60 Wellness Gifts for Anyone Who Could Use Some Self-Care

A light (but still cozy!) robe is a lovely gift they might not think to treat themselves to. This one from Boody has two front pockets—always a plus—and a relaxed silhouette that closes with a long tie. Reviewers can’t get over how soft and luxe the bamboo fabric is: “It not only feels like a second skin, it drapes beautifully and it fits in all the right places,” one wrote.

Here’s another weighted blanket—but for their eyes. The heavy microbeads in this SELF Fave sleep mask are designed to ease tension and prevent it from sliding off. The super-soft fabric also gloriously blocks out light.

While we agree that socks are not typically a gift that people are excited to receive, we think it’s worth making an exception for this pair from Bombas. Frequent flyers swear by compression socks because they can boost circulation on long flights, as SELF has previously reported. So chances are high that the jet-setter on your list won’t have to fake a smile when they open these.

These OOFOS recovery slides are like a little treat for their feet after a long day at work. In her review, SELF’s fitness director says they feel like stepping on a cloud: “There’s structure to the footbed that made my feet feel really supported and—dare I say it—cradled.”

One SELF editor loves the feel of this SELF Fave Layla weighted blanket because it soothes her mind and body: “If you’re looking for one that is soft, versatile, easy to keep clean, and very, very effective at delivering on the promise of cocooning you away from the world under a solid mass of coziness, the Layla is my recommendation.”

SELF’s editor in chief recommends this heating pad for its velvety texture and ability to soothe large muscle groups: “I actually liked it so much, I bought it twice. Now I have one I keep at home and one that stays at my office desk,” she wrote. It has six temperature settings and a two-hour automatic shutoff (in case your recipient falls asleep with it on).

Bring some relief to their workday (especially on a chilly morning) with this SELF Fave rechargeable smart mug. It’ll keep your giftee’s tea or coffee warm for as long as they like.

This Sneaker Award–winning sandal has a thick foam sole that one tester described as “beyond comfortable.” Your giftee can wear it around the house, post-workout, or after a long day on their feet. It’s also a supportive option for taking the dog around the block, running errands, or getting some gardening done.

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

It’s way easier to step out of a blissfully warm shower when you know you have a warm, cushy bath robe waiting for you. I highly recommend giving this one as a gift—it absorbs any last drops of water my towel missed and feels super soft and hefty without weighing me down.

Laneige’s buzzy overnight lip mask impressed one SELF staffer with its nourishing yet lightweight feel: “It’s deeply hydrating—my lips actually feel fuller when I wake up—without feeling sticky or oily.” Your giftee will thank you when the winter dryness rolls in.

The famous Dyson Airwrap styler is known for helping you achieve that bouncy salon blowout at home—and also for being very expensive…Which is a big part of why your lucky someone will be thrilled to unwrap this bad boy.

These hydrating eye masks will come in handy when your favorite skin care enthusiast is traveling or trying to create a spa-like experience from the comfort of their couch.

In the market for stocking stuffers or a white elephant gift? These mini, plant-based deodorants are easy to tote around and smell amazing—plus, they’re aluminum-free, plant-based, and vegan, so you can feel confident about gifting them to pretty much anyone on your list. (Though there’s a good chance you’ll want to keep ‘em for yourself—you’ve been warned.)

Another winner from our Healthy Home Awards: This tiny humidifier that’s the perfect size for a desk, nightstand, or car cup holder. “While it’s small, I noticed my skin felt significantly less dry once I started using it consistently, and it’s tiny enough that I can even travel with it,” one tester said.

The hand soap in this set received a perfect 10 from all testers during SELF’s Healthy Home Awards. Its citrusy basil scent is so delicious and fresh that they’ll want to wash their hands all the time (luckily, this set includes hand lotion too).

Solawave’s Radiant Renewal Wand provides a light facial massage using red light therapy, heat, and galvanic current (a.k.a. a little electrical stimulation) for smoother skin. One SELF editor says it adds a touch of luxury to her getting ready routine: “On cold mornings, I actually look forward to rolling out of bed so I can use it,” she says. “The warmth and vibration combo feels great and gently depuffs my undereyes.”

Also included in this kit: The brand's LightBoost Activating Serum, which contains hyaluronic acid to keep skin looking dewy.

We’re confident they’ll love this Healthy Beauty Award–winning toothbrush for the same reasons our testers did: It has pressure sensors that’ll let them know if they’re going a little too hard, and the bristles give a nice massaging effect to each tooth. Plus, the rose gold finish will look super chic on their counter or vanity.

This Healthy Beauty Award–winning body oil will look great on their bathroom vanity. Even better, it’ll moisturize their skin with a mix of botanical oils. One tester says this feels super luxe: “I’ve never had a good body oil before, and now I don’t know how I lived without one. I’m obsessed with the scent—it smells like an expensive hotel product (clean and fresh but not oppressive), and it mixes nicely with other fragrances.”

I tried the body lotion in this duo for our Healthy Beauty Awards, and it immediately won me over with its light, silky texture. But the real star of the show is the fresh, earthy scent, which your giftee will also get to try in perfume form.

