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How an Inconsistent Bedtime Could Harm Your Heart

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How an Inconsistent Bedtime Could Harm Your Heart

Consistent sleep also encourages your cardiovascular system to “downregulate” and reset at night, which ultimately supports good cardiovascular health, W. Christopher Winter, MD, a neurologist and sleep medicine physician with Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, tells SELF.

Having an irregular bedtime and sleep schedule can also throw off a range of elements linked to good heart health, Dr. Winter says. “Irregular sleep timing is closely tied with irregular exercise, irregular eating, etc., and that inconsistency can wildly disrupt metabolism, cognitive abilities, mood, endocrine functioning, neurological processing, and yes, cardiovascular health,” he says.

Ultimately, “it’s not just about how long you sleep, but how consistent your sleep timing is in a very real, physiologic way,” Dr. Sobti says. “Your circadian rhythm doesn’t need perfection; it needs consistency,” she adds.

How to set (and stick to) a bedtime.

Everyone’s ideal bedtime is slightly different, which is why Dr. Malow recommends listening to your body when it comes to figuring out the perfect bedtime for you. “Go to bed when you are feeling tired,” she says. “If you try to go to bed too early, your body may be too alert.” And, of course, if you go to bed too late, you’ll end up shortchanging your sleep.

You can also start with a standard wake time and work your way backward, if your schedule allows, Dr. Winter says. “Make that consistent,” he says. “Working back seven to eight hours from there is probably a good place to start in terms of a bedtime.”

While you’re at it, Dr. Malow recommends being careful of having caffeine or alcohol in the evening, or using screens too close to bedtime—all of those can throw your sleep out of whack.

Ultimately, Dr. Malow suggests just making it a point to create and stick with a bedtime that works for you. “Do your best to choose a consistent bedtime, even if you have to deviate from it some nights,” she says. Dr. Winter agrees. “It’s not about being perfect, but rather being better than you were before,” he says.

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Why avocados are so good for you – and whether you can eat them every day

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Why avocados are so good for you – and whether you can eat them every day

We all know that avocados are good for us – in fact, they’re rich in the very nutrients that are often lacking in our day-to-day diets. As a pregnant woman going through a period of stress and fatigue, I was looking to up my nutrient intake; something that will give me back all the nutrients I need in one go, and avocados seemed like a no-brainer. I asked nutritionist Laura Merten for the low-down on avocados, and if they’re something I should be introducing into my diet every day (spoiler alert: I ate them every day for a month).

How healthy are avocados really?

“Avocados have many health benefits thanks to their nutrients,” says Laura Merten. “For example, they support general gut health and the growth of good gut bacteria. They also increase good cholesterol (HDL) and reduce bad cholesterol (LDL), which is important for the heart.” But that’s not all, according to experts. Avocados also contain many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, can help protect against eye damage, and may even help protect against osteoporosis (bone loss). Avocados contain many important nutrients, especially in everyday life, but also during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What nutrients do avocados contain?

“Avocados provide healthy fats and fibre plus some vitamins and minerals,” explains Laura Merten. “One avocado can provide just under half of the recommended daily fibre intake of 30 grams. Fibre is particularly important for digestion, regulating blood sugar levels and many other bodily functions.” So it’s worth taking a closer look at the nutritional values.

These are the nutritional values of an avocado (approx. 200 g)

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Monounsaturated fatty acids: 20 g
  • Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 4 g
  • Saturated fatty acids: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Dietary fibre: 14 g
  • Vitamin C: 22 % of the daily requirement
  • Vitamin E: 28 % of the daily requirement
  • Vitamin K: 35 % of the daily requirement
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 20 % of the daily requirement
  • Vitamin B3 (niacin): 22% of the daily requirement
  • Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 56% of the daily requirement
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 30% of the daily requirement
  • Folate: 41% of the daily requirement
  • Magnesium: 14 % of the daily requirement
  • Potassium: 21% of the daily requirement
  • Copper: 42% of the daily requirement
  • Manganese: 12% of the daily requirement

According to nutritionists, vitamin B5, folate, and copper stand out in particular. Vitamin B5 is important for mental performance and helps to reduce tiredness. Folate supports the immune system, normal blood formation and is also needed for mental function and performance. Pregnant women in particular have an increased need for folic acid. Copper is important for your skin, hair and the immune system. Avocados are, therefore, real nutrient bombs for general health.

