The Best Self-Care Gifts to Give (or Get for Yourself)

The "season of giving" should be one that's filled with joy and love, but in reality, it's one that often causes most of us more stress than anything else.

If you're searching for gifts that can help someone cut back on the stress and enjoy some time to unwind this season and beyond, self-care gifts are always the best choice. Likewise, there may be quite a few worthy of treating yourself to as well—after all, you've earned it after a year like this one. So, whether you're shopping for a friend, mom, boyfriend or even just yourself this holiday season, here are some of the best self-care gifts to give (or get).

These Silky Soaks That Are Better Than a Bath Bomb: $34

Is there any act that emulates "self-care" more than taking a long, luxurious bath? We think not. Lola Arnao is here to help you take your bath ritual to another level with these decadent Silky Soak Bath cubes, which are made with natural ingredients like cocoa butter (which gives the cubes a better-than-dessert scent without any added fragrances), French rose clay and healing minerals to help soothe sore muscles and leave skin feeling moisturized. The gorgeous packaging is just a plus, of course, which makes these cubes the perfect gift to give or get for yourself.

(via Lola Arnao)

 

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This LED Light-Powered Facial Massager Wand: $32

For those who love the power of a full spa facial treatment but would prefer the price (and ease) of a DIY option, Kare by Kalani has come to the rescue. The Aurora Crystal Sonic LED Wand has multiple settings to use the built-in red and blue LED lights (which target pores, fight acne-causing bacteria and plump the skin's texture), vibration technology for muscle relaxation and heated jade surface increased blood flow and depuffing benefits. Small but mighty, this chargable wand is everything you could ever want in a self-care gift.

(via Kare by Kalani)

 

This Natural Teeth Whitening Kit: $50

Self-care is all about doing things that make you feel good on the inside, but real self-care lovers know that doing things that make you feel good about how you look on the outside can be just as important. After all, self-love is rooted in self-confidence, and what's a better way to make yourself (or whoever you may be shopping for, of course) feel more confident than by showing off a bright white smile? Sure, there are plenty of whitening products and kits out there these days, but many of them contain harsh chemicals and uncomfortable elements that aren't exactly easy or enjoyable to use. This kit from Lumineux, on the other hand, contains products that are effective, easy to incorporate into your regular routine and made with natural ingredients that will only help—never harm—your smile.

(via Lumineux)

 

This 90-Day Manifesting Journal: $50

Journaling and self-care go together like avocado and toast or Travis and Taylor—while you can have one without the other, combined, they're both simply at their best. While any journal works great as a gift for anyone trying to work on themselves and embrace some self-care, this unique Maniscipting Life Design journal goes above and beyond by actually helping the user to not just imagine but also create their dream life. Designed to be used daily for 90 days, this journal is a must-have gift that works for almost anyone in your life (including yourself).

(via Maniscripting)

 

This Skincare Essentials Set: $168

Glomance, the award-winning, AAPI female-owned skincare brand that we already can't get enough of, has done it again with this skincare set. Containing three must-have best-selling products, this set is so good that it should probably come with a warning that says, "May lead to a major glow up." Consider it the perfect gift for anyone who dreams of clear, glowy skin—so, pretty much everyone. With the ultimate combination of The Squeeze Cleanser, Overnight Star treatment and FLT18 oil, Glomance really makes achieving perfect skin as easy as one, two, three. Whether for someone who falls into the "lazy" category when it comes to skincare or for someone who just deserves the best of the best for their self-care routine, this gift is sure to make the receiver smile in a way that has them glowing well after opening.

(via Glomance)

 

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This Beauty-Sleep Inducing Silk Pillowcase: $59

Getting good sleep is an underrated form of self-care, but now you can treat yourself (or whoever you're gifting for) to the best beauty sleep ever every single night with this silk pillowcase from The Cotton & Silk. There are so many reasons to sing the praise of silk pillowcases, but this one just wins the gifting game for its gorgeous packaging and slippery soft feel that has us dreaming of dozing off already. Treating someone to a silk pillowcase instead of their usual cotton one helps with everything from skin and hair health to actual quality of sleep, and it's safe to say we all know how much a good night's sleep can affect our overall mood and quality of life in general.

(via The Cotton & Silk)

 

This Stress-Relieving Candle: $25.95

Who doesn't love lighting a candle before settling down with a book and getting ready to unwind at the end of the day? Even if you're not much of a reader, a good candle can make all the difference for your mood when you need to uplift the ambiance of your indoor space. This one from Bath & Bodyworks is specifically designed to relieve stress through the power of aromatherapy, making it the ideal self care gift for anyone in your life.

(via Bath & Body Works)

 

Whether you're gifting for yourself or someone else, we could all benefit from improving our self care routines with these essentials. If you need a little extra inspiration, though, click HERE for our list of little things you may not have realized count as self care.