Self-care is a critical factor when it comes to reducing stress eating. In this article, we go head-to-toe showcasing our favorite self-care items available on Amazon. Be sure you’re signed up for AmazonPrime to get the best deals and free shipping!
As a registered dietitian with a certificate in functional and integrative nutrition, most of these products contain minimal carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. If you’re looking for other products on your own, check out the Environmental Working Group.
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Shampoo & Conditioner
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask – This mask can be used up to 2-3 times per week according to KORA, which makes it easy to implement into your routine.
You may have read this header (ears) and been like… what?!
But noise-cancelling headphones are a must for me as part of my self-care routine.
When I think of self-care for my body, I typically think of things like joyful movement, aka moving my body in a way that brings pleasure (such as hiking, dancing, gardening, etc.).
But body also includes our skin.
Relieving achy muscles is absolutely a form of self-care.
I love this massage gun for several reasons:
Combine use of the massage gun with a magnesium soak in the tub to feel even better!
When we think of self-care, a lot of us may think about getting a pedicure. Those can require time and money, so here’s an at-home alternative for easier, more frequent self-care routines:
Pura is a fragrance diffuser that utilizes essential oils. It holds up to 2 fragrances at a time and is connected to an app. I’ll admit – at first, I wasn’t a fan of needing an app to use the diffuser. But, it’s actually been incredibly beneficial. I scheduled a relaxing scent for nighttime (about an hour before bed) and a bright, invigorating scent for the morning (about 15 minutes before I wake up).
Use this link and the code MARYC15 to get 15% off.
Coloring Books
Puzzles
Self-Care Workbooks and Journals
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap
Wire Storage Baskets – perfect for pantry organization because clutter = stress
I hope this article has helped you learn about some of the best, Amazon-available products to make self-care easier at home.
Mary-Catherine LaBossiere, MPH, RD, LDN is a military spouse, registered dietitian, and the owner of Defy Nutrition. She started her career working in obesity and diabetes clinical research while earning her Master’s in Public Health. Mary-Catherine then transitioned to working in behavioral health. Now, Mary-Catherine helps individuals eat like human beings and develop healthier relationships with food. She is on a mission to empower women to ditch diet extremism and focus instead on sustainable habits. In her free time, she loves being active and exploring the outdoors with her husband and their dogs.
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