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2019 Health Beauty

Applying a hyaluronic acid serum on wet skin makes it more moisturizing—here’s why

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November 11, 2018 at 03:00AM You know that feeling after crushing a workout when simple H2O suddenly tastes as irresistible as Willy Wonka’s chocolate river? Well, that’s kind of how your skin feels any time you slather on hyaluronic acid serum, which is pretty much as quenching as a serum can get. But here’s the thing: If you’re applying this elixir, and it’s not working all the moisture magic, a simple application tweak could give you major results. “After a shower when your face is damp and your pores are open ready to absorb the product is an ideal time to get the most out of [hyaluronic acid],” says Andrea Dinnick, founder and CEO of DeSavery, a brand new beauty brand that crafts their own plant-derived Desavery Smooth  Hyaluronic Acid with Clary Sage & Bergamot. While it’s still slightly wet, your skin acts like a sponge, according to Jen Kramer, a paramedical esthetician and founder of Corrective Skincare LA.”You’re trapping the moisture on your skin and getting it to sink in rather than letting it evaporate. If you wait until it’s dry, you’ve missed your chance to lock it in,” she explains. And PS: Kramer notes that this moisturizing golden rule applies to the rest of your bod, too. So, go ahead and apply your body oil the second you step out of the shower. “After a shower when your face is damp and your pores are open ready to absorb the product is an ideal time to get the most out of [hyaluronic acid].” -Andrea

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2019 Health Vegetarians

The Whole Foods’ CEO says you can learn to love any food—here’s how

3 min read

November 10, 2018 at 06:38AM If you’re a healthy food junkie, wandering the aisles of Whole Foods can make you feel like a kid in a candy store. So imagine how much more amazing that experience is when you’re John Mackey, the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods. You can make sure your favorite vegan cheese is always stocked (for Mackey, it’s Kite Hill), you know when it’s $1 kale day, and you know what’s new at the hot foods bar. When Mackey stopped by Well+Good HQ this week to talk about his new book, The Whole Foods Cookbook, and the future of grocery shopping, I couldn’t resist asking him how he fills his grocery basket. Does he stock up on Siete chips (a W+G team fave, FIY) and cauliflower crust pizza? Surprisingly, no. It turns out his daily diet—which is plant-based, BTW—is pretty no-fuss. “I eat very simple foods,” he says. “More than half the food I buy is fresh produce.” Besides fruits and veggies, Mackey says some other staples he always has at home are beans, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. “I’ve taught myself to love every vegetable.” —John Mackey, Whole Foods co-founder and CEO For breakfast, he’s into steel cut oats. In fact, he even travels with a mini rice cooker so he can make it on the road. That’s dedication. For lunch and dinner, Mackey says bean and vegetable stews are often on the menu. “You can vary that tremendously based on what vegetables, sauces, or spices you want

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