June 27, 2019 at 08:12AM by CWC This time of year, frizz is my sworn enemy number one. It is the Joker to my Batman, the Heidi Montag to my Lauren Conrad, the Kristin Cavallari to my Lauren Conrad, the Spencer Pratt to my… anyway, you get the picture. Unlike sweat, which I can wipe-and-deodorize away, if frizz sets in midday there is literally nothing I can do about it until I get home and am reunited with my straightener. Since the only way to really deal with frizz is to prevent it, I have dedicated a lot more hours than I would like to admit trying to figure out the best ways to do this (thankfully, as a beauty editor, this is technically considered “work.”). I’ve tried using special conditioners, anti-humidity sprays, and more serums than most people would need to sample in a lifetime, all to varying degrees of success. ad_intervals[‘404265_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404265_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); But then this morning, I went to an event announcing the launch of “Together Beauty,” a clean haircare brand that’s launching at Sephora later this month, and the team introduced me to a frizz-fighting method that really, really worked. As in, I walked 20 New York City blocks in 92-degree heat (gotta get those steps in!) and my blowout still looked perfect when I got to the office. According to brand founder Sam Brocato, using a hair mask and letting it sit for five minutes under
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Can’t stop peeing? It might have to do with the last time you pooped
June 27, 2019 at 07:23AM by CWC Very recently my friend—no, seriously, my friend and not me (see previous article noting how I will die before I wax poetic about my bowel movements)—could not figure out the cause behind her strangely frequent urination. She wondered whether it could be pregnancy or too much water intake, common culprits of chronic pee. But alas, after her UTI test came back negative, her doctor landed on a third answer: C. None of the above. That’s because there’s a shittier reason why you might be experiencing frequent urination: constipation. Yep, to paint a not-so-pretty picture for you, if you’re, um, seriously backed up, the effect can be that it impacts other waste-dispelling organs. “There is a two-way street with constipation and the surrounding organs of the pelvis,” says Niket Sonpal, MD, a New York–based internist and gastroenterologist. “The two big organs that have a give-and-take in constipation are the urinary bladder and the rectum. In essence, it is a chicken-or-egg scenario.” ad_intervals[‘403836_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘403836_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); You see where this is going, right? “If a person is chronically constipated, and the rectum is very full and dilated, it can put pressure on the bladder and increase a person’s urinary frequency.” —gastroenterologist Niket Sonpal, MD “If a person is chronically constipated, and the rectum is very full and dilated, it can put pressure on the bladder and increase a person’s urinary frequency,” Dr. Sonpal says. “However, if
How to keep stronger muscles from overcompensating for weaker ones in your workout
June 27, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC Workouts are great and all, but if done haphazardly, without full focus and proper posture, you might just find yourself injured or imbalanced. If that’s the case, your body might be overcompensating with stronger muscles and letting the weaker ones get off easy. But, is there a way to tell if your stronger muscles are overcompensating before a serious injury occurs? That’s exactly what we asked some of the industry’s top trainers. Check out their thoughts, below. “Our bodies are incredibly resilient,” says certified trainer and Mindbody wellness manager Kate Ligler. “They will find ways to perform a movement or task even when our strength and mobility may not be sufficient—often compensating with muscles that aren’t built for the job.” The good news is that our bodies are excellent communicators, so if you’re looking for signs that your body is overcompensating, consider the four indicators below. ad_intervals[‘396510_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘396510_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); This is how to detect that your muscles are overcompensating 1. Chronic tightness or soreness: “If a muscle is working overtime, it’s going to be tight,” Ligler says. “Hamstrings commonly do the work of the glutes and are notoriously problematic.” To alleviate the issue, she says to properly activate your weaker muscles in the kinetic chain (AKA the overlapping body segments connected by a series of joints and muscles). Many muscles surround each of the main joints in the ankles, knees, spine, hips, and
Lea Michele’s luminous skin secret is a 30-second facial you can do anywhere
June 27, 2019 at 06:02AM by CWC Lea Michele will do just about anything in the name of good skin. From cryo facials to magnesium baths, the actor is always down to try a new wellness treatment. And when her skin needs a good at-home refresh, she knows exactly where to turn. “I like to do these Dr. Gross peel pads—they’re fantastic,” Michele tells me ahead of the launch of the Maxx You Project, a campaign by T.J. Maxx that hope to empower women embracing change in their lives. “I feel like they wipe away all of the crap off of my skin.” The Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads ($88) are infused with a gentle chemical exfoliant, and Michele says they’re her go-to when she can’t get into see her facialist, Shani Darden. These pads can help fade acne scars and brighten your completion, which keeps Michele’s skin looking vibrant on her makeup-free days. She often keeps it simple by washing her face with the iS Clinical Cleansing Complex ($24), followed by a few products from Darden’s eponymous skincare line. Sometimes she adds a bit of mascara and dabs the The Honest Co. Magic Beauty Balm ($13) on her cheeks and lids for a dewy glow. ad_intervals[‘403841_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘403841_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “It’s really just about taking care of myself, my skin, and my hair,” Michele says. “When you’re working and you cake on the makeup, it’s like,
