In today’s fast-paced, busy, consumer-heavy world, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget to take a minute for self-care. However, it’s one of the most important things we can do to live happier and healthier lives.
If you’ve got a friend that is often working overtime, or a mom prone to anxiety, or perhaps you’re a little overwhelmed yourself, self-care gifts are a perfect way to go.
Taking care of ourselves and the importance of mental health is becoming more widely recognized. This looks different for everyone – for some, it’s a classic relaxing bubble bath, for others it’s exercising or the chance to dress up.
Whoever in your life needs some self-care, we’ve got a range of gift ideas to help treat them to some well-deserved “me time”.
Beauty & Health
For many people who are in need of some self-care, beauty and health gifts are a classic way to go. When we become busy or overwhelmed, it’s often our healthcare and skincare routines that are the first to go.
Help a loved one feel like themselves again with our range of health and beauty gifts that will truly help them relax and de-stress. From journaling, to foot massagers, to face masks, show them they deserve some time out to take care of themselves with these gifts.
Allura & Arcia 52 Stress Less & Self Care Cards
Help a friend destress with these Allura & Arcia Stress Less & Self Care Cards. Like a playing deck, this set comes with 52 cards. However, instead of aces and spades, this card deck is printed with 52 mindful exercises you can practice in a few minutes a day. These exercises focus on ways to relieve anxiety, manage stress, meditate, and more.
The Five Minute Journal Intelligent Change
While you might lead a busy lifestyle, you can use just five minutes a day to take care of yourself. The Five Minute Journal Intelligent Change gives you short prompts to journal about positive experiences, self-affirmations, highlights of the day, and more. This daily diary has enough pages to last for six months and can leave you with confidence and a new outlook.
Aliver Foot Peel Mask
This Aliver Foot Peel Mask can comfort dry, cracked feet while nourishing the skin. The mask wraps the entire foot for the best absorption. Once it is in place, you can wear a pair of socks to keep all the beneficial properties next to your skin. After a week or two of treatment, the calluses will soften, leaving you with baby-soft feet.
Green Hills Green Tea Mask Stick
You can enjoy face care without the hassle and mess with this Green Hills Green Tea Mask Stick. This roll-on face mask contains green tea extracts, organic aloe leaf juice, jojoba seed oil, rooibos leaf extract, and more. The healthy ingredients improve your skin’s oil balance and nourish deep into the skin layers to bring out the beauty of your natural skin.
Medical King Foot Spa
A friend who spends long work days on their feet will appreciate this Medical King Foot Spa. This foot bath lets you control the water temperature and creates oxygen bubbles to aid in blood circulation. It offers a shiatsu massage, a removable pumice stone, and 14 massage rollers to relax tired feet. You can remove the control and use it as a remote while you enjoy a luxurious foot spa.
Lizush Bath Gift Set
Let a friend take some time for themself with this Lizush Bath Gift Set. This lavender set offers aromatherapy through six high-quality, all-natural products. It includes a lavender soap bar, a clay facial mask, a natural lip balm, an eye mask, a shower steamer, and a bath sponge. A friend can receive the full spa treatment from the comfort of their home with this thoughtful gift.
Ariana Grande Cloud Perfume
On rainy days, a puff of this sweet Ariana Grande Cloud fragrance will help lift the spirits. This perfume combines upbeat and happy scents such as lavender blossom, juicy pear, vanilla orchid, coconut creme, woodsy musk, and sensual bergamot. The combination of sweet, fruity, exotic, earthy, and musky scents makes this Cloud fragrance utterly delightful.
Gaiam Essentials Yoga Mat
Practicing yoga right after you wake up can help you take on the day with a positive mindset. This Gaiam Essentials Yoga Mat is useful for a studio or home workout session. The thick NBR foam gives you a comfortable exercise space. When practice is over, you can roll up the mat and slide it into its carrier strap.
Baimei Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set
This elegant Baimei Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set helps relax tension in the face and reduce bags under the eyes. You can pop the roller in the fridge for a cooling massage. The Gua Sha can tone your face and give your jawline a defined shape. Since jade symbolizes happiness, peace, and hope, this set can be a thoughtful gift for a friend who needs a bit of cheer.
Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry & Watches
At the end of a long day, we all crave the comfort of our pajamas and our own bed.
For those going through a rough time, or who don’t stop, it can be easy to forget just how much cocooning ourselves in something warm and soft can make us feel better.
Treat yourself or a loved one to some comforting, plush clothing that will make them eager to take five minutes for some self-care luxury.
