Is there anything better than the gift of self-care? We don’t think so.
That’s why we’ve put together 15 of our favourite self-care gifts of 2022 to help you find one your friends and family will love this Christmas, as well as some you can treat yourself to.
It’s called self-care for a reason!
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What is self-care?
Self-care is a term for all the little (or big) things we do for ourselves that make us feel good, relaxed, and ready to take on life.
This can include everything from:
- Taking time out for our hobbies
- Getting a massage
- Having fun with our family and friends
- Aromatherapy
- Pampering ourselves with our fave beauty goodies
- Taking a long bath
- Meditating
- Yoga
- Making sure we eat healthy, delicious food
- Sleeping well
- Reading
Why is self-care important at Christmas?
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the festive season can bring stresses of its own.
According to a YouGov survey, 51% of women and 35% of men say they find Christmas stressful.¹
Planning, financial struggles, or unwanted memories can mean it’s all the more important to take care of yourself.
And even those feeling good over the holidays can get swept up and forgo a little “me-time”.
What to buy someone who is into mindfulness?
Mindfulness is being able to be fully present in the moment and aware of our surroundings and how we’re feeling. in a given moment, aware of what we’re doing, where we are, and being able to
Staying mindful can help you calm down and avoid becoming overwhelmed or overly reactive.1
It can be tricky for people to spend money on their own mindfulness sometimes, so why not treat a loved one?
Gifts for mindfulness could include:
If you are buying a present for someone into this practice, you may want to consider calming gifts for mindfulness, like:
- Essential oils
- Mindful activities, like colouring books
- Books about mindfulness
- Incense
- Aroma diffusers
- Crystals
- Candles
- Meditation equipment, e.g.,like mats and, chairs
- Meditation music
Self-care gifts are truly different for everybody: what matters is that you’ve thought about the person you’re buying for and discovered how they like to relax.
There’s no set way to practice self-care, so don’t feel pressured to spend your time and money on methods that don’t benefit you.
To help you out with a little inspiration, we’ve chosen some of our favourite self-care and wellbeing gift ideas, with options to suit enhance every style of self-care.
15 best self-care Christmas gifts
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The Self Care Box, £20
The ultimate self-care gift set. Creating quality time for relaxation can be difficult – we all know someone who has to be on the go all the time.
That’s why’ we have put together this self-care set full of goodies like Christmas candles, tea, face masks, chocolate, and calming beauty products to help you or your loved ones unwind and truly get your “‘zen”’ on.
What you get:
- AromaWorks Lavender & Petitgrain Candle, 10cl
- Twinings Adaptogens Inner Peace with Fig, Vanilla Flavoured Rooibos & Ashwaganda, 18 Bags
- Naturtint Hair Food Purple Rice Moisturising Mask, 30ml
- Sea Magik Algimud Active Seaweed Face Mask, 25g
- NOMO Vegan Caramel Filled Choc Bar, 38g
- Tisserand Real Calm MoodFix Mist
- Skin & Tonic Calm Balm, 20g
Suitable for: Vegans
Feet deserve some self-care too; that’s why Miaroma designed these little beauties.
They’re infused with lavender oil, jojoba oil, and olive oil to help moisturise and soften your feet and prevent the build-up of hard skin.
They make a perfect self-care gift for busy people everywhere – providing them with at least 20 minutes a day of “‘me time”’ to chill out while their feet soften and refresh.
Suitable for: Vegans and vegetarians
What our customers think:
Maddimum78 - Happy feet = happy owner - 5/5 stars
"Leaves feet feeling very soft and soothed, relaxed 20mins a night"
Alybob - Great idea - 5/5 stars
"Really love these socks, they are cool when you first put them on and feel slightly squishy but if you can sit with them on they genuinly do work on moisturising your feet. They will be great for the summer."
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The Sleep Box, £20
We’ve all got that sleep-starved friend or relative who’s in desperate need of a good rest but can’t quite switch off (or maybe it’s you!).
Give them the gift of better sleep this Christmas with this ZZZ-inducing sleep box.
From a dreamy pillow mist to a calming bath soak, it’s got everything you need to prepare for a good night’s sleep.
What you get:
- Yogi Tea Bedtime Tea, 17 Bags
- BetterYou Magnesium Sleep Mineral Lotion, 180ml
- Westlab Sleep Bathing Salts, 484g
- I Love Wellness Sleep Pillow Mist, 125ml
- Nelsons Rescue Remedy Night Spray, 20ml
- Tisserand Sleep Better Roller Ball, 10ml
Suitable for: Vegans
What our customers think:
James68 - Christmas Gift - 5/5 stars
"Bought the sleep box as a Christmas present for my wife. She adored it and would recommend it to anybody"
FraS - Very useful! - 5/5 stars
"Very useful! Any single item on it works gently perfectly! I highly recommend it if you, like me, has issues sleeping and dont want to take medicines. Thank you for this discover"
Looking after your skin can be a big part of anybody’s self-care routine, especially when dry winter air blows back around and the (skin dehydrating) heating gets cranked up.
That’s why we’ve filled this premium clean beauty box full to the brim with this highest- quality skincare selection, to impress even the pickiest skincare aficionado – with goodies worth £68.
Because, when you have glowing, healthy skin, you’re probably going to feel pretty good on the inside too!
What you get:
- REN Ready Steady Glow Tonic, 50ml
- Disciple Balancing Mist, 50ml
- Evolve Bio Retinol Gold Mask, 30ml
- Gallinée Face Mask and Scrub, 30ml
- Bees Brilliance Manuka Honey & Propolis Cleanser, 130ml
- Antipodes Vanilla Pod Day Cream, 60ml
Suitable for: Vegetarians
What our customers think:
leily16 - Amazing value for money - 5/5 stars
"I bought this box as a Christmas present and I was very pleased with the selection of products inside which would normally be a lot more expensive if bought separately. All brands featured are high quality and make for a beautiful present any time of the year, if they had it I would certainly buy it again in a heartbeat!"
