The Best Self-Care Products for When You Need Some R&R

Last Updated on July 24, 2024 by Prissila Murillo

It’s time to raise the bar on your R&R game! Now, more than ever, you need to learn how to have fun alone. One of the best ways to occupy your time at home is with some soothing self-care products.

Sometimes that’s exactly what you need to unwind, destress from work or life, and simply recharge. Check out some of our favorite self-care products, starting with beauty all the way to entertainment, for treating yourself to a perfect spa day at home.

Facial Jade Roller & Gua Sha Facial Massager

Made of beautiful jade, this Facial Roller and Gua Sha Facial Massager will become a staple in your beauty routine. Use it to massage the face, temples, and around the eyes for instant rejuvenation, soothing, and de-puffing. You can use it with your favorite serum or just pop it in the freezer to shrink your pores and reduce redness.

Dior Addict Lip Sugar Scrub

We do love lip scrubs but simply adore the non-messy Dior Addict Lip Sugar Scrub. This scrub is in a traditional lipstick tube instead of a pot, which makes for quick and easy lip exfoliation. Made with grains of sugar, the product will gently exfoliate before melting into a moisturizing balm. Be sure to use code FREESHIP to receive free shipping on all orders!

The Ordinary “Buffet” Peptide Serum

A multi-peptide serum, The Ordinary Buffet is a fan-favorite. It contains 11 skin-friendly amino acids and multiple hyaluronic acid complexes to treat signs of aging. It visibly targets surface hydration, fine lines, wrinkles, dynamic lines, and textural irregularities. Smoothing the product into your skin is a cinch with gentle pressure from the Gua Sha Facial Massager. This amazing product is definitely on our self-care products list!

Palmero Body Oil, Nourishing Hydrating, Geranium + Ylang Ylang

Essential oil lovers rejoice! This Palmero body oil contains body oils that are made from natural ingredients and two delicious fragrances packed into one product to achieve hydrated and nourished skin. This specific oil smells like geranium and ylang ylang.

Origins Ginger Incredible Spreadable Smoothing Ginger Body Scrub

Gently scrub away your stresses and dead skin with Origins Ginger Incredible Spreadable Smoothing Ginger Body Scrub. Lightly scented with ginger and packed with sugar, use it to buff away dry skin. We love how this product transforms from an exfoliant into a creamy cleansing lather!

Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask

Cleanse your skin with the amazing Australian pink Clay Porefining Face Mask. It comes with a free applicator brush and it’s also cruelty-free. It’ll help detoxify your skin and refine your pores in only 10 minutes. This is a must-have for a perfect self-care session.

Rosevale Bath Bombs Set

Here are some bath bombs you’ll want to add to your bubble bath! These giant bath bombs are handcrafted using incredibly high-quality ingredients, like real essential oils, shea butter, and clays. They’re fizzy, deeply moisturizing, totally vegan, and smell great. This set even comes with a set of free candles. If these aren’t for you, we found a DIY bath bomb you could try!

Tatcha Indigo Soothing Silk Body Butter

Perfect for sensitive skin, Tatcha’s Soothing Silk Body Butter is designed to hydrate and soothe irritated skin. The thick and creamy product is perfect for combating dry skin that coincides with the wintertime. Besides free shipping on all U.S. domestic orders of $25+, you can also get three free samples with every order right now!

Image Skincare VITAL C Hydrating Enzyme Mask

Enzyme masks are a natural method by which to exfoliate and dissolve dead skin cells that can get built up. The VITAL C Hydrating Enzyme Mask smells like the freshest oranges and is chock-full of antioxidants and vitamins that will leave skin nourished and glowing.

Don’t Despair, Repair! Hair Mask

Don’t forget to treat your hair! This Briogeo Deep Conditioning Hair Mask will rejuvenate even the driest and most damaged hair. A blend of rosehip, sweet almond, and argan oils that is also infused with vitamin B5 and biotin, it smells as good as it feels.

AstroAl Skincare Mini Fridge

This multiuse mini-fridge from AstroAl can store all of your beauty products, medications, food and beverages, and could be brought along with you when traveling. This fridge goes from cool to warm, with temperatures ranging from 32°F to 86°F. To get an idea of the size, you can fit six soda cans in the fridge.

