27 Jan
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6 Reasons To Add Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant To Your Routine

With countless fans, rave reviews and awards, our Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant has earned its status as a skincare staple and gentle exfoliator. Here are six reasons to add this beauty editor, celebrity and makeup artist favorite to your routine.

Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant

1. Beauty Editor, Celebrity & Fan Reviews

Beauty experts agree that our Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant is the key to beautiful skin. Refinery29 Beauty editors call it the perfect choice for keeping skin in tip-top shape between spa visits.

Westworld star Thandiwe Newton swears by it, saying, "All natural and organic, smells divine, and is gentle enough (but really effective) to use morning and night." Celebrity Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff adds Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant to her skincare arsenal and tells NewBeauty it's a must-have for her A-list clients.

Our customers also rave about the Dermafoliant. a customer jenniferShe says: "I love this stuff!!!! I've been using this product for about 9 months. I was turning 50 and realized I needed to start with good skin care… This was recommended to me by a friend. My skin looks amazing!”

2. Made from natural ingredients

With the addition of water, Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant transforms into a creamy paste that sloughs away dead cells and polishes skin's texture, revealing a smooth, flawless-looking complexion.

This popular scrub is enriched with natural ingredients that work together to cleanse and polish the skin. Strawberries with Salicylic Acid gently exfoliate and remove impurities to brighten skin and reduce the appearance of pores. An excellent source of ascorbic acid and vitamins, rhubarb helps minimize the visible signs of aging. Chickpea Flour reduces the appearance of pores, while Lactic Acid and Rice gently slough off dead skin cells to improve skin texture for a rejuvenated appearance.

This formula also contains medicinal peat to deep clean and polish the skin, as well as a Biocomplex, a booster of antioxidants, coenzyme Q10 and alpha lipoic acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

3. Dermascope Aestheticians' Winner Choice Awards 2021

Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant is one of our best-selling products, which is reflected in our awards for this product. In 2021, more than 73,000 licensed estheticians and industry professionals voted our Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant as their "Favorite Scrub".

4. Uses both physical and chemical peels

The Dermafoliant uses both physical and chemical peels to polish your skin. The physical exfoliation is thanks to the addition of oil-absorbing rice powder, which polishes and smoothes the skin's texture. At the same time, the formula also contains lactic and salicylic acids to chemically exfoliate away dead skin cells, revealing flawless-looking skin.

5. Multiple ways to exfoliate

Designed to activate when combined with water, the Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant is what you would call a powder-to-paste scrub. For correct use, put a small amount of dry powder on your hand, add a few drops of water and rub your hands together. As you add water, watch the creamy paste form. You can either use it neat as a paste or mix it with a detergent if you prefer. It depends on you!

6. Naturally scented

This cleansing daily scrub is formulated with the delicious scent of strawberries and rhubarb. In addition, strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, flavonoids and ellagic acid, all of which combine to promote a radiant complexion.

Is Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant part of your skincare routine? We'd love to hear what you love about it! Share your thoughts with us in the comments below or join the conversation on social media.

This article was originally written in January 2018.

23 Oct
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Govee Glide Wall Light Review: Add Color to Your Wall

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Govee Glide wall lamp

RRP $ 100.00

"The Govee Glide wall lamp can transform any bare wall into a masterpiece of dazzling colors."

advantages

  • Variety of light patterns

  • Bright light output

  • Firm adhesion to the wall

disadvantage

  • Limited designs

  • Antiquated looking software

Govee was on the verge. The last smart home maker to launch new products with so much enthusiasm was Wyze, but Govee has been a lot more hectic over the past six months. What is interesting here is that the company's focus is only on one product category and does not delve into many areas. Intelligent lighting is his specialty.

The Govee Glide wall lamp moves a little outside of the intelligent lighting convention and offers a slightly different approach. Instead of being a lightbulb or lamp, it's actually a modular set of light strips that you can configure to decorate and adorn walls. If you are tired of the LED light strips that tend to be out of sight, this may pique your interest as it will ask to be presented in front and in the center.

