February 08, 2019 at 10:18AM by CWC I could write a master’s thesis on all of the beauty brands worth buying at Target right now. Love Beauty and Planet! W3ll People! Shea Moisture! Plus, all of those great aluminum-free deodorants are making clean personal care way more accessible. Clearly, there’s good reason why it’s literally impossible… Continue Reading →

January 02, 2019 at 01:02PM The only thing I feel like I have complete control over is my nails. When my life turns into a barely manageable dumpster fire, I find solace in the fact that my nails aren’t simply done, but they look fresh AF (nail art on point 365). So during a recent trip… Continue Reading →

December 15, 2018 at 07:39AM If you’ve ever listened to Esther Perel’s podcast Where Should We Begin?, you know that the psychotherapist and TED Talk star practices a form of almost radical compassion that gets results, in the most surprising ways. No matter how locked-in-battle the couple seems to be, by the end there’s new light… Continue Reading →

December 04, 2018 at 11:21AM True life: I am physically incapable of making a manicure last more than two days. No matter what I do, the polish starts to chip by hour 48, leaving me seriously frustrated at the fact that I dropped hard-earned cash for what feels like no reason. Gel is slightly better,… Continue Reading →

November 26, 2018 at 03:31PM If you’re ready to sweat, but don’t have fitness accessories (read: resistance bands, medicine balls, and dumbbells) on hand, you basically have two options. You could put off your workout until tomorrow, or you can emulate Halle Berry and transform everyday household objects into your make-shift gym equipment. (The latter! Go… Continue Reading →

October 23, 2018 at 10:02AM Spotting a hangnail wreaking havoc on your otherwise flawless manicure is a beauty SOS moment in an of itself, but add a nasty infection to the equation, and you’ll be Googling furiously for a quick solution. According to Leigh Winters, MS, a neuroscientist and former fellow at Columbia University’s Spirituality… Continue Reading →

September 26, 2018 at 06:30PM Traveling often for work (or just for fun if you’re living your best life) is a great way to check off your tourist bucket list—but it can also throw a major wrench into your wellness routines. Well+Good video producer Ella Dove (more commonly referred to as the office jet-setter) is… Continue Reading →

February 15, 2019 at 08:20AM by CWC Some days I’m perfectly content eating a bunch of veggies, but when all I want is the familiar comfort of my favorite fast foods I find myself in a pickle. A new study finds that eating such “ultra-processed foods” loaded with salt, sugar, oil, and other additives (including flavor and… Continue Reading →

February 12, 2019 at 10:34AM by CWC There are so many different ways to get better sleep and to fall asleep faster—melatonin supplements, weighted blankets, the U.S. Army’s technique—but finding the one that works for you isn’t always easy. One trick you might not have considered is using ASMR to help you sleep. You’re probably thinking,… Continue Reading →

January 28, 2019 at 10:53AM by CWC You can oat-milk matcha-latte your way out of a lot of the symptoms of a crappy night’s sleep, but there’s one thing that no amount of caffeine is going to fix after you’ve spent multiple hours tossing and turning: the dark circles that stake out under your eyes…. Continue Reading →

January 28, 2019 at 08:39AM by CWC Here’s the question every vegetarian and vegan dreads the most: “How do you get enough protein?” (The runner-up: “Don’t you miss bacon?”) It’s an annoying, but well-meaning question. After all, the most common forms of protein—you know, the macronutrient responsible for building muscle, repairing tissue, and assisting in… Continue Reading →

January 25, 2019 at 09:29AM by CWC Ask a healthy celeb or a wellness influencer what they like to eat, and you’ll probably hear something like, “I eat the same thing every day!” Classic answers include: smoothies (or Greek yogurt with berries), grilled chicken and veggies, salmon and quinoa, lemon water. It’s basically the Mark… Continue Reading →

January 24, 2019 at 12:14PM by CWC When I woke up this morning, I really didn’t expect to get emotional over a few squiggly lines. But here I am, red-eyed and very much so feeling a certain type of way. Over the years, our relationships go through plenty of changes, and looking at them all… Continue Reading →

January 07, 2019 at 10:00AM Don’t come to work sick. It’s a mandate given to employees at workplaces from coast to coast, but it doesn’t stop people from arriving at the office clutching the Kleenex. Yes, there are deadlines to meet and meetings that feel too important to skip. But sometimes a day’s rest under a… Continue Reading →

January 02, 2019 at 07:48AM I’ll go ahead and confess that any time I hear an esthetician or dermatologist talk about “balanced skin,” I’m left wondering what the heck that even means. pH as it relates to skin care is complicated, confusing, and without fail, whisks me back to high school chemistry class, where we’d… Continue Reading →

December 21, 2018 at 09:52AM If you’ve ever been around someone who smells like they bathed in cologne, you’ll be very aware that some scents can make your head pound. (Personal flashback: Getting hotboxed by Acqua Di Gio in a high-school driver’s ed car.) But it turns out that sniffing essential oils for headaches can have… Continue Reading →

December 21, 2018 at 04:24AM I lost my fanny pack virginity when I was traveling through Thailand last year, shopping for an outfit for the legendary “Full Moon Party.” I found a nylon silver belt bag that I figured would look cute with the neon bikini I had on deck for the event (yes, I… Continue Reading →

December 20, 2018 at 05:46AM My current skin-care and hair-care pursuit: Finding an oil that balances the skin and scalp without leaving a trace of being there. It’s a tall order and only the best-of-the-best find their way to empties status. I’ve long loved argan oil for its ability to, at once, mend damage and help… Continue Reading →

December 14, 2018 at 08:56AM There’s something so magical about the holidays—especially when it comes to all the sparkly, mood-boosting decorations. Everyone has their own traditions, from what goes on the tree to how to decorate the wreath—royals included. And this year you can bring some of their very festive touches into your own home,… Continue Reading →

December 13, 2018 at 08:37AM In 2002, the hottest new perfumes were all about smelling like either cotton candy or your favorite pop star (case in point: The scent of J. Lo Glow still takes me back to my 11th birthday and Britney Spears’ Fantasy will never not remind me of my 7th grade crush). Fast… Continue Reading →

December 12, 2018 at 01:35PM Ah, the holidays: Lifetime is playing holiday movies 24/7 and the air smells faintly of gingerbread-scented candles everywhere you go. (Or maybe that’s just someone’s gingerbread-scented lotion?) And for a lot of people, a big part of the season involves sipping eggnog and stealing bites of cookie dough while making… Continue Reading →