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By Ali Pantony and Cat Hufton

I gave up dating apps for Lent, here’s what really surprised me

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I gave up dating apps for Lent, here’s what really surprised me

So, I gave up dating apps for Lent. That’s a whole 40 days of Hinge, Breeze, Feeld, etc., free. I’d just been ghosted for the third time since my break-up, and for the first time in 2026, from a Hinge match after five really good dates, and I decided enough was enough. For the rest of Q1 at least.

It felt entirely cathartic, vindicating and freeing to remove them. Feelings which lasted a good 96 hours or so, before one evening I’d exhausted all of my social media apps, hadn’t had a notification (AKA a serotonin microdose) in a few hours, and went to check my Hinge likes. Although, of course, I couldn’t.

This was, for sure, the biggest difficulty with deleting the apps, which I realised I’d come to rely on as a kind of emergency dopamine reserve on my phone. What’s a girl to do when she’s got no texts, no DMs, no likes, and also can’t go and hunt out validation and interaction from anxious-avoidant strangers on dating apps?

As the days turned into weeks, what had started as a way to reclaim my power over my love life and self-worth became a slippery slope into a strange kind of hopelessness. It was still the depths of winter, my social life had come to a natural ebb, and I was feeling pretty lonely. I began to realise just how much I’d been plugging the gaps on lonely evenings or boring weekends with the synthetic connection I found in my Hinge matches and Feeld pings.

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I had moments where I thought, “Lent, shment,” and almost redownloaded Hinge. It was only the fact that I’d told all my friends and set myself this silly little challenge that stopped me.

On the other hand, the negative reinforcement from not having these apps on my phone was blissful. You know those moments where you’re feeling really single. Not “out with your hot friends, baddest girl in the world” single. But despairingly, boringly, “I am the only person in the world not in love” single.

But then you remember the countless stories from friends, colleagues, acquaintances about how they met their soulmate online. So you muster the tiniest flicker of hope that tonight will be the night you join the club of the lucky-in-love. You’ll open an app and, after just two swipes (it’s always just two swipes), you find the love of your life, talk deep into the night, meet the following weekend, and then every weekend after until suddenly you’re walking down the aisle and telling people “we actually met on Hinge”.

La Roche-Posay expands into Walmart with nationwide retail rollout

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La Roche-Posay expands into Walmart with nationwide retail rollout

THE WHAT? La Roche-Posay has announced a major retail expansion in the U.S. through a nationwide in-store launch at Walmart.

THE DETAILS The dermatologist-recommended skincare brand is now available in 1,460 Walmart stores across the United States, marking a significant step in scaling access to its clinically proven products. Backed by 25 years of research and over 750 clinical studies, La Roche-Posay is known for its medical-grade formulations and signature Thermal Spring Water, and is recommended by more than 100,000 dermatologists globally. As part of the partnership, Walmart pharmacists will receive specialised training to act as skincare advisors, offering personalised consultations, including support for patients experiencing skin side effects from medical treatments. The move also aligns with Walmart’s broader strategy to strengthen its beauty offering across price tiers.

THE WHY? The expansion supports La Roche-Posay’s mission to democratise access to science-backed dermatological skincare, while enabling Walmart to elevate its position as a destination for advanced skincare solutions through expert-led, in-store experiences.

Source: PR Newswire

Glowing Skin is Healthy Skin – 100% PURE

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Glowing Skin is Healthy Skin – 100% PURE

As we observe World Health Day, it feels only natural to pause and reflect on what “health” truly means for the skin. At 100% PURE, we’ve always viewed skincare through a lens of deep, restorative care. We don’t see your complexion as a canvas to be masked or a surface to be “fixed” with harsh chemicals. We see it for what it truly is: your body’s largest and most hardworking organ.

Your skin deserves the same profound respect and high-performance nourishment as your heart, your lungs, or your mind. It is a living, breathing barrier that protects you from the world, and in return, it asks for hydration, protection, and love. When your skin is glowing, it isn’t just a sign of “beauty”—it is a visible reflection of wellness, resilience, and balance. Today, we celebrate the intersection of science and nature, where a calm, caring, and restorative approach to beauty leads to a lifetime of health.

