Newsletter 6/17/18: The Best Skin Products For Your DNA

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Spotlight

Nice Genes

Your DNA can tell you a lot of things about you, including which skincare ingredients your body likes most. And there’s a company out there that’s focused on giving you this info and helping you use it. Targeted Skin analyzes 15 different skin-related genetic markers to point you toward matching products designed specifically for your dermatological profile. See ya never, wrinkles. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: CPR Edition

Need to give CPR? Compress someone’s chest hard to the beat of “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees. The tempo is perfect for giving CPR.

Power Up

Do Good, Feel Good

Volunteering doesn’t just make your heart happy — it also benefits your mental and physical health. Donating your time to a good cause gives you an additional sense of purpose, keeps you active and staves off depression. Everybody wins! [Swirled]

More Z’s, Please

Bad news, insomniacs. Those eight hours of sleep you’ve been aiming for aren’t actually enough. You should be spending eight and a half hours in your bed each night, giving your body plenty of time to fall asleep (the hardest part) and log solid shut-eye. [Quartz]

Live Like A Boss

Climb That Ladder

Did you know nearly two-thirds of employees would accept a promotion without an accompanying raise? Yep, that’s right. New title, no additional cash. And even more women said they’d take that offer — 72 percent, to be exact. [Swirled]

We See You, Utah

Where you start your career matters almost as much as the job you decide to take. And it looks like Salt Lake City, Utah is where we should be setting our sights. According to new data from WalletHub, the city boasts both a high quality of life (cost of living, work-life balance and commute times) and massive professional opportunities. [Employee Benefit News]

Happy Budgeting!

It’s time to rethink how you view those financial splurges in the name of fun each month. Instead of looking at “treat yo self” moments as extras, start off the month by creating a happiness section in your budget. That’s where you can account for things like weekend trips, an extra glass at the wine bar or a movie premiere night with your friends. [NBC News]

Savor Each Bite

The Secret Life Of TJ’s

Did you know there’s a real Trader Joe? Or that you can sample anything in the store if you ask permission? The budget-friendly supermarket chain hides some fun secrets — like a literal hidden toy in every store among the staff-created artwork. So many new reasons to love this place! [Swirled]

To Slurp Or Not To Slurp

Not all eating habits are viewed equally around the world. In fact, slurping your food is 100 percent on the table in Japan and Hong Kong. Even burping is fair game in India, China and  Bahrain after you eat a delicious meal. So don’t be shy when traveling to these culinary destinations and digging into the local cuisine. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

In need of a new gluten-free, vegan dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This veggie-packed curry won’t disappoint. Loaded with chickpeas and cauliflower, the yellow curry tastes bomb over a bed of rice or quinoa. [A Saucy Kitchen]

Pack Your Bags

Lost Abroad

If you lose your passport while traveling abroad, don’t panic. Get a new photo taken, go to the U.S. embassy with another form of I.D. (like a driver’s license) and they’ll get you a replacement. To prep for the worst, always give a photocopy of your passport to someone at home. [Swirled]

Not Whining ‘Bout It

Your West Coast wine tour is about to get a lot more exciting, thanks to the Malibu Wine Safari. You’ll get to hang out with wild animals, like the ranch’s famous giraffe, while you sip local vino in the gorgeous California countryside. [Swirled]

Socks To Sock

You already know airports are cesspools of germs, but you’re probably not taking every precaution available to you. On your next flight, change your socks after walking shoeless through airport security. You don’t even wanna know what’s on those floors… [The Points Guy]

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