Yahoo Lifestyle The 80 Best Wellness Gifts For Self Care Lovers
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Wellness is more than just a buzzword, and we can assure you it’s here to stay. As a society, we are prioritizing mental health, cleaner beauty products, better-for-you ingredients, exercise, and recovery more than ever before. Whether it was the pandemic or just plain evolution, there are plenty of products out there that claim to improve the quality of life in small ways.
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But wellness comes in all different shapes, sizes and forms, which makes it a win-win gift-giving category. By giving the gift of wellness, you’re inspiring a healthier lifestyle with the rush of opening a shiny new present. Our team of experts scoured the market to research and review the best wellness gifts of 2022 with style, function, and price point in mind. From a smart sleep assistant to scent-scaping essentials and weighted blankets that’ll plunk you in a state of head-to-toe relaxation, you’re bound to find some type of wellness gift for the people on your shopping list.
Keep wellness top of mind as you’re shopping for gifts for women and girlfriends. From the best luxury candles that turn your home into a sanctuary to the best spa gift baskets for a zen at-home experience, we have a recommendation for it. And if you’re looking for a deeper dive into the best skin care tools, the best perfume sets, or the best hand soaps, we’ve got the skinny on those, too. But for now, shop this lovely list of the best wellness gifts of 2023. Snag an ultra-soft robe, an infrared sauna blanket bundle, and a must-have nail care set before it’s too late. And, don’t forget to treat yourself while you’re at it.
Hatch Restore Smart Sleep Assistant
Tidy up your nightstand with Hatch’s smart sleep assistant: It’s a sound machine, alarm clock, reading light, and meditation app all in one.
Editor’s Testing & Review: “The is absolutely one of my favorite gifts to give anyone, especially a friend or family member who struggles with restless sleep. It’s a must-have for your sleep ritual.” – Adam Mansuroglu, Director of Commerce
Hatch Restore Smart Sleep Assistant
Canopy x Laneige Bedtime Besties Aroma Kit and Water Sleeping Mask
By combining three aromatherapy oils and Laneige’s best selling hydration mask, this Canopy x Laneige Bedtime Besties Aroma Kit delivers a mini-spa moment.
Canopy x Laneige Bedtime Besties Aroma Kit and Water Sleeping Mask
Amazon Hugimals Weighted Stuffed Animal
Created by a health and wellness journalist, these plush stuffed animals will keep you calm. Each one weighs about five pounds, which helps deliver anxiety-reducing deep touch pressure. Expect emotional support animal-caliber cuddles.
Amazon Hugimals Weighted Stuffed Animal
Therabody Theraface Pro
Consider this the Dyson Airwrap of face tools: It’s a one-and-done device that can help your complexion in a number of ways. The Therabody Theraface Pro includes three percussive attachments for facial massage, a light therapy ring, microcurrent ring, and a facial cleansing head. If you’re on the fence, read our full review.
Therabody Theraface Pro
Molekule Air Purifier
Nearly noiseless and capable of filtering through a 250 square foot space, Molekule’s air purifier is a sound choice for small apartment dwellers. You can see your air quality stats on a connecting app, so you know it’s working.
Editor’s Testing & Review: “I can’t believe I went so long without this air purifier. I’ve used it for over a year and it’s dramatically helped my sleep and breathing, especially since I am allergic to dust and suffer from seasonal allergies.” – Adam Mansuroglu, Director of Commerce
Molekule Air Purifier
Gucci Ōura Ring
This wearable health tracker collab is for those who value wellness and personal style. You’ll get the Ōura ring’s savvy for measuring your sleep, steps, and heartbeat with prestige detailing. The black titanium ring features Gucci’s recognizable interlocking G in 18kt gold.
Gucci Ōura Ring
HigherDose Sauna Blanket Bundle
This three-in-one HigherDose Sauna Blanket Bundle gives anyone a head start on their New Years goals. The brand’s best selling sauna blanket relieves sore muscles, boosts circulation, and can even promote better sleep. This bundle includes a machine-washable lining and detox drops to sip before you sweat it out.
