Your Future Self Will Thank you for Following this Simple Skincare Advice

From vampire facials, to micro-blading to Clarisonic brushes, it seems as though skincare trends have spread almost as fast as the resurgence of the 2000s baguette bag. While it appears that these skincare trends seem to come and go by the minute, there is one single skincare tip that remains as timeless as a pair of jeans is to your wardrobe: protect your skin from the sun.

For that reason, and the exciting fact that summer is right around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite sunscreens that will protect your skin for the harmful UV rays that cause your skin to age prematurely. Trust us, your future self will be forever thankful. 

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 CLINIQUE SUPER CITY BLOCK 

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This oil-free daily face protector with SPF 40 is perfect if you live in the city. Infused with skin-defending vitamins that act as protective blanket against harmful pollutants which cause the skin to age prematurely. 

$ 27, Shop here

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LABORATOIRES DE BIARRITZ

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This organic sunscreen provides high natural protection thanks to its anti UVA/UVB mineral screens and its patented red seaweed extract. Its formula is very hydrating so it doubles up as a moisturizer and neutralizes free radicals to prevent cell damage and skin aging caused by the sun. 

$20, Shop here

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SUPERGOOP SPF 40 UNSEEN SUNSCREEN

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We’re obsessed with this totally invisible sunscreen whose weightless formula leaves a perfect, velvety finish on the skin. Slightly mattifying so it helps keep oily-skin in check!

$35, Shop here

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GLOSSIER DAILY SUNSCREEN + INVISIBLE SHIELD

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This lightweight SPF 30 water-gel daily sunscreen has a similar texture to that of a serum. Its transparent formula won’t leave a white cast all over your face. As well, it’s infused with active microcapsules which instantly absorb into the skin allowing it to blend well with makeup, making it the perfect everyday product that will prevent your skin from harmful sun damage!

$34, Shop here

HOW TO TURN QUARANTINE INTO THE RETREAT OF YOUR DREAMS

Imagine you just checked into a yoga center in Tulum, a Sky Ting retreat in Mallorca, or you emerged from your private helicopter into the Canyons of the Amangiri resort. The choice is yours, the only premise is that you don’t know when you’re checking out. 

Until then, you’re going to make the best out of this retreat that you would, in under normal circumstances, never have the time to attend, let alone afford. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to press pause, relax and reboot yourself without fearing like your missing out on anything. This is your opportunity to use this time to relax and revitalize your body and mind as you make your way into the new decade. Below, is a step-by-step guide that will help you make the best out of social isolation by turning quarantine into the retreat of your dreams. 

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EAT WELL

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On Instagram, it seems as though everyone is eating extra healthy. We’re telling you to do the same, but make sure to keep it consistent, not just for the gram’. During quarantine, it’s easy to eat out of boredom but make sure you feed your body the nutrients that it needs. Not to say that you should be “dieting” during these times because we don’t believe in dieting. On the contrary, allow yourself to indulge in foods that you love but make sure you stay mindful of what you put inside your body. This is a great time to start trying out new healthy recipes, some instagram accounts are great to follow for recipe inspirations: @janecooksforyou ,@spicerevelation or @lifeofchaskye 

image courtesy of @lifeofchaskye

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WORKOUT EVERYDAY

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Try to move your body and stay active everyday. Now, we’re not asking you to go Barry’s Bootcamp on us , this is a “retreat” after all. But wether it’s high or low-impact, you want to make sure that you keep your body moving (check out our workout playlist if you need some good music!). Go for walks, hikes, do some mat pilates, yoga, there are tons of free tutorials online. If you want to get a bit more creative with your workouts, organize a dance zoom party with your friends! 

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FILTER OUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

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Social distancing means more time to watch movies, read books, listen to podcasts and catch up on all the entertainment that you’ve been wanting to consume for years. If you want to make the best out of this time, try to filter out your entertainment. Meaning, keep up with the Kardashians, but with moderation. Instead, try to watch movies, listen to podcasts and read books that are considered “classics”, or that have pioneered cultural or artistic movements. 

