Author: Richard C. Trotter
If there’s one word to describe the holiday season, it’s hectic. This doesn’t mean the festivities aren’t enjoyable—just that your schedule becomes incredibly busy. In between all the parties, dinners, and decorating, self-care moments can become rare. When it comes to your besties, odds are you know exactly how they like to de-stress—so what could be better gifts for friends than something that you know will help them unwind and upgrade their beauty routines amidst the holiday chaos? You can find a wide array of skin-care, makeup, and hair-care essentials that make great self-care gifts for friends at HSN—aka, the…
There’s nothing like a warm and fluffy baked good for breakfast, especially paired with a hot cup of coffee (or gut-friendly smoothie). At the same time, we have to admit that morning after morning of the same muffin or danish can feel monotonous. And while taste is an important factor in choosing what to eat, intentionally choosing a gut-healthy option can also be an important step if you’re looking to “get things moving,” so to speak, in the mornings. …In which case, may we offer you these unique and delectable gut-healthy baked goods that are breakfast-friendly (and everyothertime-friendly, too)? 5…
November sees autumn in all its splendor. The fall chill has set in and the leaves display vivid colors, from fiery red to orange and yellow, reminiscent of the season and each November birthstone: topaz and citrine. While they look similar, topaz and citrine have significant differences that make them unique. One thing these stones have in common, however, is their ability to ground your intentions and guide you towards your goals. As such, they’re suitable for navigating the transition from Scorpio season—which calls us to look inward to evoke positive change—and the impending Sagittarius season. To learn more about…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP I’m going to keep it real with you: I don’t *love* receiving oral sex. I love giving it, and I’ve certainly been with partners who were skilled in that department, but frankly, tongue-to-vulva action has never done it for me. I appreciate the intimacy involved with cunnilingus,…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Waking up on a chilly morning and slipping on a pair of extra plush, oh-so-warm, fur-lined slippers to wear while you’re sipping on coffee on the couch, cracking open your favorite book is peak morning routine goals. But, what good are these slippers really if after a…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP If you’ve scoured the interwebs looking for brightening skin-care products, you know there’s no shortage of options out there. You’ve likely seen products that include vitamin C and niacinamide (or viamin B3), both antioxidants that are long hailed for their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to tackle hyperpigmentation.…
The thrill you might get from watching a scary movie or listening to a ghost story can lose its appeal when you’re alone in the darkness of night. Perhaps your imagination tends to go wild, your brain replaying a frightening scene in living color every time you close your eyes to attempt sleep. Sure, some people can likely visualize such ominous images and creatures without getting scared. But it’s also true that others can’t actually call upon any kind of picture in their mind… at all. For the two to five percent of the population with aphantasia, not being able…
If you’ve ever been on TikTok (like, ever), you’ve probably seen the hype around greens powders. You don’t have to look hard to find videos of creators touting the well-being-boosting benefits of their daily green drinks. But as with most social media supplement reviews, I was a bit skeptical about whether they actually lived up to the hype. I decided the only way to find out was to try one for myself—so I ordered Clean Simple Eats Peachy Greens Superfood Powder Mix from The Vitamin Shoppe® and started my personal experiment. One of the reasons I was originally intrigued by greens…
Over the last decade, researchers have established that lifestyle choices are directly linked to increased longevity, or the chances of living a longer and healthier life. Some examples: surrounding yourself with a strong community, eating plenty of veggies, getting quality sleep, and, yes, regularly exercising. Zeroing in on that last one, it’s clear there are certain ways to make the most of your workout regimen for the biggest longevity benefits. To be sure, getting any type of movement is good for your health. Per the Harvard School of Public Health, adults 18 and over should get 150 weekly minutes of…
It’s true what they say: Everyone is different—especially when it comes to our hair. From thickness to color to texture, there’s an endless array of hair types, and therefore a wide range of hair-care essentials that could fit into each person’s routine. And according to Gabrielle D’Ulisse, licensed cosmetologist and hairstylist, that variety and uniqueness is what makes hair-care products and tools such a great gifting option. “Even when someone has a routine down, there is always room to spice it up and incorporate new products,” she says. Not sure which hair-care presents will work for the people on your…