Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun. “They […]
Sustainability In Your Ear: Author Kelsey Timmerman’s Journey to Find Farms Regenerating Earth
The scale of agriculture’s environmental impact is staggering. According to the EPA, agricultural runoff is… The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Author Kelsey Timmerman’s Journey to Find Farms Regenerating Earth appeared first on Earth911.
I Tried $295 Worth Of Face Mists & This Is The Best One For Hot Weather
Face mists have come a long way. Once thought of as fancy water in a spray bottle (that doesn’t do much beyond making your skin feel nice), they’ve enjoyed quite the renaissance in recent years. That’s all thanks to innovative formulas armed with efficacious ingredients you’d find in a hydrating serum or moisturizer, like glycerin […]
The 30-Day Zero-Waste Challenge: Simple Daily Actions for Beginners
Ready to shrink your trash footprint without upending your entire existence? The 30-day zero-waste challenge… The post The 30-Day Zero-Waste Challenge: Simple Daily Actions for Beginners appeared first on Earth911.
U.S. Flood Risk Is 67% Higher Than Historic Projections — Check Your Address
The flood risk landscape has dramatically worsened since 2020. Hurricane Helene, which sent floods tearing… The post U.S. Flood Risk Is 67% Higher Than Historic Projections — Check Your Address appeared first on Earth911.
What Copenhagen Fashion Week Taught Me About Getting Dressed
Copenhagen Fashion Week opened with a dinner in the Nikolaj Art Gallery — a former church dating back to the 13th century. This season, it played host not only to the opening dinner but also to several shows, panels, and brand activations, including one from Instamax. That first night in the church set the tone […]
Fashion is Under Siege By Vibram’s Freaky FiveFinger Toe Shoes
When Vibram’s infamous FiveFinger shoes first became popular in the early 2000s, you couldn’t have paid me to wear them. I was a Converse-loving, Hot Topic-shopping high schooler who couldn’t have been further from their target market. Today, as a fashion editor living in New York City, I’m even more removed from the brand’s usual […]
I Got A “Thickening” Haircut — & I’ve Never Loved My Fine Hair More
Thick, luscious lengths are not something I’ve been blessed with. Instead, my natural hair is fine, poker-straight and often falls flat. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve tried every mousse, volumizing mist, curling iron, and dry shampoo to give a bit of height to my roots, but my hair doesn’t play ball. While I love its […]
Dating Is So Bleak, Even The Anxious Girlies Are Becoming Avoidant
Are you anxious, avoidant or secure? What’s rarely discussed is whether people can switch from one camp to another. People wear their “anxious” labels as if they’re fixed for good, but that isn’t necessarily so. Within the bleak dating scene today — 1.4million people left dating apps in 2024, and 78% of people feel exhausted […]
Best of Earth911 Podcast: Irrigreen’s Shane Dyer on Water-Saving Precision Irrigation
Water is getting more expensive as drought spreads due to climate change, and in the… The post Best of Earth911 Podcast: Irrigreen’s Shane Dyer on Water-Saving Precision Irrigation appeared first on Earth911.