Someone in need of some TLC will really appreciate these cozy clothing gifts.
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe
This Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe looks elegant and feels like pure luxury against the skin. The unique robe uses a rib stitch to weave an extra layer of comfort, while the tie closure lets you keep the warmth in on cold days. Wear this robe to relax around the house or to wrap up after a hot bath. The unisex design offers comfort to both men and women.
Comwarm Plush Slippers
Some cozy Comwarm Plush Slippers can make anyone’s day a little brighter. These elegant plush cross-band slippers have an open toe to let your feet breathe comfortably. They are lightweight with arch support, and the outer sole provides anti-slip protection. You can wear these houseshoes around the house or step out on the patio to water plants and get the mail. Perfect for someone needing a snuggly day in the house.
The Comfy Dream
The Comfy Dream Original Wearable Blanket was first seen on Shark Tank. This blanket is made from luxuriously soft and lightweight microfiber. The oversized hoodie-style blanket is perfect for staying comfy around the house or wearing on a cold night in the outdoor air. A giant hood and an extra-large marsupial pocket complete this cozy wearable blanket.
Home, Garden, & Tools
The home should be everybody’s sanctuary of self-care. But it can be easy to get caught up in cooking, washing, ironing, and daily chores that taking some time out for self-care is often forgotten about.
While it can often be difficult to get the time to go on a weekend away or a spa day, self-care gifts for the home are a great way to show someone how important just five minutes for their mental health is.
Help them carve out some space for self-care with our homeware gifts, such as books, wine, food, oil diffusers, and blankets.
Atomic Habits By James Clear
Atomic Habits by James Clear offers tips to create good habits and walk away from bad ones. The book uses biology, psychology, and neuroscience to explain how to change your mindset and reach for your dreams. James Clear also includes real-life stories and examples. With over 5 million copies sold, this book has helped many to make good choices daily and build the life they want.
Temple Spring Bath Caddy
Enjoy some R&R in a warm bath with this Temple Spring Bath Caddy. This solid bamboo bath caddy extends to fit most bathtubs. It includes a stand for an iPad, a smartphone, a tablet, or a book. You can insert a wine glass stem into a holder to keep it from spilling or set a mug of coffee on a built-in coaster. This caddy also includes a bamboo soap dish, a 100% bamboo facecloth, and a pair of exfoliating gloves for the ultimate relaxing experience.
Cuisinart CWO-25 Electric Wine Opener
Drinking a glass of wine should be a relaxing experience. No one wants to wrestle a wine bottle and end up with pieces of cork floating in an expensive bottle. This Cuisinart CWO-25 Electric Wine Opener can uncork one bottle or 50 using one charge. Press the “Remove” button to uncork a bottle, then use “Eject” to release the cork, easy peasy!
Tirrinia Bottle Wine Carrier
Take a friend and a bottle of wine (or two) and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in nature. This Tirrinia Wine Bottle Carrier has two separate compartments to fit regular-sized wine bottles. You can carry it using the sturdy handle or its adjustable shoulder strap. A bottle of wine stays cold and protected inside this sleek, insulated carrier. The Tirrinia wine tote is a great gift for a friend who needs to take some time for herself.
Elixir Square Wine Glasses
Fine wine is even more delightful when you drink it from these upscale Elixir Square Wine Glasses. These Elixir stemmed glasses combine a contemporary design with lead-free, ultra-clarity crystal. The wide, polished glass rim allows the wine to hit the center of the tongue for the best-tasting experience. This sophisticated four-glass set is perfect to pull out when friends come over.
Walker’s Shortbread Scottie Cookies
Some Walker’s Shortbread Scottie Cookies will definitely bring a smile to a friend’s face. Not only do these shortbread cookies come in a keepsake Scottie tin, but the cookies are adorably shaped like Scottish Terriers. The cookies’ ingredients are just butter, flour, sugar, and a touch of salt, with no preservatives or artificial flavors. Your friend will be delighted and comforted with these kosher, vegetarian cookies.
Matchaccino Sweet Matcha Green Tea
This Matchaccino Sweet Matcha Green Tea Frappe Mix tastes delicious and can boost your energy level for up to five hours without caffeine jitters. Green Tea is rich in antioxidants and encourages a healthy body and mind. Quickly blend this drink mix into milk or water using Matchaccino’s electric hand-held frother. This frother can give your drinks the consistency of a delightfully foamy latte.
