The Best Wellness Gifts, According to Wellness Fanatics

Integrative nutritionistSelena Ayalagifts this to folks year-round for holidays and birthdays, since it’s her personal favorite oil for body, hair, and nail care. (We’ve also named it ourBest in Class multipurpose body oil, if you need another reason.)

Wired headphones aren’t just trendy among “It” girls and athletes, saysHealthGossipnewsletter founder Lily Sperry. “I personally feel better when I wear wired headphones,” she says. A great stocking stuffer for someone trying to use Bluetooth less.

Another unexpected stocking stuffer: lacrosse balls. These help with myofascial release, which can ease tension and activate muscle groups before a workout, saysAARMYCEOAkin Akman, who always travels with one.

Whether they have a studio they’re committed to or like trying new regimens, they’ll appreciate a workout class on you. Planet Nusa foundersMille SkatandKristine Esmerlike NRTHRN Strong’s classes, which combine strength training with cardio and mobility.

“Regardless of whether one celebrates the holiday season or not, this time of year is rich with opportunities to make another person or family member feel special by supporting your favorite community center or participating in community drives,” says Ayala. Consider donating to a local community fridge, like One Love, which is based in Bed-Stuy.

Gifts supporting better sleep were popular among the wellness folks I spoke to. Akman andYo BKfounder Kate Durand both recommend this specific mouth tape to help stop snoring. Durand says since using it, she feels “really refreshed when waking, and I get sick less often.”

On that topic: Beam’s Dream powder was described by wellness brandWhile on EarthCEOTodd Meleneyas “hot cocoa with powerful benefits for sleep.” It’s made with reishi, magnesium, L-theanine, melatonin, and apigenin, which all support better rest.

Beeswax candles are a natural alternative to paraffin-based options and burn longer than soy-based ones, and even the unscented ones have a pleasant sweetness to them, says Sperry. If the recipient is crafty or has kids, she recommends gifting them aDIY set.

For the giftee who needs an alternative to slathering on Aquaphor, Hanni’s Good Aura body oil is lightweight and fast absorbing while still being ultramoisturizing.

Ontario-based brand Living Libations makes organic synthetic-free, fair-trade beauty products. Sperry, a longtime fan, recommends Bliss Tonic, made with a mix of floral and citrus essential oils and moisturizing jojoba and castor oils. “Unlike most roll-on perfumes, the roller ball is made of rose quartz rather than plastic — sold,” she says.

If they’re an athlete of any sort, restock their creatine. Momentous, the makers of one of our favoriteprotein powders, is certified by NSF for Sport and Informed Sport, meaning it doesn’t contain any chemicals that could trigger an anti-doping test.

“I’m the friend who gives supplements and care packages,” Ayala says, adding that these Cymbiotika magnesium packets are convenient for anyone on the go. She personally takes these as part of her evening routine, since magnesium is said to reduce stress and promote better sleep.

Also on the supplement front, Brown recommends Moon Juice’s bundle of the brand’s Mini Dew electrolytes (made with Himalayan pink salt and trace minerals) and Magnesi-Om magnesium blend (made with a mix of magnesium chelate and L-theanine).

Ayala gifts these “complex and nuanced” hand-rolled incense sticks to loved ones, clients, and colleagues every holiday. This four-pack breaks down to just $15 per bundle.

Athleta’s V-neck crop top is versatile enough for yoga, Pilates, and cross-training. Durand says it offers great support and the fabric is buttery soft.

Planet Nusa’s tights can also work in lots of different situations: yoga, workouts, or running errands.NRTHRN StrongfounderNicoline Rothrecommends them for the wellness person who is constantly on the go.

Ayala’s go-to beauty brand is Violette FR. She appreciates that it’s both Sephora Clean and EU compliant, meaning it doesn’t contain parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and other ingredients like mineral oil and other petroleum distillates. This holiday set comes with a lip stain, blush, and highlighter for an easy, full makeup look.

Eye masks are always a good beauty stocking stuffer. Elemis’s recyclable ones — recommended by Skat and Esmer — are formulated with microalgae, hyaluronic acid, and padina pavonica (a brown algae found on the Mediterranean coast that’s said to have hydrating and anti-aging benefits).

Brown, who discovered this brand while at the Ojai, California, farmers’ market, likes that this mist soothes and calms both the skin and nervous system. It’s made with organic Ojai roses and monk-fruit extract, and it’s hydro-distilled (meaning better-quality scents).

Here’s a nicer-than-your-averagebody pillow(which will help keep your spine in alignment and cushion joints while also giving you something to hug), recommended by Skat and Esmer. Our sleep writer, Amelia Jerden,uses hers on her couchfor extra lumbar support.

A weighted blanket can help restless sleepers, since it reduces anxiety and promotes feelings of relaxation. Go with one of Lola’s incredibly softfaux-fur options.

For the person who’s spending too much on smoothies, gift them a Nutribullet Turbo. It’s relatively inexpensive as far as high-powered blenders go and comes with convenient on-the-go lids.

While the method of water-based cooking has been around for centuries, Brown predicts it’ll get a “sexier treatment” in 2026 as folks become more aware of its benefits (reducing advanced glycation end products, preserving nutrients, and reducing the need for added fats are some). If they’re a home chef, they’ll appreciate a ceramic donabe, which creates gentle, consistent heat for water-based steaming or simmering food.

For the person trying to become a morning person, consider gifting them asunrise alarmto help their sleep routine. Javitch likes Hatch’s clocks, which also doubles as a sound machine for helping to fall asleep.

Shokz’s sweatproofwireless headphones— a favorite of Akman’s — are made with a bone-conduction design, meaning they transmit sound through vibrations against the skull as opposed to through speakers covering or in the ears. This lets wearers hear noises of traffic and pedestrians as they listen to music, making them ideal for the runner or cyclist in your life.

EMR-Tek’s red-light panels were suggested by both Sperry and Ayala, who like its skin-care and sleep benefits. Sperry, who recommends the fairly priced panel to her friends, uses hers before bed or as a sunlight proxy on dark winter mornings. Ayala, who received one from her best friend, says even five minutes of using hers has helped improve her sleep and skin.

If they’re into tracking their fitness activities, they’ll appreciate Garmin’s watch, which tracks 25 different types of workouts, including cardio, HIIT, yoga, elliptical training, Pilates, golfing, cycling, and swimming. Plus, it has the longest battery life of thesmartwatcheswe tested.

If they had a Berkey water system in place (or once had it on their wish list), Boroux makes a worthy replacement. Sperry says it uses the same manufacturers as Berkey and maintains high standards of water filtration and quality. Plus, its stainless-steel design is sleek enough to have out on a kitchen counter.

Monastery’s deep-red LED mask is a splurge-worthy skin-care treatment, according to Brown and our owntesting by freelancer Katie Stone. It’s the closest you can get to professional-grade light therapy at home, since it has a longer wavelength and 470 LED bulbs per square inch than most masks on the market.

On Sperry’s personal wish list: the Daylight Computer tablet, which uses blue light and flicker-free screen technology. It lets you access apps, read, write, and take notes on the paperlike display. “The perfect gift for your favorite Substacker friend,” Sperry says.