Although, both of these ingredients do their best work under certain conditions: You want to apply a vitamin C serum on clean, dry skin so it can penetrate the skin cells, but you want to apply hyaluronic acid on a damp face so it can pull water into the skin. Vitamin C is also a vital part of the collagen synthesis process, helping collagen cross-link and support skin firmness. But it doesn’t just stimulate collagen production; it stabilizes the collagen2 you have, leading to overall wrinkle reduction....

When taken regularly, a vitamin D supplement can help ensure you’re getting enough of the key vitamin so your body can function at its best.* Here’s a breakdown of what to know about vitamin D supplements, the effects of vitamin D in the body, and how to make sure your routine is working for you. And while you can certainly try to add more fatty fish to your diet (which provides some vitamin D) and spend more uninterrupted time in the sun, taking a vitamin D supplement is almost always necessary to get optimal amounts D (i....

Pushing off these domestic tasks once in a while isn’t a big deal. Perhaps your partner was in a lazy mood that evening, or they had a lot going on at work taking away time from tending to home responsibilities. Totally fair. But if they are consistently demonstrating this behavior, these one-sided actions may actually be weaponized incompetence in action—and a big contributor to domestic inequality. “The reason it is weaponized is because the partner places the responsibility back onto the other partner to complete the tasks, and it is intended for them to complete for future occasions,” psychotherapist and certified couples’ therapist Lee Phillips, Ed....

The existing issue of food insecurity was exacerbated further during the pandemic, as a result of rising unemployment rates and increased food costs. According to research from Northwestern University, food insecurity doubled overall and tripled in households with families. While 2020 was filled with a lot of devastation, anxiety, and loss, it was also a year of reckoning and a catalyst toward lasting change. That’s what we mean, and what we hope for, when we place food security on our 2021 wellness trends list....

Clinical studies have found that, when administered correctly, hemp-derived CBD can help ease stress and promote life pleasure1.* Hemp-derived CBD delivers this sense of calm with a negligible amount of THC—the psychoactive compound in some cannabis strains.* These trace levels of THC in hemp (< 0.3% by U.S. law) mean that it should not make you feel high. But unless you’ve tried hemp CBD yourself, it might be hard to imagine what it does feel like....

However, you can take part in eco-friendly slugging by using botanicals rich in fatty acids. One example is sea buckthorn oil—a natural oil that comes from tiny orange berries. Here’s why we love it for slugging, color correcting, and more. In more recent years, sea buckthorn oil has gained popularity for its skin-softening properties, though it’s also been used topically for centuries. The fatty acid properties are similar to other botanical oils, but its nutrient profile is particularly rich....

While slow fashion doesn’t have a hard-and-fast definition, it refers to a more nuanced, mindful way of shopping that prioritizes people and the planet. It could mean shopping secondhand, buying less, prioritizing natural fabrics, or some combination of all these things, depending on the consumer. “Slow fashion is about really understanding what your needs are and finding the best product to address those needs,” Shivam Punjya, the founder and creative director of behno, an ethical handbag line, tells mbg....