The PureScience Protocol: Beyond “Clean”

In today’s world, the word “clean” is everywhere, but at 100% PURE, we believe your health requires more than just a buzzword. The 2026 consumer is rightly skeptical of “greenwashing.” This is why we’ve moved beyond a simple philosophy into a rigorous methodology we call Science-Backed Purity.

Led by Dr. Cody Chalker and our dedicated team of PhD chemists at Purity Parkour mission is to ensure every formula is Pure Safe verified. We don’t just avoid “the bad stuff”; we actively engineer for health. This is our “Professor Authority” moment: we understand the molecular impact of what goes onto your skin. We aren’t just making “natural” products; we are creating vertically controlled, radically effective formulas that are verified by pharmaceutical-grade standards.

Why Our Exclusions Are a Wellness Choice

We have spent over 20 years—since our founding in 2004—refining a “blacklist” of ingredients that have no place in a healthy lifestyle. This isn’t about being trendy; it’s about Chemical Vigilance. Our origin story is anchored in a 1999 chemistry discovery by our founder, Susie Wang, regarding vitamin C oxidation. We saw then that instability equals a lack of safety.

  • No Talc: Often contaminated with asbestos, talc is a risk we simply refuse to take with your respiratory or skin health.
  • No Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives: These are known sensitizers and carcinogens that stress the body’s detoxification systems.
  • No Phthalates: We exclude these endocrine disruptors because a healthy glow should never come at the cost of hormonal balance.

By owning our own manufacturing facility in San Jose, we maintain a “chain of custody” over every batch, ensuring that the Virgin Coconut Moisturizing Milk Foam or Brightening Serumyou use is as pure as the day it was formulated. This is our “Beauty Bakery” at work—fresh, potent, and uncompromising.

Antioxidants: The Immune System for Your Complexion

Think of your skincare as a “daily vitamin” for your face. Just as you take supplements to support your internal immune system, your skin requires external defenders to stay healthy in a modern world. Every day, your skin faces “oxidative stress”—a term that describes environmental damage from pollution, blue light, and UV rays that can “rust” your skin cells and lead to premature aging.

Our Vitamin C Face Cream and Vitamin C Eye Cream are your primary lines of defense. They are the legacy of Susie Wang’s original stabilization patent, which used an oil barrier to keep the vitamin from degrading.

Your Daily Defense Duo

  • Vitamin C Face Cream: This isn’t just a moisturizer; it’s a restorative shield. Because we use stabilized vitamin C, it doesn’t degrade or become pro-oxidative. It works to neutralize free radicals, supporting your skin’s natural collagen and leaving it feeling soft, plump, and revitalized. It’s about building skin sovereignty—giving your skin the tools to stay strong against the elements.
  • Vitamin C Eye Cream: The delicate skin around your eyes is often the first to show signs of environmental fatigue and sleep deprivation. This cream infuses that thin, sensitive area with a concentrated burst of antioxidants and caffeine, helping to support healthy circulation and a rested, vibrant look.

By applying these daily, you are feeding your skin the high-performance nutrients it needs to remain resilient. It is an act of “Active Sovereignty”—taking control of your skin health with formulas that are proven to perform.

The Holistic Ritual: From Cleanse to Repair

A healthy routine is built on a foundation of respect for the skin’s natural barrier. When we strip the skin, we leave it vulnerable to infection and irritation. That is why the Virgin Coconut Moisturizing Milk Foam is a spring essential. It uses lauric acid to detoxify pores while the coconut milk provides a “nourishing hug” to the lipid barrier.

Once cleansed, the Brightening Serum acts as the deep infusion. Using sake and licorice root, it targets lackluster skin without the harshness of clinical bleaching agents. This is the difference between “bleaching” (harm) and “brightening” (health). We are using nature-identical and lab-refined botanicals to achieve a “lit-from-within” radiance that feels as good as it looks.

Mindful Rituals for a Radiant Mind

Health is holistic. We know that when you feel stressed, your skin often reflects that tension through dullness or reactivity. This is why we invite you to turn your skincare into a mindful ritual. Taking time for yourself is not a luxury; it is a physiological necessity for wellness.

The next time you use the Vitamin C Glow Max Bright Maskdon’t just “apply” it—experience it. Treat those 15 minutes as a meditation for your skin and your spirit.

  • The Sensation: Feel the cooling, jelly-like texture as it rests on your skin, soothing away the heat and stress of the day.
  • The Intention: As the fruit enzymes from papaya and pineapple gently polish your complexion, take a few deep breaths. Remind yourself that your worth is not tied to your productivity, but to your well-being.

