How Bad Is It to Use Expired Sunscreen?

(Not literally, but you know.) I dont mean themoisturizer with SPFI wear every day. Naturally I go through that stuff quickly. Michiko Tierney Just as you shouldnt take expired medication, you shouldnt use expiredsunscreen. The weird thing is that some sunscreen bottles dont come with expiration dates. Even if yours does, the date can become basically illegible over time. Here, experts answer those questions and more. Here’s why sunscreen expiration dates exist and how they work....

September 12, 2019 · 2 min · 342 words · Thomas Waters

I'm Just Gonna Say It: Veggie Chips Are No More or Less Healthy Than Regular Chips

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. Because the fact is, veggie chips are no more or less healthy than regular potato chips . Getty / Larry Washburn Quick question: Why do people even eat veggie chips? Potatoes in just about any form are undeniably delicious, but they kind of have an image problem....

September 12, 2019 · 2 min · 409 words · Dr. Brad Vincent

Why Is PCOS Still So Hard for Doctors to Understand?

Dermatologists said the cysticacnealong Emilys jawline was a natural result of being 15. These explanations never convinced Emily, but thebirth control pillsshe was prescribed did help tame her symptoms. Then when she was 22 she stopped taking them. Getty Images/ docksnflipflops Three months after stopping hormonal birth control, Emilys breakouts returned with a vengeance. Hair started to sprout just below her belly button. Her irregular periods came back; shed go three, four months without bleeding....

September 12, 2019 · 4 min · 686 words · Susan Sanders

You’re a Couple Looking for a Third. I’m a Potential Unicorn. Let’s Talk.

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. I had the phrase “not a unicorn” in myTinder profilefor years. Getty / Mint Images / grinvalds Instead it was to cut down on messages from couples who were “unicorn-hunting.” The problem here isnt in the desire. Its in the harmful and objectifying ways some people go about finding someone to fulfill that desire....

September 12, 2019 · 4 min · 662 words · Jasmine Wagner

I'm a Little Upset That Everyone Already Forgot About Women's Soccer

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 second of all, you know that the post-WomensWorld Cupfunk is real. Getty / picture alliance Take it from me: Womens soccer doesnotbegin and end with the World Cup. If you havent been watching, youve been missing some phenomenal soccer. Well,Sam Kerr scored a hat trickin her first game back from the World Cup....

September 11, 2019 · 3 min · 568 words · Meghan Golden DDS

Everything Worth Shopping Right Now at Nordstrom’s Summer Sale

All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Buy it:$120 (originally $220),shop.nordstrom.com Related: Images courtesy of Nordstrom

September 6, 2019 · 1 min · 34 words · Brendan Welch

Caregiver Stress: Tips For Taking Care Of Yourself

As the population ages, more caregiving is being provided by people who aren’t health care professionals. About 1 in 3 adults in the United States provides care to other adults as informal caregivers. Recognizing this role can help caregivers receive the support they need. Caregiving can have many rewards. But a shift in roles and emotions is almost certain. It is natural to feel angry, frustrated, exhausted, alone or sad....

September 5, 2019 · 2 min · 395 words · Ann Huerta

How I Went From Seeing Food as the Enemy to Becoming a Registered Dietitian

Ill just have three, that will be it, I told myself. Everyone else was at the beach, and I had stayed back to sneak a treat. Not even 10 minutes later, I had eaten 12 cookies. Getty / Daniel Grizelj Guilt-ridden and angry at my weakness, I berated myself for once again losing control. It was me versus food, and food was almost always winning. It never worked for long, though, before I broke and binged on everything in sight....

September 5, 2019 · 2 min · 356 words · Jennifer Mcdonald

So, What’s the Latest I Can Pound Coffee and Still Sleep Like a Baby?

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. Should you ride out the exhaustion (and possibly face plant at your desk)? kiszon pascal Its a real tradeoff, and its hard to know if its one worth making. Heres what to know about how late you might drink coffee without sacrificing sleep. Coffee contains thecentral nervous systemstimulant known as caffeine....

September 5, 2019 · 2 min · 357 words · Kevin Maxwell

The 6 Makeup and Skin-Care Products I Rely On to Manage My Rosacea and Acne

Health ConditionsChevron Skin HealthChevron 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. But a few years and full-time jobs later, I realized I needed to make a change. Images courtesy of the brands My skin had only gotten worseeven after switching foundations over and over again. So, I decided to try going without it....

September 5, 2019 · 2 min · 306 words · Carl Grant

You Want to Eat Healthier. Your Partner Does Not. Here's How to Handle That

Youre doing your weekly grocery shopping andmeal prep, kicking ass in the kitchen making delicious, balanced meals. Youre also living with bae, and bae is not getting on board with your new healthy lifestyle. Eventually disagreements and arguments ensue. Chelsea Kyle. Prop and food styling by Beatrice Chastka. Being in a relationship can have a strong impact on food choices. This is especially true if you live with your partner....

September 3, 2019 · 3 min · 466 words · Timothy English

All the Best Labor Day 2019 Mattress Sales Going on Now

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. Read on for some of the best mattress deals to take advantage of this weekendyour back will thank you. Images courtesy of brands All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission....

August 30, 2019 · 1 min · 97 words · Lori Olson

5 Things We Still Don’t Know About Those Vaping-Related Hospitalizations

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. Previous testingrevealed the presence of vitamin E acetate in illegal vape cartridges containing THC. Getty / Bonfanti Diego So finding it in these patients lungs is not entirely surprising. And officials say they are not ruling out a potential issue with nicotine vape cartridges....

August 28, 2019 · 2 min · 365 words · Laura Mendoza