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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 causes acne? Jamie Grill/Adobe Stock For starters, you cant fight what you dont understand. So how does acne show up on your skin in the first place? Sometimes the bacteria Cutibacterium acnes (sometimes calledPropionibacteriaacnes) alsogets trapped in the pore, where it multiplies. What actually works for acne?...

Ending the day with a warm, home-cooked meal is the ultimate dream for every adult. Start with these 12 high-protein Instant Pot recipes. Bacon, cheese, and sour cream deliver the protein. Alexis Davidson Kornblum Slow-Cooker Tortellini SoupfromFoodie Crush Instant Pots have loads of different functionsone of which is slow-cooking. So, yes, you’ve got the option to makeCrock-Pot mealsin it too. This tortellini soup is one worth trying. Courtesy of Instant Pot...

Workout results mean different things to different peopleafter all everyone has differentreasons for working out. Factors like sleep, stress, hormones, and your fitness history also play a part. That’s not to say it’s impossiblejust that it can be very, very difficult. PeopleImages / Getty Images You might be on the right track and just need to stay the course. It’s also important to confirm that your goals are realistic and attainable 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. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could walk into adrugstoreand test out the different types ofmascara? Unfortunately, all of those affordable formulas are usually tightly wrapped with plastic and cardboard. And high-end beauty retailers don’t make it any easier to try before you buy....

And what’s the most excellent party snack ever? But is it possible to make a healthy recipethat still tastes good? Here are some ideas for healthy dip recipes to get you started. Guaranteed no one will know this one is “healthy” at all. Cowboy CaviarfromCulinary Hill Seven-layer dip is incredible, but seven layers is…heavy. This dip has lots of the same, fresh ingredients, minus the cheese and sour cream. Hey, more room for 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. Ah, those were the days. The writer and her son, Shane Im in my mid-30s now and it is nothing like it once was. Hell, my hair doesnt even resemble itself from five years ago, never mind my teenage years! But the thing, or rather person, I blame the most is my son....

By the end of March, we all just need thespring. We welcome theextra hours of daylightand milder temperatures with open arms. OneTV news station in Massachusettshas even dubbed it a tick apocalypse. Kerrick / Getty Images As adults, they move onto deer, where they ultimately lay their eggs. Last year seemed to be a big year for mice. In addition, the deer tick spreads other illnesses, so those transmission rates will probably rise as well....

The easiest way to solve this problem once and for all? Make your own granola bars so you’ll always know exactly what’s going into them. These 13 granola bar recipes are a great place to start. Alexis Davidson Kornblum via lexiscleankitchen.com Trail Mix Granola BarsfromLexi’s Clean Kitchen Trail mix fiend? This is the bar for you. Curried Almond Granola BarsfromEating Bird Food Curry in a granola bar? Yes, and it is amazing, spicy perfection....

I spent the past two months training for ahalf-marathon. It was far from my first half-marathonit was number sevenbut this one was at theSkechers Performance LA Marathon. I wasn’t ready to tackle a full marathon yet, so I opted for the relay half option. Courtest of Skechers Performance Five years ago, I did not want to run for 10 minutes, let alone for 13.1 miles. And now, I’m contemplatingrunning a full marathon....

So much so that sometimes it feels like we’re really only in it for the crispiness and theketchup. What kind, you ask? Crispy Baked Green Bean FriesfromJoyful Healthy Eats Green beans aren’t just forcasserole. Sylvie Shirazi you might turn these little green guys into extra crunchy French fries in no time. Parmesan Carrot FriesfromKitchen Sanctuary Good for your eyes, carrots also make excellent fries. Kitchen Sanctuary pairs these with a decadent, spicy chili mayo dip....

it’s likely you’ve thought about buying shower shoes, if you don’t already own them. Navigating a public shower and locker-room floor can sometimes feel a little…icky. But just because theyre keeping your feet clean doesnt mean shower shoes have to be boring. Andersen Ross / Getty Images Here are 17 of our current favoritessome of which you may even want to wear IRL. The supersoft middle is made to help cushion your sore feet after ahard workout....

While experts agree that multivitamins aren’t needed for most Americans, theres been a lot of talk aboutvitaminslately. Enough to make one wonder: Is taking vitamins good for you, ever? These celebrities are just a small sample of a larger trend. MAURO FERMARIELLO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Americans spend $30 billion a year on supplements, according toThe Journal of Nutrition. Recent research on vitamins hasnt exactly supported the prevailing idea that everyone should be taking multivitamins....

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. OMG, you have to try the Instant Pot, a friend texted me in early December. Mellissa Sevigny via ibreatheimhungry.com You know I dont smoke, I replied, wondering how well she really knew me. A magical machine like this actually exists? I cant lie: The machine is a bit intimidating....