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Self-care looks different for everyone, so it can be a little difficult to find just the right gift for someone with this goal in mind. There is no one-size-fits-all here.
As with any type of present, keep your recipient’s specific priorities and interests in mind as you search. If they’re into art, you might get them an art kit or coloring book. Or maybe they’re a dedicated homebody and would prefer an air purifier, essential oil diffuser, or plant.
We’ve found more than 40 gifts ideal for anyone into self-care, whether that’s your boyfriend, girlfriend, mom, dad, or anyone else on your list. (Hey, it could even be yourself. That’s the beauty of self-care, baby.)
Breathing Buddha meditation tool
For Building A Mindful Breathing Routine
Meditation doesn’t have to be intimidating. That’s the idea behind this mindful breathing device. The glowing, silicone Buddha pulses with lights that fade in and out, prompting its user to pace their breath and calm their mind.
Motivational pens
For A Daily Boost
Each of the pens in this 50-pack comes with a powerful message to help brighten someone’s day, turning the simple act of making a grocery list into a mini moment for boosting mental health. The lightweight, black ink pens make a great gift for teachers, students, or anyone who could use the extra reminder.
Shiatsu foot massager
For People Who Never Sit Down
Everyone knows the best part of getting a pedicure is the foot massage. Make that a daily ritual with this easy-to-use shiatsu foot massager that can easily transition between feet and calves. A particularly great gift for anyone who spends a big portion of their day on their feet.
Under eye masks
For BeautyTok Fans
A must-have part of any beauty Queen (or King’s) self-care routine, these trendy under-eye masks help take down puffiness, smooth wrinkles, do battle with dark circles, and more. Plus they look super cute during get-ready-with-me videos, and are available in pink, blue, and gold.
Plush robe
For Being Cozy
Stepping out into the cold is arguably the worst part about taking a shower or bath. Prevent that annoying rush of freezing air by gifting a plush robe that brings all the cozy vibes.
Bath tray
For Making Baths Fun
Hot baths are super relaxing, but they can be kind of boring, TBH. That’s why this bath tray makes such a great gift — it holds a book or tablet, a phone, and even has a wine glass holder for when you really want to unwind.
Essential oil diffuser
For Calming Scents
This pretty essential oil diffuser also acts as a humidifier and will make the room smell amazing. Plus, its marbled-looking surface will look lovely on a shelf. Pro tip: Include a few oils with your gift, so your recipient can get started relaxing right away.
LectroFan noise machine
For People Who Have Trouble Sleeping
This little device fills a room with ambient sounds that block out unwanted external noises, allowing for easier relaxation and an improved sleeping environment. The LectroFan plays white, pink, and brown noise as well as fan sounds.
Weighted blanket
For Someone Who Needs A Hug
Weighted blankets are meant to ease stress and anxiety and aid in better sleep. Being wrapped in one feels like getting squeezed in a nice hug. The ideal blanket is about 10 percent of the user’s body weight — you don’t want to get one that’s too heavy or it might feel crushing.
Chamomile tea gift set
For The Tea Drinker
For someone who loves plants and tea, this chamomile set is a lovely gift. It includes everything needed to grow, steep, and enjoy fresh chamomile tea. Name another cup of tea that feels as rewarding to drink — we’ll wait.
Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones
For Runners
If your recipient’s preferred form of stress relief is running, gift them a pair of headphones that’ll stay put and deliver top-notch sound quality. They’ll get nine hours of continuous listening time on a single charge — over 24 hours when you factor in the charging case.
Scalp massager
For A More Relaxing Shower
This in-shower scalp massager provides a lot of relaxation for the price. Your recipient can use it to shampoo their hair in the shower, or, if it’s not a wash day, give themselves a calming massage. It’s also made of silicone, so it won’t feel too harsh on the scalp.