Sanjacks - Love it - 5/5 stars
"Soooo i bought this beauty box as it had products in that i had never tried and didnt want to pay full price incase they didn't agree with my skin....but oh my god i love every last one one them..what an absolute bargain i will be buying these products again from holland and Barrett"
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Beurer Cosy Heated Snuggie Throw, £69.99
Self-care has never been so snuggly.
Sometimes the best thing you can do to de-stress and refresh your mind is to snuggle up all nice and warm in front of the TV or open fire and let the day’s chaos melt away.
This heated blanket is the perfect self-care gift for anyone who loves a bit of comfort.
It’s also great for people who struggle to sleep in a cold bed when winter rolls around.
What our customers think:
Mags – Love it! – 5/5 stars
“I am delighted with this product. The 6 heat settings is a great feature and allows you to regulate the blanket to suit the temperature you are in. The fleece cover feels soft and velvety, when you use it it's like getting a warm hug! This blanket is going to be great for making winter evenings cosy!”*
Chewit22 – Cosy heated blanket – 5/5 stars
“This heated blanket is brilliant for the cold mornings and evenings coming in now with autumn and winter on its way. And the best Christmas present for parents and grandparents to keep them warm. I know I would love this as a present. And recommend this to everyone brilliant idea by Beurer. Wellbeing. Just like to say thank you.”*
*This review was collected as part of a promotion.
Good sleep is good self-care – nothing affects how you feel and how you look as much as a good night’s sleep (or a bad one, for that matter).
This sleep pack harnesses the naturally soothing powers of pure lavender and chamomile essential oils to help you drift off, or simply take a few moments of calm in the day.
It’s a lovely gift for anybody, especially those who struggle to make “‘me time”’ a priority.
What you get:
- I Love Wellness Sleep Pillow Mist 125ml
- I Love Wellness Sleep Bath & Body Oil 125ml
Suitable for: Vegans
Want to really treat a loved one this Christmas? Give the gift of endless at-home deep tissue massages.
There’s a reason people go to get massages as part of their self-care routine.
Not only does massage soothe tired and aching muscles, but it also gives people time to stop, relax, and de-stress.
With this massage gun, you can enjoy all the benefits of a deep tissue massage from home.
It’s got 4 massage heads, 5 speed choices, from 2100-3000 rpm, and offers 3 hours of battery life.
What our customers think:
CaseyB – Relaxing – 5/5 stars
“Great product, I have issues with my lower back and using this product after my workouts helps me release the tension and relax my muscles. I also ask my wife very kindly to use it on my neck and shoulders it’s super relaxing, I’m trying to get her to do it every night before going to bed. The different speed also deliver a relaxing massage or more of a deep tissue massage that helps release tension everywhere especially after a workout. It also has different heads for different areas of the body. Highly recommended.”
MSmith – A+ - 5/5 stars
“I bought this a few weeks ago to help with aching muscles after yoga. It’s easy to use without aid and really helps speed up recovery times and the three heads enables you to target different muscle groups. The device is substantial and has a lot of of power for its size, but still remains lightweight which makes it easier to reach my shoulders without too much difficulty.”
Want to buy a Christmas present for somebody who is always on the go and never seems to be off their feet? This at-home foot spa could be just what their sore feet are craving.
Choose from a bubble or a vibration foot massage and use the water tempering function keep your spa warmer for longer.
It also comes with 3 pedicure attachments, removable massage rollers, and an optional infrared light to help target reflex points.
What our customers think:
EmGRose – Very good foot spa – 5/5 stars
“Does what it says on the tin. Very happy with this purchase.”
Feel the benefits of aromatherapy wherever you are with this mini diffuser.
Pour a few drops of your favourite essential oil inside and enjoy a portable pick-me-up.
Cool down in the heat, take five minutes to recharge, or spray on a pillow to wind down at the end of a long day.
It’s spill-proof and USB rechargeable – so that’s one less worry when you’re out and about.
It’s a dark morning and there’s so much to do...
Refresh your senses with this invigorating diffuser oil, supercharged with orange, lime, and grapefruit.
Add a few drops to your diffuser and take a second to re-energise.
Most of us don’t get enough of “the sunshine vitamin” during winter and it can affect our mood. And other conditions, like seasonal affective disorder and insomnia, can make self-care even more difficult during the colder and darker months.
Some health professionals recommend light therapy to help. This therapy lamp offers 10,000 lux of light, and relaxing sunrise and sunset settings, to keep by your side throughout the day.
Christmas gift candles
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The Calm Society Destress Candle, £9.99
Made using soy wax and pure essential oils, this candle is perfect for anyone who fancies a moment of calm.
Close the blinds and enjoy the warm glow...bliss! Lemon and peppermint offer an inviting and invigorating lead, with soothing base notes of ylang ylang and pine needle.
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Psychic Sisters Sleep Well Mini Candle, £5.21
Mind racing after a hectic day? Settle down with this Psychic Sisters mini candle, designed to help you unwind.
Relaxing chamomile and lavender are the stars of the Sleep Well candle.
As evening rolls around, repeat your affirmations to the candle’s calming glow. All candles are Reiki energised and contain a hidden crystal.
If you’re struggling to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further than this sweet, festive scent.
Fresh citrus top notes of Italian mandarin and bergamot combine with warming Indonesian Vetivert and spicy Frankincense- what better blend for a good night’s sleep?
The final say
We hope this guide has helped you find a lovely gift of self-care treat for you or your loved ones.
Last updated: 8 December 2022
- https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/christmas-and-mental-health