When you approach your beauty routine with this “Susie-style” warmth and intention, the results go deeper than the surface. You emerge from your bathroom not just looking brighter, but feeling more centered, refreshed, and cared for. This is the “Beauty Bakery” philosophy—treating your skin to something fresh, handmade, and restorative.

Conclusion: Our Happy Promise to Your Health

At 100% PURE, we are more than a beauty brand; we are your partners in wellness. We are a brand born from rigor and refusal—a refusal to accept toxins and a rigor that demands results. We want you to feel absolutely confident in the quality of what you put on your skin, knowing it was made in our San Jose facility under the watchful eye of our PhD chemists.

Your journey toward holistic skin health should be joyful, celebratory, and risk-free. This is the foundation of our Happy Promise. We don’t just want you to buy a product; we want you to find a ritual that makes you feel beautiful and healthy every single day.

If you don’t love how our products make your skin look and feel within 60 days, we’ll take them back. We gladly offer an exchange or refund on gently used products within 60 days of purchase from 100percentpure.com, minus shipping costs. This is our way of saying that your health and satisfaction are our only true metrics of success.

This World Health Day, we invite you to celebrate your skin’s vitality. Let’s choose health, choose science, and choose a radiance that is 100% PURE.

FAQ Section

How does vitamin C support my skin’s “natural intelligence”?

vitamin C is a vital co-factor that your skin uses to produce collagen and repair its structure. However, skin cannot produce its own vitamin C; it must be supplied externally. By providing a stabilized, bio-available source of this vitamin, we are essentially giving your skin the “tools” it needs to perform its natural functions more effectively. It supports your skin’s innate ability to stay firm, bright, and resilient against the passing of time and the stress of the environment.

What does “Science-Backed Purity” mean for my daily health?

It means that every product you use has been vetted through our PureScience Protocol. We use clinical-grade testing to ensure that our plant-based ingredients are potent and that our formulas are free from hidden contaminants like heavy metals or phthalates. It is a shift from “Passive Purity” (just being natural) to “Active Sovereignty” (being scientifically verified). It’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing your beauty routine is supporting your overall wellness.

Is 100% PURE safe for people with highly reactive health concerns?

While we always recommend a patch test for those with extreme sensitivities, our mission is to create the safest, most non-irritating formulas possible. By excluding harsh synthetics, artificial fragrances, and common allergens, we provide a soothing, restorative alternative for those who need to be extra mindful of what touches their skin. Our use of Calendula and Aloe in products like the Virgin Coconut Moisturizing Milk Foam helps to ensure a calm, comforted experience for all health journeys. We believe everyone deserves to feel beautiful without compromise.

Why is stabilization so important for skin health?

As our co-founder Susie Wang discovered in 1999, unstable ingredients like vitamin C can oxidize. When an antioxidant oxidizes, it can actually turn into a pro-oxidant. Instead of protecting your skin, it begins to cause the very damage it was supposed to prevent. Stabilized formulas ensure that the product remains beneficial from the first pump to the last, protecting your skin’s health rather than adding to its oxidative burden.

How do fruit enzymes differ from manual scrubs in a wellness routine?

Manual scrubs can cause micro-tears in the skin barrier, leading to chronic inflammation—the “silent killer” of skin health. Fruit enzymes (like those in our Glow Max Bright Mask) work through a process called proteolysis. They “digest” only the dead skin cells on the surface, leaving the healthy living cells beneath untouched. This results in a smoother, healthier glow without the physical stress or inflammation caused by traditional exfoliation.

Can I use the Radiance Renewal System if I’m focusing on “anti-aging”?

Absolutely. In fact, we prefer the term “restorative aging.” By focusing on antioxidants and deep hydration, this system supports the skin’s longevity. A healthy, hydrated, and protected skin barrier is the most effective way to maintain a youthful, vibrant appearance for years to come. It’s about longevity and vitality, not just “fixing” a wrinkle.

What is the role of sake in holistic skin health?

Sake, or fermented rice water, is rich in enzymes and amino acids. In our Brightening Serum, it works to gently refine the skin’s texture. In a holistic sense, fermentation increases the bio-availability of nutrients, making them easier for your skin to absorb and utilize. It’s an ancient wellness secret refined by modern chemistry to help your skin look its most balanced and refreshed.

