Jean Santiago
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Jean Santiago

Jean grew up in the Philippines and built a career writing for tech companies and agencies — the kind of work that looks glamorous from the outside until burnout hits hard. When her body and mind finally said enough, she stepped back and rebuilt from scratch. Now she writes about performance and recovery with the authority of someone who's been forced to learn both the hard way. Her dogs are non-negotiable parts of her recovery routine.

Guides by Jean Santiago
55 guides
The Best Creatine for Women: Powders, Gummies, and Combos That Actually Work
Performance
The Best Creatine for Women: Powders, Gummies, and Combos That Actually Work
17 min read · Apr 2
The Best Epsom Salt Soaks and Scrubs for Recovery, Sleep, and Skin
Recovery
The Best Epsom Salt Soaks and Scrubs for Recovery, Sleep, and Skin
14 min read · Mar 30
The Best Supplements for Cortisol Belly Fat, Ranked by Evidence
Recovery
The Best Supplements for Cortisol Belly Fat, Ranked by Evidence
16 min read · Mar 30
Best Magnesium Supplements for Sleep in 2026
Sleep
Best Magnesium Supplements for Sleep in 2026
15 min read · Mar 30
Best Magnesium Citrate Supplements for 2026
Guide
Best Magnesium Citrate Supplements for 2026
15 min read · Mar 30
Should You Switch to Silk Pillowcases for Healthy Hair?
Beauty
Should You Switch to Silk Pillowcases for Healthy Hair?
8 min read · Mar 24
Sleeping Hot? Maybe Cooling Mattress Protectors Are For You
Sleep
Sleeping Hot? Maybe Cooling Mattress Protectors Are For You
7 min read · Mar 24
Macadamia Oil & Why Everyone’s Talking About This Ingredient
Beauty
Macadamia Oil & Why Everyone’s Talking About This Ingredient
7 min read · Mar 24
The Best Stainless Steel Cutting Boards for Every Kitchen
Archive
The Best Stainless Steel Cutting Boards for Every Kitchen
9 min read · Mar 24
Dealing With Pet Allergies or Odors? Here Are The Best Pet Air Purifiers (2026)
Archive
Dealing With Pet Allergies or Odors? Here Are The Best Pet Air Purifiers (2026)
16 min read · Mar 24
Does Turmeric and Kojic Soap Really Work? Turmeric and Kojic Soap Benefits
Beauty
Does Turmeric and Kojic Soap Really Work? Turmeric and Kojic Soap Benefits
16 min read · Mar 24
Have You Tried Kojic Acid Body Washes? If Not, You Should
Beauty
Have You Tried Kojic Acid Body Washes? If Not, You Should
10 min read · Mar 24
Creatine-Collagen Combo: What Actually Happens When You Take Both
Performance
Creatine-Collagen Combo: What Actually Happens When You Take Both
8 min read · Mar 24
The Truth About Mouth Wrinkles (And What to Use That Works)
Beauty
The Truth About Mouth Wrinkles (And What to Use That Works)
9 min read · Mar 24
Should You Try Liquid Collagen Peptide Supplements in 2025?
Recovery
Should You Try Liquid Collagen Peptide Supplements in 2025?
12 min read · Mar 24
Why Every Traveler Should Pack A Carbon Monoxide Detector
Archive
Why Every Traveler Should Pack A Carbon Monoxide Detector
8 min read · Mar 24
What's Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste and Why Is It Suddenly Everywhere?
Archive
What's Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste and Why Is It Suddenly Everywhere?
8 min read · Mar 24
My Experience Using Niacinamide Lotions for My Skin
Beauty
My Experience Using Niacinamide Lotions for My Skin
6 min read · Mar 24
My Guide to Glycolic Acid Toners (and Why They’re Worth Trying)
Beauty
My Guide to Glycolic Acid Toners (and Why They’re Worth Trying)
11 min read · Mar 24
The Gentle Serum That Took Over My Skincare Routine
Beauty
The Gentle Serum That Took Over My Skincare Routine
6 min read · Mar 24
Hair Feeling Heavy? Get to Know Metal Detox Shampoos
Beauty
Hair Feeling Heavy? Get to Know Metal Detox Shampoos
6 min read · Mar 24
I Tried Dog Dental Powders for My Dogs and I'm Amazed
Archive
I Tried Dog Dental Powders for My Dogs and I'm Amazed
7 min read · Mar 24
Comfy, Cute, and Actually Functional Workout Tops? Here’s My List
Performance
Comfy, Cute, and Actually Functional Workout Tops? Here’s My List
8 min read · Mar 24
Why Everyone's Obsessed with Beauty of Joseon Skincare
Beauty
Why Everyone's Obsessed with Beauty of Joseon Skincare
6 min read · Mar 24
I Just Discovered PDRN Skincare & Here’s Why I’m Hooked
Beauty
I Just Discovered PDRN Skincare & Here’s Why I’m Hooked
8 min read · Mar 24
Do Pre-Workout Powders Actually Improve Workouts?
Performance
Do Pre-Workout Powders Actually Improve Workouts?