HigherDose Sauna Blanket Bundle
Bellabeat Urban Jewelry Health Tracker
Petite and screenless, the Bellabeat Urban Jewelry Health Tracker is as subtle as it gets. You can wear it as a bracelet or necklace, or clip it onto your clothing. It’ll monitor your movement throughout the day, tracking your steps and your quality of sleep. And the device’s six-month battery life means you can wear it 24/7 if you wish.
Bellabeat Urban Jewelry Health Tracker
HyperIce Venom Go
If you have a friend that’s always dealing with a tight back or sore muscles, HyperIce’s small wearable massager will be a godsend. The TSA-approved tool delivered targeted relief with three heating levels and three vibration settings that loosen you up on the go.
HyperIce Venom Go
InBloom Essential Elements Multivitamin
Kate Hudson’s brainchild, InBloom, is all about making wellness accessible. These multivitamins are a nod to that goal, combining essential nutrients with adaptogenic ingredients like ashwagandha to benefit your mind and body.
InBloom Essential Elements Multivitamin
NuFace Petite Toning Kit
Give your BFF a lift with this NuFace starter kit. Microcurrent devices work by activating muscles to define your features — and this travel-friendly set includes two primers to choose from.
NuFace Petite Toning Kit
Costa Brazil Home & Away Duo
We know that scent has the capability of calling back memories. With the Costa Brazil Home & Away Duo, you can use that to your advantage. Light the woodsy-scented candle in your favorite space at home, then dab the fragrance oil rollerball on your wrists to take the joyful feeling wherever you go.
Editor’s Testing & Review: “Candles have always been apart of my winding-down evening ritual, but if I’m having a really stressful day, I’ll use this aroma oil and light the candle to really amplify the calming and mood-enhancing effects of this fragrant duo. Being able to travel with the perfume roller helps me to create a consistent routine for rest and relaxation, no matter where I am.” – Adam Mansuroglu, Director of Commerce
Costa Brazil Home & Away Duo
Vegamour Revitalizing Scalp Massager
Vegamour takes a holistic approach to your hair, factoring in all contributors to hair health. This silicone scalp scrubber increases circulation (great for your follicles), and feels amazing when you massage it on your head with shampoo or conditioner.
Vegamour Revitalizing Scalp Massager
Ember Mug 2
Get your coffee or tea at a Goldilocks temperature with the Ember Mug 2. The mug connects to an app that allows you to customize the exact drinking temperature, so your sip doesn’t get too hot or cold — it even lights up when your drink is at the temperature you’d like.
Ember Mug 2
Skims Velour Wrap Robe
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and loungewear line is comfy-cozy nirvana. The cult-favorite velour robe is buttery soft inside and out — and the mid-calf length keeps you extra warm. It’s newly back in stock for the holiday season, so grab one while you can.
Skims Velour Wrap Robe
Casper Silk Pillowcase
Silk pillowcases go gentler on your skin and hair than cotton ones — you’re less likely to wake up with tangled strands and creased skin. Casper’s pure Mulberry silk option comes in three pretty neutrals that’ll blend in with your bedding.
Editor’s Testing & Review: “A mulberry silk pillow case is a game changer — not just for your skin and hair, but simply in creating a luxurious bedtime environment for the ultimate night of rest.” – Adam Mansuroglu, Director of Commerce
Casper Silk Pillowcase
Lunya Washable Silk Cami Pant Set
Anyone can appreciate the gift of good sleep — this buttery silk set from Lunya is thermoregulating to keep your body temperature just right.
Lunya Washable Silk Cami Pant Set
Chillhouse On The Mend
The Chillhouse On The Mend set gives your nails some TLC between manicures. You’ll get a crystal file to shape and buff nails, plus a nail serum that packs jojoba seed, sunflower seed, sea buckthorn, and apricot oils to strengthen brittle tips.
Chillhouse On The Mend
Alo Yoga Glow System Discovery Set
With washes, lotions, and oils for your face and body, this well-priced Alo skin care set treats you head to toe. The products are TSA-friendly, so it’s great for your friend that’s always on the move.