Installation and setup

Two kits are available: a 7-piece system for $ 100 and a 12-piece system for $ 150. I tested the 7-piece set but found that it doesn't offer nearly as many arrangements as other wall lights – like the Twinkly Flex or Nanoleaf Lines. Because the light bars are connected one behind the other and there is only a single 90-degree piece, which makes it almost impossible to find a unique arrangement that stands out from others. Even if you go for the 12-piece kit, you will likely have to buy another to really design something ornate. I chose an L-shaped design because you can't do much more without investing in more light strips.

Govee Glide wall lamp on the wall.John Velasco / Digital Trends

Luckily, mounting it on the wall is child's play, because the underside of the light strips has adhesive strips that appear to remain firmly attached to the wall. While the light bars may seem bulky, they are actually light enough to stay firmly in place. In fact, I've set up the Govee Glide Wall Light for over a month now and there's no sign that the glue has worn off. However, you should really finish your wall design before placing it on the wall because once they are erected it is a hassle to remove.

software

The Govee Glide wall light is controlled via the enclosed Govee Home app for Android and iOS. Aesthetically, it could benefit from a visual makeover as parts of it look antiquated. Its salvation is that Govee offers an extensive set of presets and modes that make for some dazzling lighting effects – including one that is music-responsive, as well as the ability to create your own custom light pattern.

Govee Home app that runs on a phone.

You will definitely spend a lot of time creating a custom effect as you will have to pick a color for a specific light bar. In comparison, I prefer Twinkly's method of adjusting the light patterns as it maps your design beforehand with your phone's camera. That way, it's much easier and more convenient to set up a custom pattern instead of having to manually select each light bar through the app.

power

As mentioned earlier, Govee offers a variety of lighting effects. From pulsating effects to multi-colored lights that turn on from end to end, I love the variety that it has to offer. The options available can be adjusted to suit the mood or ambience, making it very suitable as an accent light. While most similar smart lights like this are more of an accent, I'm actually surprised at how they can act as the main light source as well.

I'm actually surprised at how it can act as the main light source.

When it's night, the Govee Glide wall sconce has enough power to light up most rooms – which makes it useful for reading, which is surprising for a 7-piece set like this one. I didn't expect that, but it can replace the two floor lamps that I currently use in my home office. The colors are pretty vivid too, but not as vivid as the colors I saw from the Govee Lyra Smart Floor Lamp. Even so, it's not too shabby and most people would be happy with its hues.

characteristics

In terms of intelligent functions, I wanted something more than the usual – like voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant. There's a basic timer option for choosing days and times it can be turned on and off, but I really would have loved to see more. The Wyze Lights Strips Pro, for example, automatically adjusts the color temperature to the time of day.

Our opinion

With its simple setup and dazzling color patterns, the Govee Glide wall light has enough to offer without being too expensive. Other smart wall light options offer better saturation and adjustment than this, but are also much more expensive. Govee's offering is balanced enough to make it an option unless you want a more customizable design.

Is there a better alternative?

At the moment, the Nanoleaf Lines are standout wall lights that offer better color saturation and more customization options. You'll pay a lot more for it, but you're sure to get some visitor attention due to the dazzling and neat design.

There's also the Twinkly Flex, which is priced similar to the Govee Glide Wall Light. The flex offers great brightness and saturation and has the advantage of being manipulable to create even more designs on the wall.

How long it will take?

The plastic-coated light strips don't weigh much and feel a bit hollow. You could say it feels threadbare. Govee offers a one-year limited warranty to protect it from failure.

Should you buy it?

If you are content with simple wall designs and don't want to spend a fortune, the Govee Glide wall lamp with its fascinating light patterns is worth a look.

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01 Sep
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 Review: Add Intel, Lose Speed

View of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 laptop fully open and sitting at an angle.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 in the test: It hurts when you choose Intel

RRP $ 735.00

“The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 lost performance and battery life in the transition from AMD to Intel. Add a bad display and it's hard to recommend. "

advantages

  • Solid build quality

  • Comfortable keyboard and touchpad

  • Good speakers

  • Active pen included

disadvantage

  • Inconspicuous achievement

  • Mediocre battery life

  • Unacceptable ad

I tested the AMD Ryzen version of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 convertible 2-in-1 laptop last year and found that it offers a ton of performance for a very attractive $ 600 price tag. It didn't quite make our list of the best budget laptops, but it came close. This year I was given the chance to review the 2021 update which won't change much – most importantly, Intel is up to date this time around. I was curious to see how this version fares.