8 min read · Mar 24
How 15 Years of Pimple Patches Saved Me From Breakouts
Archive
How 15 Years of Pimple Patches Saved Me From Breakouts
10 min read · Mar 24
Workout Sets for Women That Are Stylish, Comfy, and Built to Last
Performance
Workout Sets for Women That Are Stylish, Comfy, and Built to Last
9 min read · Mar 24
Do Collagen Masks Really Help Keep Skin Youthful?
Beauty
Do Collagen Masks Really Help Keep Skin Youthful?
7 min read · Mar 24
Should You Try The Viral Beauty Trend? The Best Peel Off Lip Stains
Beauty
Should You Try The Viral Beauty Trend? The Best Peel Off Lip Stains
6 min read · Mar 24
Not Sure Which Protein Powder to Get? Here Are The Best Ones
Performance
Not Sure Which Protein Powder to Get? Here Are The Best Ones
7 min read · Mar 24
Is Tsubaki Hair Mask Worth the Hype? Best Hair Masks & Other Alternatives
Beauty
Is Tsubaki Hair Mask Worth the Hype? Best Hair Masks & Other Alternatives
10 min read · Mar 24
What are Manga Eyelashes? How to Get the Anime-Inspired Look
Beauty
What are Manga Eyelashes? How to Get the Anime-Inspired Look
6 min read · Mar 24
The Best Dog Calming Treats That Actually Work
Archive
The Best Dog Calming Treats That Actually Work
13 min read · Mar 24
The Best Protein Cookies To Help You Hit Your Fitness Goals
Performance
The Best Protein Cookies To Help You Hit Your Fitness Goals
8 min read · Mar 24
Feeling Drained? The Best NAD Supplements Might Change Your Life
Recovery
Feeling Drained? The Best NAD Supplements Might Change Your Life
8 min read · Mar 24
No More Messy Powders! The Best Creatine Gummies for Fitness
Performance
No More Messy Powders! The Best Creatine Gummies for Fitness
12 min read · Mar 24
How To Transform Tired Eyes With Bakuchiol Eye Creams
Beauty
How To Transform Tired Eyes With Bakuchiol Eye Creams
7 min read · Mar 24
Best Grounding Sheets: Why You Should Try
Archive
Best Grounding Sheets: Why You Should Try
12 min read · Mar 24
Why I’m Making the Switch to the Best Bamboo Sheets
Archive
Why I’m Making the Switch to the Best Bamboo Sheets
9 min read · Mar 24
How ADHD Apps Can Change Your Life: The Best ADHD Apps in 2026
Archive
How ADHD Apps Can Change Your Life: The Best ADHD Apps in 2026
9 min read · Mar 24
Beauty and Skincare Resolutions 2026: All The Skincare Advice You Need in 2026
Beauty
Beauty and Skincare Resolutions 2026: All The Skincare Advice You Need in 2026
7 min read · Mar 24
Best Grounding Mats: My Honest Thoughts
Archive
Best Grounding Mats: My Honest Thoughts
8 min read · Mar 24
A Parent's Guide to the 13 Best Smart Baby Products in 2025
Archive
A Parent's Guide to the 13 Best Smart Baby Products in 2025
10 min read · Mar 24
How ADHD Chairs Transformed My Daily Focus: 7 Best ADHD Chairs
Beauty
How ADHD Chairs Transformed My Daily Focus: 7 Best ADHD Chairs
8 min read · Mar 24
Here's the Trick to Laundry That Smells Amazing: The Best Scent Beads in 2025
Archive
Here's the Trick to Laundry That Smells Amazing: The Best Scent Beads in 2025
7 min read · Mar 24
MagSafe Rings That Actually Work: The Best MagSafe Rings for iPhone & Android
Archive
MagSafe Rings That Actually Work: The Best MagSafe Rings for iPhone & Android
8 min read · Mar 24
How Clear Whey Transformed My Workouts: The Best Clear Whey Protein
Performance
How Clear Whey Transformed My Workouts: The Best Clear Whey Protein
7 min read · Mar 24
My Secret to Clear, Glowing Skin: The Best Azelaic Acid Products This 2025
Beauty
My Secret to Clear, Glowing Skin: The Best Azelaic Acid Products This 2025
7 min read · Mar 24
Your Ultimate Guide to the 9 Best Gaming Earbuds of 2026
Archive
Your Ultimate Guide to the 9 Best Gaming Earbuds of 2026
7 min read · Mar 24
Emotion AI: What Is It and Why It Matters
Archive
Emotion AI: What Is It and Why It Matters
8 min read · Mar 24
Productivity for ADHD: The Best ADHD Planners of 2026
Performance
Productivity for ADHD: The Best ADHD Planners of 2026
9 min read · Mar 24
The 10 Best Bamboo Pajamas You Can Buy: A Guide to Bamboo Pajamas
Archive
The 10 Best Bamboo Pajamas You Can Buy: A Guide to Bamboo Pajamas
9 min read · Mar 24
Are Collagen Peptides Powders Worth It? Here’s What to Know
Recovery
Are Collagen Peptides Powders Worth It? Here’s What to Know
12 min read · Mar 24
11 ADHD Supplements That Actually Work (According to Science)
Recovery
11 ADHD Supplements That Actually Work (According to Science)
14 min read · Mar 24
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