Alo Yoga Glow System Discovery Set
Forme Studio Builder
The Forme Studio Builder is a full home gym is integrated into a sleek 43-inch touch screen mirror. Each model includes a yoga mat and heart rate monitor, and you can customize it to suit your favorite workouts with add-ons like a removable wood barre or lifting equipment.
Forme Studio Builder
Brooklinen Plush Robe
Brooklinen is known for its hotel-quality bed sheets, and the brand’s plush robe proves that they do hotel-quality robes, too. The fabric is as absorbent as a cushiony towel, so you won’t have to worry about shimmying into clothes with damp legs.
Editor’s Testing & Review: “There is no better gift to give anyone in your life than a plush bathrobe, and no one makes one quite like Brooklinen. Plus, they offer the robe in a variety of colorways and patterns to suit any giftee. Do them a favor and mention the brand also makes towels in the oh-so-soft fabric, too.” – Adam Mansuroglu, Director of Commerce
Brooklinen Plush Robe
Verilux Happy Light Duo
Winter diminishes our exposure to sunlight, but you can get a mood boost by basking in the Verilux Happy Light Duo. The floor lamp style makes it easy to situate it near your desk, couch, or bed.
Verilux Happy Light Duo
Dr. Barbara Sturm V Drops
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s skin care line has expanded into sexual wellness: These appropriately named V Drops deliver microbiome-boosting lactic acid and pre- and probiotics. The formula also contains Gurmar plant extract to reduce post-shave irritation.
Dr. Barbara Sturm V Drops
Bearaby Knot Pillow
Weighted blankets are effective for helping to reduce anxiety and improve your sleep quality. Bearaby Knot Pillows have a similar effect: Use the large size as a laptop rest or simply as something to hold during your current binge.
Bearaby Knot Pillow
Kanjo Heat Therapy Acupressure Pillow
You’ll get two-fold benefits with the Kanjo Heat Therapy Acupressure Pillow: Acupressure points help to improve circulation and diffuse tension while the water bottle insert lets you boost relaxation with heat therapy. Similar to acupressure mats, it’s a good tool to use for cramps or a tight neck.
Kanjo Heat Therapy Acupressure Pillow
Trudon La Promeneuse Object
Your favorite candle got an upgrade. This gorgeous glass fixture will infuse your space with a sophisticated scent — just place one of Trudon’s fragranced wax cameos on the piece’s ceramic holder and light the included candle underneath.
Trudon La Promeneuse Object
Amazon Luna Weighted Blanket
Some weighted blankets can be unwieldy to style; this Amazon weighted blanket blends in with any bed set, and comes in 11 colorways.
Amazon Luna Weighted Blanket
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic 2-Pack Ankle Sock Set
You’ll be walking on clouds with these microfiber Barefoot Dreams CozyChic socks, which are made of the same material as the brand’s bestselling robes.
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic 2-Pack Ankle Sock Set
111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Body Cream
Treat your body as well as you treat your face with this collagen-boosting body cream. The formula contains ingredients like soothing Centella Asiatica, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and softening grapeseed oil, to name a few.
Editor’s Testing & Review: “I’ve used this luxurious body cream all winter long on my dry skin, and it truly makes a major difference. My skin has never been softer with zero irritation from the cold, dry season.” – Adam Mansuroglu, Director of Commerce
111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Body Cream
Joanna Vargas Magic Revive Rebalance Glow Wand
With multiple temperature and massage settings, the high-tech Joanna Vargas Magic Revive Rebalance Glow Wand can massage away puffiness and lift your features.
Joanna Vargas Magic Revive Rebalance Glow Wand
Hatch to Hospital x Jenni Kayne
This Hatch and Jenni Kayne collab will treat the mom-to-be in your life with everything she needs to feel pampered before and after delivery. The set includes a lightweight robe, nightgown, soft bamboo briefs, cashmere socks, nipple balm, and an antioxidant face mist.
Hatch to Hospital x Jenni Kayne
Embr Wave Thermal Wristband
Wear this Embr Wave Thermal Wristband to cool off during hot flashes, or warm up when it’s icy outside. The must-have connects to an app to personalize the intensity.
