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Whether you're treating your most overwhelmed pal or yourself, maximum relaxation is just a squeeze, whiff, or sip away
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Even the most chill people experience some level of stress, and sometimes deep breaths alone can’t cut it. Whether you’re shopping for someone who just nabbed a new high-pressure gig, a pal going through a bad breakup, or a loved one who just needs to loosen up, there really isn’t a bad time to treat someone (or yourself) to the best stress-relief gifts. Given that there’s no shortage of things to be stressed about, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t need to indulge in some self-care.
Maybe you’re looking to take the weight off your most overwhelmed friend or family member’s shoulders, or you could use something to dial down your own anxiety. Whatever the reason, we’ve rounded up some of the best gifts for stress relief.
From classic wellness gifts to smart alarm clocks, read on for our top gift ideas that promote maximum relaxation.
Theragun Relief
Therabody’s massagers are primarily targeted at athletes, but the Relief massager is intended to provide soothing relief to anyone experiencing aches and pains. The massager is designed to reduce soreness and stress while improving circulation.
Kiehls Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Face Mask
Skincare can be soothing, and Kiehls’ deep pore cleansing mask has ingredients like Amazonian white clay and aloe for soothing care. It’s designed to soothe skin to reduce oiliness.
Dr Teal’s Soothe & Sleep Lavender Pure Epsom Bath Salt
If you’re looking for a stress-relieving stocking stuffer, Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt is an affordable go-to for relieving stress and soothing achy muscles.
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Light Therapy Face Mask
Solawave’s light therapy mask is a splurge-worthy stress relief gift that’s designed to soothe fine lines, and it combines near-infrared light and red light for comprehensive therapy.
PatchMD Sleep Starter Topical Patch
PatchMD has a line of topical patches that are an alternative to traditional supplements, and the sleep starter patch uses melatonin to help with winding down before bed. This kit includes a 30-day supply.
Headspace
Instead of a physical gift, you can opt for a gift subscription to a mindfulness app such as Headspace, which is designed to help with sleep, meditation, mindfulness, and mental health.
Superfeast Lion’s Mane
Superfeast has a line of medicinal mushrooms and herbs that are designed to offer a variety of benefits. Lion’s Mane is intended to help with focus, memory, and stress relief.
Solo Stove Wave Tabletop Fire Bowl
It doesn’t get more soothing than curling up by the fireplace, but not everyone has space for one. Solo Stove’s tabletop fire bowl uses gel fuel for a clean burning, smoke-free flame.
Hatch Restore 2
There’s nothing less soothing than a blaring alarm clock to start your day, but Hatch’s Restore clock features a gentle sunrise alarm to wake up with ease, while gentle nighttime sounds lull you to sleep at night.
Recess Mood Powder
Recess’ Mood Powder features magnesium, electrolytes, and passion flower, and it’s designed to help with relaxation. It’s mixed in a glass of water, making it easier to take than other capsule-based supplements.
Handmade Wooden Foot Massager
There are lots of high-tech gadgets that are designed to help you relax, but sometimes the simplest solution are the best. This wood foot massager is simple, relaxing, and you never have to worry about plugging it in.
Bespoke Post Drift Box
Bespoke Post’s sleep-promoting Drift kit includes Gravity’s weighted eye mask, BluBlox’s evening-friendly Lumi Sleep+ redd light bulb, Salt Lab’s magnesium spray oil, and The Good Patch’s stick-on Dream patches (infused with 10 milligrams of melatonin, hops extract, and valerian root), all to guide your most exhausted pals doze off easier.
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
Design-minded R&R seekers can rest easy with this essential oil diffuser by Vitruvi. Its sleek silhouette looks handsome on anyone’s nightstand or coffee table, and the matte ceramic cover brings a touch of luxury to bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms of all decor styles.
Speks Magnet Balls
Forget those unsightly fidget spinners — Speks’ set of hundreds of 2.5-millimeter magnetic balls look great on the desk of anyone who needs a distraction from their day-to-day stress. These versatile magnets help spark creativity and offer a tactile way to express imagination, especially during that three o’clock slump.
Dermalogica Cocoon Night Gel-Cream
French lavender essential oil, plus sandalwood and patchouli, provide aromatherapy that can help you experience a deeper, more restful sleep. Meanwhile, Persian silk tree extract is designed to reduce the physical signs of fatigue.
Sunhome Infrared Sauna Blanket
SunHome’s infrared sauna blanket is easily adjustable using the blanket’s control panel. The blanket itself is made of a comfortable, easy-to-clean material, and heavy-duty velcro closures do a great job of trapping heat while you get your sweat on.
Women’s Gripper Slipper
Bombas’ slippers are a great option if you’re looking for a cozy gift. These have a grippy sole to comfortably walk on hard floors, and they’re available in a range of fun colors.
Circadian Optics Light Therapy Portable Lamp
One of the easiest ways to boost your mood is with a little bit of light therapy. This UV-free desk lamp delivers a warm, cascading glow to mimic the appearance of sunlight. It’s great for people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) or those who need a pick-me-up during the day.
OstrichPillow Heatbag
OstrichPillow’s heat bag is filled with natural clay and wrapped inside a squishy memory foam cover with a T-shirt-soft jersey material. Microwave the clay for just 30 seconds and zip it inside the cover.
Renpho Eye Massager
Renpho’s device uses heat and compression to gently knead your eye muscles and the area surrounding it, delivering a soothing, relaxing massage. It also has a built-in Bluetooth speaker for soothing tunes.
Demaco Succulent Oil Diffuser
Give them the gift of calm with this succulent oil diffuser which will add their favorite scent to the air around them — just two to three drops of any essential oil will do the trick. You can even add a pack of essential oils to this Christmas gift for the full effect.
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