October 14, 2020 at 10:57AM As a Chalkboard reader, I think you know what we mean when we say that we love our fashion influencers, but wellness influencers like Jasmine speak to us on a whole other level. Jasmine Scalesciani-Hawken models years of knowledge on how to take care of our
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The Ultimate Clean Skincare Quiz for Those Who Don’t Know Where To Start
October 13, 2020 at 06:42PM This month, we’re celebrating new legislation that will help more of us avoid potentially dangerous skincare products. Read more here. The ban on 24 of the most questionable beauty ingredients doesn’t go into effect in California until 2025. Want to get a head start on
These 24 Beauty Ingredients Will Soon Be Illegal in California
October 13, 2020 at 11:14AM On September 30, California signed into law the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, A.B. 2762, an historic ban of twenty-four previously unregulated beauty and personal care ingredients. “Congress has been asleep at the wheel for 82 years when it comes to cosmetic safety, which is why we
What the Heck is Hormone Safe Skincare?
October 12, 2020 at 11:01AM If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that we’ve been staunch advocates of clean beauty since day one. Whether it’s guiding readers on ingredients to avoid or the clean brands effective enough to spend your money on, we’ve been covering the space
Cortisol 101: How To Control Our Stress From The Inside Out
October 12, 2020 at 11:00AM Stress isn’t just a matter of the mind. Cortisol is a chemical that is released in response to stress, and when we have too much of this ‘master hormone’ running through our systems, our mind and body can turn into a frazzled mess. Herbalist Sam
Win A Spa Day At The Proper Hotel With Ricari Studios, Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret
October 08, 2020 at 09:00PM Listen, getting a good manicure or massage may have slipped down your list of priorities this year, but that’s just it: in L.A., the beauty industry is reeling like so many others. Whether you’re crying into your tea because you miss your facialist so badly
30 Totally Affordable Ways to Make Your Entire Home Sustainable
October 08, 2020 at 11:00AM At the start of the year, our shopping habits were headed in a sustainable direction, but then came quarantine and the way we shopped totally changed. Over the months, we’ve tried to find a compromise between convenience and sustainability with all that’s happening and we’ve
The Best Workout Ever with Beyonce’s Choreographer Kiira Harper
October 08, 2020 at 10:24AM “I have learned to love my body in the state that it is in, to love my body through the process, and love my body with the results. When you work out with love for self, the process is easier and more rewarding.” We’re crushing
10 Stress-Free Meal-Planning Tips That Are Near Genius
October 07, 2020 at 10:55AM Kristen McCaffrey is the author of Stress-Free Meal Planning: Healthy Recipes for Busy Homes — and she is not joking around. We asked Kristen to whip out 10 vital meal-planning tips on the fly and she delivered these priceless time and sanity saving ideas like it
This Functional Medicine Doctor Wants To Save Your Tatas
October 07, 2020 at 04:00AM October is breast cancer awareness month. So much of the attention is paid to ‘awareness’ and fund-raising at this time, but let’s talk about science-driven prevention. This story was first run in 2017… Functional medicine doctor and registered dietitian, Elizabeth Boham, has a passion to educate
Trick Or Treat? We Tried 7 Unusual Gummy Supplements From Collagen To CBD
October 06, 2020 at 11:08AM Trick or treat? Gummy supplements formulated by brands we trust are most certainly a treat — and an unexpected way to add nutrition to your lifestyle in a way that’s actually kind of fun. Sugary candy doesn’t hold the exclusive on that gummy texture most
A Functional Nutrition Approach to The Cold And Flu + Covid-19
October 05, 2020 at 09:08PM Now that the head of the Coronavirus task force, Dr. Fauci and the president’s own doctor have revealed their own recommendations of supplements like vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc for immune support during the pandemic, we hope more Americans will follow suite and supplement
Earthy Andy’s Gluten-Free Apple Crumble with Maple Almond Butter Sauce
October 05, 2020 at 11:00AM when it comes to healthy fall apple desserts, all you need are roasted apples, a maple-almond butter sauce like the recipe below and a bit of cinnamon. Baking, stewing or roasting apples actually releases pectin, a fiber that gives apple desserts that glossy look and provides
Life Changing Grain-Free Almond Butter Brownies
October 02, 2020 at 11:00AM This is the kind of  “health food” that seems too good to be true. Yes, they’re brownies. Yes, they are calorie dense, but they are nutrient dense too – and if you’re gluten-free or dairy-free you know just how life-changing a good recipe like this
Facial In A Cup: Why You Should Add Pearl Powder To Your Smoothies
October 02, 2020 at 11:00AM David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe is an OG wellness thoughtleader and author of The Beauty Diet.  Known for his natural wellness solutions and remedies, David recommends building beauty from the inside out with simple daily habits. In this potion, a potent blend of adaptogens, superfoods and other hydrating and
Road Trip with Model Ally Walsh: 14 Clean + Easy Non-Negotiables
October 01, 2020 at 11:24AM During the summer of 2020, travel plans changed across the globe with airports and resorts at a near standstill for months at a time. Yes, we know it was just weeks ago and, yes, we’re still working from home, but somehow putting the season in past
All About the Full Moon In Aries September 30 2020
October 01, 2020 at 06:56AM Shiva Rose is helping more of us tap in to the cycles and meaning of the moon. This week’s full moon is full of passion and energy and we’re unpacking it with Shiva below. Tap in further to the cycles of the moon with Shiva’s
The New Brew: Is Golden Coffee Your New Cup Of Tea?
