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TODAY IS MONDAY, DEC 09

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: beef tallow is a pass, Hailey Bieber x Matilda Djerf’s lip collab, U.S airlines made $12B from seat fees
• this week’s read: girl abroad
• recent articles: travel necessities to make the holidays easier
• quote: on thoughts
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• recipes to try: mushroom risotto
• ICYMI

WELLNESS: BEEF TALLOW IS A HARD PASS FROM DERMATOLOGISTS
Beef tallow has recently become super trendy in the skin care realm on social media, with some claiming it offers benefits like fighting acne and hydrating skin. But, dermatologists aren’t a fan with a backing that theres little clinical evidence to support these claims. They’ve stated that beef tallow is actually highly comedogenic, can potentially cause breakouts, anywhere on your body. Also that the single ingredient has a lack of standardization, can carry potential health risks, including contamination and disease transmission, and has an unpleasant meaty smell (although this may vary per individual). Dermatologists recommend plant-based alternatives like shea butter, mango butter, and coconut oil.

BEAUTY: HAILEY BIEBER & MATILDA DJERF’S NEW LIP PRODUCT
In a recent collab, internet it-girls Hailey Bieber and Matilda Djerf have joined forces to launch a limited-edition Peppermint Glaze Peptide Lip Treatment for the holiday season. Part of Bieber's Rhode beauty brand, the new lip product features hydrating and anti-aging ingredients, a high-shine finish, cool-girl shimmer, and a crushed candy cane scent. Accompanying the lip treatment is a gift set that includes the brand's viral Glazing Milk, promising a dewy, glossy winter look. The campaign, featuring Djerf in a festive Cindy Lou Who-inspired hairstyle and a head-to-toe red ensemble, has already generated significant buzz and is expected to sell out quickly.

TRAVEL: U.S AIRLINES COLLECTED $12B FROM SEAT FEES
5 major U.S. airlines have collected $12.4 billion in seat selection + extra legroom fees between 2018 and 2023, with checked baggage fees generating an additional $25 billion within the same time period. Airlines have increasingly segmented their cabin spaces and offered a la carte options to cater to both high-end leisure travelers and budget-conscious passengers. A senate subcommittee report actually criticized the complications of ticket purchasing, arguing that the booking process is less transparent now more than ever.

Nineteen-year-old Abbey Bly goes to study abroad in London as her chance to break free from her overprotective father's influence. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers her new living arrangement includes not the anticipated female roommates, but a group of charming and attractive male housemates. Despite a strict no-fraternization policy, Abbey finds herself breaking her own typically rule-abiding nature by developing romantic feelings for two unavailable men: a rugby player and a brooding musician with a girlfriend. Simultaneously, her academic research draws her into a complex web of secrets involving a high-profile noble family, challenging her to navigate personal desires and the potential consequences of breaking both social and personal rules in her quest for independence and self-discovery.

ON THOUGHTS: "The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." - Marcus Aurelius

Your mental attitude and thinking patterns have an immense impact on your overall sense of well-being and life experience. Happiness is not primarily determined by external circumstances, but by how we internally process and interpret those circumstances.

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