with heightened sleep quality by middle-adulthood at age 37. All of this prompts some pretty big questions—namely, what kind of lucky, well-adjusted unicorn has a steady, healthy, positive relationship at age 23? Well, a lot of the findings draw from research conducted on first-time mothers in the mid-’70s below the poverty line who agreed to have their child tracked for relationship effectiveness from birth to mid-adulthood. The kids who stayed onboard through age 37 contributed to the findings on “relationship effectiveness.” Higher scores tended to reflect relationships with, “mutual caring, trust, and emotional closeness; concern for, and sensitivity to, the other’s needs and wishes; sharing of experiences and enjoyment of each other; and faithfulness, loyalty, and honesty.” So while at age 23, most of my friends were still learning how to cook beyond the confines of a box of Kraft mac and cheese—for themselves, mind you—it does make sense for sleep quality
Omega 3 deficiency is wildly common, and that’s not great news for skin
February 08, 2019 at 07:31AM by CWC It took but one deep-diving DNA test to tell me that I was severely deficient in Omega 3s (and 6s, the full-package deal) which are widely known to help improve cardiovascular health and even brain function—not to mention skin condition. There are complexion-boosting benefits to both ingesting essential fatty acids and applying them topically that should be taken seriously—especially since according to Arivale, the new wellness platform that tests nutrient levels in comparison to thousands of clients, most of us are likely lacking. “Arivale tests labs related to your Omega 3 levels, called an Omega 3 index. At the initial observation, 88.62 percent of Arivale members were out of range,” says Erica Mouch, RDN CD LD and Arivale Coach, who adds that since we can’t naturally create more, it’s time to be an adult and seek them out. “To have the right levels in our bodies, they must be consumed or taken as a supplement. Together, Omega 3 and Omega 6 support reducing inflammation, which may be most visible in your skin.” Ingesting Omega 3 and 6 for skin health A quality supplement is a must, which has been the focus of Omega 3 Innovations, who follow Norway’s sustainable fishing regulations to produce cod liver oil (with zero fishy taste, mind you) masquerading as delectable treats like dark chocolate truffles and gluten-free cookies that deliver the same amount of fish oil as eating a 5-ounce filet of salmon. The easy sweet-tooth swaps are serious business
Aly Raisman on why “strength” has taken on a new meaning for her this year
February 08, 2019 at 07:26AM by CWC When Aerie asked gymnast Aly Raisman to identify her superpower for its latest campaign, she chose the word “strength.” At the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, the world watched Raisman show off her physical strength by helping Team USA win history-making, back-to-back gold medals. But in the past year and a half, the word has taken on an entirely new meaning in her life. In November, 2017, Raisman came forward alongside over 160 other women to accuse her former gymnastics coach, Larry Nassar, of sexual abuse. During her 13-minute testimony at his sentencing hearing last January, she delivered a powerful message, at times looking her abuser straight in the eyes. “Abusers, your time is up. The survivors are here, standing tall, and we are not going anywhere,” she said. And in the months since, Raisman’s made it abundantly clear that she plans to hold true to that promise. She has become an advocate and activist, sharing her story across the country and acting as a source of support for other victims of abuse. But as she told me when we sat down together at Aerie’s headquarters in New York City on the day of her campaign launch (which she stars in—un-retouched—with other badass ladies we love like Busy Philipps, Iskra Lawrence, and Cleo Wade), the only way she can be strong for others is if she prioritizes taking care of herself. As a journalist, I know how unprofessional it is to gush about my subjects. But as