Aoheuo Lazy Kungfu Glass Tea Set
With this elegant Aoheuo Lazy Kungfu Glass Tea Set, making tea becomes an art form. This set includes a tea maker and six cups. Add loose tea leaves to the top of the glass tea maker, then pour hot water over them. After the tea steeps, you can release the valve so the tea can fill the glass pot. Pour a cup of hot tea into each glass and enjoy a high-class tea experience with friends.
Homeweek Essential Oil Diffuser
Enjoy aromatherapy at home with this Homeweek Essential Oil Diffuser. This diffuser works as a humidifier while diffusing your favorite essential oil scent into the air. It also emits a gentle colored light for nighttime relaxation. You can set a time limit from one to six hours for the diffuser to turn off. If the 300ml tank runs out of water, it will shut down automatically.
Bonblissity Sweet+Single Candy Sugar Scrub
These colorful Bonblissity Sweet+Single Candy Sugar Scrubs can exfoliate and soothe your hands with ease. Wet your hands with warm water, and then crush one of these scrubs in your palm. Then, gently rub both hands together to soften cuticles and callouses. You can enjoy a lovely fruity or floral scent while exfoliating your hands with these scrub-to-lotion cubes.
YnM Weighted Blanket
When a friend needs a little extra love, this YnM Weighted Blanket can help them relax and get the rest they need. Its innovative 7-layer system can envelop your body while smaller sections allow for even weight. Also, it has a higher ratio of glass beans compared to other brands for improved temperature regulation. This weighted blanket can be comforting during a stressful time.
Ello Insulated Water Bottle
Proper hydration is key to staying healthy and happy. This Ello Insulated Water Bottle can help you get in your eight glasses of water per day, or let you enjoy a delicious iced coffee. Its double-walled insulation can keep drinks cold for up to 30 hours. The leak-proof, flip-top lid prevents spills in your purse or car when you take it on the go.
Bath Haven Bath Pillow
If you ever wished you could take your pillow to the bath, this Bath Haven Bath Pillow makes that dream possible. This bath pillow feels soft and luxurious against your head, neck, and back. The quilted mesh material is breathable and dries quickly. It stays in place with six suction cups, so you can relax without worrying about it slipping out of place.
Koios Electric Kettle
You might not live close enough to make a cup of hot tea for your friend when they feel under the weather. However, you can gift them this Koios Electric Kettle so they can enjoy a hot cup whenever they need it. This automatic kettle can boil a full pot in just three minutes. Then, it keeps it hot for up to two hours for a second or third cup.
Zadro Towel Warmer
Nothing says spa-style comfort like a warm towel waiting for you when you get out of a bath. This Zadro Towel Warmer has an extra-large capacity to hold up to two large bath towels. It has four-timer settings from 15 to 60 minutes, so your towel can stay warm until the moment you need it. You can also use this warming bucket for a throw blanket or pajama set.
UGG Whitecap Oversized Blanket
Sherpa Ugg boots rank among the most comfortable footwear available. The UGG Whitecap Oversized Blanket extends that feeling of warm comfort to your whole body. This thick, plush oversized throw is perfect for wrapping up and relaxing with a hot drink and a good book. A friend may never want to leave the comfort of this soft and soothing blanket.
Tafts Silk Pillowcase
This soft Tafts Silk Pillowcase can help you relax and enjoy a good night’s sleep. The sleek texture keeps your hair in place while the 100% Pure Mulberry Silk fibers give you skincare treatment in your sleep. Silk also naturally regulates body temperatures, so this case is perfect whether you tend to sleep hot or cold. This pink king-size pillowcase can spoil a friend needing a little TLC.
Urban Accents Popcorn Variety Pack
Give someone special a reason to kick back and enjoy a movie night and popcorn with this Urban Accents Popcorn Variety Pack. Urban Accents uses non-GMO, gluten-free popcorn kernels, and natural flavorings, so there is no reason to feel guilty about this snack. The popcorn comes in three varieties: White Gold, Ruby Red, and Tricolor to pop in festive colors. Choose from a salty, sweet, or spicy topping and enjoy.
Wrapping Up
While we’re all becoming more aware of the importance of looking after our mental health, work, social lives, family, and commitments can make it incredibly difficult to make some time for self-care.
If you or someone you know might need a friendly reminder to take five, we’ve found the perfect gifts to help them do just that.
Whether they’re a foodie, yoga pro, or love nothing more than a glass of wine in the bath (who doesn’t?!) then we’ve got the gifts that will make self-care super easy and super relaxing.
