Opinion β rebranding diet culture is keeping us hooked on thinness
The toxic behaviours weβve turned to in the past to βget skinnyβ are supposedly out and wellness is in. But while the βclean eatingβ revolution is touted as being all about βhealth,β weight loss is still very much the subliminal message and βlifestyle changesβ are often just disordered habits...
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Are our beauty routines making us miserable?
While taking care of ourselves is essential for our self-esteem, the pursuit of beauty in the age of social media is starting to have the opposite effect on many. Today, the bar for being considered aesthetically beautiful has risen significantly. Past generations may have felt pressure to acquire the look of...
New report suggests Shein suppliers are still overworked
Despite promises to improve working conditions, Sheinβs disregard for people and the planet ensures business keeps booming.Β Nowadays, the disdain for resource-hungry, cheap clothing companies would suggest brands like Shein and Temu are on the out.Β One Google search on fast fashion, however, will pull up mixed reports that suggest otherwise. Younger...
Whatβs with social mediaβs growing anti-sunscreen movement?
With sunnier days starting to roll in, experts are warning against the worrying and unwarranted vilification of sunscreen taking place in digital spaces. Hallelujah, summer is finally on the horizon. As we look forward to long walks in the sun, days spent stretched out in the park, and afternoons by the...
Youthforia faces backlash over new βinclusiveβ foundation shade
The makeup brand Youthforia has highlighted the importance of due diligence when it comes to inclusivity and representation.Β Inclusivity has become a paramount issue, particularly in the beauty industry. And as customers place more pressure on brands to practice as they preach, the margin for error has rightlyΒ decreased. Makeup enthusiasts, everyday...
Can psychedelics treat physical pain?
Sufferers of chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and cluster headaches have been raving about their βlife-savingβ experiences with hallucinogenic drugs. Now, scientists are exploring the use of LSD and psilocybin in pain management. In light of new findings that psychedelic drugs could transform mental health, scientists and researchers are persisting with...
Atacama fashion week spotlights the desertβs devastation
A staggering 60,000 tonnes of used clothing is shipped to Chile each year, 65% of which is illegally dumped in the Atacama desert. To raise awareness about how this is affecting the land and its people, activists and designers organised an event amid the trash. By now, Iβm sure youβre well-aware that the world is literallyΒ drowningΒ in clothes. Though recycling programmes have existed for decades, with little means of recycling jeans or...
Exploring the irony of the Met Galaβs βGarden of Timeβ theme
Drawing inspiration from a dystopian novel, this yearβs Met Gala theme is either purposefully or unintentionally a huge nod to the state of our planet and society in the 21st century. On the first Monday of May, the annual Met Gala event β also known as the βFashion Oscarsβ β will return to New York City. This yearβs theme is based on a book named The Garden of Time and is...
Fake Botox is poisoning cosmetic patients across the United States
Several people have reported negative health reactions after being injected with botulinum toxin in the US. Itβs a worrying trend that emphasizes the importance of finding reputable clinicians before getting any type of cosmetic work done. A worrying trend is taking place across the US, raising the eyebrows of health officials and beauty practitioners alike. At least 19 people have reported serious health reactions after being injected with botulinum toxin (the...
Opinion – Nikeβs Olympic kits are an emblem of sports sexism
The sporting giant has come under fire over its womenβs Track and Field kits. The backlash is long overdue. With the Paris Olympics just months away, major sporting brands are revealing their Olympic kits for the first time. But Nike got more than it bargained for this week when it shared images of the Team USA Track and Field uniforms. Far from online hype, the launch triggered a swathe of...
