March 07, 2019 at 01:05PM by CWC One famous person beauty myth that I like to believe in—besides Cleopatra bathing in milk—is that Marilyn Monroe supposedly rubbed mashed strawberries all over her face for a clean, naturally pink-hued glow. Sounds sweet, doesn’t it? I’ve dabbled in DIY beauty treatments myself‚ having replaced my face wash with honey and slathered on aloe vera to fight inflammation, but the world’s sweetest berry has never touched my skin. Much to my surprise, however, Monroe’s reputed go-to skin savior is popping up on beauty shelves—for good reason. “Strawberries, or fragriaria chiloensis extract, is a wonderful hydrator due to the high amount of carbohydrates it contains and skin protectant due the antioxidants,” says Dr. James Heskett, holistic MD, author of The Well Path and consultant for HydroPeptide. “It contains alpha lipoic acid which is a potent antioxidant, which slows the aging of collagen elastin. Also it has great vitamin C, which is a potent antioxidant as well as being a key player in collagen synthesis.” In fact, strawberries give vitamin C superstar oranges a run for their money. “It’s different than orange vitamin C, which is more acidic, and therefore more exfoliating and less hydrating,” says Dr. Heskett. One student named Varika P. even worked with skin-care brand Volition to capture her fave DIY beauty ingredient in the ease of a serum (hence why the brand just launched the Strawberry C-Brightening Serum ($42) for your skin’s benefit). “Strawberries were in season over the summer, and several
Day: March 7, 2019
Obsessed With Oat Milk? We Tried The New (Highest Fiber!) Option On The Market
March 07, 2019 at 01:00PM Here’s how it stacks up to other popular options. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The sustainable swimwear brands making a big splash this season
March 07, 2019 at 12:44PM by CWC Sustainability is one of the most important movements permeating popular culture today, particularly fashion. And the wave of designers embracing eco-friendly, ethical, socially responsible practices is starting to swell. You can now find cool options for everything from vegan shoes to sustainable activewear, luxe-looking purses made from leather alternatives, sneakers (like these chic French ones made from corn waste), jeans, and ready-to-wear—with a lot of the coolest brands coming out of Cali, btw. Given how much the sustainable fashion market has grown over the past few seasons, it’s unsurprising that there are more options than ever when it comes to sustainable swimwear. Major sportswear brands like Adidas and Athleta continue to expand their ethical offerings and introduce innovative new fabrics made from recycled materials and focused on performance. Then there are the indie, boutique labels that are showing that being eco-friendly and elevated aren’t mutually exclusive objectives, as evidenced by the minimalist maillots from brands like Lacausa and Reformation—plus, the playful suits from lines like Mara Hoffman. Scroll down to see what we mean and shop the sustainable swimwear sure to make a big splash this season. 1. Adidas Photo: Adidas Adidas by Stella McCartney Triathalon Crop Top, $69, and Triathalon Short, $53 Like its activewear, Adidas’ swimwear meets the quality standards of both the Better Cotton Initiative and Sustainable Apparel Coalition, which makes finding sustainable performance suits and separates that can stand up to SUP sessions, open swims, and other watersports, a cinch. 2. Athleta
These under $10 hand creams will make your hands forget it’s still technically winter
March 07, 2019 at 12:40PM by CWC If Punxsutawney Phil is to be believed, spring is right around the corner. But… can someone try telling that to my hands? Even as temperatures are starting to tease warmer weather (please, please, let that precious little groundhog be right this year), my palms and cuticles are dry, cracked, and gross. Honestly, if you saw what I’m working with right now, you’d be absolutely horrified. And understandably, I’m not alone. But what gives—why are my hands still dry, even on the tail end of winter? “When you consistently wash your hands in hot water in the colder months, you strip off the natural oils that help keep your skin hydrated,” says Dr. Howard D. Sobel, NYC dermatologist and founder of Sobel Skin. “Over washing, scrubbing, or over sanitizing can lead to skin barrier disruption which means dried out, cracked outer layers which lead to loss of hydration and inflammation.” Obviously, the easy solution to this is to slather on a boatload-and-a-half of hand cream and hope for the best. But before you grab whatever product has been sitting at the bottom of your work tote all season long, there are a few things to keep in mind. “If your hands are dry and sensitive, you might want to opt for a fragrance-free formula,” suggests Dr. Sobel. “Look for a hand cream with humectants that will coat and moisturize the skin without leaving it greasy. Vitamin E, beeswax, and sweet almond oil are all great hydrating ingredients to seek out.” In
If You Want A Healthy Heart For Life, Do These 2 Small, Simple Things
March 07, 2019 at 11:15AM A new study shows that watching less TV and eating a high-energy breakfast can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The trick to choosing a quality scented candle (and avoiding junk that gives you headache)