I was gifted these zit stickers in a goody bag at a birthday party, and I can’t stop singing their praises. Any time I feel even the inkling of a pimple trying to rear its ugly head, I cover it with one of these and it shrinks back up. The hydrocolloid bandages help absorb fluid and reduce inflammation, as dermatologists have previously told SELF. Bonus points for the cute little compact they come in!

Here’s a gift for your Francophile friend whose comfort show is Emily in Paris. This vegan, plant-based brand from the City of Light is putting a new spin on the French manicure with its range of polishes that combine the look of a neutral mani with the moisturizing properties of a nail strengthener. I love the high-shine, jelly finish (and I bet your beret-loving bestie will too).

They’ll fly through books (and hit their Goodreads goal!) after you introduce them to the Kindle Paperwhite. “The compact design is easy to hold for long periods of time, meaning my hands and wrists never get tired in the middle of a plot twist,” one SELF editor wrote in her review. Bonus: The screen doesn’t have any glare, so they can read outside, and it’s totally waterproof (hey, accidents happen).

The AirPods Max won me over as soon as I plopped them over my ears on a flight and entered my own little bubble. As an anxious flier, I was relieved to only have the sounds of Friends in my ear instead of freaky plane noises. If your giftee can’t focus when there’s chatter around or is always getting lost in their favorite podcast, spoil them with these sleek headphones.

This neck massager attained SELF Fave status for its price point, ease of use, and the fact that it made one editor feel like she was being kneaded “like a slab of dough.” How’s that for a ringing endorsement?

This sunrise alarm clock is for the early bird on your list. I bought mine three years ago and can confirm that being gently pulled out of sleep by light that mimics the sun’s natural rays is the best part of waking up. I use mine without a Hatch+ subscription, but new machines come with 30-day access to the brand’s library of sound baths, meditations, and wind-down routines (after that, it costs $4.99 per month).

If money is no object in your quest for the perfect present, this sleeping-bag style infrared sauna blanket should be at the top of your list. Besides providing soothing heat, it can also help boost circulation and deliver deep relaxation. I gifted myself one four years ago, and there’s nothing I love more than starting my day by slipping inside it for a quick shvitz.

Give your loved one’s aching feet a break with this highly rated heated foot massager. Reviewers note that it has a powerful range of settings (from low-impact kneading to deep pressure), so there’s room for all levels of relief.

We recommend this white noise machine for anyone who needs a peaceful hum to fall asleep. (Or for the person who doesn’t want their roommates overhearing their Zoom calls.)

The Home Fitness Award–winning Theragun Mini is designed to ease muscle tightness through percussive massage. SELF’s editor in chief raved about it too, saying, “At one pound, it’s perfectly compact, and I can easily use it with one hand without getting tired. For such a small device, the Mini still gets the job done.”

If your giftee’s preferred form of stress relief is going for a long walk or run, then the SELF Sneaker Award–winning On Cloudmonster Hyper will make a cushy, bouncy, and all-around lovely gift. Our tester wrote that it offered max cushioning while still feeling supportive underfoot on hour-long runs (even with her high arches).

Any yogi will appreciate how the Manduka eKO mat’s ultra-grippy surface, which makes it easy to move through positions without sliding around. “My hands were almost glued to the mat during chaturangas and arm balances,” one SELF writer says in her review. “I stayed grounded and steady during one-legged balances. And I didn’t for one second feel like I was practicing in a puddle of my own sweat.”

Known for their super-supportive fitness mat that’s easy on the knees (and wrists), Stakt is back with another game-changing product that Pilates fans will want to get their hands on. The brand’s adjustable hand weights are made for light weight, high-rep workouts while still allowing you to progress in heaviness as you get stronger: A simple twist allows you to toggle between two, four, or six pounds in seconds. They’re also made from a soft silicone and have grooves for added grip.

Help them hit their daily step count goal with this walking pad. It’s small enough that they’ll be able to set it up in almost any room, plus it folds to slide under a bed or couch easily.

Several SELF staffers swear by this water bottle—one editor says it’s her secret to staying hydrated: “I’m convinced it’s the only contraption I’ll drink from again.” It has a straw for sipping and a spout for guzzling, but both are housed under a lockable, leakproof lid, so they’ll stay clean (and their water won’t spill).

One of the prettiest foam rollers we’ve laid eyes on, Lululemon’s Double Roller can help relieve muscle tension, particularly in the arms and legs. As the name implies, it contains an additional interior roller for your back, so it’s like two wellness gifts in one.

The Wonder Oven (a SELF Fave!) from Our Place air-fries, bakes, broils, roasts, toasts—and looks pretty darn cute too. It’ll save your friend valuable time and effort, so they can get to relaxing and enjoying their tasty meal in less time.

I couldn’t have imagined how comfy sleeping on linen sheets would be, until my mom gifted me these last year. They don’t trap heat in the summer, but they’re also not cool to the touch in the winter, so they’re perfectly breathable year-round. They’ll definitely thank you for bringing these sheets into their life.

