10 Self Care Gifts That Aren’t Just Hype

Jump start your self care routine today for 2020.

Mireya Rios |

Sep 10, 2024

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Life can often feel like it’s moving at a breakneck pace with little time to pause, reflect or rest. Perhaps this is why the practice of self-care has made its way to the tips of so many tongues in recent years. We seem to know, deep down, that one of the most critical lessons we’ll ever learn was first delivered to us from the narrow aisle of an airplane: “Before assisting others, put on your own mask first.”

In honor of this timely in-flight wisdom, we’ve compiled a list of gifts that celebrate the spirit of self-care in all its many manifestations that will prepare you for a new you in 2020. Whether your loved one leans toward supplements, skincare, spa experiences or a hot, steaming cup of comfort, there’s a little something for everyone below!

1. Sakara The 10-Day Reset

This 10-day kit has all the essentials to revamp your body and bring it back to it’s ultimate best. From delicious recipes to beauty water and energy bars, this carefully curated selection of all-natural goodies is all you need to kick-off your path towards a healthy, and energized lifestyle. Tackle acne, weight gain, low-energy, and digestive issues once and for all. Sakara even has a results-driven plant-based meal delivery service that’s simply delicious and will help anyone kickstart their wellness routine into high gear.

$195

ora organic greens package next to a leek, wheat grass, cillantro, cabbage, citrus.

2. Ora Organic Tumeric Golden Milk Powder

This gorgeous gold Tumeric Powder Blend with black pepper includes hydrating coconut and a dose of Ayurvedic herbs ashwagandha, ginger root, and reishi mushrooms. This magical concoction supports healthy glowing skin and joint function and inhibits inflammation. Vegan, organic, non-GMO.

$34.99

3. Stacked Skincare Microneedling Face Refining Tool 2.0

Recreate a spa experience at home and give your skin some much-needed TLC. The Microneedling Face Refining Tool 2.0 gently micro exfoliates to improve overall skin tone, diminish fine lines and minimize the appearance of pores and give the appearance of youthful, collagen, plumped skin. We even covered its benefits on how to remove those pesky under-eye bags with microneedling. The results will surprise you. We also love its replaceable head. No need to buy a new roller every month. Just swap out the replaceable head, saving you money and reducing waste.

$125, on sale for $79

4. Joovv Mini, $695.00

Joovv devices deliver powerful light therapy in the comfort of your very own home. Medical-grade irradiance helps facilitate the body’s natural healing process and targets a wide variety of issues from sports injuries to depression to SAD to even aiding in boosting collagen. You can read more about why we think Red Light Therapy is the ultimate anti-aging tool here.

$695

5. Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

This beautifully hand-crafted ceramic essential oil diffuser is both functional and pleasing to the eye. It dispenses oil without heat using ultrasonic technology. Available in sleek black, white or blush. The benefits of essential oils well-known in the wellness community shouldn’t be underestimated. You can read more about how an essential oil diffuser changed one of our writers’ sleep, allergy symptoms, and reduced stress.

$119

6. True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil

This best-selling moisturizing oil dramatically boosts hydration levels, slays dehydration and fine lines and makes skin baby-soft. Key ingredients include Papaya Seed oil and Passion Fruit Oil, Kiwi Seed Oil, Passion Fruit Oil, and Algae Extract. Face creams and lotions tend to stay on the surface, while face oils deliver nutrients to the deeper layers of the skin where skin issues tend to start. Oh, and did we mention it’s clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and increasing hydration levels (even outperforming Le Mer). It’s naturally scented with the fresh scents of jasmine, neroli, and rose.

$110

7. Boscia Chia Seed Moisture Cream

Deliver deep hydration to parched skin with this luxurious chia seed cream. Key ingredients include glacier water, shea butter, and chia seed oil. Botanically-based and preservative-free.

$38

8. Kyrpis Beauty Puff-Of-Love

A silky, lightweight botanical moisturizer infused with hemp seed oil, sunflower seed oil, and coconut fruit extract, and green biotechnology’s most kind actives.

$165

9. Lather Rose Bath Bombs, $20

These bath bombs literally turn your home bath into a luxurious restorative escape. No spa or travel needed. This set includes three scrumptious rose-scented bath bombs sure to relax and nurture a tired body. Epsom salts soothe your body, rose clay promotes hydration while detoxifies and rosehip oil protects and softens skin. A perfect gift for the besties and hostesses in your life.

$20

10. Truvani Vitamin D Bottled Sunshine

Vitamin D deficiency is an epidemic but sun-soaking is not always an immediate option. Truvani Bottled Sunshine delivers a crucial dose of Vitamin D to support a healthy brain, bones, and heart!

$16.99