While the beauty industry often tilts toward flashy excess, The Ordinary has successfully shaken things up with a “less is more” approach. There’s no glam packaging, laundry lists of ingredients, or eye-popping prices. Instead, the brand has won a devoted following and social media raves—not to mention coveted front-of-store placement at beauty retailers—with products…
Chlorophyll Water 101: 11 Benefits and Recipes
July 2, 2023
If you’re looking to get more vitamins and antioxidants into your diet, chlorophyll water may be the perfect addition to your daily routine. With benefits like increased energy, detoxification, weight loss and improve immunity, it’s no wonder why this elixir is making…
Study Suggests It's Never Too Late to Get Active
July 1, 2023
A study conducted on more than 30,000 older adult heart patients found that becoming active later in life can be nearly as beneficial to quality of life as continued activity earlier in youth.
The European Society of Cardiology suggests that it is possible for someone to…
It’s Only March, but I Already Found the Stay-All-Day Blush That I’ll Be Wearing on My Mature Skin All Spring and Summer
June 29, 2023
One of the new lines that really piqued my interest this season is Ashunta Sheriff Beauty. Sheriff, an Emmy-nominated celebrity makeup artist who’s worked on famous faces like Taraji P. Henson and Alicia Keys, says she started her collection to fill a need in the makeup market: offering highly pigmented products that work on all skin tones.
“I’ve literally worked the gamut with…
Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings have touched the lives of so many people around the world. Known as the Father of India, he was loved for his humble simplicity and peaceful nature.
One of Mahatma Gandhi’s greatest gifts were his quotes that help us to look within and allow us…
They say that running a marathon is like childbirth. So doesn’t it stand to reason that you should go to a physical therapist for childbirth, just like you would after a race? Even more, why do you see a PT leading up to your race but not leading up to your…
This Cleansing Balm Gives You a Double Cleanse in a Single Step, and *Actually* Removes My Most Stubborn Waterproof Mascara
June 25, 2023
On a random Thursday about a month ago, I decided I was tired of looking at my short, stubby fingernails and treated myself to a set of gel extensions. While I immediately fell in love with the way they looked (they’re so long! and pretty! and make me feel deserving of a businesswoman special!), I realized there’s one major problem with being a long-nail girlie: Doing literally…
Scalp Massage 101: 13 Benefits and Techniques
June 24, 2023
If you haven’t heard, a scalp massage should be part of your regular wellness routine. Not only does it feel amazing, there are numerous benefits to massaging your scalp, from boosting circulation to reducing stress and promoting hair growth. A scalp massage- using your…
We chose a location on a random stretch of beach just off the Honoapi‘ilani Highway on Maui — a place where we could pull Claire P. Thomas’ converted Sprinter van through the kiawe trees and onto the sand. The only other people around were a few environmental…
25 Seaweed Snack Recipe Ideas for Thyroid Health
June 20, 2023
A staple in many Asian cuisines, seaweed is a popular meal ingredient, dietary supplement, and a delicious snack. And if you’re concerned about your thyroid, seaweed snacks are a simple way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs for optimal thyroid health.
If you’re looking for some inspiration, check out our list of 25 seaweed snack ideas.
7 Benefits of Seaweed
Seaweed is a species…