Sheet masks (12 pack)
For A Classic Self-care Gift
Sheet masks are a self-care staple. You can make anyone’s day feel a little more relaxed by gifting them the ability to slap one of these bad boys on their face. This mask set includes options for hydration,
A set of bath bombs
For Colorful Relaxation
A bath bomb can make bath time more fun and more relaxing, especially if it’s scented. This set comes with 12 handcrafted bath bombs in different fragrances and colors. Don’t worry — the colors won’t stain the tub. Just watch the bath bombs fizz and enjoy a nice soak.
Coloring book
For Getting Creative
Adult coloring books have really gotten trendy in the past few years, and with good reason. Coloring offers time to unwind and do a mindless (in a good way) activity. This book is filled with whimsical designs inspired by nature. The pages are even perforated allowing, so you can tear them out easily to frame or share with others.
Light therapy lamp
For Combating Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression can hit hard. Keep your loved one’s spirits up with a light therapy lamp that simulates sunshine. This one has three levels of brightness that the user can adjust to their preferences.
Mint cloud slime
For Fidgety Hands
Stress balls are so 2000-and-late. Slime is a more fun way to occupy your hands when feeling tense or anxious. This cloud slime is non-sticky and doesn’t tear when stretched. It’s all fun and no mess. Plus, it’s mint-scented for a nice aroma.
Acupressure mat
For Alleviating Pain
Acupressure is used to relieve aches and pains, combat stress, and improve sleep. This set comes with a full-sized mat, a travel-sized mat that can be rolled into a pillow, and a massage ball. It makes for a pleasant, passive way to get massage relief at home.
Roll-on aromatherapy
For A Pick-me-up
Gift aromatherapy on the go with this roll-on tube. Your recipient can apply it to pulse points (like the wrist or neck) throughout the day to enjoy an invigorating blend of rosemary, orange, peppermint, and lemon essential oils.
Self-care stickers
For The Sticker Collector
Do you know someone who decks out their laptop or water bottle with fun stickers? Get them one or all of these self-care stickers. They’re bright and bubbly; plus, they’re good reminders to take steps to feel better throughout the day.
Foot spa
For Feet In Need
There’s a reason Kevin got himself a foot spa in that episode of The Office. This thing allows for all the tension carried in the feet to just slip away. There are a few different models to choose from that vibrate, heat, bubble, and more.
Reusable water bottle
For Staying Hydrated
As you’ve probably seen from thousands of Instagram posts, staying hydrated is important. It’s also easier to do with a water bottle that actually keeps water cold all day long. This Hydro Flask has a wide mouth, too, making it perfect for loading ice cubes.
Jade facial spa set
For Skincare Fans
For the skincare self-care type, this jade roller and stone are nice tools to have. The duo soothes, de-puffs, and provides a pleasant cooling effect — plus, they’re a great excuse for your recipient to take 10 minutes for just themselves.
Self-care box
For The Ultimate Self-care Experience
Deciding on just one gift can be tough. For the ultimate self-care present, check out this self-care box that includes a candle, stress putty, coloring cards, bath tea, and chocolates. Perfect for a night of relaxation.
Leather journal
For Self-expression And Reflection
A classic way to practice self-care is journaling. Get your loved one this gorgeous, hand-stitched leather journal. It features a buckle closure that can double as a pen holder and is filled with 192 blank pages for writing, drawing, or whatever else they want.
Unwind lavender gift set
For The Lavender Lover
If your recipient loves the calming smell of lavender, this is the kit for them. It includes a pillow spray, candle, sleep mask, and lavender growing kit to sprout their own lavender plant from scratch.
Sips By tea subscription box
For The Tea Connoisseur
Sips By is a great service for tea lovers. Your recipient will create a profile, then enjoy a box of four premium teas each month based on their tastes. Each box makes 15 or more cups of tea — even more if your recipient is prone to re-steeping.