HoMedics Bubble Mate Foot Spa

Whether you need some relaxation after a tough workout or maybe you’re going to give yourself an at-home pedicure, this is the foot spa you want! This foot spa will rejuvenate your overworked feet, and it comes with a removable pumice stone to remove unwanted calluses. Give your feet a bath with bubbles!

Homesick Scented Candle

If you’re currently living somewhere other than your home state, treat yourself to a bit of nostalgia. Homesick Scented Candles will remind you of everything you love about home. For example, take the Kentucky Homesick Scented Candle. It will have you thinking of summer nights in the Bluegrass State. It has warm nodes of bourbon and vanilla plus aromas of praline and cedarwood.

Add a touch of greenery to your shower and reap the benefits of a . Eucalyptus is a beautiful scent to enjoy any day of the week. However, if you combine it with the heat from your shower, it offers some additional benefits. Eucalyptus acts as a natural decongestant by opening up your sinuses and also relieves stress by encouraging relaxation.

Eucalyptus Spearmint Foam Bath

If you can’t get enough of eucalyptus, check out this Eucalyptus Spearming Body Wash and Foam Bath. An original from the Bath & Body Aromatherapy Line, it packs a punch. The crisp smell will help to clear your mind, soothe you, and uplift your mood.

Bedsure Satin Pillowcase

For all of our hair and skin queens, we’ve added this satin pillowcase! It comes with two pillowcases and you can choose from 22 different colors. Switching to a satin pillowcase will help reduce the creation of wrinkles and will keep your skin moisturized compared to a cotton pillowcase. You should consider making this simple switch ASAP!

Plush Herringbone Robe

Good robes are hard to come by, and that’s why this item should definitely be on your list of self-care products! This Herringbone Robe from the Seven Apparel Hotel Spa Collection is like wrapping yourself in a cloud. Made with ultrafine microfiber yarns, it is both stylish and so comfortable that you’ll have a hard time taking it off!

Asakuki Premium Essential Oil Diffuser

Even the most popular essential oil diffuser leaves a lot to be desired. But for around $27, the sleek Asakuki Premium Essential Oil Diffuser is a steal. It is larger than most and will run for up to 20 hours at a time. It is also available in four stunning colors! Use it to disperse your favorite essential oil, relieve stress, or moisturize your skin.

Lavender Heat Pillow

This luxurious Calming Lavender Heat Pillow will quickly become your go-to spa day product. Simply heat the pillow in the microwave for two minutes to create a relaxing and warm lavender scent. Use it to relax tight muscles, such as those in your neck, or for relief from cramps and aches.

Self-Love Workbook for Women

This interactive book focuses on a woman’s journey toward realizing her full potential and embracing self-love. The author showcases that by building better relationships with themselves, women can develop the confidence they need to take on the world. There are also some witty prompts, quizzes, and creative activities designed by therapist Megan Logan to make it fun to build self-care habits. If you’re a book lover, read our article on self-care books.

Amazon Prime Video

Purchasing Amazon Prime Video is a great gift to yourself and the most entertaining one out of all the self-care products. Watch Amazon Originals, popular movies, and hit TV shows all from the comfort of your couch. When looking into purchase options, you can either pay on an annual basis or monthly so that you can opt out at any time.

The Splat: Coloring the ‘90s

This Nickelodeon themed coloring book for adults will have you basking in nostalgia for hours. Color while you mask or even while you relax in bed. It features all of your favorite characters, from the Rugrats to CatDog, Hey Arnold, and more! If you have kids, you may have to hide this one to keep it all for yourself.

Painting Kit

It doesn’t matter if you’re a painter or not, this 48 piece painting kit can be great therapy and something to relax your mind. This set comes with everything you need to paint a beautiful canvas to hang on your wall. For beginners, find a simple painting tutorial on YouTube and follow along!

We hope that these self-care products give you some inspiration on how to have fun alone! If you grab one of these products, let us know how it worked for you. Have any additional suggestions for how to pamper yourself? Tell us about them! In the meantime, we hope you take some time each week to take care of yourself and recharge, both mentally and physically.

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