self-care
noun
: care for oneself
stroke victims capable of daily self-care
the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care
specifically
: health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … —
Alison Stein Wellner
—sometimes used before another noun Alison Stein Wellner At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —Stephen Rae
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Think of them as a luxe self-care tool to unwind after a long day, not a fix for any medical conditions.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
For those who are intrigued but not yet sold on the idea of a jailhouse glow-up, consider this: centuries ago, prisoners in this very spot would have given anything for a bit of self-care.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Prioritizing self-care can be as simple as incorporating the best body wash into a 10-minute shower routine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Where to stay: Park Hyatt Kyoto Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs has long been a hideaway for Los Angeles locals looking to slow down daily life and make time for self-care.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
For those who are intrigued but not yet sold on the idea of a jailhouse glow-up, consider this: centuries ago, prisoners in this very spot would have given anything for a bit of self-care.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Prioritizing self-care can be as simple as incorporating the best body wash into a 10-minute shower routine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Where to stay: Park Hyatt Kyoto Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs has long been a hideaway for Los Angeles locals looking to slow down daily life and make time for self-care.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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