Denise Richards’ Raw Facelift Before-and-After Photos Are the Transparency We Need

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Denise Richards’ Raw Facelift Before-and-After Photos Are the Transparency We Need

Perhaps that’s why the public response to her disclosure has been overwhelmingly positive—celebratory, even. As a plastic surgery reporter who’s approaching 50, I was thrilled to see it—people commending Richards’ honesty, praising Dr. Talei’s surgical skills, and marveling at the time-machine-like results. Of course, I also scrolled upon the occasional “Why can’t we just be allowed to age naturally?” comment, which tends to turn up, in some form or another, on almost every plastic surgery post. The anti-interventionist who posed the question on Allure’s Instagram received a fair amount of pro-choice pushback from readers (242 of them at last look), including Richards herself, who replied: “I respect your opinion. I believe everyone has a choice and [can] do what’s best for them and for me this was best.”

There’s also been loud applause for the Richards-Talei collab from the plastic surgery community. Dr. Talei’s post featuring the star’s before-and-afters, along with a nuanced breakdown of her surgery, has racked up more than 222,000 likes and roughly 10,000 comments—many from big names in the field. Amongst the barrage of clapping-hands and fire emojis, one comment from Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Ashkan Ghavami, MD, garnered an inordinate amount of attention: Boss moves. My patients pretend like I don’t exist. 😂😂 How do you do it? 👏🏽

While made in jest, the remark effectively addressed the inexplicably youthful-looking elephant in the room. In recent years, plastic surgery confessions have increased among a certain echelon of stars (Ricki Lake shouting out her facelift surgeon, Kylie Jenner dropping the specs of her breast augmentation). The crème de la crème of Hollywood, however, still rarely acknowledge the work they’ve had done or the doctors behind it, notes Steven Teitelbaum, MD, a plastic surgeon in Santa Monica. Instead, they appear ageless on screens and red carpets but stay quiet, leaving us to wonder, or to suspend our disbelief and accept the falsehood that the rich and famous are impervious to wrinkles, jowls, and wattles. What’s the harm in that? Glad you asked. The harm is that their omissions are actively reshaping our beauty standards: Snatched 60-year-olds are starting to seem normal—a natural fixture in every drama we stream—but in reality, measuring up means having a surgeon on call.

21 Best Gifts For Teenage Girls Guaranteed To Earn You Aura Points

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21 Best Gifts For Teenage Girls Guaranteed To Earn You Aura Points

“As a teacher, I get a front-row seat to what’s trending in teen culture, and right now, it’s all about confidence, creativity, and a hint of rebellion,” says class teacher Sam Jackson. “Teen girls are deep in their K-pop era, and anything that channels that energy is an instant obsession. From the new Demon Hunter films to TikTok dance trends that take over before lunch break, they’re drawn to stories and sounds that mix fashion, freedom, and fun.” Gotcha.

And when I begged for more, she delivered: “What’s most impressive, though, is how polished this generation is. While I was lucky if I remembered to wash my face as a teen, many of my students have full skincare routines AND walk into class glowing and smelling wonderful. And in a sweet twist, toys are back. From Labubus figures to Jellycats, there’s something beautifully nostalgic about it.”

Post-primary Spanish teacher Cíara McDonnell adds, “Honestly, the answer changes every day. With how fast social media moves, it’s nearly impossible to keep up. One day, they’re re-bingeing The Summer I Turned Prettyand the next, they’re trying to learn the latest TikTok dance trend.

“But Gen Z aren’t just following trends — they’re setting them. Every week, there is a new ‘must-have’ product. Currently, they’re all about slicking back their hair with the latest viral gel or finding the perfect lip stain.”

So, to summarise, low-risk gifts include high-quality pyjama sets, makeup brushes, fancy footwear (AKA UGG boots and fashion trainers), tech gifts for teens and wellness gifts aplenty — think weighted blankets, silk pillowcases and dressing gowns. Oh, and experience days rather than gift cards if material gifts aren’t your vibe.

However, to save you from browsing all of the above, I’ve narrowed your options down to 21 perfect gifts. And for those shopping for personalised gifts or gifts for teenage boys, I’ve rounded up suitable options too, as well as budget-friendly options for those seeking gifts under £100 and gifts under £50.

