Moisture is critical when you’re caring for dry winter skin. To optimize your moisturizing experience, it’s essential to know that there are three different types of moisturizing ingredients that can benefit your skin: humectants, emollients, and occlusives. Each has a different purpose and can work wonders in your upping the hydration factor of your routine,…
The Matcha Grade Scale – is more expensive always better?
The UK’s first female tea sensei and SAYURI founder, Yureeka Yasuda, takes us through her top 5 tips for choosing the perfect matcha. Matcha has been part of Japanese culture for more than 800 years and was used for centuries by Zen monks to calm the mind, energise the body, refresh the spirit, and help achieve enlightenment. Fast forward to…
Derms Say Vitamin C and Niacinamide Are 2 of the Best Antioxidants To Include in Your Skin-Care Routine—Here’s Why
A good skin-care routine is proactive. Including antioxidants like vitamin C and niacinamide is an excellent way to arm your skin against environmental stressors that can lead to issues like hyperpigmentation and premature aging. Both ingredients can make a great addition to your daily regimen, explains Ivy Lee, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Pasadena,…
10 Vegan, Protein-Packed Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes That Promote Longevity
Sometimes, when you’ve been gifting an abundance of time, cooking doubles as a leisure activity and a way to relax. Then there are times when cooking is the necessary chore that needs to be done to get dinner on the table. It’s nights like these that call for sheet pan dinners. The beauty of sheet…
The benefits of reducing or cutting out alcohol on eye health
January is when millions of adults focus in on their alcohol intake – and all eyes are on the health benefits associated with a month off the booze. But did you know that health benefits extend to your eye health and vision? (Spoiler alert: and it’s not just about blurred vision while under the influence…
Vitamin C Shouldn’t Be in Every Skin-Care Routine—Here’s How To Know if You Should Skip It
Time and time again dermatologists tell us that SPF, retinoids, and antioxidants are the holy trinity of skin care. And for that antioxidant, people often turn to vitamin C. While vitamin C is a great ingredient that protects your skin from environmental stressors, Ivy Lee, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Pasadena, California, says it’s…
The Plant-Based Eating Secret To Protecting Brain Health Throughout Life Includes Red Wine
We already know that a plant-based diet is associated with cardiovascular health, lowered risk of chronic illness and inflammation, and longevity. Now, thanks to a new study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, we know that a diet rich in specific plant products also reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia…
Have You Tried Mindful Remedies?
Do you sometimes feel like your emotional wellbeing isn’t great? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues which can make life more difficult? If so, I have some good news for you. There are many ways in which you can improve your mental health and emotional wellbeing in 2022 – one…
‘I’m a 45-Year-Old Dermatologist, and These Are the Skin Treatments I Get Done Regularly’
As a dermatologist, Shirley Chi, MD, has access to tons of beauty treatments. From Botox to thread lifts, she’s tried it all. And because of that, she’s an excellent resource for those looking to figure out which in-office treatments are actually worth it. “I’ve tried everything because I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing procedures on my patients…
5 Healthy Ways to Eat Eggs at Lunch or Dinner
Eggs are as versatile as they are yummy. They’re a breakfast staple, of course, but there are also loads of ways to eat eggs for lunch or dinner. And while you may have heard to opt for egg whites or limit your egg intake—neither of which, turns out, are necessary—it’s A-okay to eat an egg…