Give someone the gift of relaxation with these 11 wellness and self-care products

Self-care is more than just carving out time, it’s finding the things that work for you in the way you need them to. Everyone is bound to have a unique definition of wellness, but for the sake of one less thing to stress over, we’ve rounded up our favorite self-care gifts that should satisfy most names on your holiday checklist.

Theragun Mini
Fast Company named Theragun one of the Most Innovative Wellness Companies of 2020—which proved appropriate, because this year, we’ve needed the company’s products more than ever. This Theragun is mini, but mighty: It delivers 20 lbs of force and can be tucked into your gym bag, purse, or home office desk drawer for whenever you need relief. With 150 minutes of battery life and whisper soft QuietForceTechnology, this science-backed massager is a steal for $199. You might even pick one up for yourself. 

Vitruvi Stay Diffuser & Essential Oil Kits
Vitruvi introduced two new diffusers to its family this year: Stay, a long-lasting, large-space diffuser, and Move, the first wireless version. Both designs were inspired by the modern cylindrical candle and provide the same zen-like experience as the original. This holiday season, we love the Stay, a sleek 18-hour diffuser that fragrances up to 700 square feet. It pairs nicely with the company’s new essential oil kits—Uplift, Unwind, and Reset—each made up of four distinct blends. Fast Co. editor Lara Sorokanich says, “Their blends are indulgent and geared toward times of day. I use Dusk to wind down at night and Grove to get a refreshing pine boost in the morning.”

Brooklinen Weighted Comforter

We test-drove this comforter—which cushions glass microbeads between Brooklinen’s signature soft cotton for evenly distributed pressure—and it proved to be life-changing. Co.Design senior writer Elizabeth Segran reports: “Since I’ve used this blanket I have slept much longer every night—usually more than eight hours. And I’ve woken up feeling more refreshed and productive. It has been a game-changer for me.”

Gravity Blankes
We also tested Gravity Blanket’s micro-fleece weighted blanket, which is designed to be spread out across a queen- or king-size bed but also works well on the couch. Chris Allen, Fast Company’s director of editorial video, found the blanket a super relaxing way to unwind after a stressful day.

Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe
Parachute’s Cloud Cotton Robe is oh-so-very soft, is made from stylishly slouchy Turkish cotton, and comes in gorgeous muted earth tones as well as a crisp classic white. Consider this your gift solution to the “but they already have everything” problem. Sure, they might already have a robe, but this one is better.

Jiggy Puzzles
In a time when literally nothing makes sense, jigsaw puzzles have often been a sweet metaphorical (and possibly psychological) reprieve for ordering the chaos, putting pieces back together, seeing the full picture, etc. Jiggy Puzzles sends money back into the pockets of the hand-selected artists it features, and each puzzle comes with glue and a straight-edge, so your recipient can preserve and hang their creation once complete. 

East Fork Mug + David’s Tea Gift Set
These work well as a duo, but both are equally fantastic gifts on their own. Start with a sturdy ceramic East Fork Mug (lovingly deemed #themug by Instagram—the company even made an enamel pin) handmade by pottery artisans in Asheville, North Carolina.

Then add one of these clever sippable tea sets from David’s Tea—we like The Calm Collection, a 12-flavor box of loose leaf, and the Holiday Favorites Sachet Wheel, with seasonal delights like Alpine Punch and Sweet Potato Pie.

Bathing Culture Gourmet Bather Set
I love the sunny disposition of Bathing Culture. The brand, which specializes in bath products, is West Coast-bred (you can tell) and bakes sustainability and Earth-focused culture into everything it makes. This six-piece set features some of the company’s best sellers, including the positively euphoric Big Dipper Mineral Bath salts and a fish-shaped terracotta exfoliating scrubber. They are great companions for any friend who finds refuge in 13 square feet of soak solidarity.

Larq Bottle Movement
Known for incorporating UV-C LED lights that can both self-clean the bottle and purify water with the touch of a button, Larq water bottles are great for germaphobes, outdoorsy types, gym rats, and anyone taking the first step toward a glow-up. The Movement model is ultra lightweight, which makes it an adventure-ready way to offer someone the gift of hydration.

Foria Botanical Vape Pen
Foria is best known for its CBD-enhanced intimacy products, but its latest addition ventures outside the bedroom, too. The Intimacy Botanical Vape Pen partners lab-tested Broad Spectrum CBD with peppermint, vanilla, cardamon, and cacao. While it’s marketed for pre-play anxieties, reviewers tout its use for everyday ailments: period cramps, insomnia, pain management . . . life! This gift gives someone special (and you) one less thing to worry about.

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