I tested the $ 735 mid-range configuration of the IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 with a Core i5-1135G7, which is the right Intel chip to compare to the Ryzen 5 4500U in the previous review unit. That's barely a budget laptop price point (though it doubles the memory over the AMD machine), and I found the Intel version to offer a lower value proposition than last year's model. You can get a Core i3 for the more attractive $ 570, but you're giving up half the memory and storage. In the end, it proves why AMD continues to lead the way in budget laptops.

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The IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 has essentially the same construction as the previous model, only this time fiberglass is mixed with the plastic in the lid to give it a more stable feel. The rest of the case is made entirely of plastic but still feels solid – more so than some premium laptops that use magnesium alloy to reduce weight. Compared to the budget-conscious and fairly flexible Asus VivoBook Flip 14, which uses plastic in the case and aluminum alloy in the lid, the IdeaPad Flex 5i feels like a million dollars.

The IdeaPad's hinge is surprisingly good too, it's loose enough to open with one hand, but stiffens when it reaches an upright position to keep it in place in clamshell, tent, media, and tablet modes and hold in place. Overall, the build quality of the IdeaPad Flex 5i exceeds its price.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 folded into a tablet.

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Image of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 notebook folded back on the floor.

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Image of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 notebook folded back on the floor.

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The 2-in-1 retains its dark gray aesthetic, with just a touch of chrome in the Lenovo logo on the lid and keyboard deck. It's a very understated look, with a few angles to give it a streamlined look, but otherwise avoids any bling or oomph. Lenovo's budget and mid-range laptops have been minimalist in design for a number of years, and the IdeaPad Flex 5i is keeping that trend alive. The Asus VivoBook Flip 14 is a little more dynamic in its appearance, but that doesn't mean it looks better – it actually suffers from a lime green border around the Enter key that breaks up its color scheme. I'd say the IdeaPad Flex 5i looks better than it costs, and it won't make you feel like putting it to sleep when you take it to a posh coffee shop.

Like last year's model, however, the IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 is larger than it should be. The display bezels are thin on the sides but large at the top, and the chin is huge. That makes it deeper than necessary. It's also quite thick at 0.82 inches and a bit heavy at 3.3 pounds. The Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 (about $ 200 more than the IdeaPad) is 0.69 inches and 3.09 pounds, while the Asus VivoBook Flip 14 is 0.72 inches and 3.31 pounds. If there is one area where the IdeaPad Flex 5i proves its low price, it is the oversized chassis.

Connectivity is solid, with a proprietary power connector (though my review unit came with a USB-C charger), a USB-C 3.2 port, a full-size HDMI 1.4b port, and a 3.5mm audio jack on the left, and two USB-A 3.2 ports and a full-size SD card reader on the right. Unfortunately, there is no Thunderbolt 4 support, which is disappointing even at $ 735. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 offer wireless connectivity.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 right-hand USB ports and SD card port.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 USB ports on the right.

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Charging port, micro USB port, HDMI port and headphone jack on the left side of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14.

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power

We praised the AMD version of the IdeaPad Flex 5 for its performance thanks to the Ryzen 5 4500U. That was impressive back then, but what a difference a year makes. That's now a previous generation chip, and the new Ryzen 5000 series processors are significantly faster – and the delta between the previous version and the current 11th generation Intel version is also less significant. My test device equipped the Core i5-1135G7 to go with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), so that we can compare not only with the previous model from AMD, but also with current laptops.

Don't bother playing.

In all cases, except against the Acer Aspire 5 with its Core i3-1115G4, which was included for a bit of contrast, the IdeaPad Flex 5i could not convince. With the exception of the 3DMark Time Spy test, it was slightly slower overall than the previous AMD model, including our Handbrake test which encodes a 420MB video as H.265. In all of our benchmarks, it was also slower than the other Core i5 laptops on our list, especially the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2. The difference isn't huge, but it is enough to place the IdeaPad Flex 5i in the lower end of our comparison group .

