15 Bedding and Home Deals at Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale for the Best Sleep of Your Life

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. This lightweight goose down has a 230 thread count that guarantees youll sleep through the night without overheating. Images courtesy of Nordstrom Available in queen and king size. This incredibly soft backrest pillow in faux fur is perfect for lounging after a long day. Turn on thisaromatherapydiffusertheessential oilblends will calm your mood while the decorative ceramic cover will light up the room nicely....

July 19, 2019 · 1 min · 183 words · Crystal Mccann

17 Amazing Beauty Deals to Score at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

If youre aNordstrom cardmember, you may have already gotten early access to all the deals. ), there are tons of options available to keep yourbeautyshelves well-stockedand your wallet, too. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. Images courtesy of Nordstrom If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It also offers two different intensities of sonic pulsations to give skin the deepest clean possible....

July 19, 2019 · 1 min · 119 words · Jennifer Vasquez

Don't Miss These Fitness Deals at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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. Here, some of the bestfitnessand activewear deals to keep your eye on. Images courtesy of Nordstrom 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. Available in sizes xx-small to xx-large....

July 19, 2019 · 1 min · 178 words · Rebecca Rice

This Is What It’s Like to Come Out in Your 30s or Later

Not to be all cheesy, but its never too late to learn new things about yourself. Their stories show that despite what you may have internalized there is no typical coming-out experience. Being around lesbians made me realize I was a lesbian. Getty / Peter Dazeley I first started identifying as bi when I was around 15. That very low self-esteem contributed to years of believing I wanted to be with boys, then men....

July 19, 2019 · 4 min · 821 words · Marcus Payne

The Art of Saying No to Invites When YouReallyDon't Want to Do Something

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. Which is…kind of fucked up! Morgan Johnson Not wanting to do something optional and fairly low-stakes is a perfectly good reason to not do it! Sometimes having close relationships means doing things that arentreallyyour idea of a good time. You should definitely give your friends improv show or housewarming party real consideration before you reflexively refuse....

July 18, 2019 · 3 min · 630 words · Paul Berg

Can You Ever Be Friends With Your Former Therapist?

Making friends as an adult can be weirdly difficult. But…what if that person you feel a connection with is your formertherapist? My job is to be a good listener who respects and empathizes with the person sitting across from me. Getty / As patient and therapist, we work hard for months, sometimes years. We share deep conversations and maybe even a few laughs. There arent official guidelines about this for therapists....

July 16, 2019 · 2 min · 416 words · Melissa Mitchell

How We Picked the 2019 SELF Healthy Beauty Award Winners

Whatever your concern, we’re here for you. We spent over six months selecting this year’s winners. In the end we chose 127 deserving winners that we know you’ll love as much as we did. Photo: Felicity Ingram; Wardrobe: Ronald Burton; Hair: Jerome Cultrera at L’Atelier; Makeup: Porsche Cooper; Manicure: Yukie Miyakawa at Walter Schupfer Next, we assembled a small army of testers (83, to be exact). Then it was time to look at our results....

July 16, 2019 · 3 min · 526 words · Kevin Duncan

Nike Is Having a Major Flash Sale Right 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. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. Images courtesy of Nike If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Its designed with bungee toggles so you’ve got the option to easily customize its fit....

July 16, 2019 · 1 min · 76 words · Craig Hoffman

Placenta: How It Works, What's Normal

If you’re pregnant, you might wonder what the placenta does and what factors can affect it. Get the facts about this important organ that joins the mother and baby. The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby. It also removes waste products from the baby’s blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and the baby’s umbilical cord arises from it....

July 16, 2019 · 3 min · 470 words · David Mora

SELF’s Comprehensive Skin-Care Routine Guide

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. Thats where we come in. Photo: Felicity Ingram; Wardrobe: Ronald Burton; Hair: Jerome Cultrera at L’Atelier; Makeup: Porsche Cooper; Manicure: Yukie Miyakawa at Walter Schupfer. On model: Earrings by Lady Grey. What do you really mean when you say skin care? We mean the basic care and keeping of your largest organyour skin!...

July 16, 2019 · 7 min · 1297 words · Elizabeth Allen

The 10 Best New Makeup Products for Sensitive Skin and Eyes

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 ophthalmologist we consulted also suggested avoiding waterproof formulaswhich can be loaded with drying preservativesaround your sensitive eye area. Photo: Felicity Ingram; Wardrobe: Ronald Burton; Hair: Jerome Cultrera at L’Atelier; Makeup: Porsche Cooper; Manicure: Yukie Miyakawa at Walter Schupfer. On model: Earrings by Lady Grey....

July 16, 2019 · 3 min · 605 words · Erin Valdez

The 11 Best New Skin-Care Products for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin

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. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. Photo: Felicity Ingram; Wardrobe: Ronald Burton; Hair: Jerome Cultrera at L’Atelier; Makeup: Porsche Cooper; Manicure: Yukie Miyakawa at Walter Schupfer If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission....

July 16, 2019 · 3 min · 532 words · Jason Christian

The 12 Best New Skin-Care Products for Combination Skin

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. Havingcombination skinwhich has characteristics of both dry skinandoily, acne-prone skinoften means walking a tightrope with your skin care. Photo: Felicity Ingram; Wardrobe: Ronald Burton; Hair: Jerome Cultrera at L’Atelier; Makeup: Porsche Cooper; Manicure: Yukie Miyakawa at Walter Schupfer. On model: Bodysuit by Alix. Earrings by Lady Grey....

July 16, 2019 · 3 min · 614 words · Deborah Lee