Nutrition + Wellness 

The Posts with the Most: The 9 Best Postnatal Vitamins of 2022

Coffee (or tea) ✔️Mom snacks ✔️Netflix ✔️Postnatal vitamin ✔️ All the essentials for bleary-eyed mornings and long nights with your newborn — they’re lucky they’re so cute and cuddly. But really, more vitamins, after having to choke down a prenatal on the daily for at least the past 9 months? What’s the deal? Postnatal vitamins help make sure you’ve got everything nutrient-wise that you need to recover from childbirth, produce super-nourishing breastmilk if you’re nursing, and make it through those late nights with your little one. Here are our top…

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How Eggshells and Coffee Grounds Can Make Your Garden Grow

So you’ve recently taken up gardening, and why wouldn’t you? First, there’s the fresh air and physical exercise. Horticulture can be a form of therapy, which is particularly welcome these days. And gardening is loaded with biology lessons for those squirrelly young ‘uns (aka your kids). Then, of course, there’s the biggest bonus of all: You get to eat the fruits and veggies of your labor. As you tend your patch of earth, you can create a lovely circle of life (or circle of food) by using eggshells and coffee grounds as compost. Here’s everything…

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Inner Thigh Blackheads: Causes, Treatments, and When to See a Doctor

Blackheads on the inner thigh are common and nothing to be ashamed of. They can often be treated with the same methods as facial blackheads. However, if a condition called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is to blame, you may need to talk to a doctor. Blackheads on your nose are bad enough. But blackheads on your thighs? It just feels cruel. Thankfully, there are lots of ways to treat them. So if you’re wearing shorts in yoga class and you happen to find pesky pore pustules during your next butterfly pose,…

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Nutrition + Wellness 

Witch Astringent is the Best? 9 Benefits of Witch Hazel for Skin

Witch hazel is a popular astringent that’s used as a remedy for various skin concerns. Deriving from a shrub, it has natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s commonly used to treat acne, sunburn, and uneven skin tone. Witch hazel is a versatile AF astringent that’s used to treat beaucoup skin concerns. It’s known to tighten skin, soothe irritation, and treat acne. Here’s a deep dive into the nine best benefits of witch hazel for skin. We also have a step-by-step guide on how to use it, plus a rundown of…

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Cast Your Votes: Is Castor Oil Good for Skin?

Castor oil has a long history as a natural medicine and can also help skin health. Some evidence shows it can help with acne, sunburn, wrinkles and lines, and more. Castor oil is a plant-based remedy used for centuries for its many purported health benefits. From getting your gut moving to stimulating hair growth, there’s a lot this natural oil can do. But one of the most popular uses for castor oil is as a natural beauty treatment. And no wonder when you consider its nourishing fatty acids, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,…

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The Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil

The only thing more overwhelming than choosing a wine might be choosing the right olive oil. These days, most supermarkets have shelves stocked with the stuff. There are “grassy” oils, organics, cold-pressed, and “pure” ones, not to mention all of the countries of origin to consider. It’s enough to make anyone panic and reach for the one with the coolest-looking label. But trust us when we say it’s well worth the time to select a high-quality bottle. As the foundation of so many dishes, olive oil sets the flavor stage for meals you eat…

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Can Hibiscus Treat Migraine? Here’s the Tea

There’s not enough science to prove that hibiscus tea can treat migraine. However, there’s some anecdotal evidence that shows it *might* help. TBH, there’s no evidence that 10/10 proves hibiscus tea can treat migraines. However, some anecdotal research shows hibiscus tea might help alleviate a throbbin’ noggin. Specifically, hibiscus tea boasts beaucoup antioxidants and has been shown to lower blood pressure. Here’s the tea. ☕ Hibiscus tea and hypertension Studies show that hibiscus tea is effective in lowering blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and total serum cholesterol. And since there’s…

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Layers, Layers, Layers! How to Build the Perfect Skin Care Routine

Sometimes walking down the skin care aisle feels like visiting Times Square. It’s the ads! Everywhere! Promising you entry to the world of *insert new trend here* skin! But even if you buy every celebrity face care product or follow your favorite influencer’s “Get Ready with Me” video, replicating routines never, if rarely, give results for flawless skin. So, what gives? Here’s what you need to know about building your own personal skin care routine — plus a few product recs to get you started. Marc Tran/Stocksy Before you get started…

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