Ask any beauty junkie worth their salt, and they are likely to tell you that Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray is the gold standard when it comes to face mists. It can soothe sensitive, intolerant, and allergic skin, and has earned more than 1,000 positive reviews on Amazon . However, did you als […]
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In pursuit of wellbeing and health, many of us are open to all forms of cures – some more ethical than others. While Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for centuries and has benefits, the remedies that involve animal products – such as deer penis, pangolin scales, bear bile […]
The morning- after pill is a safe and effective way of preventing unintended pregnancies. In some countries, the morning- after pill can be obtained over the counter at a pharmacy. However, in Singapore, a doctor’s prescription is required. Here are the answers to the top five p […]
( Also read: Where to Go For Fitness Staycations in Singapore ) Walk everywhere in New York Even a city holiday can turn into a daily half marathon if that city is New York, where walking five blocks (approximately 1.6km) is considered a very short walk. Just walking the length of Central Park from […]
So you’re finally going on that long-awaited, well-deserved holiday. But does that mean you have to abandon the regular fitness routine you’ve worked hard to maintain once you step through the departure gates? A vacation can help to reduce stress, but it also can derail a workout regimen. […]
For the uninitiated, clean beauty usually refers to non-toxic beauty products that are made without a long, ever-evolving list of ingredients linked to harmful health effects. While this phrase seems to be a rather new buzzword and ‘clean beauty’ brands have only started popping up recently, you […]
K-beauty fans have a lot to rejoice about this year – beyond the usual brands that are well-established among local consumers, even more well-known and other indie K-beauty brands have just hit our shores! Whether you are a fan of traditional herbal remedies, clinically-developed skincare, or make […]
A study by the University of Newcastle that was commissioned by WWF discovered that people consume about a credit card’s worth of plastic every week. That’s 5 grams of microplastics , coming from food, water and even the air. (Also read: How to Reuse Plastic Takeaway Containers Safel […]
The ashtanga sequence includes the full primary and secondary yoga series. It’s done daily for anywhere between one to three hours to cultivate discipline and strength . With so many yoga styles out there, it’s hard to try them all . But here’s why you shouldn’t skip ashtanga. (Al […]
Is it possible to reduce my pore size? What should I use if I have sensitive skin? Are these the kind of questions you’ve always wanted the answers to? Well, we often have readers field us skincare questions on our social media platforms and we decided to pick out five of the most commonly asked q […]