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STICK TO YOUR DAILY RITUALS

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Don’t skip your morning skincare routine just because you can — stick to the steps in your daily that give your day a sense of structure. Use this time to appreciate the little things in life that make you happy like drinking your morning coffee, taking a warm shower or reading a good book in candlelight. 

image credit: @margaux_bang

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MEDITATE

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Meditation has  proven to improve mental and emotional health — some forms of meditation can improve depression and create a more positive outlook on life. Research shows that maintaining an ongoing habit of meditation may help you maintain these benefits long term and the best thing about it is that you can do it anywhere, without special equipment or memberships. 

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5 REASONS TO GIVE "CALI SOBER" A SHOT

To celebrate 4/20, below are 5 reasons to go “Cali Sober” in 2020

Editor’s note: article written and published in Canada where the consumption of Marijuana is legal

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From the next best workout, to energy healing, organic food, and Goop-lead retreats — the California New Age Hippie has long been a perpetrator of the health trends that have swept over the Western world. “California sober”, the newest “thing” hailing from the West Coast, refers to people who don’t drink but do smoke weed. 

To celebrate 4/20, Tasteful Chronicles investigated more on the matter, to find out what makes “Cali Sober” a health trend, and give you 5 reasons to go Cali Sober in 2020.

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1- YOU’LL BE HEALTHIER

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It’s a health trend because being  “Cali Sober” means you’re not drinking any alcohol. Marijuana and alcohol have long been portrayed as similar vices with a variety of risks and a few benefits. But research shows that smoking marijuana is actually a lot less harmful than alcohol. More than 30,700 Americans died from alcohol-induced causes in 2014. There have been zero documented deaths from marijuana use alone. As well,  A 16-year study of more than 65,000 Americans, published in the American Journal of Public Health, found that healthy marijuana users were not more likely to die earlier than healthy people who did not use cannabis.

image credit : Sackville & Co

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2- NO HANGOVERS

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Remember that time you woke up feeling like absolute crap?  Your head was pounding, your mouth was as dry as the Nevada desert, and you didn’t dare look at your phone, fearing that you might have drunk texted your ex a picture of his new girlfriend with a text that said: “her?? really??”. And so you buried your face in a mountain of chocolate chip pancakes, from your local dinner , hoping that the sugar high would distract you from remembering all the embarrassing things you did and said the night before? Well, that won’t happen once you go Cali Sober. In fact, you’ll be that friend at brunch who can call out, with great satisfaction,  all the embarrassing things that the non-Cali-sober-people did the night before. 

image credit: Silver Screen Archives

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3- WEED HAS NO CALORIES

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Don’t be fooled by Carrie Bradshaw’s miniature frame — the average cosmopolitan has about 150 calories. Meaning that after only a couple of rounds, you drank the equivalent of the Magnolia’s Bakery ‘s Banana pudding and let us assure you that no amount of alcohol can compare to having the munchies on Magnolia’s famous Banana Pudding. 

image credit: Pinterest

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4- YOU’LL SAVE MONEY

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Let’s just put it that way: one week’s worth of weed amounts to about one Vodka & Soda at the Bowery Hotel. 

Grounded Starter Kit, $30, Sackville & Co

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5- CALI SOBER IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

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Michelle Lhooq, a VICE columnist who wrote about the topic couldn’t have said it better: “Being Cali sober allows me to keep my feet in both subcultures, while its parameters make it easier not to cave to temptation. I am able to take from these experiences what I’m looking for—mind-expansion, self-exploration, empathetic connection, sensorial amplification—without the addiction and selfishness, and other types of ugliness that I associate with many non-psychedelic drugs.”