In real use, I didn't notice that the IdeaPad Flex 5i is a slow laptop. On the other hand, virtually all modern laptops are fast enough to run Windows 10 and basic productivity tasks like web browsing, Office apps, and the like without slowing down. When you need an extra boost in performance for heavy-duty multitasking or more intense tasks, you may notice a hiccup or two. I would rate the performance as acceptable for the price, but nothing to write home about.

Geekbench (single / multiple) Handbrake
(Seconds)		 Cinebench R23 (single / multiple) PCMark 10 3DMark time spy
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14
(Core i5-1135G7)		 1397/4301 213 1325/4411 4550 1026
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 2020
(Ryzen 5 4500U)		 1096/4543 160 n / A n / A 957
Asus VivoBook Flip 14 (Ryzen 5 5500U) 1102/5432 131 1180/7579 5191 1099
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
(Core i5-1135G7)		 1406/5379 178 1357/5502 4668 1511
HP Envy 14 (Core i5-1135G7) 1549/5431 204 1399/4585 n / A 1380
Acer Aspire 5 2021 (Core i3-1115G4) 1215/2544 300 1274/3128 3752 652

Don't bother playing. The IdeaPad Flex 5i is limited to the Intel Iris Xe graphics and didn't do very well even for that chip. The 3DMark Time Spy test wasn't great, only reaching 16 frames per second (fps) at 1080p and high graphics in Fortnite. You'll want to look your gaming needs elsewhere.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 screen.Mark Coppock / Digital Trends

The second time I turned on the IdeaPad Flex 5i 14, I knew that the 14-inch Full HD IPS display (1920×1080) would be its biggest weakness. The colors seemed unusual, the screen had an unpleasant yellow-green cast and the contrast didn't blow me away. I don't often respond that badly to a display, but this one was disappointing. Note that the display is in the old school 16: 9 aspect ratio, as larger displays haven't gotten that advanced on budget laptops.

My colorimeter has largely confirmed this subjective experience. Initially, the brightness was low at just 231 nits, well below our preferred threshold of 300 nits. This means that the display may be difficult to see in bright overhead lighting. At 800: 1, the contrast was better than I expected (but again below our preferred level, 1000: 1). The colors were very narrow with only 49% of AdobeRGB and 65% of sRGB – midrange and premium laptops are around 72% and 95% or better – and the color accuracy was just okay with a DeltaE of 2.37 ( 1.0 or less is excellent).

Yes, budget laptops often save on the display. For example, the Asus VivoBook Flip 14 was remarkably similar with 230 nits of brightness, a contrast ratio of 720: 1, 50% AdobeRGB and 66% sRGB, and a color accuracy of 2.62. However, that doesn't change the fact that these displays are not pleasant to use even for simple productivity work and are nowhere near what creatives are looking for.

The sound was better, with upward-facing speakers flanking the keyboard on either side. The volume was more than acceptable with no distortion, and while the bass was absent, the mids and highs were clear. These speakers allow you to watch Netflix and listen to music, which is better than most budget devices.

Close-up of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 stylus and speaker on the right.Mark Coppock / Digital Trends

Keyboard and touchpad

The IdeaPad Flex 5i has the standard Lenovo keyboard that you find on everything but the ThinkPad range. It's shallower than I'd like, but it has enough click and comfortable floor motion to allow precise typing. The generous key spacing and key size make this keyboard a good budget keyboard that is just a few steps behind great keyboards like the Specter line from HP and the Apple Magic Keyboard. Fast typists should get used to this keyboard quickly enough and familiarize themselves with it in a short time.

The touchpad is good too, with a decent size and a smooth and comfortable surface. The Microsoft Precision touchpad drivers enable the full suite of Windows 10 multi-touch gestures, all of which worked well. I have no complaints.

Image of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14, with keyboard, trackpad and stylus.

Close-up of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 trackpad and stylus.

