September 30, 2019 at 06:05PM by CWC No matter what I did, my manicure almost always got ruined by a broken nail. Something I can fully blame on being a longtime nail-biter. (Thanks, former self.) That’s not the only reason it used to happen so frequently, but I didn’t know
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The fine line that separates compulsive liars from over-exaggerators
September 30, 2019 at 05:42PM by CWC One summer day when I was little, I found out that my mom was taking my sister shoppingâwithout me. Understandably, I was enraged. And so I did the only logical thing: I hid our mother’s wallet in the mailbox so that no one
All you need to make any skin type happy is just 3 products, according to a dermatologist
September 30, 2019 at 05:38PM by CWC In general, we tend to talk a lot about finding “the one.” The perfect partner, the perfect job, the perfect apartmentâso much of our lives come down to discovering that one single thing that’s right for us. Skin care, though, is not like
There are 5 flirting stylesâlearn yours to transform how you communicate desire
September 30, 2019 at 04:45PM by CWC Knowing how to flirt is confusing because the act can take so many forms. Maybe it’s a bit of teasing or a laid-back date invitation to hang out. Maybe it’s a playful tap on the arm or even a dare. Maybe it’s even
*This* face wash has a rep for being super gentle, but derms say not so much
September 30, 2019 at 04:21PM by CWC Out of all of the facial cleansing options that existâmakeup wipes, micellar water, milky cleansers and the list goes on and onâone would think that oil cleansers would be the most gentle of the bunch. They’re formulated with an oil as the base,
5 yoga poses that banish bloat faster than you can say ânamasteâ
September 30, 2019 at 04:17PM by CWC Yoga class has reputation for relaxing you from head-to-toe. Not to be graphic, but your bowels are totally included in that. Amanda Sauceda, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian shared a post on Instagram of a five-pose, bloat-relieving flow that will “help you get
âIâm a cardiologist, and this is the one measure I want you to pay attention to on your Apple Watch.â
September 30, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC In middle school P.E. class, my teacher taught me how to measure my own heart rate. I remember the moment being kind of magical. It was a brand-new way to take ownership of my own health and wellness, and I found myself taking
A tarot card readerâs top 3 tips for getting the most accurate reading
September 30, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC I’m a fan of getting my tarot cards read, but I’m also highly anxious about it. This means while in the midst of a session, I’m simultaneously analyzing what the reading means for me and whether the tarot reader is judging me, as
This lower-body stretching series is the perfect warm-up for runners
September 30, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xObddmVyXD4] Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest, most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our âsweat dropsâ where youâll get access to the weekâs workout
Hold up: Weâve all been exfoliating our skin wrong this entire time
September 30, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Just as there are many ways to eat an avocado or do an oblique exercise, so too are there many ways to exfoliate your skin. As a beauty editor, I thought I’d heard them all (and knew exactly which ones not to try for
Iâm a yoga instructor and I have to get ready without a showerâthese are my secrets
September 30, 2019 at 12:05AM by CWC https://www.youtube.com/embed/ii9mlNKygsYâ frameborder=â0âł allow=âaccelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-pictureâ allowfullscreen> Pulling off the transition from “sweaty mess at the gym” to “fresh-faced glowing angel” is a skill that, alas, eludes me. But who better than to teach us all how to rush from a workout
The new moon is in Libra and has a message to deliver: You do you
September 29, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC In the aftermath of the recent new moon in Libra, now’s the time to take an in-depth look at your relationships and initiate new habits or commitments. That’s because this Libra moon, specifically, offers fertile soil to sow new seeds of growth through
The new moon is in Libra and has a message to deliver: You do you
September 29, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC In the aftermath of the recent new moon in Libra, now’s the time to take an in-depth look at your relationships and initiate new habits or commitments. That’s because this Libra moon, specifically, offers fertile soil to sow new seeds of growth through
How rediscovering the forgotten art of penmanship is helping me spark joy
September 29, 2019 at 09:00PM by CWC When my two daughters were young, and slowly and diligently working on their penmanship, I delighted in their keen interest in my own handwriting. âMommy, you are a good writer,â my youngest, then 5, announced one day, nodding over a grocery list Iâd
Makeup artists say nothing wakes your face up quicker than a swipe of this (and itâs not concealer)
September 29, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC I may not wear foundation or eyeshadow or lipstick every day, but I always swipe on a blush as a way to look put together in a flash (and mascara, but, duh). I strongly feel that a pop of color on the apples
Makeup artists say nothing wakes your face up quicker than a swipe of this (and itâs not concealer)
September 29, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC I may not wear foundation or eyeshadow or lipstick every day, but I always swipe on a blush as a way to look put together in a flash (and mascara, but, duh). I strongly feel that a pop of color on the apples
