Everybody on TikTok is talking about castor oil. While the way people are learning about castor is thoroughly modern, the ingredient itself and its use in wellness and beauty trends are decidedly ancient, dating back to early Ayurvedic practices. Castor oil can be used to hydrate hair and skin, but the trending practice is called […]
I am cold, cranky, and covered in leaves. It’s nearing 10 p.m. on a Friday in November, and I’m lying outside on the ground in a flimsy sleeping bag. Around me, people are wailing and throwing up into mini plastic trash cans. One woman dances in front of the fire and beats a hand drum. […]
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Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one editor, staffer, or influencer shares their top 30 must-haves or current wish-list items. Like so many people I know, finishing one year and diving headfirst into another can be somewhat daunting. In addition to wondering what a new year may have in store (good, bad, or […]
At least once a week — let’s face it, at least once every day — the writers and editors across Refinery29 discuss the latest and greatest products in our lives, from some cool new water bottle that’s been absolutely saving our lives to a state-of-the-art sleep product that’s changed our eight hours for the better. And gatekeeping isn’t in our […]
If there are any lessons learned from oral PrEP failing to reach communities in the 12 years it’s been available, it’s that any future form of HIV prevention must be universally accessible to all, no matter how much money is in your pocket. Despite cost creating major barriers to access to HIV prevention, stigma and […]
📲VIRTUAL EVENT, Global Date: Thursday, December 12 Time: 12pm ET/5pm GMT Meet the Editor is our monthly virtual event series that gives you unparalleled access to Vogue editors—and the opportunity to ask them anything about careers and style. Next up: Margaux Anbouba, Vogue’s Senior Beauty and Wellness Editor. Margaux joined Vogue last year after working […]
Contrary to what you might think, fats are essential to a healthy diet and body. Healthy fats provide energy, assist with vitamin absorption, and even support the brain, hormones, and cells overall. Clearly, it’s essential to have fats in your diet, though not all of them are created equal. Butter is a perfect example of […]
The idea of willingly immersing oneself in freezing cold water doesn’t sound particularly enticing. But as it turns out, the benefits of a simple cold shower are many. After all, top athletes regularly use ice baths, and there are countless studies to back up its proponents’ claims. Improved metabolism, a lift in your mental health, […]
“If you’re keeping your eyes open, the light can cause damage,” says Bowe. Next, your red light device, nor your skin, should never be hot, or even warm. “If the wavelengths of light are creating heat, that can trigger pigment producing cells in your skin to pump out more melanin, so you want to be […]