Embr Wave Thermal Wristband
Dr. Dennis Gross Pro Facial Steamer
This easy-to-use Dr. Dennis Gross Pro Facial Steamer will boost your self care Sunday — apply your favorite face mask then power it on to help topical ingredients go deeper.
Editor’s Testing & Review: “My skin care routine has always included Dr. Dennis Gross goodies, so this winter, I invested in this easy-to-use Pro Facial Steamer. It’s not only a godsend for dry skin, it also helped me to breathe easy when I was recovering from a terrible cold.” – Adam Mansuroglu, Director of Commerce
Dr. Dennis Gross Pro Facial Steamer
Vintner’s Daughter The Signature Set
The Vintner’s Daughter The Signature Set delivers a wallop of naturally derived active ingredients, notably vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and multiple fatty acids, that work together to give you a lit-from-within glow.
Vintner’s Daughter The Signature Set
Saje Smells Like Home Room Spray Kit
Enhance the smell of any space with Saje’s Smells Like Home Room Spray Kit, which includes scented mists that range from relaxing to energizing.
Saje Smells Like Home Room Spray Kit
Bala The Hourglass Roller
If they are a true wellness guru, they have the OG Bala Bangles, they might even have the Bala ring. What they don’t have in their aesthetically pleasing at-home fitness bin is the latest and greatest foam roller from Bala’s floor series. This isn’t your typical recovery roller at the gym. It’s specially sculpted to feel soft yet provide firm support to massage those muscles in a comfortable rollout.
Bala The Hourglass Roller
Baina Green and White Roman Pool Towel
Name a more aesthetically-pleasing towel, we’ll wait. The Baina checkered towel can be used for the pool, bath time and most definitely for those #selfcaresunday all-wrapped-up mirror selfies. It’s made in Portugal from the most luxurious organic materials and is just enough of a splurge, turning a mundane experience into something special.
Baina Green and White Roman Pool Towel
The Five Minute Journal
Wellness gurus claim that documented guided gratitude is the best way to start your day. And the number one reason why people don’t journal is because it’s too time consuming. The Five Minute Journal is exactly what it sounds like. For just five minutes a day, the structured exercises in this book will bring on more mindfulness and an expanded consciousness.
The Five Minute Journal
Emma Lewishman Illuminating Creme
A post-cleanse, morning face cream sets the tone for your entire day. And when it’s Emma Lewishman’s Illuminating Brighten Your Day Creme, every day starts on the right foot. It’s ultra-rich and moisturizing, but feels super light as it slowly seeps into the skin’s barrier. A daily face cream isn’t something to skimp on, and this piece of self care makes the perfect gift.
Emma Lewishman Illuminating Creme
Beast Blender
Say hello to the perfect smoothie. This personal Beast blender tops all others on the market. With the touch of a button, it goes through a quieter blending process that uses an intermittent pulse to perfectly liquify or cream-ify your nutrients. Plus, it looks chic as hell on any countertop.
Beast Blender
APL Women’s Streamline Sneakers
Consider APL’s Streamline sneakers your go-to sneaker for your neighborhood walks, training sessions at the gym or treadmill jogs. They also provide support for running errands and look cute with any athleisure outfit.
Editor’s Testing & Review: “They’re incredibly lightweight and deliver amazing energy return. The closest it gets to feeling like you’re walking on giant marshmallows, yet with complete control to move with ease.” – Adam Mansuroglu, Director of Commerce
APL Women’s Streamline Sneakers
The Route Day Drink
The Route Beauty carefully crafted the most perfect pick-me-up spritz. The Day Drink will freshen up the afternoon slump sans caffeine. It’s the perfect hydration tonic made with cucumber and essential minerals to put a pep in your step — it’s so refreshing, you’ll want to drink it!
The Route Day Drink
Teapigs Licorice and Peppermint Tea Bags
Not all tea is created equal. And if you’ve ever tried Teapigs, you know that for a fact. The licorice peppermint flavor is a standout, but you can’t go wrong with any. Even nondrinkers love the bold soothing flavor of this top-rated tea brand.
