The self-care movement has seen a trend recently – reevaluating what self-care practices are actually “self-care” and what is simply vanity. In today’s day in age, we like to make sure self-care is personal and without judgement, so whatever self-care is to you counts. For me and many others, pedicure is the basis of self-care:…
Read MoreAfter suffering with active acne for many, many years, I’m unfortunately left with marks of pimples past. I do everything in my power to get rid of them, be it excessive SPF to prevent them from darkening, a chemical exfoliating routine that I follow routinely, or even pricey laser facials. While the laser facials were…
Read MoreAs you may or may not know, The Chill Times is the sister site to Chillhouse, a modern destination in New York City for all things self care, including wellness lattes, massage, and nail art (just to name a few!). Nail art is truly the bread and butter of the entire establishment, so it’s safe…
Read MoreNow that we’re officially in winter, lots of changes are coming to our routines. This season, hydration is key in as many ways as possible, including but not limited to drinking lots of extra water, using hyaluronic acids, applying thicker creams, and using as many oils as possible. Oils, if you don’t use them already,…
Read MoreThere are two primary facets of skincare: cleansing and moisturizing. It’s hard to justify adding a new step to your routine, especially if doing so requires a product with a hefty price tag. If you’re ready to take the plunge, investing in a serum is a great first step. And don’t worry, we’ve got the…
Read MoreAs sustainability becomes an increasingly trendy topic, we found it long overdue that we haven’t spoken about “clean beauty,” and how to ensure the products you’re using aren’t harmful to you or the environment. To get all the dirty details, we spoke with Tim Hollinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Bathing Culture, a sustainable, biodegradable, non-toxic…
Read MoreWe all have seen those beauty DIY’s on Pinterest and bookmarked the recipes for a rainy day. Chances are we forget we’ve done that and never get around to making it, but since I’ve decided to be more intentional about my consumption and waste, I’m re-thinking those recipes. I actually found many of them use…
Read MoreExtractions. They’re the one thing I really look forward to when getting a facial because, as you hopefully know, they cannot be done at home. Though many might try, both dermatologists and estheticians advise against attempting this level of skin treatment at home, and with good reason. To get you the answers you deserve, we…
Read MoreIn a world of over diagnosing and a heavy dependency on the pharmaceutical industry, I personally make it my mission to mend my every one of my multiplying ailments sans prescription medication (whenever I can). Hence me stumbling upon and wanting to know more about the ancient practice of acupuncture. “Simply put, acupuncture is the…
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