Ahead, the best gifts for teenage girls for 2026, approved by Glamour’s gifting editor:

Our Gold Standard for Glow – 100% PURE

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Our Gold Standard for Glow – 100% PURE

There is a specific, wonderful kind of magic that happens when you look in the mirror and finally see the version of yourself that you feel like on the inside—rested, vibrant, and full of life. We’ve all had those mornings where our skin feels a bit “hushed,” shadowed by the stress of a long week or the lingering dullness of a changing season. But what if you could bottle that post-vacation radiance?

At 100% PURE, we call our Brightening Serum “Liquid Confidence”. It’s not just a step in a routine; it’s an emotionally generous gift to yourself. It’s about that “aha” moment when the dullness lifts, and you’re left with a complexion that looks lit from within. This is the heart of Susie’s vision: creating high-performing beauty that makes you feel as good as you look.

What’s Inside the Bottle: A Symphony of Botanicals

When we talk about what makes this serum special, we aren’t just looking at a list of ingredients; we’re looking at a carefully composed symphony of nature’s most effective brighteners. We don’t believe in overloading you with clinical jargon that sounds like a lab report. Instead, we want to share the story of why these botanicals were chosen to help your skin thrive.

Sake: The Ancient Secret for Modern Texture

Long before modern skincare, sake (fermented rice water) was cherished for its ability to soften and brighten the skin. In our serum, sake acts as a gentle architect for your skin’s texture. It’s rich in enzymes and amino acids that help smooth away roughness, leaving your face feeling incredibly silky and refined. When your skin texture is smooth, it reflects light more evenly, which is the true secret to that “youthful glow”.

Licorice Root: The Master of Balance

If sake is the architect, licorice root is the peacekeeper. We use it to help balance the appearance of your skin tone. It’s a beautifully gentle way to address the look of dark spots or unevenness without the harshness of synthetic lighteners. It leaves your complexion looking calm, clear, and beautifully uniform.

Fruit-Derived Acids: The Final Polish

To ensure your skin is always ready to drink in these nutrients, we’ve included a delicate touch of fruit-derived acids. These aren’t the kind of acids that leave your skin feeling raw or stripped. Instead, they provide a gentle “polish,” lifting away the very top layer of dullness to reveal the fresh, vibrant skin underneath.

Why This Serum is a “Gold Standard”

In a world of “viral” trends and overnight sensations, the Brightening Serum stands apart as a true legacy product. Our “Gold Standard” status isn’t just a label; it’s a reflection of our 25-year history of chemical vigilance and scientific refusal to settle for “good enough”.

While other brands were chasing the latest synthetic fads, we spent over two decades perfecting this vegan, plant-based blend. We go back to our founding in 1999 and 2004, rooted in Susie’s discovery that stability is the key to performance. This serum is part of a larger ecosystem—the Radiance Renewal System—where every product is designed to support and amplify the work of the others.

When you use this serum, you aren’t just using a product; you’re benefiting from a quarter-century of innovation, made with love in our own San Jose facility to ensure maximum freshness and potency.

The Layering Secret for Maximum Radiance

To get that true, high-performance payoff, how you apply your serum is just as important as what’s inside it. We want to help you create a ritual that feels like an everyday indulgence while delivering visible results.

The Prep

Start with a clean, softened canvas using our Virgin Coconut Moisturizing Milk Foam. By removing impurities without stripping your natural oils, you ensure that the Brightening Serum can sink in deeply rather than just sitting on the surface.

The Treatment

Apply a few drops of the Brightening Serum to your face and neck while your skin is still slightly damp. This helps the sake and licorice move through the skin more effectively, infusing every cell with radiance.

The Seal

Here is the “pro-tip”: follow your serum immediately with the Vitamin C Face Cream. Think of the cream as a protective silk blanket that “seals in” all the brightening nutrients of the serum. Because our Vitamin C is stabilized, it works in harmony with the serum to brighten and protect all day long.

The Final Touch

Don’t forget the eyes! Gently pat on the Vitamin C Eye Cream to erase tired shadows and de-puff. This final step completes the “lit-from-within” look, leaving you ready to face the world with total confidence.

Conclusion: A Longtime Favorite for a Reason

At 100% PURE, we believe beauty should be celebratory and results-driven. This serum has been a “brightening super star” and a customer favorite for years because it delivers a transformation you can actually see in the mirror.

