May 03, 2019 at 12:54AM The upcoming Taurus new moon is the perfect moment for this type of work. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Roxo | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: May 2019
Well Read: 5 Books You Won’t Be Able To Put Down This May
May 03, 2019 at 12:38AM Including a beach read about autism, a page-turning thriller, and a memoir that’ll make you cry. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The Stress-Busting Tonic This Expert Drinks Nightly For Better Sleep
May 03, 2019 at 12:34AM Pro tip: Stable blood sugar is key for restful nights. Continue Reading… Author Ellen Vora, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Hey New Runners, Marathon Training May “Reverse” Aging (So Lace Up)
May 02, 2019 at 10:45PM As if running didn’t have enough benefits. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How a cult skin-care product launched beauty’s buzziest category
May 02, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC I remember the first time I swiped on Biologique Recherche P50 ($67) toner as part of my beauty regimen. After regular use, my skin became brighter and my pimples became fewer. I can take it or leave it with regular toners, but the ones spiked with acids like P50? They are what skin-care dreams are made of. As a result, this cult-fave product has become a staple in zillions of beauty fanatics’ cabinets, and a whole lot of other beauty brands have taken note, meaning that there has been an explosion of acid toners onto skin-care shelves as of late. The magic’s in the acid. Chemically exfoliating your skin, when done correctly, has the potential to keep dead skin cells away, your pores gunk-free, and your face looking bright and radiant. So packing some trusty chemical exfoliating acids into a toner—the step that comes between your cleansing and your serums—makes the products that are layered on after work even more effectively. “Exfoliating acid-based toners are a smart method of removing dead skin cells and sloughing the superficial layers of the skin,” says Rachel Nazarian, MD, a dermatologist with Schweiger Dermatology Group. “Regular use can improve the texture of the skin and diminish hyperpigmentation and dark spots caused by ultraviolet radiation and pollution.” The other perk? “They offer a secondary level of cleaning that may not be achieved by basic cleansers for those who may need deeper removal of debris, such as people who wear
Apparently no one knows what a vulva is—so we made this reproductive-themed glossary for your reference
May 02, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Here’s a non sequitur to trot out at your next party: According to dictionary.com, searches for “vulva” are up 817 percent in 2019. Which, what? How do we not know what this is by now? If you’re a person with a vagina, we think it’s incredibly important that you know your bits like the back of your hand—especially since your reproductive system (of which the vulva is a part!) has huge implications for your overall health and well-being. So with the help of Carolyn DeLucia, MD, FACOG, resident OB/GYN at VSPOT in New York City, we’re here to walk you through the ABCs of your nether regions. So sit back, relax, and remember this female reproductive system anatomy for good. Check out this diagram of the female reproductive system, and then read on for the full definitions of everything you’ve got going on ~down there~. Photo: W+G Creative Anus When you call someone a butthole…well, you’re really calling them an anus. It’s the opening to the rectum and large intestine where solid waste comes out, and is separated from the vagina by a centimeters-long strip of skin called the perineum. (It can also be a place to incorporate into foreplay and beyond.) Cervix The cervix is the mouth of the uterus, says Dr. DeLucia, acting as a canal between the vagina and the rest of the uterus. Semen passes through here during unprotected sex in order to potentially fertilize a mature egg in the
How to get the perfect photo without asking a million strangers for help
May 02, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC I’m fresh off a trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, and though I drank two butterbeers at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and loved The Simpsons Ride, my biggest takeaway is this: People need help when it comes to getting the perfect photo. I witnessed so many groups and families smile in front of any random stranger who agreed to snap the shot only to look at the results on their screen with disappointment, too embarrassed to ask for a redo. Yep, deep as we are in this selfie-obsessed era of mass photo-taking, it seems no one knows how to master the ever-so-simple point-and-shoot method. But turns out the secret to getting that Instagram money shot isn’t tap, tap, tapping on your iPhone screen a zillion times, but rather holding down the camera button…like, once. To get the picture you really want, your best bet is using the Burst Mode function, according to Kiersten Rich of The Blonde Abroad. To use it, simply hold down the photo button on your iPhone with intent. And, big emphasis on “with intent” here, because if you’re me, you’ve probably only used Burst Mode accidentally. When road-testing this picture-taking hack on my own device, it took a minute to even find where my portfolio of photos selects from my Burst were lurking. But eventually I hit “select,” and voilà! There they were, ready to be hand-picked by moi. And that’s the beauty of the tip: With Burst
How The London Marathon Swapped Single-Use Plastic For … Seaweed?
May 02, 2019 at 12:26PM Edible pods replaced water bottles at mile 23. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Underwire? I don’t know her. This bra is my B cups’ new BFF
May 02, 2019 at 11:52AM by CWC Last night, I did the unthinkable and slept in my bra. Anyone with boobs is intimately familiar with the irresistible compulsion to tear off your bra Hulk-style by 8 p.m. at the latest. But not this time. Not since the invention of memory foam mattresses has human flesh felt so held, so completely snug. Underwire? I don’t know her anymore, thanks to my discovery of the world’s most comfortable bra. Chantelle’s Soft Stretch Padded V-Neck Bra Top ($54) is wireless, clasp-less, and has all the function of a sports bra with the soft caress of a bralette. The garment also eschews the ultra-utilitarian aesthetic of many other options out there that don’t feel like—well—cages. At the risk of sounding like a 4 a.m. infomercial, the 18-hour period I’ve owned this bra has changed my outlook on what my chest deserves to feel. Quite frankly, I think I’ve found my B cups’ one true pairing. When I slid Chantelle’s design over my head yesterday afternoon in Well+Good’s bathroom (what? I couldn’t wait!), I said to myself quietly: “Oh, we are sleeping in this tonight!” As a current graduate school student who sometimes doesn’t crawl into bed until midnight on week days, the idea of not having to remove my bra before escaping beneath the covers felt like a beautiful, beautiful luxury. Although this is only secondary to comfort in my opinion, the bra also looks perfectly normal under my shirt. I’m totally incognito. I left
I have $1000 worth of moisturizer in my bathroom, but this drugstore pick beats them all
May 02, 2019 at 11:49AM by CWC I like my martinis and manicures when they are very, very dry. But my skin? Not so much. Lately, due to the changing weather (hiya, spring!) and the worst seasonal allergies I’ve ever experienced (wuddup, pollen?), my face is drier than it ever has been in my life. We’re talking itching, peeling, pilling, the whole nine. Even my lips are more chapped than ever, which is an issue I could have sworn was supposed to be left to the winter months. I’ve been chugging water like a camel in an attempt to fix things—because, as we all know, that’s the solution to like, 99 percent of life’s problems—but there’s also one product that I owe my springtime skin survival to. Not to be dramatic, but Dove Dermaseries Overnight Face Cream ($15) is completely saving my life right now. But like, actually, The moisturizer, which is designed and approved by dermatologists (hence, “Dermaseries”), is formulated specifically to help dry, dehydrated skin while you sleep. It’s made with teeny, tiny molecules of glycerin, which are easily absorbed into the skin to keep cells hydrated and high functioning—think of it like a big gulp of water, but for your face. It also has nutrients like triglycerides, which break down into fatty acids in your skin and help repair your skin barrier, plus ingredients like shea butter to help seal in all that moisturized goodness. At night, your skin is working its hardest to renew—because unlike during