The yoga foot stretches that will have the other muscles in your legs writing thank you notes
September 29, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC Stretching doesn’t always feel like a necessity. You already just pounded out a workout, and the last thing you want to do is take even more time out of your busy schedule to stretch out your muscles, too. But making it a commitment
Iâve tried hundreds of natural mascaras, and this is the only one that doesnât make me look like a racoon
September 29, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC I’ve always had a bone to pick with natural mascaras. Traditionally, every one I’d ever tried had barely done anything to my lashes (aside from making them look clumpy), and without fail would drip down my face within two hours of applying it. And
Iâve tried hundreds of natural mascaras, and this is the only one that doesnât make me look like a racoon
September 29, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC I’ve always had a bone to pick with natural mascaras. Traditionally, every one I’d ever tried had barely done anything to my lashes (aside from making them look clumpy), and without fail would drip down my face within two hours of applying it. And
I spent a month eating only âuglyâ vegetables to help fight food waste
September 29, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I’ve always considered myself a champion of the underdog. It’s the reason why I hate the Patriots even though I know exactly nothing about football, and why Jerry Gergich is my favorite character on Parks and Rec. And, most recently, it’s why I
Surprising signs of inflammation that most people overlook
September 29, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC When I think of inflammation, images of swelled skin and rosy cystic acne-dotted cheeks come to mind. But our bodies are capable of producing signs of inflammation that many of us overlook. And given that inflammation is a protective response against cell injury,
Master your lunge form in order to drop it like itâs hot and feel your glutes burn
September 29, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC There are a few moves everyone has in their at-home workout arsenal: the burpee (oh, the torture!), the pushup, the squatâand, of course, the lunge. âLunges are effective, efficient, and dynamic,â says Angie Miller, master instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine
I streamed a hardcore elliptical workoutâhereâs why you should, too
September 29, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC In the daily game of treadmill versus trying new things at the gym, treadmill always wins out. So despite the fact that I’ve been meaning to give an online elliptical workout a go for months, I kept putting it off. Finally, however, this
I streamed a hardcore elliptical workoutâhereâs why you should, too
September 29, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC In the daily game of treadmill versus trying new things at the gym, treadmill always wins out. So despite the fact that I’ve been meaning to give an online elliptical workout a go for months, I kept putting it off. Finally, however, this
Why desert skin-care ingredients know your skin better than you do
September 28, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC As the climate change discussion reaches a fever pitch, an awareness of changing temperatures, unpredictable environments, and survival instincts has become a constant in our livesâand promises to remain an important part of our future. In the beauty industry, this bent towards environmentalism
Why desert skin-care ingredients know your skin better than you do
September 28, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC As the climate change discussion reaches a fever pitch, an awareness of changing temperatures, unpredictable environments, and survival instincts has become a constant in our livesâand promises to remain an important part of our future. In the beauty industry, this bent towards environmentalism
15 date night ideas for married couples to shake up the dinner-and-a-movie routine
September 28, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC I’ve always found it kind of odd that every fairy tale ever ends with “âŚand then they got married and lived happily ever after.” I mean, don’t get me wrongâthe setup can be great, but it’s also forever, which means sometimes the vibe
No, really: Your belly button holds the key to a good hip stretch
September 28, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Anyone with a desk job asks a great deal of their hips. Apart from coffee breaks, trips to the bathroom, and the occasional out-of-office lunch, the muscles hugging your booty are accustomed to living at a 90-degree angle for eight hour days. Meaning,
âIâm a derm, and hereâs what you can do every day to deal with hyperpigmentationâ
September 28, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC Dealing with hyperpigmentation can be quite the battle. Whether it comes about from acne, rashes, bug bites, or a wax gone wrong, you’re left with spots on your skin that are darker than the surrounding areas. And aside from grabbing your concealer, it’s
7 high-fiber foods every gluten-free eater should have on their grocery list
September 28, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC There’s one crucial nutrient that many grain-free eaters risk missing in their diets. No, it’s not gluten (although they’re obviously not eating that one); it’s fiber. Why? Many traditional sources of fiber, like bran, barley, and whole wheat, contain glutenâa non-starter for people