It’s about more than just “skincare.” It’s about the feeling of waking up, looking in the mirror, and loving what you see. It’s about nourishment, restoration, and the quiet power of a routine that truly cares for you. We invite you to experience this “Liquid Confidence” for yourself and join the thousands of women who have made it their gold standard for glow.

FAQ Section

How long should I wait after applying the serum to moisturize?

You don’t need to wait long at all! In fact, we recommend applying your Vitamin C Face Cream while the serum is still slightly tacky on the skin. This helps lock in the hydration and ensures the active ingredients are sealed in for maximum absorption.

Does the Brightening Serum help with post-acne marks?

Yes, beautifully! Thanks to the combination of licorice root and sake, this serum is excellent at addressing the look of “shadows” or dark spots left behind by past blemishes. It helps to balance the appearance of your skin tone, leaving it looking clear, smooth, and refreshed.

Can I use this serum during the day under makeup?

Absolutely. One of the reasons our customers love this serum is its lightweight, silky texture. It sinks in almost instantly, creating a smooth, hydrated base that helps your makeup lay more beautifully and stay fresh throughout the day. Plus, the antioxidants provide an extra layer of protection against the environmental stressors you encounter during the day.

Everything You Need to Know About the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF Formulas

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Everything You Need to Know About the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF Formulas

Last Updated on April 6, 2026 by omgbart

At first glance, everything about Beauty of Joseon is textbook K-beauty. The name. The aesthetic. The formulas. And by now you have probably heard the one about how the brand is not actually that popular in Korea. Or wasn’t, until Olive Young, Korea’s dominant beauty retail chain, started carrying the range.

This reminds me of Tatcha somewhat. During our trip to Japan in 2017, I learned that exactly one place carried it in the entire country. A hotel spa in Kyoto. That was it. There is nothing wrong with a brand building its identity around heritage without being a household name at home. The beauty industry is oversaturated and brutally competitive. Beauty of Joseon is neither a poser nor an anomaly. It just found its audience elsewhere first.

Now let’s talk sunscreen. Two of them, actually.

BEAUTY OF JOSEON spf formulas on marble tray with other skincare products.
These layer so well over any of my serums.

The One That Started It All

At this point, the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50 is practically furniture. Everyone who has spent any time in the skincare space knows the cream-colored tube with the white cap. Muted, elevated, more presence than half the luxury SPFs on the market. I am here for it.

Outside the US, Beauty of Joseon currently offers two Relief Sun formulas: the original Rice + Probiotics and the newer Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5. Both are SPF 50 PA++++, both are unscented. Both are very good. Trust me on this one.

Beauty of Joseon sunscreen application selfie.

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50

This is the one that converts people. Not because of clever marketing, but because of feel. It looks like a cream, behaves like a lotion, and absorbs like a serum. If you have spent your life avoiding sunscreen because of white cast, greasy finish, or that chemical smell, this formula sidesteps all of it.

Beauty of Joseon SPF with rice and probiotics texture swatch on skin.

One thing to be clear about: it is not a moisturiser. It hydrates, yes, and delivers real treatment through niacinamide for brightening and adenosine for firming. A stack of fermented ingredients, including multiple strains of lactobacillus and saccharomyces ferment filtrates, supports the microbiome angle the brand leans into. But UV protection is the primary job. Everything else is a bonus.

On application it goes on with a brief white cast that vanishes in seconds. No sheen, no purple tint, no residue. Layers seamlessly over moisturiser without pilling.

Beauty of Joseon sun relief aqua fresh spf application on skin.

Relief Sun: Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50

Lighter on contact but with more grip on the skin. Where the original reads creamy, the Aqua-Fresh is more of a water-gel that sets to a dry-touch finish almost immediately. Not tight exactly, but there is a comfortable firmness after it absorbs that some people will love and others will notice.

Beauty of Joseon Aqua fresh SPF texture on skin.

The formula is more focused on barrier support. Ceramide NP, phytosphingosine, sodium hyaluronate, and rice bran oil form a genuinely nourishing base. Panthenol, the B5 in the name, helps the skin retain moisture and recover from daily environmental stress.

The ferulic acid and tocopherol pairing also actively supports the UV filters’ photoprotection rather than just sitting there decoratively. If your skin runs dry or needs more structural support from its morning routine, this is the more considered choice.

