Year: 2019

June 04, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Apple cider vinegar is the darling of holistic health remedies. It can help you curb sugar cravings, revive dull strands, and even help you poach the perfect egg. Rumor has it that you can also use it to treat acne, but is that, like, actually safe? And effective? The dermatologists’ consensus? Kinda. Jeffrey Fromowitz, MD, FAAD, a Florida-based dermatologist, says there’s some science behind ACV’s acne-fighting claims. “Apple cider vinegar contains organic acids—lactic, succinic, and citric acids—that may kill P. acnes, a skin bacteria that is one of many contributing factors to acne breakouts.” And Shirley Chi, MD, a California-based dermatologist, explains that because vinegar is a mild acid, and your skin is somewhat acidic, “putting a little bit of apple cider vinegar [on your skin] as like a toner, for instance, would kind of balance your pH.” But the problem is that it’s super strong (as you would know if you’ve ever smelled the stuff). “Applying ACV directly to the skin may cause irritant burns if not properly diluted,” says Dr. Fromowitz. “I think there are safer, more effective and predictable choices to treat acne.” If you really want to try it, he advises that you should dilute it three-to-four parts water to one part vinegar, apply it to acne spots only, and then rinse it off completely after 10 to 20 seconds. “Do not apply it undiluted or leave it on without rinsing it off,” he says. Dr. Chi adds that

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June 04, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Not every love story is meant to be a happily ever after that lasts till death do you part. Still, short-lived relationships are worthwhile: They can be fun, full of chemistry, and offer lessons about the world, ourselves, and how we approach different situations. Basically, your summer-fling aspirations are fully worthy, regardless of whether the union lasts into sweater weather or not. In the world of Myers-Briggs compatibility, those who exhibit strength in areas where others are weak or generally mistrustful tend to clash. That said, those who highlight our pain points are often the ones to whom we feel inherent attraction—and they can teach us a whole lot for however long they remain in our lives. (Don’t know what your MBTI is? Read this!) So, have yourself a summer-love adventure with someone who’s uniquely compatible for the job description. Find your perfect summer fling, according to your Myers-Briggs personality: W+G Creative ISFJ ENFP or ENTP ISFJs like to stay in their lane and typically gravitate toward those who are familiar—family, old friends, long-term loves. ENFPs and ENTPs completely reject what is familiar and fly toward anything novel, original, or unexpectedly creative. They want to try everything once, and they love exploration and spontaneity. As a summer fling, they’d push you outside your comfort zone (in a good way) and show you that what is improbable often doubles as the most fun. ESFJ INTP or INTJ You, ESFJ, are grounded but always out

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June 04, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Not every love story is meant to be a happily ever after that lasts till death do you part. Still, short-lived relationships are worthwhile: They can be fun, full of chemistry, and offer lessons about the world, ourselves, and how we approach different situations. Basically, your summer-fling aspirations are fully worthy, regardless of whether the union lasts into sweater weather or not. In the world of Myers-Briggs compatibility, those who exhibit strength in areas where others are weak or generally mistrustful tend to clash. That said, those who highlight our pain points are often the ones to whom we feel inherent attraction—and they can teach us a whole lot for however long they remain in our lives. (Don’t know what your MBTI is? Read this!) So, have yourself a summer-love adventure with someone who’s uniquely compatible for the job description. Find your perfect summer fling, according to your Myers-Briggs personality: W+G Creative ISFJ ENFP or ENTP ISFJs like to stay in their lane and typically gravitate toward those who are familiar—family, old friends, long-term loves. ENFPs and ENTPs completely reject what is familiar and fly toward anything novel, original, or unexpectedly creative. They want to try everything once, and they love exploration and spontaneity. As a summer fling, they’d push you outside your comfort zone (in a good way) and show you that what is improbable often doubles as the most fun. ESFJ INTP or INTJ You, ESFJ, are grounded but always out

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