self-care
noun
: care for oneself
stroke victims capable of daily self-care
the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care
specifically
: health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … —
Alison Stein Wellner
—sometimes used before another noun Alison Stein Wellner At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —Stephen Rae
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The following episode kicks off on a much lighter note with the lawyers all sitting around trading their favorite cosmetic procedures and self-care rituals.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Our favorite advent calendars include classics with chocolate and sweets, gourmet options to elevate your holiday season, fun beauty gifts, and luxury self-care products that are sure to impress.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to My City Soaps, the shop offers several other bath and self-care items.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Designed for long-lasting freshness and swagger, these fragrances reflect Lynch’s personal favorites and his larger-than-life approach to life and self-care.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Our favorite advent calendars include classics with chocolate and sweets, gourmet options to elevate your holiday season, fun beauty gifts, and luxury self-care products that are sure to impress.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to My City Soaps, the shop offers several other bath and self-care items.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Designed for long-lasting freshness and swagger, these fragrances reflect Lynch’s personal favorites and his larger-than-life approach to life and self-care.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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