Teapigs Licorice and Peppermint Tea Bags
Seed Daily Synbiotic
Seed is like the “It Girl” of probiotics on the wellness scene right now. Mainly because it’s more than just a probiotic. This daily synbiotic has both pro and pre-biotics that work in harmony to keep your gut and body healthy.
Seed Daily Synbiotic
Camelbak Classic Light Bike Hydration
Wellness gurus love a good outdoor adventure. Whether they’re on a bike ride, a day hike or a ski trip, it’s vital to stay hydrated. Camelbak makes that easy with this Classic Light Bike Hydration pack. Technically it’s for biking, but we tested it for multiple outdoor activities and found that it provides sufficient hydration while still feeling super lightweight on your back.
CamelBak Classic Light Bike Hydration Pack
Supernal Cosmic Glow Oil
This silky Supernal oil will be your new favorite step in your skin-care routine. Made from a blend of oils fortified with vitamin C and omegas, it penetrates the skin quickly while leaving a glowing, soothing finish.
Cosmic Glow Oil Supernal
Surya (Y)oni Care Set
Vaginal wellness is an emerging wellness category, and the Surya (Y)oni Care Set is the perfect accessory for the gals that are into it. The set includes a steam formula, steamer, cream, and custom stool to balance everything out down there.
Surya (Y)oni Care Set
Manduka Yoga Grip Gel
Avid yogis know the frustration of slipping on their mat during downward dog, or especially when they’re trying to nail a new pose and have achieved both strength and flexibility to get there. Manduka’s Yoga Grip Gel solves that problem.
Manduka Yoga Grip Gel
J.R. Watkins Aloe and Green Tea Lotion
Consider this the answer when you’re on a tight gift budget but still want to give something nice. Everyone can always use a pump of nourishing body lotion. This J.R. Watkins Aloe and Green Tea lotion is the perfect under-$20 present that feels a bit more luxe than Bath and Body Works.
J.R. Watkins Aloe and Green Tea Lotion
Parachute Waffle Robe
Plush bathrobes are great and all, but they’re not always functional and take up tons of closet space. The waffle robe however, is still super cozy, soft and warm without the bulk. It’s like your fancy spa robe but now yours to own thanks to Parachute, who makes some of the best bathrobes on the market.
Parachute Waffle Robe
The Ergatta Rower
It’s a chic fitness machine that almost feels like a video game. The Ergatta Rower is handcrafted from locally sourced cherry wood for a natural vibe through stellar high technology. You get game-based, full-body, low-impact workout challenges daily. It’s sleek, elegant and easily moveable and storable.
Ergatta Rower
Sakara Life The Popcorn Trio
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to cut out ALL indulgences. Sakara Life’s Popcorn trio brings that old timey tin tradition covering caramel, butter and cheese flavors in health-forward ingredients that taste just as good.
Sakara Life Holiday Popcorn Trio
The Sill Monstera Deliciosa
Any plant from The Sill is the perfect wellness gift when shopping for someone that has everything. You can never have enough plants, right?! The Sill sends them off in pretty packages with a custom pot and note.
The Sill Monstera Deliciosa
Ostrichpillow Luxury Travel Pillow
There’s nothing worse than a sore neck after falling asleep wrong on a long flight. The Ostrichpillow luxury travel pillow solves that problem and helps you fall asleep more comfortably on a plane, bus or anywhere really.
Ostrichpillow Luxury Travel Pillow
The Lyric Theraputic Massager
At-home massage guns are an investment piece that will get your body movin’ and groovin’ after a killer workout. They also help combat chronic pain and ease stress and anxiety. The Lyric is a strong contender among the best at-home deep tissue massagers. Plus, it’s totally chic.
The Lyric Theraputic Massager
The Poet Suction Toy
Self pleasure is a form of wellness. The Poet from Smile Makers isn’t your typical vibrator. It comes with three different suction sizes for ultimate clitoral stimulation. Gift it to your BFF that needs some lovin’ and snag one for yourself (you won’t regret it).
The Poet Suction Toy
Macrene Actives Eye Cream
Amazingly lightweight and packed with ingredients that depuff, brighten, and firm the delicate under eye area, this cream is a treat for tired eyes. A little goes a long way, and the included pearly-finish spatula helps you scoop out the right amount. Read our full review to get more details.
