Ariana Madix on What It’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder on Reality TV

Ariana Madix was famous. And then, seemingly overnight, she becameveryfamous. The tryst was so notorious that it became its own proper noun: Scandoval. Christopher Willard/Getty Images (If it didnt already ring a bell, it probably has now.) Consider the number that being on reality TV, a famously cruel genre, would take on anyones self-esteem. (Even for someone who, like Madix, is conventionally attractive and thin.) Today, Madix is back on airserving sambas instead of palomas....

October 30, 2023 · 3 min · 639 words · Derrick Pena

How Often Should You Exfoliate Your Face? We Asked Dermatologists for You

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. You may already know that exfoliation can be a game-changing addition to yourskin care routine. Anna Efetova/Getty Images But the question arises: How often should you exfoliate your face? Why should you exfoliate in the first place? Thats why its crucial to choose the right exfoliating routine for your unique needs....

October 30, 2023 · 2 min · 225 words · Gregory Diaz

The Hydrating Benefits of Ceramides for Your Skin Are Undeniable

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Some skin care ingredients get a lot of buzz for their noveltywere looking at you, snail mucin. Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images Others have earned their attention through years of science-backed results, and ceramides certainly fall in that tried-and-true category. For starters, theyre wildly effective: Dermatologists regularly tout the many health and beauty benefits of ceramides....

October 24, 2023 · 2 min · 337 words · Shawn Young

8 Best Asics Running Shoes, According to Experts

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If youre wonderingwhere to findyour next pair ofrunning shoes, we have one suggestion: Asics. Courtesy of the brand / Laneen Wells Thanks to their sturdy construction, they offer more cushion than a lot of other shoes. Not sure which pair is right for you?...

October 19, 2023 · 2 min · 241 words · Paul Austin

What to Know About Running Shoe Terminology So You Can Find Your Perfect Pair

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. In reality, though, these terms dont make or break a shoeor your experience with it. JackF/Adobe Stock I dont think any one attribute is going to necessarily be the right thing, he says. Still, as you start your search, its helpful to understand some of the categories and features....

October 19, 2023 · 3 min · 506 words · Donald Wilkins

29 Best Workout Clothes for Women, According to Fitness Experts

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. (And ditch those college T-shirts while youre at it.) Courtesy of brands/Wesley Hall Thats where our curated list of the best workout clothes comes in. Testers praised the fabrics slight compression for that held-in feeling. Plus, it hasUPF sun protection, which is useful for when your practice takes you outside....

October 17, 2023 · 2 min · 414 words · Alan Reyes

I Highly Recommend Making Delightfully Shitty Crafts If Your Mental Health Is in the Toilet

Picture this: 25 adults gathered in a room. A Spotify playlist called y2k middle school dance except youre in therapy this time blasts in the background. Occasionally the hive mind shakes off their laser focus to join the Spice Girls for a chorus of Wannabe. Getty Images I know what youre thinking, and the answer is nothis is not heaven. This isShitty Craft Club. I startedShitty Craft Clubin 2019 when I was creativelyburnt outby my 9-to-5 gig....

October 12, 2023 · 2 min · 393 words · Casey Klein

How to Get Rid of Redness on Your Face, According to Dermatologists

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If its intentional, arosy blushis a beautiful thing. Angelina/Adobe Stock When it shows up uninvited? Trying to figure out how to get rid of redness on your face can be really frustrating. Some of us (hi!) are no strangers to an all-around flush when were suddenly embarrassed or revved up from a sweaty workout....

October 11, 2023 · 1 min · 197 words · Tanner Davis

Here’s Everything to Know About the Health Benefits of Ginger

But how many of the purported health benefits of ginger are actually backed by science? Could adding it to your tea and stir-fries really provide more than a flavor boost? What are some of the health benefits of ginger? Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock Sounds like a mouthful, right? Then theres gingers most famous perk: Its ability to quell your queasiness. Research backs this benefit, Poulson says. )can reduce nausea and vomiting. Ginger speeds up your gastric motility, or how quickly food moves through your gastrointestinal tract....

October 9, 2023 · 2 min · 332 words · Nathaniel Goodman

Here’s Everything Vitamin E Can Do for Your Skin, According to Dermatologists

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. What is vitamin E and how does it do its thing? Anna Efetova/Getty Images There are a few different types of vitamin E, according to theHarvard T.H. (For that reason, a vitamin E deficiency is rare in the US.) And it can also limit common aftereffects of sun exposure, including redness and tenderness sparked by inflammation....

October 5, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Jason Myers

Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis

This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. If ribs are affected, it can be difficult to breathe deeply. Ankylosing spondylitis affects men more often than women. Delmaine Donson/Getty Images Signs and symptoms typically begin in early adulthood. Inflammation also can occur in other parts of your bodymost commonly, your eyes. Neck pain and fatigue also are common. Over time, symptoms might worsen, improve, or stop at irregular intervals....

October 5, 2023 · 2 min · 425 words · Deanna Wilson

10 Quick and Satisfying Weekday Breakfasts SELF Editors Actually Make

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The weekdaybreakfast: arguably the most neglected meal on the culinary roster. Courtesy of Alisa Hrustic and Sarah Yalowitz The ugly stepsister of the Insta-worthy Sunday brunch. Gulped down in a hurry, day after day. And, if you ask me, deserving of a little more love....

October 4, 2023 · 2 min · 327 words · Jason Martinez

Suni Lee Finds Her Balance

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Sunisa Lee was nervous. On Suni: Bodysuit by Aritzia. Pointe sock by Piatori. Hoop earrings by Maison Miru. Actually, she was more than a little nervous. She told her coach Jess Graba that she was panicking. Who could blame her? On Suni: Dress by Ottolinger....

October 4, 2023 · 7 min · 1471 words · Charles Shelton