The touch display was responsive and Lenovo includes an active pen with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. I found it pretty good for sketching (not that I'm an artist) and handwriting on the display, though the 14-inch display and overall mass of the 2-in-1 made it uncomfortable in tablet mode. Still, the pen in the box is a plus that few budget laptops can compete with. As an added bonus, take a close look at the materials included in the box and you'll find a tiny pen holder that plugs into a USB-A port and keeps the pen handy. This, of course, blocks both ports, so you'll have to remove the pin to connect a peripheral.

Finally, Windows 10 Hello support is provided through a fingerprint reader in the upper right corner of the keyboard deck. It was quick and reliable. Lenovo also outfitted the IdeaPad Flex 5i with its ThinkShutter privacy screen for the webcam – just slide it over it and the lens is physically blocked, giving you a touch of privacy.

Battery life

Image of an open Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 laptop lying on the floor.Mark Coppock / Digital Trends

The IdeaPad Flex 5i retains the 52.5 watt-hour battery of its predecessor, which, in combination with the Core i5 and the 14-inch Full HD display, made me wonder what longevity I can expect. The AMD model was just fine in terms of battery life and could potentially last a full day on one charge if you don't try too hard.

Overall, the battery life of the IdeaPad Flex 5i is disappointing.

According to our benchmarks, the Intel version is just below this all-day battery life threshold. It took us just 7.25 hours in our web browsing test, compared to the eight hours on the AMD version and 11.5 hours when looping our local Avengers test video, which took the AMD version 11 hours. So that's a hit, even though the web test gives a better idea of ​​productivity performance. The Asus VivoBook Flip 14 managed nine hours in the Internet surfing and 12 hours in the video test – certainly stronger values.

I also ran the PCMark 10 Applications battery test, which saw the IdeaPad Flex 5i last nine hours. That's only seven minutes less than the AMD version, but below the 10 or more hours we've seen as a minimum on most of the other laptops we tested. This is the best test of battery life, and the IdeaPad Flex 5i didn't do as well. It lasted almost two minutes in the PCMark 10 gaming battery test, which is about average for this test.

Overall, the battery life of the IdeaPad Flex 5i is disappointing. Like the AMD version, it can get you through a day of work if your workflow is easy, but doing real work without a plug-in can be a challenge.

Our opinion

For $ 600, the AMD version of the IdeaPad Flex 5 14 was a good bargain. At $ 735, with the main difference being a 512GB SSD versus a 256GB SSD, the latest IdeaPad Flex 5i isn't quite as attractive. It doesn't work that well and can't compete with some other laptops with the same CPU. The battery life is unimpressive and the display – albeit just as bad as on the previous version – is a real disappointment.

There are other laptops in this price range that are worth more for their money. The IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 lost its luster with the move to Intel, and I can't recommend much.

Are there alternatives?

The Asus VivoBook Flip 14 is about the same price and offers significantly better performance. The display and battery life aren't better, but at least you get a faster laptop that can handle more demanding workloads.

If you don't need a 2-in-1, the Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325UA is a great choice. It's only a few hundred dollars away from the IdeaPad Flex 5i, but it has much better performance, a beautiful and color-accurate OLED display, and a 1TB PCIe SSD. If your budget can handle it, the ZenBook 13 should be on your list.

Another 2-in-1 to consider is the HP Envy x360 13. It's an AMD machine too, and so much faster, and it has a much better display. It's a bit more expensive too, but well worth the extra money.

How long it will take?

The IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 offers a solid construction that should instill confidence after years of use. Its components are state-of-the-art, if not the fastest, so you can stay productive for just as long. You won't like the industry standard one year warranty.

Should you buy it?

No. Take the power of the AMD processor from its predecessor and add more than $ 100 in price, and the IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 isn't that big a bargain.

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26 Mar
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3 Reasons You Should Add Cycling to Your Fitness Routine

Nobody loves cardio. This is the most tedious part of a fitness routine, and many people skip it altogether. This is because, for the most part, our imagination of cardio spends 30 minutes on a treadmill staring at a wall. An alternative way to incorporate cardio into your fitness routine would be on a bike. Bicycles are useful in many ways and have the advantage of being great calorie burners. However, they have a ton of other fitness benefits that you should know about.

