August 22, 2023

Why We're Obsessed With These Before & After Summer Skincare Products

August 22, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s been a hot summer, and while some of us are still seeking out the sun in tropical locales, others of us are trying to minimize any time we have in the sun (or need to recover from a surprise sunburn). You may get tired of hearing it from your mom or your dermatologist, but they can’t stress enough the importance of always protecting your skin with sunscreen. But also, let’s not forget how to care for our bodies post-sun when it has taken a beating. From face sunscreens to hydrating body creams and oils, we’ve put together our top list of products to use pre and post sunning. And for the love of the sun gods, wear a hat in the extreme heat because skin damage is real with lasting effects.

October 01, 2020

How to Get the Benefits of a Luxury Spa Outdoors at Ole Henriksen

October 01, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

In this new pandemic era, self-care could not be more important for our well-being than right now, which is why we decided it was high time for a massage. And, while a lot of spas are still closed across the country, we found an oasis tucked away in the corner of a parking lot off of Sunset Boulevard. Allow me to introduce you to the outdoor spa experience at Ole Henriksen in West Hollywood.

June 14, 2019

World-renowned Pelvic Specialists on their New Book 'Beating Endo'

June 14, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

One of the most devastating and common diseases amongst women is Endometriosis or “Endo” which affects 1 in 10 women. Simply stated that’s approximately 176 million people on the planet and often times, as women, we get misinformation or are told one thing by one doctor, and something else by another medical professional. The frustration of sifting through all of this information has become simplified with the help of Pelvic Pain Specialists Dr. Iris Orbuch and Dr. Amy Stein. These world-renowned experts have written a book titled BEATING ENDO: How To Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis which offers a whole-mind/whole-body approach to understanding painful periods, recovery from pelvic pain spanning head-to-toe, endometriosis and pretty much anything else you might have questions about pertaining to Endo. And right now until June 25th, you can get 20% off your pre-sale purchase plus free shipping (use promo code: BEAT ENDO) at HarperCollins.com. As a teaser, below we’ve put together a list of myths and facts on Endometriosis from Dr. Orbuch and Dr. Stein which might just surprise you.