Maybelle Caro

🧦 Grip Socks: Mandatory for carriage stability & hygiene. 💧 Hydration: Clean electrolytes to prevent muscle cramping during platform holds. 🩳 Flexible Apparel: Form-fitting shorts or leggings that won't get caught in carriage springs.As someone who has been practicing Pilates (both reformer and mat) for about ten years, I have tried many products from equipment to athletic apparel and brands that have truly made my work-out experience motivating, stylish, and most importantly, functional 💪🏼✨ Whether you're new to Pilates or a self-proclaimed veteran, I encourage you to view this list to step up your work-out game. Better yet, you'll get the chance to support some small businesses through this list! 🛍️ Feel free to leave a like if you find this list helpful, or leave a comment sharing what product you end up getting! 😊

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: These are personal relief remedies for accidental exposure or cross-contamination—not a treatment for Celiac disease or intentional gluten consumption. ⚡ Speed Matters: Take digestive enzymes (DPP-IV) as close to the exposure event as possible. Keep a small pouch packed in your car or purse so you're never caught off guard!Sensitive to gluten like the plague? You’re not alone, so am I. Do you feel unprepared and not sure what to get if you get glutened? That’s okay! This list aims to alleviate some of the stress that comes with finding and experimenting with products that work.After drastically navigating dietary restrictions in my early 20s, I have been on a mission to spread awareness about health and dietary restrictions. I hope these products are as helpful for you as they are for me!

💧 Focus: Barrier support, sebum control, and gentle texture refining without stripping. ☀️ AM Routine: Gentle Cleanser → Niacinamide Serum → Mineral SPF 50. 🌙 PM Routine: Clay Exfoliating Cleanser/Mask (1–2x/week) → Calendula Toner → Glycolic Acid (alternate nights) → Soft Cream + Eye Cream.As someone with sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin, I understand the struggle of finding products that actually work. After YEARS of searching (basically since puberty), I finally found products I can rely on all year-round 📆 I've been loyal to my Kiehl's collection since discovering them in 2025 at an in-person store. If you like this list, please let me know by tapping the ‘like’ button or leaving a comment. Thank you!

📍 BART-Accessible: Most spots listed are within a 5–10 minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. 🌱 Dietary Friendly: Includes options with easy vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free substitutions. Growing up in Berkeley, I was surrounded by a plethora of small businesses, and therefore, incredible food and diverse cuisine options. Downtown Berkeley specifically has always been every Berkeley-native’s go-to area to go out and grub. This list shows the best establishments Downtown Berkeley has to offer. Enjoy!