Showering your loved ones with comfort and understanding is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Life has its share of ups and downs, and we all could use some TLC to get us out of a funk. That said, one of the best ways to be there for a friend or loved one is to remind them to take care of themselves.
Whether that looks like making at-home spa days a regular occurrence or simply enjoying relaxing hobbies, taking time for yourself is a must. If you’re stumped on unlocking the best self-care gifts, we’re here to help. Ahead, we’ll help you find something to pique your loved one’s interest.
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Your shower mainly serves as a space to cleanse your body, but it’s also an opportunity to feed your mind positive thoughts. This affirmation set features a waterproof deck of 20 cards with powerful sayings that will provide the confidence boost you need. Once moistened with water, the cards stick to your shower wall so you can read and reflect as you wash your body. The set also comes with a eucalyptus shower steamer to invigorate your senses.
Scents are powerful forces that can energize, reduce stress and anxiety, and create nostalgia for positive memories. In other words, candles are the perfect tool to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere — something a loved one who’s had a hard time will appreciate. Help them bring this energy to life with this calm candle that combines lavender and sage to relax their mind and spirit.
When Aunt Flo strikes, the accompanying aches and pains can maximize your stress levels. With comfort in mind, this super-cute lobster heating pad will be handy. It’s soft and snuggly and provides your abdominal area with soothing heat to help put your mind and those pesky cramps at ease.
This highly-rated set of bath bombs is just what the doctor ordered for relaxation. Featuring a mix of six bath bombs with various scents, this essential allows you to unwind in luxury as you watch your cares fizzle away. Best of all, these bath bombs are made with essential oils and natural ingredients to give skin TLC from neck to toe.
This Finnish soapstone eye mask set is a self-care essential for good reason. Designed with relief in mind, the stones help alleviate eye puffiness, itchiness, and tired-looking eyes with each application. Free game: Pop these stones in the fridge and apply them on your lids or under-eye area for a cool compress.
Teatime is crucial for de-stressing from the day, helping ease tummy aches, and sharing news — good or bad — with friends. No matter how your loved one utilizes cha time, this assortment of 48 teas will provide a sense of warm comfort.
This chic Himalayan salt lamp will help your loved one add tranquility and good vibes to their home. Made with 100% pure Himalayan salt crystals, it emits a calming amber hue, making it perfect as a nightlight or mood lighting.
If your loved one struggles to stay asleep at night, this silk pillowcase may be all they need to get their beauty sleep. Featuring temperature-regulating properties, it ensures that you stay cool through the night so you experience zero discomfort. In addition, the pillowcase nourishes your skin and minimizes dryness, split ends, and frizz.
Work out all signs of soreness from the balls of your feet to the tips of your toes with this innovative foot massager. Featuring a cork base and two soapstone balls, this gift brings rock-and-roll reflexology to life, allowing you to massage the tender points of your feet as you sit. For a warm sensation, submerge the stones in hot water. Once the water has cooled, remove the stones, pat dry, and put them on the base for use.
This adult coloring book is a creative way to switch things up with self-care. Boasting a mix of floating gardens of water poppies in South Africa and delicate cosmos in Japan, this floral-inspired coloring book helps to relax your brain and calm your mind when you need a break from life’s daily demands.
Getting rest can feel difficult when the weight of the world is seemingly on your shoulders, but this ultrasoft weighted blanket can help you catch some Z’s. Made with 220 GSM smooth fleece on one side and 220 GSM fluffy fabric on the other, this luxurious blanket will make you feel like you’re cuddling a fluffy cloud. It also has a seven-layer design with ceramic beads distributed throughout for an even feel.
We’re completely smitten with this affirmation card deck, which serves as a motivational boost that sets the tone for your day. The way we talk to ourselves matters, especially during challenging times. This 50-card deck is filled with positive sayings, affirmations, and advice anyone could utilize through moments of uncertainty and adversity.
This adorable sleep mask is perfect for your loved ones who are sensitive to light when sleeping. It contours to your face perfectly — sans the super-tight feel — and blocks out light so you can easily drift off. It’s also made of baby-soft, silky fabric and infused with lavender essential oil and dried lavender buds, which can help improve your mood, relieve pain, and promote relaxation.
Make a sweet treat even sweeter with these vanilla shortbread cookies. Celine Zhou’s custom offering allows you to create personalized messages on each cookie — from an inside joke to meaningful mantras — that’ll put a smile on your loved one’s face.