Beauty of Joseon sunscreen tubes with caps off on a marble tray.

Which one is for you

Both formulas feel like creams rather than fluids, sink in fast, and leave nothing behind. The difference is in what they are doing underneath.

The Rice + Probiotics is your multitasking SPF. Treatment-forward, microbiome-friendly, and genuinely suited to every skin type, including those prone to redness. It does the UV job and then some.

The Aqua-Fresh is your barrier-first SPF. Soothing, ceramide-rich, loaded with antioxidants, and very focused on hydration. If your skin tends to tip oily by midday, this is the one.

Beauty of Joseon sunscreen texture swatches.

The Bit About UV Filters

The UV filter systems also differ between the two, and it is worth understanding what is actually in each formula and why none of it is currently FDA approved for the US market.

In both formulas
Rice + Probiotics only
Aqua-Fresh only

Filter (INCI) Common name Coverage Note
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
both		 Uvinul A Plus UVA Strong long-wave UVA absorber. Oil-soluble, excellent photostability.
Ethylhexyl triazone
both		 Uvinul T 150 UVB Highly efficient UVB filter. Very photostable.
Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
Rice + Probiotics		 Tinosorb M UVA + UVB Hybrid filter that works by both absorption and reflection. Broad spectrum.
Diethylhexyl butamido triazone
Rice + Probiotics		 Uvasorb HEB UVB Additional UVB support. Adds to the original formula’s protection depth.
Drometrizole trisiloxane
Aqua-Fresh		 Mexoryl XL UVA + UVB Silicone-based hybrid filter. Broad spectrum with an excellent skin feel contribution.
Terephthalidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
Aqua-Fresh		 Mexoryl SX UVA UVA specialist, particularly strong on long-wave UVA. Water-soluble.
Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
Aqua-Fresh		 Tinosorb S UVA + UVB Broad spectrum absorptive filter. Complements Mexoryl SX’s UVA range.

Both are worth trying. And each one overdelivers at its price point. And if you are new to either, know that whichever one you start with, the tube will be empty before you have made up your mind about the other.

Beauty of Joseon Sun Relief sunscreens run around $15-$20 per 50ml tube.

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A Beginner Strength Training Workout for People on GLP-1s

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A Beginner Strength Training Workout for People on GLP-1s

Millions of Americans are taking GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound to lose weight, treat type 2 diabetes, and manage other chronic health conditions. And while these drugs are generally really effective, they can also bring on some not-so-great side effects, including a big drop in muscle mass for some people.

Losing muscle isn’t just an aesthetic bummer–it can make you more likely to develop sarcopenia down the road. Sarcopenia is a fancy term for low muscle mass, and it can lead to decreased strength, endurance, and mobility, as well as increased risk of falls and injuries later in life, as SELF previously reported. Basically, if you want to live a long, healthy life, you’ll want to avoid sarcopenia as best you can. And one effective way to lower your risk of it? Strength training.

Specifically, lifting heavy weights while taking a GLP-1 can help preserve your lean muscle mass as you lose weight, Gregory Norman, a certified personal trainer and regional personal training manager of Focus Integrated Fitness, tells SELF. Not only does training with heavy loads improve neural efficiency (basically, your body’s ability to effectively engage muscles), it also spurs your muscles to grow bigger and stronger.

With that in mind, Norman developed for SELF a total-body beginner strength workout geared towards people taking GLP-1s. (Important caveat: While this routine is designed to maintain and even grow your muscle mass, it may not be safe for everyone on GLP-1s. Before giving it a go, check with your doctor to understand if it’s the right choice for you.)

This routine features seven exercises that together hit all the basic movement patterns you need to work your entire body, Norman explains.

These include a lower-body push movement (squat); an upper-body horizontal push (hands-elevated push-up); an upper-body horizontal pull (dumbbell bent-over row); a lower-body pull (dumbbell glute bridge); an upper-body vertical push (high plank to downward dog tap); upper-body vertical pull (dumbbell pullover); and a bonus core move (the dead bug).

All of these moves are compound exercises, meaning they work multiple joints at a time. Compared to isolation exercises, where just one joint works at a time (like tricep extensions or hamstring curls, for example), compound moves recruit more muscles, which makes them an efficient, effective choice for maintaining and growing your muscle mass.

Norman recommends doing this full-body workout two to three times per week, with rest days taken in between each session.

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