March 27, 2019 at 01:04PM Whatever you’re holding on to, it’s time to let it go. Continue Reading… Author Abi Carver | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Day: March 27, 2019
The top 10 drugstore skin products don’t go a day without being praised by derms
March 27, 2019 at 12:31PM by CWC Here at Well+Good HQ, we’re constantly singing the praises of drugstore beauty. From our favorite $7 toner to the French girl-favorite body wash that has become a staple in all of our showers, not a day goes by in our offices without someone waxing poetic about the skin-care product they found at Target or CVS or Walgreens that they now can’t live without. We’re not the only ones fawning over affordable buys these days: Dermatologists, too, are always sharing their tried-and-true product recommendations, most of which max out at well under $40. With this breadth of knowledge at our collective fingertips, we decided to put together a list of the best drugstore skin-care products in every category. We rounded up the top 10 editor-tested products, and the grand total? $203. But trust us—these will make you feel like a million bucks. Photo: Bioderma Makeup remover: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water, $14 This French girl favorite is pretty much a perfect product. Bioderma’s micellar water can be used as a makeup remover, a pre-cleanse, or on its own as a gentle formula that works with every skin type. Micelles—which are oil particles suspended in water—help lift dirt from your pores while the water hydrates, leaving your skin gently purified from dirt and grime. Photo: Burt’s Bees Cleanser: Burt’s Bees Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin, $8 Derms love this $8 cleanser to use with other aggressive actives, and there’s actual research out there to back
A scenic view does wonders for your happiness—even in the city
March 27, 2019 at 12:24PM by CWC It’s no surprise that natural beauty makes people happy. When I think of the most stunning places in the world, I’m transported to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Antelope Canyon, places yet to be ruined by development. Human presence often spoils the unspoiled (see: Joshua Tree). But an urban surrounding with city views provides a burst of happiness, too. In a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers looked into settings that boost your mood by collecting data on individual happiness from the Mappiness app, as well as and ratings of “scenicness” from the online game Scenic-Or-Not. What they found was that while people are indeed happier in locations deemed scenic, this includes both those in natural environments and built-up areas in urban settings. “It’s not just a natural area that might have an impact on happiness, but we might also feel happier in more beautiful areas in our cities,” data scientist and study author Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe told Scientific American. “I think what’s interesting about this research is it shows that just a small injection of beauty into an area of a city can create happiness for possibly thousands of people that are being exposed to that.” While visiting some of the most otherworldly places on the planet is a bucket list must, this study shows you can find happiness without immediate access to nature. And these are some of the best city views to prove it: 1/10 Sydney, Australia Getty
Here’s The No. 1 Way To Help Kids Who’ve Been Through Trauma
March 27, 2019 at 12:07PM Also helpful for us adults, too. Continue Reading… Author Madison Vanderberg | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The least expensive step in your skin-care routine is also the most important
March 27, 2019 at 11:16AM by CWC “Did you wash your face before you got in bed?” It was the question my mom called into my room every single night until I left for college, and still asks me—a 27-year-old beauty editor—whenever I’m staying with her. So to say that she drilled it into my head that “cleansing your skin is important!!!!!!!!” would be the understatement of the last two decades. But every now and then, when I’m feeling tipsy or tired or some combination of the two, I’ll get into bed without giving my face a wipe down. I rarely wear makeup, and have been blessed to barely ever get pimples since puberty, so what’s the harm anyways—right? Actually, as I recently discovered, that is super wrong. Whoops! Despite the fact that I’m not worried about breakouts, by skipping out on the cleansing step, I’m actually doing a major disservice to my anti-aging routine. Everyone knows that washing your face, especially at night, is important for getting dirt and grime off of your face in order to avoid zits. But it’s also critical for removing pollution, which can lead to free-radical damage—and eventually, signs of aging. In fact, not only should you be cleansing once every night, but you should really be doing it two times over. “So often we think [that] cleansing your skin from makeup, dirt, and pollution will nix acne, but there’s actually a great anti-aging effect to double cleansing,” says Soko Glam founder Charlotte Cho. “Pollution
