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I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a skincare junkie. However, as a beauty industry vet and a Korean American, I’ve certainly heard of both K-Beauty and the glass skin trend. I also know that Glow Recipe has spearheaded the K-Beauty market to millennials. So, when I was given the opportunity to try out their Glowipedia Glass Skin […]

I’ve long been on a quest for clear, matte, beautiful skin. Paired with the fact that I’m turning 30 in late July 2019—and now have to contend with gravity, wrinkles, and fine lines—you could say that with greater age, comes greater (skincare) responsibilities. Always on the lookout for the best and latest treatments, my ears […]

We already know that the benefits of meditation are plentiful. Hoping to reduce stress and anxiety, achieve healthier skin, or enhance weight loss? Include consistent meditation in your self-care routine and watch your life get lighter and brighter. HUM’s Brand Director, Erica, took a deep dive into her own meditation practice by attending a 10-day […]

Whether you’re trying to cope with stress in uncertain times or need help falling asleep faster, meditation apps are a convenient and accessible way to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. But with so many options, how do you find the best meditation app for you? Here’s our honest and thorough review of five of […]

A while back, I tried a few food sensitivity tests out of curiosity. The results were mixed, with a traditional prick test showing I had no true food allergies, an applied kinesiologist saying I was sensitive to everything, and an at-home blood test flagging me as moderately sensitive to brewer’s yeast, lima beans, and malt. […]

For your gut, of course! We all know that eating an abundance of plant foods is ideal for a healthy diet. But how do you measure that abundance? In volume or variety? In fact, one of the biggest takeaways from the world’s largest microbiome study is that eating more than 30 different plants per week […]

And more importantly, how to pronounce it.

Marie Kondo’s famous KonMari method of tidying is sweeping the nation and filling up thrift stores. But is getting rid of half your stuff really worth the effort? Three HUM employees bravely undertake their own apartment transformations to find out. First, What exactly is the Marie Kondo Method? Marie Kondo instructs tidying by categories of […]

New year, no booze.

Search “jade egg” and the first thing you’ll see is the word “don’t.” Oops, I did it anyway. 

Here are our mixed thoughts. 

Why Switch To Natural Deodorant? We tend to think of our armpits as a pesky afterthought in our morning routine. However, it’s a very sensitive area that we should tend to with extra care. The hair follicles on your underarm make it a more porous area susceptible to absorbing ingredients. It may be especially crucial […]