Editor’s Picks: Wellness Products To Boost Your Self-Care Routine
From eye masks to meditation tools, these top picks are designed to help you rest, restore, and find tranquility.
At the start of the year, many of us set resolutions to improve our exercise, eating, and sleep habits. But, as January faded into the distance, so did a number of our promises. Understandably, overbooked schedules frequently make self-care fall by the wayside. Often, it feels like just another thing to tick off your to-do list.
Still, if we take the time to refresh and restore, we can avoid feeling burnt out and depleted. To that end, we have curated these easy-to-incorporate wellness items to help you make changes that can positively impact your wellbeing.
Here are our top picks of wellness products that can elevate your self-care routine and minimize the negative impact that stress can have on your body.
MyKirei by KAO Onsen Therapy Soothing Steam Eye Mask
Courtesy of KAO
After a long day spent staring at your computer screen, your eyes, like the rest of your body, deserve TLC. The MyKirei by KAO Onsen Therapy Soothing Steam Eye Mask is just the treat your peepers need. Its warm and spicy scent stimulates the senses, helping you set aside thoughts of upcoming deadlines and focus on stress relief. The film pouch is paraben and PABA-free, vegan-friendly, and 100 percent recyclable.
Dr Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution
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If you want to soothe your senses and rejuvenate tired and achy muscles while creating a spa-like vibe in your bathroom, pick from one of Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solutions. This editor's favorite is the Glow & Hydrate version, which contains ceramides that protect your skin barrier, moisturizing avocado oil, and refreshing orange essential oil. When added to warm bath water, its lovely, citrusy scent will envelop you.
Reflect Orb
Courtesy of Reflect
Meditation is a calming practice that can help ease your mind, but getting started often feels intimidating, especially if you’re not used to sitting quietly and dedicating time to yourself. Well, Reflect Orb teaches you through guided training how to reflect on your breathing with its rhythm guide. Concentrating on your breath will help you become more mindful and less distracted by the laundry list of things you need to do, allowing you to decompress.
Saatva Silk Eye Mask
Courtesy of Saatva
As you probably know by now, getting a good night's sleep is essential to your health. One of the things that can interrupt that is—no surprise—light. To eliminate even the slightest glimmer, use a sleep mask like Saatvaa's, available in a weighted and non-weighted option. Its silky material will decadently help you enjoy that much-needed restful and restorative slumber.
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Papier Journals
Courtesy of Papier
A valuable part of any self-care practice involves self-reflection before bed or at the start of the day. Papier's inspiring Sleep Journal is designed to enhance your bedtime routine over the course of 12 weeks; its Wellness Journal focuses on pursuing healthy goals and developing a positive mindset. The Gratitude Journal will remind you of the importance of appreciation.
Omala Seeds of Intention Journaling Kit
Courtesy of Omala
An essential part of any journey to wellbeing requires intentionality with your thoughts and desires. Omala’s Seeds of Intention Kit helps you achieve this with a guided journal that encourages reflection and resilience. The kit’s seeded paper cards contain space to write down your hopes, dreams, and objectives before you plant them; as they blossom, so will you.
Luma & Leaf You’re Doing Great Sweetie Affirmation Deck
Courtesy of Luma & Leaf
Start your day on an optimistic note with the inspiring words in Luma & Leaf's You’re Doing Great Sweetie Affirmation Deck. Shuffle the cards and read aloud uplifting statements such as "I am not defined by my past; I am driven by my future," and "I am worthy of love and happiness." Doing so can instill a sense of positivity, and might even uplift you during less-than-perfect moments.
Davids Tea Cloudy Sky Blue Nordic Mug
Courtesy of Davids Tea
Whether you sip on a cup of caffeinated tea to kick off your day or wind down at night with a soothing herbal blend, using a favorite mug can become part of the ritual. The Davids Tea Cloudy Sky Blue Nordic Mug is an excellent option—its fluffy clouds that might bring back childhood memories of staring at the sky and imagining the shapes of animals and people. Such nostalgia may just make you smile, positively affecting your mood. Use it with or without the strainer whether you opt for loose tea or a tea bag.
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Harney & Sons Peppermint Herbal Tea
Courtesy of Harney & Sons
Tea has numerous health benefits, thanks in part to its polyphenols—rich antioxidants that are linked to improvements in cardiovascular health and cognition. Indulge in this aromatic blend from Harney & Sons by pouring hot water over an elegantly designed sachet. You can enjoy its light, bright peppermint taste over ice on a hot day, or savor it warm as you cuddle up with a book on a cool afternoon.
Fact checked by Melinda Dodd.
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