Macrene Actives Eye Cream
The DB Method Squat Machine
When you squat on your own at the gym, you’re probably missing out on some major muscles in the glutes. This Kardashian-approved squat machine forces you to engage every single butt muscle to lift, sculpt and tone that booty.
The DB Method Squat Machine
Baloo Living Sleep Stone Mask
Crystals lovers will swoon over this beautiful silk sleep mask from Baloo Living. You can swap out different crystals like rose quartz for love or amethyst for calming, intentionally pocketed at the third eye chakra as you relax and dream.
Baloo Living Sleep Stone Mask
The Ohm Store Truth and Journal Set
True wellness gurus know the power of a singing bowl. The sound vibration is much deeper than any Spotify playlist. This Ohm Store brass bowl is hand hammered in Kathmandu, Nepal and accompanied by a pocket-sized journal to help awaken your spiritual practice.
The Ohm Store Truth and Journal Set
Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask
With nearly 2,000 perfect reviews from Sephora customers, the Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask is a surefire, crowd-pleasing gift. It drastically reduces the size of pores and has a cooling sensation, leaving the skin nourished, hydrated and glowing.
Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask
Osea Malibu Undaria Algae Body Oil
Osea Malibu’s body oil brings a beachy-warm glow to you year-round (and who doesn’t want that, especially in the cold months?). It’s formulated with all-natural oils that penetrate the skin to feel hydrated all day long.
Osea Malibu Undaria Algae Body Oil
Larq Movement Bottle
The Larq bottle isn’t your typical reusable travel hydration vessel. It’s become a vital product in a post-pandemic world. It’s a rechargeable bottle that purifies water in 60 seconds every two hours, neutralizing up to 99.9% bacteria using UV light.
Larq Movement Bottle
Hum Nutrition Immunity Defenders Set
Health is the new wealth, and supplements are the new gifted chocolates. What better way to stay ahead of sickness by defending it with Hum Nutrition’s Immunity Defenders set. It comes with vitamin D3, which helps boost your mood, support your immune system and facilitates calcium absorption to promote strong bones and teeth. The Air Patrol Supplement is formulated with vitamin C ester and bioflavanoids that also boost your immune system, while promoting a healthy skin barrier and lung function.
Hum Nutrition Immunity Defenders Set
Testament Beauty Limited Edition Artisan Gift Set
Some skin care products feel like a self-care ritual, not a simple act of slathering product on your skin. That’s exactly what you’ll feel with Testament’s beauty products. This limited edition set includes three of the holistic brand’s best-selling formulas: You’ll get a radiance boosting serum, hydrating mask, and exfoliating treatment.
Testament Beauty Limited Edition Artisan Gift Set
Open Meditation, Yoga, Breath Work+ Membership
Open is a digital subscription to meditation, breath work, yoga, pilates classes and more. The company uses approachable tools like music and sound through this high-tech zen platform. Even people that claim they “can’t” meditate have fallen in love with Open’s approach. A simple breath work session could feel like a full body and mind workout.
Open Memberhsip
Koala Eco Starter Collection
Not all cleaning products are “good” for you. In fact, many are made with chemicals we shouldn’t be breathing in or are bad for the environment. Koala Eco’s all-natural products use bacteria-killing essential oils that turn any space into a sanctuary. We love the brand’s entire lineup, and the Starter Collection, featuring the Natural Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Natural Dish Soap and Natural Hand Wash makes the perfect gift.
Koala Eco All Natural Starter Collection
Kroma 5-Day Reset
If you’re shopping for someone around the holidays, you know they’re the time to enjoy dessert, carbs and sugar crashes (in moderation). But come January, your friend or loved one might want get back into a wellness routine. What better way to kickstart your health than with a celebrity-favorite reset program? This five-day program from Kroma will have you sipping and eating all day long, so it feels more like a true meal program.
Kroma 5-Day Reset
Oye App
This bilingual mental-health centric app is all about understanding your emotions and learning how to navigate them, using creative actions to feel your best.
Oye App
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