This SELF Fave silk pillowcase will make your giftee’s sleep routine a little more luxe. Not only can it potentially prevent frizzy hair, but it will also stay cool to the touch throughout the night (which could help them snooze more soundly).

Anyone who wants to make their sleep routine a little dreamier will love spritzing Thisworks’s Deep Sleep Pillow Spray before hitting the hay. It uses a blend of floral essential oils to really zhuzh up their linens.

This Healthy Home Award–winning air purifier is a thoughtful, handy gift you know they’ll use every day. We really like that the top changes colors to indicate the room’s air quality (good, moderate, unhealthy, or very unhealthy).

Give the gift of convenient home meals with this set of microwave- and freezer-friendly cookware. SELF’s EIC tested the set, writing that it took basically no time at all to whip up an incredible dinner: “Since testing this cookware, I’ve evangelized it to everyone I know and even bought the starter set for my BFF for her birthday. I’m obsessed!”

This indoor garden grows fresh herbs that your favorite foodies and home mixologists can use to garnish dishes or muddle in drinks. It has a small-enough footprint for cramped kitchens or those with little counter space.

For the pregnant person or staunch side-sleeper on your list, consider this SELF Fave body pillow. One editor (who was “decidedly not pregnant” at the time) found that it soothed her chronic back pain and supported her body through the night: “It’s basically like I’m getting spooned by a giant teddy bear. So damn cozy.”

A bidet would make a thoughtful present for a pal, parent, or significant other, because who doesn’t want a fresh bum? The Healthy Home Award–winning Tushy Classic is an ideal starter pick: It has a minimalist design and just a few simple settings.

The built-in electric whisk in this glass bottle makes it easy to blend protein powder, electrolyte mixes, matcha, or even lattes on the go, giving your friend who’s super focused on their hydration game a serious leg up.

Do your smoothie-loving friend a favor and upgrade their drink game with a high-powered, single-serve blender that won’t take up a lot of counter space. The included accessories make it easy to convert the main container into a to-go cup—no messy transfers necessary.

One thing anyone on the hunt for healthier hair can benefit from is a filtered showerhead. This one removes chlorine from their water that can strip natural oils away, leading to dry, dull strands (not good).

Calm’s meditations are excellent for plane rides, work stress, winding down before bed, and pretty much any time your loved one feels like their brain is on fire. A gift subscription can give them a year—or a lifetime—of access to the app’s library of guided meditations, sleep sounds, focus music, and more.

Cost: Gift cards for a one-year subscription cost $70; ones for a lifetime membership cost $400.

For the person who’s just getting into journaling, we’d suggest this wellness notebook that comes with ideas for reflecting on their goals and habits, as well as space to catalog points of gratitude.

This SELF Well-Read Book Club pick is a great resource for everyone, but it makes an even more special self-care gift for the overworked, burnt out, or plain old exhausted individuals in your life. The chapters cover a lot of ground, touching on subjects like how to create spaces that promote dreaming and why resting is radical.

Not only is this deck of cards fun to look at, but it’s also an excellent tool for navigating emotions. Each card features a prompt like: “What’s one thing you can do today to begin cultivating your joyful legacy?” They make good conversation starters or journal exercises as well.

If they have trouble sitting still even when they’re relaxing, give them this 100-piece puzzle, which features an image that would appeal to any organization-obsessed person.

One former SELF editor adores her Maude Vibe, which she says is whisper-quiet, powerful, and highly portable. It could be a nice gift for a partner, as it sends a thoughtful reminder to take time for self-love. It’s great for beginners too, since it’s small and only has three intensity settings.

Anyone who loves a good tub moment after a long day might enjoy a set of scented bath salts and a coconut-milk-based soak. Maude’s kit has warm notes of amber, cedar leaf, and tonka bean.

On-the-go temperature control is arguably the greatest gift you can give someone who runs hot. This SELF Fave handheld fan kept our former commerce editor cool on long walks, commutes, and outdoor dining excursions.

This pottery kit puts a creative spin on the ubiquitous scented candle gift. It provides your craft-loving friend with the supplies to make the candle of their dreams, complete with a pleasing scent like rose or peach blossom. You can even add a paint or pen set to the kit if they have a flair for decoration.

For your loved ones who are always on the go, this travel pillow will be a welcome upgrade to that standard donut-shaped neck pillow they hastily bought at the airport. “It’s the only solution that actually allows me to pass out at 30,000 feet…in coach,” one SELF contributor wrote. “It’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made.”

I’ve noticed a major difference in how quickly I fall asleep since I added these glasses to my nighttime routine three years ago—when I slip them on about an hour before my bedtime, I start yawning—like clockwork. They block 100% of blue light (making even the brightest rooms feel more cozy), soothing your eyes and helping you drift off, even when you can’t resist a little P.M. doomscrolling.

Anything you can do to deepen your bonds with partners, friends, family members, or even co-workers is a wellness win in our book. Why not make a game out of it? The 200 story card prompts in this deck designed by psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel are sure to inspire anything-but-small talk.