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16 Thoughtful and Relaxing Self-care Gift Ideas for This Holiday

Self-care is not a luxury. It’s a necessity for your happiness and well-being. It’s all the steps an individual can take to manage stressors in his or her life, and take care of his or her own health and well-being. Especially, during a stressful time like this, it’s even more important that we take time to relax and destress for our emotional and mental health. Finding inner peace is essential during these uncertain times. It’s so nice to receive a thoughtful gift that can help take stress off your shoulders and offer you even just a few moments of relaxation. Here I’ve shared some of my top picks for holiday self-care gift ideas for you to enjoy!

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Thoughtful and relaxing holiday self-care gift ideas for you and your loved ones:

1. La Chatelaine Plant-Based Hand Cream Trio

This hand cream trio has been supported by hoards of loyal fans worldwide, and has even been featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things List of 2018 – and for good reason. The creamy texture absorbs quickly for immediate hydration and intense repair, to leave hands soft, smooth and rejuvenated. This set also features relaxing scents such as Gardenia, Rose Acacia and Orange Blossom.

La Chatelaine Hand Cream Trio


2. ESARORA Ice Roller

This highly rated ice roller isn’t just for your migraines. It can be used to prevent wrinkles, improve dry skin, reduce burns, and shrink pores. Whatever you use it for, the freezing sensation will feel heavenly after a long day.

ESARORA Ice Roller

3. Detox Mask

I love this holiday gift set—it comes with a really gentle daily cleanser and a Dead Sea mud mask that’s perfect for all skin types. The mask feels so calming and really helps clear out pores, remove excess oil, and just leaves your skin feeling soft and fresh. Plus, it’s made with good ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E, and it’s free from all the harsh stuff. Just make sure not to use it on broken skin!

Spa Quality Mud Mask


4. Silk Sleep Mask

This sleep mask is a small but much needed luxury. Whether you’re on a long-haul flight or treating yourself to some beauty sleep, this luxurious product will have you dreaming in no time. If you want to go all out, you can get the pillowcase too, your hair and skin will thank you. You can read more about the benefits of silk here.

Silk Sleep Mask


5. Weighted Blanket

Whoever you get this for will love the feeling of being wrapped in the super soft, plush blanket. For extra coziness, light a candle or two and snuggle up with your favorite book in hand.

BUZIO Weighted Blanket

6. Scented Candle

Part of Chesapeake Bay‘s “Mind and Body Collection”, this candle includes a relaxing mix of comforting cashmere and white musk coupled with fragrant jasmine and gentle lily of the valley.

Chesapeake Bay Candle


7. Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak

This blend by Dr. Teal’s mixes pure Epsom salt with pink Himalayan salt to help ease muscle soreness and leave me feeling recharged. The bergamot and sweet orange essential oils add a calming touch too, which makes it great for unwinding after a long day.

Dr. Teal’s Bath Salts


8. Shea Cleansing Soap Bar

Because one La Chatelaine product wasn’t enough, this triple-milled soap, crafted in Provence with plant-based ingredients like organic shea butter, argan oil, and vitamin E, gently cleanses while helping nourish and hydrate your skin. With 12 different scents to indulge in, this makes the perfect healthy gift for a skincare junkie. You can also try this one made with essential oils and rainwater, or check out this option designed with intention to suit men’s everyday preferences.

Luxury Exfoliating Bar Soap

9. Essential Oil Diffuser

Essential oils are known for their many health benefits and misting them in the air is no different! What a wonderful way to relax and or brighten your mood. This Asakuki diffuser is not only top rated (4.4 rated by 67k people!) and practical, but it is a sleekly designed piece of décor that will fit in with any piece of furniture in your home.

Asakuki Essential Oils Diffuser

10. Essential Oils Set

Planning on getting the diffuser? This essential oils set is a perfect add-on, but they also stand perfectly well on their own. With classics like lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree, it’s a simple, cozy collection that’s easy to use for diffusing or any of your usual DIY blends.

Anjou Essential Oils Set

11. Aromatherapy Pillow Mist

If they have trouble sleeping at night, this Bath & Body Works aromatherapy pillow mist spray will definitely provide stress relief, and help them relax so they can slide into dreamland. Get the whole set with the pillow mist and body cream here.

B&BW Pillow Mist


12. Therabox Subscription

Curated by therapists, Therabox is the ultimate self-care subscription box shown to relieve stress and increase happiness. Each box includes 1 happiness activity along with 5 to 7 self-care wellness products including aromatherapy, body and skincare, and so much more.

Therabox Subscription


13. Shiatsu Foot Massager

Know somebody who spends countless hours on their feet? This foot, ankle and leg massager uses a deep kneading Shiatsu technique and adjustable heat rollers to improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, stimulate muscle recovery, provide pain relief, or offer pure and thorough relaxation after a long day.

Shiatsu Foot Massager

14. UGG Cozy Slippers

With the weather getting colder day by day, I think we can all agree that slippers would be a great gift to keep your feet warm and toasty. These slippers from UGG are both practical, comfortable, and look adorable.

UGG Slippers

15. Pedi Perfect Set

Do they suffer from dry and cracked feet in the winter? Then gift them this wonderful pedicure set from Amope. With a bottle of nail polish, this set will allow them to have their dream pedicure, right at the comfort of their home.

Pedi Perfect Spa Set

16. Bath Bomb Set

Bath sets are always a great way to pamper yourself, and this is a super joyful and vibrant gift everyone would love to receive. This offers 12 luxurious bath bombs, each featuring a unique fragrance like rose, lavender, and mint, made with safe, natural ingredients to hydrate and smooth your skin.

ZenBombs Bath Bombs

Did you enjoy these holiday self-care gift ideas? I hope you have found some of them suitable for you and your loved ones that will help you enjoy some moments of relaxation and inner peace.

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