Posts by Nicolle Mackinnon
I Tried CBD for Anxiety and Pain Relief—Did It Work? YES
If you’ve been around the wellness world in the last few years, you know that CBD oil and its derivatives are more ubiquitous than matcha lattes and avocado toast. Tinctures, pills, balms and patches are touted as your solution to practically everything, from chronic pain and muscle soreness to anxiety, depression and sleeplessness. But, does…
Read More5 Athleisure Brands You Should Know About Now
The world of athleisure continues to expand nearly as fast as the CBD industry (so, really, really fast). Though we each have our tried and true favorite brands—you know, the ones that you know your perfect size and you can count on the leggings to be squat proof—we’re also always keeping our eyes out for…
Read MoreSkip Trick-or-Treating This Halloween and Pamper Yourself With These Face Masks Instead
When we hear the word “treat,” candy isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But with ghouls, ghosts, witches and superheroes gracing the sidewalks tonight in search of sugar-filled handouts, we’re considering what will give us a temporary high once we’re done passing out fun-sized candy bars. The answer? These face masks that capitalize…
Read More9 Brands We Loved from WELL Summit
WELL Summit 2019 was not just a weekend of learning and education from exciting experts. It brought together a beautiful collection of trusted wellness brands that we got to experience firsthand, sometimes for the first time. It was like the best curated online shopping trip, except we got to try and touch and test it…
Read MoreWomen We’re Watching: Meet Kailey Bradt, Founder + CEO of OWA Haircare
Encountering the inconvenience of traveling with numerous bottles of hair products, Kailey Bradt sought out alternatives to conventional liquid haircare. When she researched what hair products were made up of, she was surprised to learn that they were mostly solvents. Discovering shampoo is 80 percent water on average also shocked her (and us). A deep-routed…
Read More5 Fall Beauty Picks You Need to Try Now
Fall is in full swing and depending on where you reside, you might already be pushing the envelope that is winter weather. Regardless of your climate, your skincare routine should get a makeover as the temperatures dip and drier air starts to become the norm. We asked Kathyrn Dickinson, owner of clean beauty store AILLEA,…
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