There’s a reason people swear by shea butter—the benefits can’t be beat

February 12, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Shea butter has been a go-to in many beauty regimens—especially when it comes to pregnancy and mitigating stretch marks. That’s because besides being super moisturizing, while also providing many other noteworthy benefits.Ā  “Shea butter comes from the nuts of the shea tree, which

250 million roses are sold every Valentine’s Day—here’s how to make sure you’re buying ethically-sourced blooms

February 10, 2020 at 08:21PM by CWC As someone with at least a casual interest in wellness, there are likely a few questions you ask yourself when perusing the grocery store aisles. Checking the label to see if something is organic, where it’s sourced from, and if the packaging is

The Oscars proved that recycled fashion is *the* sustainable trend of red carpet style

February 10, 2020 at 07:31PM by CWC “Shopping your stash”—aka making use out of things you already own in an effort to buy less—has become a stronghold of sustainability. We’ve seen it happening in our beauty cabinets, in our closets, and in our refrigerators. But the most recent place the

Retinol eye creams are everywhere these days—here’s why derms love them

February 10, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC There’s no skin-care ingredient that’s better-studied or more recommended by dermatologist than retinol. In serums and moisturizers, the vitamin A derivative stimulates skin-cell turnover, flips on the collagen pumps within your complexion, and leaves skin looking fresh and bright over time. And in

Our food system is making us and the planet sicker. Here’s what we can all do to fix it

February 10, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC I don’t think it’s any secret that our current food system is, well, broken. It’s not okay—or even logical—that a hamburger costs less than a salad. It’s not okay that 70 percent of the world’s human use of waterĀ goes to animal production—not, in

Every first-time parent in NYC will soon be eligible for up to 6 home visits from professionals—here’s why that’s important

February 08, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Whether they gave birth, used a surrogate, or adopted, first-time parents can face a lot of uncertainty in the first few months with a newborn. Early check-ins with pediatricians and OB-GYNs ensure that mom and baby are healthy, but those visits aren’t always

This ā€˜Passion Triangle’ quiz shows what’s missing in your long-term relationship

February 08, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC When you firstĀ fall in love with someone new there’s a fiery, extraordinarily horny adrenaline rush that makes even a trip to the farmer’s market an erotic experience. But as it grows into a long-term relationship or, y’know, a marriage, that passion simmers down,