Here are some reasons everyone should add cycling to their fitness routine. We'll also give you some tips on how to do this safely and efficiently.

It's a great form of transportation

The biggest benefit of cycling for fitness is that it gives you the opportunity to do so while getting things done at the same time. You don't have to worry about two hours of cardio a week if you use it to go to work or run errands every morning. You will also find that from time to time you may want to take pleasure drives. That way, you can either burn calories more easily or maintain a healthy weight.

It is fun

Cycling is also a fun way to burn calories. Some people really do it and decide to go on long trips. It's difficult to be an avid cyclist and not be in shape. When it becomes your passion, you no longer have to worry about gaining weight or losing weight.

Cycling is also a great way to get the whole family involved. If you want your kids to get active, get them a bike early on. It becomes part of their lives and you don't have to ask them for some fresh air. This is a great habit that is instilled in a child that they may maintain for the rest of their life.

It's great for recovery

Many people have felt that rest means that there is absolutely nothing you should do during your days off. But that's not correct. Being lethargic means there is less blood circulation and fewer nutrients getting to the areas where it is needed.

Instead, you need to do an active restore. This is the case when you work the areas that need recovery with moderate to light intensity. One study found that people who practiced active rest recovered much faster, and there are few exercises better than cycling for active rest.

The nice thing about cycling is that you can ride at your own pace. If you've worked on your legs the day before, you can take a light drive on a sunny afternoon to get the blood pumping. This will reduce the pain and allow you to work on those areas faster, which will also result in faster gains.

Here's how to add cycling to your routine

There are two ways you can do this. One way is to use your bike as a first or secondary mode of transport and the other is to use it as a fitness machine.

In addition, if you use the bike as a means of transport, we recommend that you obtain a transit pass. So you can either take your bike with you or park it near a subway station. This way you get maximum mobility. Another benefit of this is that you always have a way to return home if you go too far and suddenly feel like you can't walk anymore.

If you are using the bike specifically for fitness purposes, there are also many ways you can achieve this. You can exercise endurance or use the bike for high-intensity interval training. This is when you do short sprints followed by a cool down period. This can be a great way to burn energy both before and after your sessions. This is because this form of exercise has been shown to boost metabolism and calorie consumption after the session is over.

Using HIIT with a bike, especially on the open road, is dangerous. Because of this, you need to learn how to avoid a bicycle accident. If you want to know how to avoid a bike accident and some other safety tips, we recommend you visit Velosurance. They have a great article that explains what are the most common causes of accidents and how to avoid them. They provide tips on how to avoid getting a door, for example, which is one of the most common yet overlooked types of bicycle accidents.

As you can see, there are tons of reasons why adding cycling to your routine is a great idea. Make sure you think about it and try to make it a part of your everyday life.

02 Mar
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7 Effective Antioxidants To Add to Your Skin Care Routine

If you find that you justify this second glass of wine on a weekday with "the antioxidants", you may be on the right track – especially with regard to skin care. However, before uncorking another bottle or investing in a product with a variety of wellness buzzwords, it's important to understand what antioxidants really are and what effects they have on your body, and consequently on beauty.

What are antioxidants and free radicals?

As one of the most frequently mentioned health properties, we know that antioxidants are beneficial for our skin, but how exactly? Before we look at the solution they offer, let's start with the problem: free radicals. Certain environments (read: air pollution, intense solar radiation) can cause atoms in our body to split, causing the now singular electrons to jump around to find another electron to work with.

“Molecules strive to have a pair of electrons in their outer shells. So if they lose an electron, they become unstable, ”explains Dr. Hooman Khorasani, chief physician for dermatological and cosmetic surgery at Mount Sinai health system, "Free radicals try to regain this electron by oxidizing other molecules like the cell's own DNA, enzymes and proteins."

