In Rural India, Protecting Women From Witch Hunting, and an Impending Flood

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. Samta* was cleaning rice inside her home when the men attacked.She had known they would come. Nikita Sonavane (right) and Rameshbhai Dhoom from the Centre for Social Justice gather information outside the home of a woman murdered in a witch hunt in Gujarat in September 2017....

August 17, 2018 · 4 min · 786 words · Crystal Miller

17 Best-Selling Skin-Care Products at Bluemercury 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. Get it:$175,bluemercury.com Supergoop! Graphic by Morgan Johnson Its calming formula is perfect for a midday pick me up. Bonus: TheFrench pharmacyformula works for sensitive skin types, too. Get them:$69,bluemercury.com

August 16, 2018 · 1 min · 55 words · Autumn Lee

17 New Summer Hair-Care Products

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. This product not only helps tame flyaways, it claims to cut air-drying time by up to 46 percent. Graphic by Cristina Cianci This product is nothing like that. Its lightweight andgives fine hair lots of texturewithout weighing it down. This lightweight cream-to-oil formula calms flyaways andfrizzand protects your hair from heat-styling....

August 16, 2018 · 1 min · 171 words · Carrie Taylor

How to Function After a Red-Eye Flight, According to 21 Seasoned Travelers

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. Red-eye flights are simultaneously a life-saver and a giant pain in the butt. Getty / Oscar Wong In college, I lived an overnight flight away from my parents. So, how can you survive and even thrive on a red-eye or long-haul flight? Heres what 21 seasoned travelers do before, during, and after an overnight....

August 16, 2018 · 2 min · 398 words · Ryan Carey

Whenever My Life Feels Out of Control, I Go to Ballet Class

It started, as things often do, in a group chat. It was a sign-up for aballet class. Lets take this class, said Han. Mia Fermindoza Most folks were too busy, though, tied up with other commitments. But I, a glutton for nostalgia and a recent deserter from the gym, said yes. We went to theJoffrey Ballet Schoolin Manhattan. Mia Fermindoza Hans were pink and new; she couldnt find her old ones....

August 16, 2018 · 4 min · 666 words · Cheyenne Porter

17 Best-Selling Travel-Size Makeup Products at Sephora

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 turned to Sephora to find the most popular purse-friendly options for all my adventures, near and far. Graphic by Morgan Johnson Bonus: You get two minilipsticksfor less than the price of one.

August 15, 2018 · 1 min · 59 words · Clinton Mata

5 Ways to Get Rid of Mosquito Bites Quickly, According to Doctors

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. A bloodsucking bug will likely make a snack out of you before summers over. Adobe Stock Cue the incessant itching. Of course, not everyone responds in the same way. Some people find them slightly annoying, while others may think theyre torturous. So what can you do to treat a mosquito bite quickly?...

August 15, 2018 · 2 min · 377 words · Hannah Johnson

Running Taught Me How to Live the Life I Want

I know, Things runners say for $500, Alex! I was in desperate need of change and for months I had been looking for a new job. When an offer finally came in, it didnt take much convincing to make the cross-country move. wundervisuals/Getty Images I remember the first week Istarted running. I mean, terrible. I cried during and after every run. In all honesty, Im not sure what kept me going....

August 15, 2018 · 3 min · 430 words · Heidi White

Tightness in Your Chest? Here's What It Could Mean

Some of themareas serious as a heart attack, while others are nowhere near that dire. That said, you should always seek medical attention when you’re experiencing tightness in your chest. Its never really normal, Dr. Haythe tells SELF. RUNSTUDIO/Getty Images you might read me about that at the bottom of this post. These typically present between 2 and 14 days after you’ve been exposed to the virus. With Coronavirus, in case they are helpful....

August 15, 2018 · 2 min · 380 words · Nicole Johnson

How Not to Be a Jerk to Someone Battling an Injury

I always thought being on crutches in New York City was the worst-case scenario. A true nightmare realized. The more shocking takeaway was how friends, acquaintances, and strangers alike reacted to my injuries. The author (right) with her mom. Nope, the surgeries were not related. As a healthy and active 20-something woman, these surgeries were certainly setbacks. My routine went from running at least 10 miles a week with regular yoga classes to doingnothing....

August 13, 2018 · 2 min · 366 words · Nicolas Ray

30 Refreshing Mocktail Recipes That Make Skipping Booze Easy

Booze-free beverages are having a moment. The best mocktail recipes are made with a thoughtful combination of flavorful ingredients. Salted Meyer Lemon and Sage PressefromBon Appetit Definitely use flavorful Meyer lemons if you might find them. Jessica Merchant viaHow Sweet Eats If not, try regular lemons or one lemon and one mandarain orange. Theres no substituting the fresh sage, though! It gives the whole thing a delicious, pulpy texture that youre going to be obsessed with....

August 11, 2018 · 1 min · 150 words · Jennifer Fletcher

8 Reasons You're Waking Up Mid-Sleep, and How to Fix Them

One minute youresnoozing peacefully, the next youre wide awake in the dead of night. Here are eight common reasons, plus what you might do to get a good nights rest. Your room is too hot, cold, noisy, or bright. OcusFocus/Getty Images (Some schools of thought lump together stages 3 and 4.) The first stage of sleep is the lightest, Dr. Aouad explains. Ideally, your room should be dark, comfortably cool, and quiet when you sleep....

August 11, 2018 · 2 min · 361 words · Bruce Cherry

Here’s How to Treat Sunburn the Right Way, 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. Hey, we get it. If you’re wondering how to treat sunburn, aloe isn’t your only option. SPF software doesnt always go exactly as planned, though, and a sunburn could happen quickly. Theres ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation, which is the kind that causes skin aging (a....

August 11, 2018 · 3 min · 469 words · Michael Moore Jr.