Glass Strawberry Pipe, $115, Flower by Edie Parker

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VIRTUAL WORKOUTS FOR YOUR SUMMER 2020 BODY

No more excuses for not sticking to your fitness and health goals as New York City & LA’s hottest workout spots have moved their studios online

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As summer is nearing closer, and gyms around the world have closed down, it’s becoming increasingly hard to keep working out for that summer 2020 body you’ve been anticipating long before Covid-19 was even in the books. Staying motivated while confined to your home, which doesn’t help with the “boredom” munchies, is not an easy task. That being said, the pandemic has pushed people to think creatively of the ways we can stay active and healthy while practicing social distancing. Some of the world’s most sought-after gyms, yoga and pilates studios now offer online live classes and tutorials so that you can stay active from the comfort of your own home. Read below for the best at-home, virtual workouts so high-tech, they will trick you into thinking that you’re doing pilates in a brightly lit, gorgeous Tribeca studio!

Tip: before you begin any of these workouts, make sure you have a yoga mat at home. We love the Lululemon mats, which are little bit more expensive but are very good quality and will last you a long time. We recommend opting for a darker color so that it doesn’t get dirty with time.

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SKY TING YOGA TV

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Sky Ting Yoga was founded by two retired models, Chloe Karnaghan and Krissy Jones, whose main goal was to create a community centered around wellness. The classes are filmed in their gorgeous, sun-drenched studios with breathtaking views of the city, which have become the go-to yoga studio for models and cool New Yorkers alike. From five-minute sun salutations to hour-long detox classes, for 20$/month, you can train like a New York socialite no matter where you find yourself.

Sky Ting Yoga TV

image credit: Sky Ting Yoga

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NEW YORK PILATES

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Founded by our ultimate girl crush, Heather Andersen , New York Pilates was our favorite pilates studio in NYC pre-pandemic. Currently in the process of filming their virtual classes, their online studio will be live in the next weeks. And we’re very excited to see what’s coming because we know how tech-savvy Andersen and her husband & business partner can be. In the meantime, they offer free instagram LIVE videos, so follow their Instagram and keep an eye out for their LIVE mini-workouts.

New York Pilates

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ALO MOVES

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The LA-native athletic-wear brand went full-on silicon-valley on us and launched an entire app called Alo Moves . While the app has been a project in the books long before the Covid-19 days, we can’t think of a better time to download the Alo Moves app . For 20$/ month you have unlimited access to strength, Barre, Pilates, HIIT, and many more classes.

Alo Moves

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Box + Flow

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Box + Flow is known for combining high-intensity boxing with soothing yoga flows, a great way to combine cardio, strength and recovery training in the same workout. As the studio had to close down its doors, it has instead released daily Instagram Live workouts, where viewers can follow along with instructors as they uppercut, hook, and flow

Box + Flow Free Live Classes

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5 BEAUTY FOODS TO ADD TO YOUR GROCERY LIST

We believe that skincare starts from within so we created a 5 ingredient grocery list that will have you glowin’ like a crispy creme donut

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5 Beauty foods to add to your grocery list

In an era where 20 step skincare routines are in vogue, it’s easy to believe that expensive creams and serums will suffice to give you the glow you’ve always dreamed of. But scientists and dermatologists alike, argue that nutrition plays a very important role on the outcome of your skin’s texture and your overall complexion. Therefore, the food you put into your body is key when it comes to “skincare”. To make your life a little bit easier, Tasteful Chronicles compiled a mini grocery shopping list that will have you looking and feeling your best.

Salmon

Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid which is very important to keep the skin thick, supple, and moisturized. Omega-3 fats also reduces inflammation which can cause redness and acne.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are packed with nutrients such as Vitamin E, a very important antioxidant for the skin. 

Red or Yellow Bell Peppers 

Bell peppers contain tons of beta carotene and vitamin C - two important antioxidants for the skin. Vitamin C also helps boost collagen production, a protein that helps keep your skin tight and strong. 

Water

While you shouldn’t have to pay for water, having a reusable water bottle at your disposal will make it easier for you to stay hydrated. H20 is the key to dewy skin as drinking lots of water helps eliminate and flush the toxins out of your body. We love the BKR glass water bottles, they help keep your water fresh and come in all sorts of shades to add a pop of color into your daily.

Green Tea

Green Tea helps protect your skin from sun damage and aging.  The catechins in green tea are strong antioxidants that improve the skin’s hydration, reduces inflammation and improves the skin’s thickness and elasticity.