Benefits of antioxidants for your skin

oxidation affects the body as well as a car: it accelerates aging. In their search for a new coupling, free radicals damage healthy cells and damage our bodies. It is known that a higher content of free radicals catalyzes diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases and even cancer, and contributes to faster aging by weakening the elasticity of the skin. Fortunately, there are antioxidants that stop free radicals in their tracks without adding Dr. Khorasani added to become free radicals yourself. Preventing free radical damage isn't the only value of antioxidants. In maintaining our cell health, they naturally moisturize and reduce inflammation in our skin.

Antioxidant infographic

Types of antioxidants

While antioxidants occur naturally in our bodies, we can also increase our antioxidant levels with various naturally occurring nutrients. "Products full of antioxidants protect the skin in the long term." Eminence Organics Lead skin trainer Natalie Pergar explained. "Antioxidants benefit … by fighting both external and internal signs of aging, preventing free radical damage, reducing surface inflammation and increasing collagen production to keep skin cells firm and youthful."

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xanthones

It is a favorite fruit of wellness experts Mangosteen, which intuitively has nothing to do with mangoes. It was named Queen of Fruits by Queen Victoria for its superior taste. The super fruit is also full of antioxidants called xanthones, which protect the cells, reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar levels and prevent environmental and anti-fruit. inflammatory damage to the skin. Studies have shown that mangosteen extracts can protect against UV damage, which causes fine lines, wrinkles and age spots and supports the appearance of elasticity in the skin, which keeps the complexion radiant and full. However, the biological activities of this compound are not only antioxidative. It has also been shown to be anti-allergic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral.

Vitamin E.

Vitamin E is naturally produced and stored by your body as needed. It can also be consumed over avocados, almonds and leafy greens and is known for its effectiveness against dark spots and protecting the skin from Photoaging. It is also particularly strong when combined with vitamin C for an evening skin tone.

orange tree

vitamin C

Citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, grapefruits and passion fruits stop cell degeneration with this powerful free radical neutralizer and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Protection against and healing of UV damage (goodbye dark spots!) For more radiant skin.

All citrus fruits contain naturally occurring amounts of vitamin C, which serves as a powerful antioxidant with unlimited benefits for every skin type

"All citrus fruits contain naturally occurring amounts of vitamin C, which serves as a powerful antioxidant with unlimited benefits for every skin type," confirms Brian Goodwin, Eminence Organics International Trainer.

Increasing collagen production and cell regeneration – the common targets of free radicals – not only does this Vitamin C reduces the appearance of uneven skin tone, but smoothes the skin texture and improves the overall appearance of the skin, making you look younger and longer. In short: Vitamin C is one of the most valuable players in skin care, or, according to Natalie, "an all-round savior (of the skin)".

polyphenols

Like mangosteen, cocoa is considered an "antioxidant powerhouse" that contains antioxidants called polyphenols. "Cocoa not only smells delicious, it is also rich in antioxidants that work wonders to smooth your skin," says Natalie. polyphenols Defend plants against radiation (which means UV damage for us). This protection for your complexion Reduces fine lines and wrinkles and leaves your skin looking plump, hydrated and rejuvenated.

flavonoids

These natural pigments that Protective plants at the cellular level are also responsible for vibrant colored plants such as strawberries. They are one of the reasons why fruits and vegetables are nutritious, relieve inflammation and help us avoid UV damage and light aging.

Acai bowl

anthocyanins

This type of flavonoid occurs in foods that appear purple, blue or black like berries and acai and are associated with the treatment of a number of diseases such as high blood pressure and colds. It also slows down photoaging, protects against sun damage, stress and pollution, and prevents collagen loss.

lycopene

Lycopene is another pigment in red fruits and vegetables (like tomatoes and red currants). It protects plants from minor damage and helps manage the environmental impact on our own bodies. Ironic, Lycopene actually reduces the reddening of our skin caused by UV damage and also fends off light aging.

As we get older, you can incorporate several antioxidant-rich products into your everyday life (as well as a more comprehensive one in general) Daily routine) is crucial for the longevity of your skin. Whether you're reaching for a vitamin C serum, applying a cocoa mask at home, or upgrading your daily smoothie to an avocado almond milk mangosteen acai bowl, there are plenty of ways to get enough antioxidants into your system Filter to free radicals to stop their traces and you will soon reap the benefits both inside and out.

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