How To Infuse CBD Into Your Favorite Summer Drinks
June 26, 2019 at 10:00PM One of the best things about this natural and plant-derived compound is that you can consume it in so many different forms Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
There’s no one ‘right’ way to react to a traumatic experience—and that matters for sexual assault survivors
June 27, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC E. Jean Carroll’s initial reaction to being sexually assaulted: laughter. Last week, the famed advice columnist—who has written the “Ask E. Jean” column for ELLE magazine since 1993—shared with New York Magazine an excerpt from her forthcoming book, What Do We Need Men For? It details an experience in which she says that long before he became president, Donald Trump raped her in the dressing room of a New York City department store in the mid-90’s. (The President has denied the accusation.) In the excerpt, she says he lunged at her and pushed her against the wall while forcibly kissing her. “I am so shocked I shove him back and start laughing again,” she writes. “He seizes both my arms and pushes me up against the wall a second time, and, as I become aware of how large he is, he holds me against the wall with his shoulder and jams his hand under my coat dress and pulls down my tights.” ad_intervals[‘403992_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘403992_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); She continues, “I am astonished by what I’m about to write: I keep laughing.” “Laughter” and “trauma” are two things you likely don’t expect to see paired so closely together. Because there is nothing (nothing, nothing) funny about assault. And yet for many victims, including Carroll, it’s a completely normal reaction. “It makes sense that, for some survivors, there might be a response of laughter. Or for others,
All you need for better posture is a resistance band and 5 free minutes
June 27, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC I like to include what I dub fitness toys into my workouts to make things more interesting. I’m talking about Bosu balls, battle ropes (only when I’m feeling extra fierce), and resistance bands, which in addition to being great ways to sculpt, are also superstars that help with body alignment and even posture. “Working with a resistance band is one of the quickest ways to fire up your core and upper back, the main muscle groups that support good posture,” says Aly Giampolo, co-founder and trainer at New York City’s The Ness. “While weights can pull you down as they are often heavier, any action that creates tension with a band focuses on strength and postural stability without the added task of fighting against the weight of a weight.” Ah-ha. So those bands come in handy for those of us who sit in front of computers or look down at our phones all day (ahem: everyone). “This is very bad for your posture, and over time causes your shoulders to hunch forward, which can lead to neck and shoulder injuries,” says Lacey Stone, celebrity fitness trainer. “Using resistance bands to strengthen your back muscles is so important and easy because you can take the band anywhere—just toss it in your bag.” ad_intervals[‘394977_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘394977_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); What makes resistance bands so beneficial for your posture is the tugging action—certain movements, which of course incorporate resistance,
So, What Actually Happens To Clothes When You Donate Them?
June 27, 2019 at 02:17AM An insider’s guide to the secondhand-clothing industry. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Gua sha could be the answer to treating (and preventing!) those pesky blackheads
June 27, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC While I’m extremely into using each and every high-tech device that I can get my hands on for the sake of my skin—I’m looking at you, NuFace ($325), Neutrogena LED Light Mask ($30), and GloPro ($200)… and the list goes on—I’m also not above turning back time (in Cher’s voice) to embrace ancient facial tools. The jade roller, for example, feels amazing and also helps with de-puffing. And lately, I’ve been loving the gua sha—which is kind of like a jade roller in that it’s made out of a gemstone, but it’s more sharp and has different benefits. Namely: sculpting your face and stimulating lymphatic drainage. But as I’ve been gliding the gemstone tool across my face in every-which direction, I’ve been noticing an added perk. My blackheads have been clearing up. Is this too good to be true, or an actual benefit of doing gua sha on the reg? I have great news: Gua sha can, in fact, help with this particular skin woe. Holistic facialist and co-founder of Wildling, Britta Plug says this is the case because gua sha acts a a sort of system sweeper underneath your skin. “What it comes down to is working on the lymphatic system and drainage,” she tells me. “Of course, the lymphatic system has so many different functions and health benefits in the body, but in terms of your face, it’s about how [the lymphs] are the septic system of the tissue.” Gua sha comes in
Skip Jet Lag With These Expert-Approved Healthy Tips
June 27, 2019 at 02:03AM More energy equals a better vacation. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC