We all know someone who deserves a little pampering. Actually, we all are someone who deserves a little pampering.
Meaningful self-care goes beyond a simple bubble bath or at-home facial (though, those are really nice, too), and we all need support and resources to maintain self-care routines that truly benefit us.
If you’re looking to be that support, or you need a helping hand, gift-giving — or receiving — can go a long way. Whether you’re responding to a difficult time, processing a big life transition, or are just exhausted from the endless to-dos, self-care gifts can make a major impact.
It can be as simple as a cash transaction to spend on those weekly essentials, or as elaborate as a personalized self-care kit to rely on during those big mental health crises. Regardless of how you show your support, this is one of those instances where the thought really does count.
But we’ve made it even easier. Check out this list of gift ideas that you can get yourself — or anyone you love — to enrich your self-care savvy.
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You might also like these self-care resources: 101 Self-Care Ideas | The Best Self-Care Apps | Self-Care Quotes | How To Practice Proactive Self-Care | How To Cheer Yourself Up | How To Build a Self-Care Kit | Self-Care Journals & Planners | Self-Care Affirmations | International Self-Care Day
The Best Self-Care Gifts For Yourself & Others
Health & Beauty
Vacation Sunscreen
If there’s one thing we know to be true: None of us are using enough sunscreen.
Get that SPF goodness and protect yourself from harmful UV rays! Vacation’s classic sunscreen is one of our favorites, since it’s made with vegan, cruelty-free, and Hawaii Reef Compliant ingredients.
Shop: Amazon | Ulta | Vacation
Quip Electric Toothbrush
Quip makes sleek electric toothbrushes that make teeth-brushing easier. With a timed vibration and auto-refills on new brush heads and toothpaste, even the most irritating daily hygiene task will become a no-brainer.
Jade Facial Roller
Most skincare experts will tell you to use a jade roller to increase circulation in your face to reduce puffiness and enhance your beauty.
But we’re telling you to use one because it simply feels really good.
Whether you want to loop it into your daily skincare routine, love the cooling and calming effects of a facial roller, or reserve this for your next stress headache, jade rollers provide a moment of mindful luxury you won’t regret.
Maude Vibe
One of the most fun forms of self-care? Self-pleasure!
Maude’s aptly-named “vibe” toy is an internal and external vibrator with a sleek, minimal design. USB-chargeable, made with body-safe materials, and shipped in eco-friendly packaging, this toy is a direct line to feeling good.
→ Explore more eco-friendly sex and intimacy products!
→ Explore our full review of maude sex toys
Plant-Based Milk Mask
Have a classic spa-centric self-care moment with this set of milk masks made entirely from plant-based ingredients. The compostable sheet masks soften skin and provide a natural respite for your skin.
Shop: Amazon | Uncommon Goods
Journals & Planners
The Self-Care Planner
Start with the quintessential Self-Care Planner. Each agenda contains six months’ worth of prompts for things like meal planning, gratitude, fitness, mood, sleep tracking, and more.
Shop: Amazon
Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self Exploration
Made by author and artist Meera Lee Patel, “Start Where You Are” is full of drawing prompts, reflective questions, and beautiful hand-lettering and watercolor illustrations.
Journal of Radical Permission: A Daily Guide for Following Your Soul’s Calling
This journal full of daily prompts was co-created by adrienne marie brown and Sonya Renee Taylor. Acting as an invitation to embrace who you are (and ditch the self-criticism), the Journal of Radical Permission takes you on a radical self-love journey.
Self-Care Master Plan
The Self-Care Master Plan is a compact workbook with a set of topics and prompts to help users create a set of “operating instructions” for life’s ups and downs.
Each page is postcard-sized and is easy to tear out and display.
→ Check out our full guide to guided journals and self-care planners!
Cleaning & Home Goods
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier
While an air purifier is more of an investment compared to other self-care goodies, it’s one of the most essential. A solid air purifier can help capture nearly all airborne allergens, like pollen and mold spores, as well as bacteria, viruses, and smoke — and pet hair.
The Levoit Core 300 is a great model for a small space at a relatively affordable price. There are also loads of mini air purifiers, or bigger models for larger spaces that are worth looking into.
Shop: Amazon | Best Buy | Chewy (we told you it was good for pet hair)
Phone Sanitizer Box
While it’s not something you might always think about, your phone carries lots of harmful bacteria; upwards of 17,000 bacteria per square inch, to be exact.
Rather than taking a disinfectant wipe to your trusty sidekick once every few months, consider getting a phone sanitizer box. These UV-filled boxes sanitize your phone, while you take a tiny screen break — or, hey — even wash your hands, too.
Consider phone sanitizing an easy addition to your daily hygiene ritual.
Shop: Amazon | Simplehuman
Handheld Vacuum
As a certified crumb creator, I know a thing or two about cleaning up after myself at my desk or table. A handheld, cordless vacuum has been my saving grace many times, and I believe it to be an essential when it comes to the regular maintenance of my space.
Organizational Bins
Need a place to organize the snacks in your pantry? A place to store your craft supplies? A spot to dump your daily essentials when you walk in the door? There are never enough bins!
Shop: Amazon | The Container Store
Divided Laundry Sorter
KC Davis has taught us a number of care task hacks on TikTok, but one of our favorites is the use of a giant laundry hamper (on wheels!) to sort and carry items through the house while cleaning.
Her DIY version is great, but you can also find divided laundry sorters to use, too.
Plus, you know, you can use it for actual laundry sorting, as well.
Shop: Amazon | The Container Store
Relaxation
Calyan Wax Co. Candle
Is there any better reset than taking a deep breath and lighting a soothing candle? Calyan Wax Co. is a great option for all your soothing candle needs, since it also does good in the process!
Shop: Calyan Wax Co. | Amazon
→ Check out our other eco-friendly candle recommendations!
Heated Neck Wrap
Seamlessly transition from a stressful day to a restful break with a heated neck wrap. Pop one of these babies in the microwave, embrace some natural lavender scents, and find comfort in the little joys.
Shop: Amazon | Uncommon Goods
Bombas Gripper Slippers
Bombas, while known for its cozy give-back socks, also makes slippers! The Gripper Slippers are a half slipper-half sock hybrid with a soft brushed lining and special non-slip grippers. Plus, every pair comes with a little travel bag.
Shop: Bombas
Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe
Lounge like you really mean it. Parachute’s Cloud Cotton Robe is made with 100% Turkish cotton and woven into a fluffy four-ply gauze for a light and comfortable fit.
Shop: Parachute
Bath Tray
Take the tablet, the snack, or the glass of wine to the tub! Life is too short to keep your self-care on dry land.
With the help of a bath tray, you can steep in a relaxing bath, while keeping all of your favorite items handy.
Shop: Amazon | Uncommon Goods
Therapy Dough
Squeeze out all your frustrations with some soothing scents and tactile playdough. Modeled after clay used by art therapists, Therapy Dough will help you knead through your feelings.
Shop: Amazon | Uncommon Goods
Sleep
Baloo Living Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets are an amazing deep pressure stimulation tool to help give you a little extra support in high-stress times. Or… just make you feel snug as a bug when you climb into bed.
Baloo Living makes weighted blankets and weighted comforters with natural and chemical-free materials.
Shop: Amazon | Baloo Living
→ Check out our full guide to eco-friendly weighted blankets!
Nodpod Sleep Mask
Get the restful sleep you deserve by covering your eyes with a weighted sleep mask. Nodpod’s strap-free design helps equally distribute weight across key pressure points on the head and face.
Cozy Earth Pajamas
Change into something a little more comfortable. Cozy Earth’s bamboo pajamas are super-soft and made with breathable, earth-friendly materials.
Shop: Cozy Earth
Savvy Rest Sustainable Bedding
Whether you’re in the market for new silky sheets, a fluffy duvet, or even a pillow or mattress topper, Savvy Rest has eco-friendly options that are as comfortable as they are sustainable.
Shop: Savvy Rest
→ Check out our other favorite sustainable bedding brands!
Soothing Noise Machine
Whether you’re a fan of white noise — or the more nature-centric green noise — soothing sounds can help us sleep better and reduce our stress.
Shop: Amazon | Uncommon Goods
Hatch Restore Alarm Clock
As opposed to the aggressive phone alarm, start your day with the relaxing and gentle wake-up call from the Hatch Restore alarm clock.
The device is built with a sunrise alarm, soothing sounds, and an accompanying app with mindfulness exercises.
Pillow Mist Spray
Make your bed even more of a relaxing oasis by spritzing your linens with a freshening pillow mist. With aromas of lavender, chrysanthemum, rosemary and lemon, you’ll find natural relaxation in no time.
Shop: Amazon | Baloo Living
Movement
Oko Living Yoga Rug
With the popularity of yoga, you can find a cheap, plastic mat almost anywhere. Alternatively, Oko Living makes organic cotton, herbal dyed and ethically hand-loomed yoga rugs.
These yoga rugs are sturdy and supportive, all while being gentle to the touch — and the planet.
Shop: Oko Living
Fitbit Inspire 3
If fitness and wellness tracking feel like a good fit for you, this Fitbit model could be a great choice!
Along with standard fitness tracking capabilities, the device also has wellness tracking features, like a daily Stress Management Score, mindfulness sessions, and even heart rhythm notifications.
Adjustable Dumbbells
Want to incorporate a little extra workout into your TV time? These small adjustable dumbbells are perfect for getting some muscle movement into your day without working too hard.
Shop: Amazon
LARQ Filtered Water Bottle
You and everyone you know probably already has plenty of reusable water bottles in their collection, but if you’re looking for something fancy that might help you stay hydrated, the LARQ is a great option.
This filtered water bottle has a portable water filtration system that improves taste and removes any lead, heavy metals, chlorine, and particulates from tap water.
Books
“A Pity Party Is Still a Party: A Feel-Good Guide to Feeling Bad” by Chelsea Harvey Garner
While most of us try to avoid feeling sad as much as we can, therapist Chelsea Harvey Garner takes us on a candid and comical adventure to tolerate — and embrace — the unenjoyable.
Explore solo exercises, group activities, and journal prompts, alongside the author’s deeply-felt personal essays.
Shop: Amazon | Bookshop | Libro.fm
“Reasons to Stay Alive” by Matt Haig
Matt Haig’s profound mental health journey has made for some incredible writing. “Reasons to Stay Alive” is a moving exploration of living, loving, and feeling better, through the lens of Haig’s own healing experiences.
Shop: Amazon | Bookshop | Libro.fm
“I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t)” by Brené Brown
Fan-favorite Brené Brown offers a liberating study on the importance of our imperfections and how we can embrace vulnerability, and ultimately, our humanity.
“You Are Here (For Now): A Guide to Finding Your Way” by Adam J. Kurtz
“You Are Here (For Now)” is a candid collection of essays and illustrations that explore mental health, identity, setbacks, and finding humor in the unknown. Written by artist and author Adam J. Kurtz, this read is full of hope, humor — and a touch of darkness.
Shop: Amazon | Bookshop | Libro.fm
→ Check out our other favorite books about hope!
Food & Consumables
Tony’s Chocolonely
Tony’s Chocolonely is one of the most ethical in the biz. Aside from tasting delicious, the brand is dedicated to making 100% exploitation-free chocolate the industry norm.
Shop: Amazon | Thrive Market
Sips By Loose Leaf Tea
We implore you to swap that fourth cup of cold brew with some tea. Whether you’re looking for something floral, woodsy, or caffeine-free, the tea for you is out there.
Sips By is a tea club and subscription service that works with hundreds of diverse tea brands across the globe that prioritize ethical and sustainable sourcing.
Now you have no excuse but to enjoy that hot cup of tea!
Shop: Sips By
DoorDash Gift Card
The best gift you could ever receive? Not having to worry about what to eat — or cook! Covering the cost of a meal (or a few!) can truly be a game-changer.
Misfits Market Grocery Delivery
Another great way to help mitigate the stress of mealtime? By having groceries delivered!
While there are plenty of options for grocery or meal kit deliveries out there, we definitely love Misfits Market for its commitment to reducing food waste.
Shop: Misfits Market
The Sill House Plant
Help grow that indoor garden with a new plant! While some may see a plant as yet another thing to take care of, others love the opportunity to add some new greenery to the fold.
Shop: The Sill
Hot Cocoa
Not to do the whole “chocolate fixes everything” thing, but it definitely does. And there’s nothing worse than opening the pantry, ready to steam up a mug of hot cocoa, only to find that you’re all out.
Help your loved ones stock up on all their hot cocoa needs.
Shop: Amazon | The Spice House | Thrive Market
→ Check out our other consumable gift suggestions!
Mental Health Support
Meditation Cushion
Of course, when it comes to meditation, all you really need is a spot to sit and breathe, but sometimes that spot feels uncomfy, and then you can’t focus on your breath. So a meditation cushion is the perfect antidote!
Shop: Amazon | Gaiam | Sunday Citizen
Light Therapy Lamp
Whether it’s seasonal affective disorder, shifts in daylight hours, or even travel, light can impact us in a number of ways. According to Harvard researchers, sitting in front of the right kind of light can be immensely helpful to treat negative mental health symptoms.
Headspace Subscription
A favorite among the wide array of meditation apps, Headspace is designed to help users “relax, manage stress, find your focus, and release tension in both the mind and body.”
Uh, yeah, we need some of that.
Helping to cover the subscription cost of an app like this makes a great gift!
Shop: Headspace
→ Explore some other (free and paid) self-care apps!
Activities
Affirmation Cards
Sometimes you just need a little note from the universe. Drawing an affirmation card (or two… or three) can be a great way to reset and find some support during a tough time.
Shop: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Uncommon Goods
→ Explore our guide to conversation cards for more ideas!
Jigsaw Puzzles
Keep that brain busy with a soothing — yet fun — puzzle. The options are truly endless, so find one that feels challenging enough, while also providing a creative outlet to unwind.
Shop: Amazon | Ban.d0 | Uncommon Goods
Coloring & Activity Books
There is perhaps nothing more luxurious than cracking open a new coloring book and breaking out the fancy markers.
An affordable gifting option that provides hours of fun, a coloring or activity book may just be the way to go.
Shop: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Uncommon Goods
Tabletop Zen Garden
Take the meditative sand gardens of Japan and put them on your desk! These fun and engaging kits allow you to explore satisfying textures and soothing patterns right from your home office.
Shop: Amazon | Uncommon Goods
Buddha Board
A Buddha Board is a meditative water painting setup. Using water and a bamboo brush, draw on the board and watch the “ink” evaporate in just a few minutes.
This grounding practice will help you embrace the temporary beauty of the world around you.
Shop: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Luxury
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Although a larger investment, Bluetooth headphones (especially noise-canceling headphones) are one of those items that folks use all the time and truly rely on day-to-day.
Shop: Amazon | Best Buy | Bose
Ember Mug
We’ve all been there: One minute your coffee is way too hot to drink; the next, it’s nearly ice cold after going unnoticed for three hours. The Ember Mug is a temperature-controlled mug you can even control with your smartphone!
While our ancestors are probably rolling their eyes at this invention, it’s a luxury that any forgetful multi-drink-enjoyer deserves.
Shop: Amazon | Best Buy | Ember
Dyson Airwrap
One of the most high-end hair care products on the market, the Dyson Airwrap has become all the rage on TikTok, making styling speedy while protecting your hair from heat damage.
For the person who hates spending time getting dolled up in front of the mirror, this is an investment piece that will make hair-dos hair-done.
Theragun Massager
For the athletes, gym rats — or every day anxious bodies — who have achy muscles, a handheld massager makes for the ultimate relief.
The most reputable is the Theragun line, which is known for being quiet, portable, and perfect for beating back and muscle tension with ease.
Getaway House Gift Card
Give the gift of a getaway. Getaway House is a company that has cabins in 25 cities across the U.S, designed to distance guests from technology, work, schedules, and all the stress of modern life.
With unscheduled, unstructured, and uninterrupted free time, visitors can take a real break and come back refreshed and energized.
Shop: Getaway House
