Everyone can benefit from self care, whether that means exercising more, taking care of your skin or decompressing at home. Giving someone you love a gift that’ll improve their wellness routine can be a meaningful way to show them just how much you care. To help you find the perfect self care gifts for your loved ones, we rounded up ideas we think are worth considering based on our previous coverage and products we’ve tried.
Best self-care gifts
Below, we rounded up wellness products we have tried ourselves that we think you and your recipient will love, as well as highly rated and expert-recommended items we’ve previously written about. To help you sift through these gift ideas, we compiled them into the following categories:
Self care gifts to up their beauty routine
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
These gel under-eye patches are a favorite among our skin care experts because they come neatly stacked in a container, which means your loved one can easily take them on the go. They’re also simple to use: They’ll need to apply it on dry, clean skin and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, according to the brand. During that time, the patches work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and any darkness in the area thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid, caffeine and marshmallow root extract, according to Peter Thomas Roth.
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
For those who want to give their hair some extra love, this expert-recommended hair mask is suitable for all hair types. It hydrates the hair, reduces frizz and protects it from future damage, according to the brand. You can also purchase it in a mini size or, if you know your recipient loves this product, you can buy it in a larger value size.
Summer Fridays The Lip Butter Balm Set
Your loved one can give their lips some TLC with this trio from Summer Fridays. The set comes with the brand’s bestselling lip butter balms, including a vanilla scent with a glossy sheer tint and a cherry scent with a sheer red tint. They’ll also get the brand’s iced coffee-scented butter balm, which is exclusive to this set and provides a sheer brown tint
Mount Lai The Jade Gua Sha Facial Lifting Tool
If your loved one is a skin care enthusiast, this gua sha tool can be a great addition to their routine. Gua sha has a number of benefits, including relieving tension in the jaw, contouring and sculpting the face and promoting lymphatic drainage, according to the brand. Rooted in Chinese medicine, gua shas can be made from various stones, including rose quartz and amethyst. This specific one is made out of jade stone, which is naturally cooling and associated with attracting tranquility, balance and harmony, according to Mount Lai.
Self care gifts to create a pampering oasis
Hatch Restore Sound Machine and Smart Light
This sunrise alarm clock can gently wake them up in the morning with a gradual sunrise light and soothing sounds of nature rather than a noisy alarm clock. It also includes curated content channels with music, rest exercises and sleep stories to help them drift away after a long day, according to the brand.
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
This Vitruvi Stone Diffuser adds the scent of their favorite essential oils to their home. Select updates editor Mili Godio uses this device almost every day, and she loves its minimalistic matte ceramic design that fits neatly on top of her nightstand. It’s available in six colors, including sky, white and charcoal.
Nest New York Lime Zest & Matcha Candle
Take a moment, close your eyes and take a breath in. The notes of lime zest, green tea, sage and bergamot can create a mood-boosting oasis in your recipient’s home. I light this candle when I want to immerse my home in a fresh citrus scent. You can burn it for up to 60 hours and, when it’s used up, you can reuse the jar as an attractive piece of home decor, according to the brand. It’s available in a diffuser form and three sizes, including mini, standard and large.
Self care gifts to get cozy
Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask
This Slip sleep mask is a Select staff favorite due to its soft and cooling silk material. The mask is available in colors like black and pink, as well as a contoured version if your loved one needs more eye space for their lashes.
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw
Give your recipient the gift of ultimate comfort and warmth with this throw blanket. It’s available in 12 colors like pearl, graphite and cream. With its 100% polyester microfiber, it’s easy for your loved one to clean because all they need to do is throw it in the washer and dryer without any extra additives like fabric softener, according to the brand. You can even take it a step further and get them the matching robe.
Skims Soft Lounge Sleep Set
This lightweight sleep set from Skims is made of soft modal ribbed fabric that your loved one can wear to bed or to lounge around the house. The set has a 4.7-star average rating from over 300 reviews at Skims and comes in nine sizes ranging from XXS to 4X.
Old Navy Cozy Faux-Fur Cross-Strap Slippers
While bedding and pajamas take the reins when it comes to feeling cozy at home, your feet are just as important. These slippers from Old Navy have a cushioned footbed for support and a faux-fur upper that provide a soft, plush feel, according to the brand. You can purchase it in three colors, including cloud cover, play clay and fleur de sel.
Self care gifts to decompress and relax
Papier Wellness Journal
This guided wellness journal spans 12 weeks and can help your loved one reflect on their goals, habits, intentions and gratitude. Some pages include wish lists of books to read, shows and movies to watch and places to visit, while others focus on the day ahead with the help of prompts.
Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Shower Steamers
On the days I want to relax or when I’m feeling a little stressed, I unwrap one of these shower steamers and place it on the floor of my shower where it’s not in the direct stream of water. The scents of eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils fill the shower and create a spa-like experience from the comfort of my home.
Calm
A Select Wellness Award winner for best meditation app, Calm is a great way to ease the mind into a restful state throughout the day and before bed, according to our staff. The app provides a range of meditations, storytelling and soundscapes, and the premium subscription grants full library access.
Self care gifts to get them moving
Alo Yoga Warrior Mat
This yoga mat is a great gift for those who are active or beginners looking to start practicing meditation or yoga. The Select Wellness Award winner is made from a thick material with a no-slip texture for comfort, and it’s also moisture-wicking and odor-resistant, according to the brand. It comes in six colors to fit your loved one’s personal style.
Lululemon Double Roller
Although it’s important to get moving, another form of self care is knowing when to take the time to relax and let your body recover. A Select staff favorite, this two-in-one foam roller helps release tension in different parts of the body. Your loved one can separate this roller into two, with the exterior designed to target arms and legs while the interior roller helps relieve tension in the back using a deep ridge design. If your loved one is active and travels frequently, consider purchasing the travel-size version.
Therabody Theragun Mini
Gift a personalized at-home massage with this portable massage gun. With three speed settings, your loved one can target different areas of the body to relieve muscle tension and stiffness, according to the brand. If you think they’ll enjoy a larger version of this massage gun, consider the Theragun Pro, which has six attachments and five speed levels.
Apple Watch Series 8
The Apple Watch Series 8 can keep your loved one in the know about all things related to their health by tracking their workouts, sleep schedule, heart rate and more. If you have an Apple watch, you can even challenge them in friendly competitions, which can get you both moving.
Why trust Select?
Bianca Alvarez has been covering beauty for a year and has written about various wellness topics, including skin care routines, body washes and clarifying shampoos. For this piece, she rounded up expert-recommended products, highly rated ones and Select staff favorites.
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