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 Queen of Pentacles reminds you to balance ambition with self-care in order to achieve this homeostasis.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
In today’s market, there is a growing awareness of self-care and a desire to maintain a more youthful appearance.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Chantecaille Pure Rose Water For the self-care advocate A single spritz of this refreshing rose face mist comforts the skin immediately, hydrates the complexion and uplifts the senses.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The eight projects range from a supernatural thriller about a vlogger investigating a disappearance in the mountains of Oman; a sci-fi horror about a woman who resurrects a dead twin through an AI self-care App, and a digital scam caper set against the world of Dubai’s high society.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
In today’s market, there is a growing awareness of self-care and a desire to maintain a more youthful appearance.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Chantecaille Pure Rose Water For the self-care advocate A single spritz of this refreshing rose face mist comforts the skin immediately, hydrates the complexion and uplifts the senses.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The eight projects range from a supernatural thriller about a vlogger investigating a disappearance in the mountains of Oman; a sci-fi horror about a woman who resurrects a dead twin through an AI self-care App, and a digital scam caper set against the world of Dubai’s high society.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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