Here’s What Stress Looks Like for Introverts Versus Extroverts, and How Each Handles It

Specific facets of someone’s personality can shine a light on how they might react to stressful situations. For instance, a Leo zodiac sign and an Aquarius might have completely different stress responses. There are other personality frameworks for deciphering how someone handles stress, too, like introverts versus extroverts. That said, introverts...

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I Put Ilia’s New Tinted Vitamin C SPF Serum to the Test in Hawaii, and I’m Beyond Impressed

Recently, I’ve become completely consumed with finding the perfect SPF. As someone who’s had pre-cancer growths surgically removed and is genetically at a higher risk for melanoma, sun protection is one of my top priorities when it comes to skin care— but finding the right solution for my face hasn’t been the most straightforward of journeys. Mixing...

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Chafing Can Happen on *All* Bodies—Here’s Your Complete Guide on How To Deal

I remember the first time I experienced chafing. I was away at a swim meet, and my teammates and I were doing what all unsupervised teens do in a hotel: running around. I was chasing my crush up the emergency stairwell in a stretchy floral pencil skirt, and (I can sense that you know where this is going) after sprinting up so many stairs, I realized...

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Makeup Artists Say Waterproof Mascaras Can ‘Wreck Your Lashes’—Here Are 5 Long-Wear Options To Try Instead

Waterproof mascara defies the elements and will cling to your lashes for long-lasting wear. While that may be helpful on days when you’re sweaty or shedding some tears, makeup artist and beauty trailblazer Sir John says they’re not good to use on a regular basis. “I’m not really a huge fan of waterproof mascara,” says Sir John, who just launched an...

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5 AAPI-Owned Fermented Food Brands on a Mission To Balance Your Gut Microbiome While Staying True to Their Cultural Roots

When you hear the words gut health, fermented foods might be the first thing that comes to mind. Just about any conversation concerning your microbiome likely ends up in a discussion about probiotic-rich foods like kimchi, miso, and kombucha. So, what do these all have in common, you may ask? Well, in addition to being fermented foods that work wonders...

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‘I’m a Certified Hair Practitioner, and These Are the Best Leave in Treatments for Thinning Hair’

Plumping shampoos, essential oils, DIY scalp scrubs—it seems like there’s no shortage of products and viral TikTok hacks that supposedly thicken strands and stimulate hair growth. Same goes for the seemingly endless list of leave-in treatments for thinning hair. These days, you can’t scroll through Instagram without seeing an ad or two touting the latest-and-greatest...

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Release Your Lower Back To Relieve Pregnancy-Related Pain With These 4 Stretches

Pregnancy can be quite a physical journey. As your body undergoes monumental changes to accommodate a growing baby, unfortunately, muscle aches seem to be a nearly inextricable part of the process—particularly lower back pain. “Carrying around extra weight puts added stress on the muscles of our low back, especially when you consider that a lot of...

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12 of the Best Coffee Subscriptions for Rich, Roasted Java, Delivered Straight to Your Door

Have you ever woken up in the morning, trekked to your kitchen, and reached for the coffee… only to realize you’re all out? It’s the worst, not only for your mood, but often for your wallet, too. (A $7 small matcha latte from the local coffee shop? No thanks.) Thankfully, coffee subscriptions exist to ensure we’re never without our beloved java. By...

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For Father’s Day, Get the Dad in Your Life These Internet-Beloved Lululemon ABC Pants

I don’t know about you, but picking out clothes for my dad is always such a gamble. For one, he’s super tall and a former football player, which makes it difficult to find something in his size. And two, he has a very specific taste that doesn’t make it easy for me to pick up just any  T-shirt from Dick’s Sporting Goods and surprise him. But this year,...

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This Workout Massively Increased My Strength and Changed My Body Composition in Just 60 Minutes per Week

I’m sipping an impeccably dry rosé with a friend, catching up and lamenting about how the pandemic has shot my workout routine to hell. It’s been virtually impossible to find that gusto to “get back on the wagon” again. I’ve gone from exercise being a cemented fixture in my daily routine (Pilates, spin, walking, running, personal training) to not even...

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