This Is The Reason Your Skin Freaks Out Every Spring & How To Prevent It
March 27, 2019 at 11:09AM Sun, heat, and allergens can all wreak havoc on skin. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
9 natural remedies for constipation that’ll do you a solid
March 27, 2019 at 11:03AM by CWC There’s no beating around the toilet bowel on this one: Constipation is flat-out horrible. It feels uncomfortable, makes you bloated and probably pretty crabby (just me?). And while in the midst of a BM dry spell, when all you want is some freaking relief, you might feel like the only troubled pooper in the world. But that’s where you’re wrong. Some 42 million Americans suffer from constipation, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases—and if you have fewer than three bowel movements per week, stools that are painful and difficult to pass, or feel like you’re just not getting it all out, all signs point to you being one ’em. Not to worry, toilet-challenged comrades, because there are a wealth of reasons that may explain the poop-light plight. “For the most part, constipation is caused by poor diet, not enough fiber, too much fiber without enough water, and physical inactivity,” says nutritionist Maya Feller, RD. “For the most part, constipation is caused by poor diet, not enough fiber, too much fiber without enough water, and physical inactivity.” — Nutritionist Maya Feller, RD. If you suspect your constipation is caused by a larger issue (Feller elaborates that certain medications can slow the digestive tract, and conditions like pelvic-floor dysfunction and inflammatory GI diseases can be at play, too), it’s important to get to the doctor stat. Otherwise, a few simple lifestyle tweaks could go a long way for pushing
Raise your vibe with this rose quartz-inspired yoga mat
March 27, 2019 at 10:16AM by CWC Yoga mat envy is real. Every time I take a class, I’m always amazed by all the different options. The basic colors get the job done, but vibrant designs are just asking for an Instagram photo shoot, especially those that are essentially pieces of art, with bold patterns fit for museum walls. Of all the yoga mats out there choices, one thing’s for sure: There’s nothing more high-vibe than this new crystal-inspired pick. Society6 partnered with the lifestyle brand How You Glow to create some of the prettiest special edition yoga mats in the world. The collection launches Wednesday, March 27, featuring two mats designed by artist Alja Horvat ($39). While one soothes with a stunning sunset design, the other was inspired by the rose quartz, a crystal that channels love and positive energy. Photo: Society6 If you’re not into bringing your rose quartz with you to your next yoga class, this mat is the next best thing. Every time you glance at it during downward dog, you’re sure to experience a burst of happiness. Anyone lucky enough to pose next to you is bound to feel it, too. Now that you have a brand-new yoga mat, you’ve gotta learn some new poses. First, try these free at-home workouts from the top yoga instructors on YouTube. Then, memorize these poses to help balance yourself out. Continue Reading… Author Tehrene Firman | Well and Good Selected by iversue
How Sore Is Too Sore To Work Out?
March 27, 2019 at 10:03AM Should you push through or sit this one out? Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
I bathed in Iceland’s blue lagoon for 3 days, and my skin was 100% on board
March 27, 2019 at 08:25AM by CWC “It looks like we’re on another planet.” Those were some of the first words that came out of my mouth when I arrived at The Retreat, a first-of-its-kind spa situated on Iceland‘s Blue Lagoon. It was just before sunrise—which, during the winter months, doesn’t happen until well past 8 a.m.—and the lagoon emitted an eerie otherworldly glow. In combination with the alien-looking lava fields that characterize Iceland’s topography, I could have just as easily been on Mars than in an island nation in the middle of the North Atlantic. The Blue Lagoon is one of those places that seems to have been made for Instagram, but the thousands of photos of it you’ve likely seen on your feed (at present, #bluelagoon has 1.3 million posts) don’t even come close to doing justice to the landscape. The lagoon, which is technically manmade, was formed in 1976 when a geothermal power plant opened nearby and began depositing its superheated, mineral-infused water in the surrounding lava fields (weirdly, not as scary as it sounds IRL). Understandably, people took notice of the very warm, very blue pools, and decided to—literally—test the waters. The lagoon is packed with sulfur, silica, and blue algae, among other minerals, which is what makes it such a skin savior (and is also why the water looks so dang blue). Researchers in the ’90s discovered that the lagoon offered major relief for psoriasis—so much so that there is now a psoriatic treatment center