Art set
For The Artsy Person
Being creative and making art is a really good way to take time for yourself. (No, it doesn’t matter whether you’re actually good at art.) For people looking to make art themselves, this set is a wonderful gift — it includes over 80 pieces, including pastels, colored pencils, paints, and more.
Foreo Luna facial cleansing brush
For The Skincare Fan
A good skincare routine can be as relaxing as it is functional. This well-reviewed facial cleansing brush pulses to deep clean and eliminate blemish-causing impurities while still feeling gentle on the skin. It also comes in a range of nice colors.
Yoga mat
For The Yoga Enthusiast
Yoga is a wonderful form of exercise. It’s also a great opportunity to concentrate on your breath and re-center yourself. If your recipient needs a yoga mat to get started in their practice (or just needs a new one!), this is a great option.
Air purifier
For Breathing Better
Especially when we’re spending more time at home, air quality indoor is an important consideration. This air purifier helps to remove allergens, pet hair, dander, smoke, mold, dust, and more to improve air quality. Plus, it’ll look pleasant on a desk or shelf.
Avocado heating and cooling pad
For Aches And Pains
You know those days where you just feel blah? This little avocado, which is filled with buckwheat and lavender, can help soothe cramps, sore muscles, and more. Pop it in the microwave to make a cozy heating pad or freeze it for a nice, cold ice pack.
Bentonite clay mask
For Skin And Hair Care
This ultra-popular clay mask can be used as a face, body, or hair mask — it helps remove dirt and impurities from pores. Your recipient will get a lot of use out of this jar, too, as the clay comes in dry form and must be mixed with apple cider vinegar or water to become a paste suitable for a mask.
3-pack of stress balls
For A Helpful Stress Outlet
If your recipient is constantly stressed but never seems to have time for a break, something to squeeze can help. This three-pack of stress balls makes a great stocking stuffer, and its assortment of primary colors is calming in an “elementary school” sort of way.
Plant collection
For The Would-be Plant Parent
These plants are easy to take care of and perfect for less-than-ideal conditions, making them a great introductory set for burgeoning plant-care enthusiasts. This set comes with three plants, and you can choose from a range of pot colors.
Moleskine 18-month daily planner
For People Who Like Structure
A busy, disorganized calendar is a recipe for stress. Write down meetings, appointments, and due dates in this daily planner from Moleskine to make sure you stay on top of everything. The sleek, minimal cover will look great on your desk, too.
Essential oil shower steamer set
For Relaxing In The Shower
Showers can be just as restorative as baths. Make your shower spa-quality with these essential oil shower steamers. They smell like mint and eucalyptus and will turn your recipient’s bathroom into a mini aromatherapy sauna.
Stress relief candle
For Unwinding After A Tense Day
There’s nothing quite like lighting a candle, turning the lights down low, and just chilling out. Lighting this eucalyptus and spearmint-scented candle will bring good vibes (and an ever better scent) to your home. It’ll burn for 25-45 hours, too, so you’ll have plenty of aromatherapy time.
Silk pillowcase and eye mask set
For People Who Need Some Shut-eye
Take your nighttime routine to new heights with a luxuriously soft silk pillowcase and eye mask set. The pillowcase will keep skin and hair protected while you sleep, and the eye mask will help block out all the negativity and dream peacefully.
Director of Special Projects
As Director of Special Projects, Nicole Cammorata helps guide Mashable’s editorial innovations, licensing programs, and specialty series. She is also the site’s resident gifting expert and gets a thrill out of helping you find the perfect present. During Nicole’s eight years at Mashable, she’s built out the Shopping team from its inception, overseeing the development of our daily deals stories and the expansion into hands-on testing and buying guides. She received a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University and an MFA in fiction writing from The New School. She lives in Maine with her husband, their two young children, and a backyard full of flowers.
Deputy Editor, Shopping and Reviews
Based in New York City, Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor, Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, and deals about tech products including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She has five years of experience writing buying guides, gift guides, and deals, and covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.
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