Author: CityWomen

November 01, 2018 at 06:30PM Swapping sky blues and corals out of your wardrobe in favor of more fall-friendly colors like cranberry and rust is as much a marker of fall’s arrival as seeing pumpkin-spice [fill in the blank] touted everywhere. But as your wardrobe shifts to warmer textures and colors, your makeup lineup will need to follow suit—which is why fall is the ideal time to take a Marie Kondo-style pass at your beauty cabinet and ditch last year’s autumn-hued products in favor of upgraded (and cleaner) versions. To streamline the process without chucking your entire makeup bag and starting from scratch, we teamed up with clean-beauty authority Honest Beauty® to help you find your new go-to look for the season—and yes, we tested all the products. “The lip crayon is *Italian chef hand kiss* a creation like no other.” The crowd favorite? The Truly Kissable Lip Crayons, which come in tons of fun shades. One Well+Good designer immediately adopted her Sheer Petal crayon into her everyday rotation, and another gushed over the super lush texture saying, “The lip crayon is *Italian chef hand kiss* a creation like no other.” Take it from us: these are the products that will actually make you look forward to putting makeup on every day (yes, even on weekends). Take the quiz below to find the natural fall makeup look to suit your personality—and click on the hotspots to shop your picks. @import url(“https://www.wellandgood.com/wp-content/plugins/imagelinks/lib/imagelinks.theme.default.css?ver=imagelinks”); Invisible Blurring Loose Powder Dust this talc-free powder over

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November 01, 2018 at 03:16PM For some people suffering from depression, SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), the most common form of antidepressants—are true life-savers. The only problem? Unfortunately, they don’t work for everyone, and new research has revealed why that might be. In a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers looked at the health data—which included sleeping patterns, life history, and gene expression and was gathered from blood tests and questionnaires—from 134 individuals, half of whom had been recently diagnosed with depression and the other half a history of the mental illness. What they found was what they’ve always suspected: Depression is crazy complex, and there’s not just one standard type that everyone perfectly fits into. In fact, they’ve now found, there are three. According to the researchers, those three sub-types of depression are characterized by two factors: level of functional connectivity of the brain (or, how well the different areas of the brain sync with one another) and whether you’ve experienced childhood trauma. And those factors play a big role in determining whether SSRIs will be able to treat the mental illness or not. While SSRIs worked for sub-type D3 (low functional connectivity of the brain and no childhood trauma) and D2 (high functional connectivity of the brain and no childhood trauma), they didn’t for sub-type D1 (those who have high functional connectivity of the brain and a history of childhood trauma). “There has been a growing body of evidence—not just this study—that some people with depression who

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November 01, 2018 at 02:47PM In every group setting—friends, family, workplace—you can can see people fall into certain roles. The leaders plan, the lovers soothe, the mediators fix, and the charmers put a smile on the faces of others. (Or, as I like to think of it, the Carries bring everyone together, the Samanthas give support, the Mirandas get s**t done.) Your social function is likely determined, in part, by your Myers-Briggs personality type. Introverts are often behind-the-sciences types, whereas extroverts take center stage to execute their role. (Don’t know what your type is? Read this first!) What’s your unique space in the group? Read on. Graphic by Well+Good Creative ISFJ: Caretaker ISFJs never complain about their role making sure others feel seen, supported, and soothed. You’ll be the first to notice when a friend has disappeared from group functions for a while (and call her up), and the last to leave a party when everything is all cleaned up. While you often have a thankless job, just know you help relationships, parties, and office places run smoothly. ESFJ: Organizer ESFJs are the Team Moms for soccer, the organizers at the school fundraiser, or planners of the charity gala. Detail-oriented and full of energy, you step up for this role so frequently it’s eventually just handed to you. When it comes to organizing, the extravagant and the minor, you are a force of nature. ISTJ: Enforcer At heart, ISTJs are rule followers who know the world is more efficient if

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November 01, 2018 at 01:45PM The natural progression of winter-skin woes goes something like this: First comes dry skin, then comes itching. So if the dropping temps have you digging your nails down your appendages, never fear: You’re so not alone. Google searches for anti-itch lotions are up 180 percent, and New York City–based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, says a handful of skin-care ingredients are at your beauty-rescue disposal. “Anti–itch lotions contain ingredients that either reduce inflammation, soothe the skin barrier, or mask the itch,” he says. Look for over-the-counter products that include one percent hydrocortisone (he says most do). It’s a topical steroid that the derm deems a “fire extinguisher” that puts out inflammation rather than flames. Translation: No. More. Itching.  A couple of Dr. Zeichner’s favorite anti-itch potions include Aveeno Cracked Skin Relief CICA Ointment for Dry Skin ($13), which contains colloidal oatmeal that soothes and protects the skin to combat the dryness that causes itch in the first place, and Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion ($11), which has two cooling ingredients: camphor and menthol. And if you’re looking for even more recs, check out a few Well+Good editors’ favorite’s below. Keep reading to shop our editor-approved anti-itch lotions and potions Apothecanna Extra Strength Relieving Spray, $38 “My skin really responds dramatically to insect bites, which I was reminded of two weeks ago on a cycling trip when a spider bit me on the leg. (Long story.) The area was cherry red and itchy as hell. I couldn’t stop wanting to scratch. I used the Apothecanna

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November 01, 2018 at 01:42PM Mental health, modern times, and what wellness can do about it. From always-on work environments to trigger warnings of massive scale (ahem, global warming, #MeToo, and the state of politics), it’s no secret that we’re more anxious than ever before, and it’s going to take a lot more than a spin class to fix it. The good news? The stigma is being lifted around mental health, backed by research and a new era of personal openness. And within that, we have an opportunity to connect. In our next Well+Good TALK, we’ll do just that. Hear from experts on the pre-winter coping skills, slew of new resources, and wellness practices you need to combat seasonal depression or ongoing anxiety—and head into the holiday season if not your best self, then a more balanced one. Because together, we got this. EVENT DETAILS Monday, November 19, 2018 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: The Assemblage NoMad | 114 East 25th, New York, NY 10010 THE PANEL Lo Bosworth | Founder and CEO, Love Wellness As the founder of Love Wellness, a women’s wellness company that offers honest, natural, and doctor-recommended products, Lo’s mission is to help women heal and flourish from the inside out. She also co-hosts women’s empowerment podcast Lady Lovin’ and shares her thoughts on life and entrepreneurship on TheLoDown.com. Minaa B. | Author + Licensed Social Worker Minaa is a licensed social worker, creative expressive coach, and author of the book Rivers Are Coming, a collection of essays and poems

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