March 07, 2019 at 09:46AM by CWC I simply can’t resist a good candle. Every time I end up at Home Goods, I make a beeline to sniff out something add to my collection. But candle quality varies at every price point, so no matter where you’re buying, there’s a trick you should know to make sure you’re selecting a something top notch. Many candles are made from a blend of soy and paraffin wax, a petroleum byproduct. While burning something that’s mostly soy is A-okay, candles loaded with paraffin tend to emit toxic fumes, which can be damaging to your health. To make sure you’re not bringing something harmful into your space, do the touch test. “Some candles that state they’re soy blends contain considerable amounts of paraffin. An easy way to tell is by touching and inspecting the wax,” says Jon Bresler, founder and CEO of LAFCO, a fragrance and personal care products company based in New York. “With some limited exceptions for some hard paraffin waxes, generally paraffin candles are soft and have an oily, translucent feel. Soy wax, on the other hand, is hard and opaque. So as a general rule, the more soy in a soy blend candle, the harder the wax will feel.” To test out a candle for yourself, Bresler recommends tapping your finger on the surface of the candle. “If your finger sinks into the wax, that means the candle most likely doesn’t have a large amount of soy wax and conversely has a considerable
Can You Actually Build Muscle While You Sleep? Science Says So
March 07, 2019 at 09:27AM A recent review sheds light on whether you can truly make gains while you snooze. Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
8 foods that make your pee smell other than asparagus
March 07, 2019 at 09:07AM by CWC Your daily diet makes a big difference in the way you feel, but it also plays a part when it comes to your body odor. In fact, the phrase “you are what you eat” is especially accurate when it comes to your pee. Without a doubt, certain foods impact the pungency of your urine more than others. (Hello, asparagus.) Some foods that make your pee smell are totally healthy. The odor has to do with how the body breaks it down. According to a 2010 study, the reason asparagus makes your pee smell is that it acts as a natural diuretic due to the high levels of asparagine, getting rid of any extra salt and fluids in the body and warding off urinary tract infections in the process. The subsequent odor is the only issue when you load up on the green stuff, according to the Mayo Clinic. But hey—it’s totally worth it. We’ve all take a trip to the loo only to be reminded that we ate asparagus earlier in the day, but there are some surprising foods that make your pee smell. 8 other foods that make your pee smell 1. Brussels sprouts If you’ve been snacking on Brussels sprouts wings lately, your pee is about to show it. When your body breaks down the veggie during digestion, it produces methyl mercaptan, a gas that’s well-known for making your urine smell less-than-stellar. 2. Onions Onions make you cry, and they also make
OK, TMI…Why do people fart so much more in their sleep?
March 07, 2019 at 09:00AM by CWC When I think of sleep farts (which is, to be clear, not so often) one story comes to mind from my friend Shiloh*, a chronic offender. She learned of her…skill years ago while talking with her college boyfriend about something toilet-humor related, when suddenly, the dude got real weird. “He was like, ‘actually you may be embarrassed by this,’ and then he proceeded to tell me how in a deep, post-sex slumber, I farted directly into his lap,” Shiloh recounts to me. “He described it as ‘Nagasaki in my lap.’” But, you know what, Shiloh’s college boyfriend? Just like everybody poops, everybody also farts—and it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. So for you, sir, wherever you are, I sought to answer why it is we seem to really let it go (let it go, can’t hold it back anymore!), flatulence-wise once we’re sleeping. And apparently, a big, stinky social construct is largely to blame. “When we are in public, we have to behave a certain way,” gastroenterologist Samantha Nazareth, MD, tells me. “Passing gas is not acceptable, and therefore we hold in the gas consciously. But, passing gas is part of digestion.” If you won’t let your body do it’s thing IRL, when you’re relaxed and asleep, your muscles give out, and your brain DGAF. And though we can clench and hope for the best in the daytime (which is not a healthy idea for your bod), the battle against the maple pecan Brussel sprouts you ate during
How to avoid a food fight when you and your S.O. have totally different eating habits
March 07, 2019 at 06:54AM by CWC Understatement of the year: Dating is tough. Are you a Capricorn and they’re an Aries? Do you actually like their friends? Does their sense of humor mesh with your own? It’s already challenging enough to merge two lives… and adding completely opposite eating habits into the mix might be a recipe for disaster. Or is it? “Dating these days is so much harder because things like going out for too many drinks or going to fast-casual, not-so-healthy places, especially at the beginning of a relationship, are the norm,” says Carolyn Brown, MS, RD, at Foodtrainers. “And people are trying out many different diets these days, from paleo to vegan—there’s an awareness that they didn’t have before. It’s part of the new dating landscape.” “People attach a lot of emotion and a lot of their identity to food,” adds Abby Langer, RD. “So if someone does decide to label themselves as paleo or vegan or whatever it may be, it really becomes a part of that person’s identity.” And thus an important part of your relationship together, too. While it might seem like your relationship is doomed to fail because you guys just can’t agree on where to go for dinner, the experts insist that there’s totally a way to date and be happy together, even if you don’t follow the same diet. Experts want you to remember a few things when you’re experiencing the dietary version of Romeo and Juliet. 1. Make some compromises