September 30, 2020 at 11:00AM We’ve been paying attention to a new style of coffee roasting called “golden coffee”. It’s roasted less than a light or blonde coffee, but a but more than straight up green coffee beans. Golden Ratio claims that golden coffee is five times less acidic than
Why Fauci Takes Vitamin D: It’s Critical for Immunity + How to Know if you are Deficient
September 30, 2020 at 10:32AM While your immune system relies on adequate levels of nutrients to keep it functioning at its best, advice on taking vitamin D and C as a preventative treatment for COVID-19 has been remarkably absent from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the
The Dirt On Climate Change: Why We’re Watching Kiss The Ground On Netflix
September 29, 2020 at 10:21AM We’ve been anticipating the release of the new Kiss the Ground documentary on Netflix (out now) for months. And, although, like most documentaries, it may not be as easy to slip into as a few of the more binge-able series or movies on the platform, we
Inside The New Oeste Home: A Chat with the Creatives Behind Our New Favorite Desert Oasis
September 28, 2020 at 11:06AM Last year, we heard that two creatives we love were joining forces to overhaul a home in the desert and we were immediately intrigued. Designer Claire Thomas (who also happens to be co-founder of our fave, Sweet Laurel) and director of photography, Yayo Ahumada have
The Right Skincare For Every Stage Of Your Monthly Cycle
September 28, 2020 at 11:00AM We cycle through four distinct hormonal phases each month. With our endocrine systems constantly in flux, it can be difficult to know what our bodies need to get to that elusive state of balance. We asked LA-based holistic aesthetician, Hayley Wood aka Therapeutic Skin Coach,
Hydrating Cider Popsicles For A Warm Fall Season
September 25, 2020 at 05:58PM A popsicle? In autumn? Hear us out – these simple herbal popsicles will deeply nourish and ground you, helping to fuel you through the seasonal transition. Plus they taste amazing! Like tart, warming cider… frozen. This clever and functional recipe comes to us from whip-smart clinical herbalist,
Inside My Skincare Routine: Esthetician + Beauty Entrepreneur Tami Blake
September 25, 2020 at 10:50AM Tami Blake of Free + True Skincare is a former ballerina, pursued her MBA as a young mother, and is now the beauty entrepreneur, esthetician and certified formulator behind her own clean skincare brand. While she credits her success and personal strength to her background in
The Easiest Way To Start A Yoga Practice (For Real This Time)
September 24, 2020 at 10:57AM In honor of National Yoga Month, Yoga Wake Up is offering their best deal yet — 25% off when you subscribe for a year! Plus the first 7 days are FREE. $39.99 (originally $53.99) Meet the him and her behind Yoga Wake Up, Lizzie and
10 Lifestyle Changes That Could Reduce Your Cancer Risk By 50%
September 24, 2020 at 10:52AM There may be a lot we don’t yet know about cancer prevention and healing, however, you may not realize that there are quite a few things we do know about cancer and key risk factors we can alter right away. Dr. Lorenzo Cohen and Alison
Wellness Disruptor Max Dresse On Launching A Brand During A Global Pandemic
September 22, 2020 at 10:50AM We see untold numbers of new brand launches here at TCM. We can usually sniff out those who have “bottled magic” from that very first unboxing or glossy pitch email. Bellway is one of those brands, thanks to first-time founder, Max Dresse who has left
Join Our September Self-Care Series: How Are You Really?
September 22, 2020 at 09:49PM It’s mid-September 2020 and we’re checking in on you. We’ve partnered with some of our favorite female thought-leaders on emotional health and well-being to bring you a series of IGTV videos designed to soothe, uplift and equip you for a season that’s as balanced as
9 Ways You Could Be Diminishing Your Own Collagen Production
September 22, 2020 at 10:45AM Jill Levy has been working with Dr. Axe for five years to shape the team’s message around psychology, holistic health and Integrative Nutrition. Jill takes a “non-diet” approach to health and really enjoys teaching others about mindful eating, intuitive eating and the benefits of eating
Recipe of the Year? The Banana Bread Smoothie
September 22, 2020 at 10:43AM Apparently, when more of us spend more time in, we bake. All hail, 2020’s food du jour: banana bread. It’s comforting, easy and can be made quite healthfully (try this delish version). Celeb nutritionist Kelly LeVeque is paying homage to this year’s ultimate comfort food