Gifts For Women Who Are Serious About Self Care
Love someone who loves self-care? We all know someone who can’t pass up the chance to level up their lives. If you’re looking for a gift for the woman who sees self-care as an investment in themselves, you’ll find plenty of options that will be sure to make her smile.
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$34 and up from Amazon
A good-quality massage gun can provide relaxation and stress relief without the need to trek to a spa. This rechargeable model comes with 10 different massage heads and has 30 speed settings to help unknot tight muscles.
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$115 from Vosges Haut-Chocolat
Um, self-care that involves chocolate? Yes, please! All of the 16 exotic truffles in this set are "chosen for their alchemical properties." Ingredients include toasted curry masala, ginger, paprika, hazelnuts, Tuscan olive oil, and much more. The set comes with pairing crystals and a deck of affirmation cards that "provide an intention, paired with which chocolate to eat, and the crystal to hold as an aid for achieving your intention."
$10 from Amazon
With a subtitle that reads "More Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends," this book is an acknowledgement that it's what we share with our closest friends that is the ultimate in self-care. Noted one reader: "... The most impactful part of the book is how each mess transformed each person in a different way. It's made me reflect on how I respond to everyday issues as well as big 'messes' in life."
$25 from Passion Planner
This sticker book comes with an eye-popping 656 decals featuring the work of a half-dozen artists. Give yourself a sticker for a job well done or when you just need a little reminder to be gentle with yourself.
$250 from Gravity
Give the gift of coziness with Gravity’s Chunky Knit Blanket, a 10-pound hug hand-knitted from breathable bamboo fleece. Customers rave about the weighted blanket’s warmth and durability, along with the added benefit of improving sleep quality. Choose from four different colors — soft gray, deep forest, sapphire blue, and clay — and, for the ultimate in total relaxation, pair it with Gravity’s new deep tissue massager.
$7 and up from Amazon
This brush — with easy-to-grasp ergonomic grip — can be used to exfoliate or treat razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and more. Buyers note that it helps soften skin and reduce skin irritation caused by shaving.
$8 from Lush
A warm, luxurious bath can help you unwind after a long day or anytime you want to feel pampered. This bath bomb sizzles with peppermint, grapefruit, and cedarwood essential oils, plus plenty of colorful fizz and pop to make bathtime a blast.
$8 from Bando
Need to knead some stress away? Skip the boring round stress balls and give her one of these rainbow-shaped foam therapy toys, made of slow-rising, super-squishy polyurethane foam.
$20 from Amazon
Made in South Carolina using organic sunflower, jojoba, and avocado oils, this vitamin E skin treatment can be used to help lock in skin's natural moisture. Can be bought in scented and unscented versions.
$188 from Ma-Wovens
This yoga mat is hand-woven from hemp fibers and eco-friendly foam. It’s available in five colors and two thicknesses and measures 73.5 by 25.5 inches. The mats come with a 30-day trial period and a two-year warranty.
$90 and up from Blissy
Sometimes, self care means staying in bed all day… or at least sneaking an afternoon nap just because you deserve it. Blissy pillowcases are made from mulberry silk and available in standard, queen, and king sizes, and more than three dozen colors that range from eye-popping neons to soothing earth tones.
$54 from Amazon
Even the most in-shape of athletes need a little extra support now and then, and this cordless handheld massager helps those with pain in their back, shoulders, neck, and more. Comes with six different massage heads and a lifetime warranty. Offers two hours of massage time on a single charge and can be recharged in around 60 minutes.
$85 from Vosges Haut-Chocolat
For another take on using chocolate with self-care, there's this set, which includes a nine-piece dark chocolate truffle collection, a gorgeous Hartley and Marks silk journal, and a crystal with "shining light" Palo Santo wood, which has purported medicinal benefits that include pain- and stress-relief. Another lovely benefit, especially if you're a plant lover? The whole set comes sustainably packaged in dried moss.
$22 from Amazon
Got a favorite hoodie? Bet it doesn’t smell as good as this soy-based candle, with hints of vanilla, tobacco, leather, and musk. Each one burns for about 40 hours, and a portion of the proceeds is set aside to help local teachers buy school supplies.
$5 from Amazon
Adults love to color, too, and a coloring book can be a great way to self-soothe or let the creative juices flow. The saucy illustrations in this edition will appeal to that friend who’s got a way with swear words.
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$46 from Amazon
This bathtub tray has space for all the things a self-care devotee might want nearby. Made of water-resistant bamboo, it includes a built-in wine glass holder, tablet holder, and more.
$9 from Amazon
A mini self-massage can give you that quick pick-me-up when the stress is setting in. Massage away stress, keep skin supple, and muscles taut with the help of one of these simple stones.
$65 from Gravity
Billed as "the world's first weighted robe," this comes with a removable three-pound weighted wrap inside the color and is made of soft and comfy 100% polyester fleece. It's available in three colors — gray, white, and navy — and sizes small through XL.
$24 from Amazon
Nothing promotes self-care more than a sound night's sleep, and this well-rated sound machine can help make that happen. It includes six sounds: rain, brook, thunder, white noise, ocean, and summer night. Can be powered by an included AC adapter or batteries and also features an auto-off timer function.
$37 from Amazon
A small, portable thermoelectric cooler/warmer like this Amazon bestseller is ideal for the bathroom or bedroom, where it can be used to stash a couple adult beverages or cosmetics. With a carry handle and a 12-volt power adaptor, the AstroAI can also go from bedroom to bath (or to the RV) with ease.
$12 from Amazon
If your gal pal has expressed interest in mindfulness practice, consider gifting her this pack of guided meditative cards designed to encourage serenity during everyday activities.
$55 from Noerden
For the woman who takes hydration very, very seriously, there’s the insulated Liz water bottle. It’s got a UV sanitizer to zap the bad stuff out of your water, plus an app to help you monitor your water intake and set hydration goals. Because … goals.
$18 from Lush
Soap bars make wonderful gifts that lather with satisfying bubbles and a rich, luxurious fragrance. This “gourmet” soap contains glycerin and rose oil to soften skin and is garnished with dried rose petals.
$50 and up from Olive and June
If she can’t get to the nail salon, bring the salon to her with one of these manicure sets. It contains all the tools you’ll need, plus your choice of one or a half-dozen colorful polishes, including seasonal shades.
$28 from Papier
Sometimes, self-care means writing it all down and getting out of your head. This cheerfully bound 12-week journal includes dedicated space for self-affirmations and expressions of gratitude; daily goals, schedules, and meal planning; plus a “wellness map.”
$30 from Amazon
Relax with music, a podcast, even white noise with these earbuds, which have earned the distinction of being named Wired's best earbuds under $50, with editors noting that they "especially like how comfortable they are, and the USB charging cable is built into the carrying case, so you have one less thing to lose." The JLabs have some of the usual features like Bluetooth 5.0, sweat-resistance, and the like, with surprisingly good audio quality for the price.
$20 from Amazon
The scent of lavender has been used since ancient times to reduce stress and anxiety. If that’s not her favorite fragrance, there are 11 other essential oils to choose from, including rosemary, lemon, and oregano.
$239 from Project Full
Yoga and meditation are two time-honored self-care practices. This luxurious meditation pillow is sheathed in unbleached organic cotton canvas and filled with cotton batting and buckwheat hulls that create a gentle, supportive base for your practice.
Find more great ideas on Cheapism's interactive gift guide for 2022.
