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Whether you’re shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors’ favorite picks have you covered for Valentine’s Day.
Nasha Addarich MartÃnez Managing Editor
Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals. She is a nutrition, mental health, fitness and sleep science enthusiast. Her passion for mindful and holistic practices transcends her personal life and profoundly influences her editorial approach, as she weaves evidence-based insights with practical advice to inspire readers to lead healthier, more balanced lives. Throughout her career, she’s covered various topics including financial services, technology, travel and wellness.
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HappyLight Mini by Verilux My days have been a whole lot happier since I have the HappyLight Mini. This light therapy lamp is a great mood booster and can also help improve your sleep and enhance your focus. This mini light therapy lamp is UV-free, so it safely brings daylight indoors by emitting a bright white light of 10,000 lux. The small and sleek design is perfect for setting up sunlight anywhere you go. I love to have it on my desk while I work, but it’s also small enough to carry with you to a coffee shop or library. It also has a slight tilt at 90 degrees (which is adjustable) that provides you with your preferred angle of light. It has three brightness levels and a countdown timer to fit into your daily needs and routine.
Suri Sustainable Electric Toothbrush If your wellness aficionado loves to keep their teeth and the planet clean, the Suri electric toothbrush will make a great gift. This toothbrush comes with a recyclable, plant-based head that is waterproof and easy to clean. The toothbrush boasts an almost five-star average rating from over 9,000 people who have enjoyed adding this toothbrush to their self-care routines. It comes in five different colors — the winter fern is my favorite.
Homedics Natura Humidifier As the air gets drier in the cold winter months, a humidifier is a great gift to relieve skin and nasal dryness and add some humidity to the home. The Natura humidifier from Homedics has sleek design that goes with most home decor. It has a smooth surface, touchscreen interface and is crafted with recycled materials. I especially love how you can add a small plant to it to make it seem like decor in your home (it comes with a 6 inch planter). The Natura humidifier has three mist settings, programmable humidity and a night light.
Lush Galactic Soap There’s nothing that says luxury like a fancy soap to add to your evening shower. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any soap from Lush, but there’s something about the Galactic that makes it… out of this world. The vibrant colors and the incredible silky feeling it leaves on your skin are truly unmatched. All of Lush’s products are made with natural ingredients and are cruelty free.
Guru Nanda 7-Step Oral Care Kit When I tell you that the Guru Nanda water flosser has changed the game for me, believe it. I wasn’t always consistent with flossing until I got this water flosser and other oral care essentials from Guru Nanda. Now I have a full oral care routine in the morning and evening. I think this bundle is a great kit to gift as it comes with all of the must-haves to transform your pearly whites — water flosser, whitening oil pulling, toothbrush, tongue scraper, dental floss, mouth wash and whitening strips. Guru Nanda combines the best of eastern and western health philosophies and uses ethically sourced ingredients.
Ulike Air 10 IPL Hair Removal Gift Set The Ulike hair removal device is the ultimate luxurious gift for this holiday season. It’s a great way to start getting ready for the warmer months (for those who shave often). This device has a skin protection technology that detects skin tones and auto-adjusts treatment power. It also has a cooling technology for optimal comfort, by maintaining a controlled skin temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The gift set comes with the hair removal device, an aloe vera gel, IPL goggles, a prep razor, a travel case and gem stickers.
It’s important to note that IPL works by targeting pigment, therefore, its effectiveness depends on the melanin levels in the skin and hair. This treatment may be less effective on lighter hair colors due to lower pigment levels. People with darker skin tones should also avoid as it could pose safety concerns since dark skin tones absorb higher levels of energy due to their higher melanin content.
Canopy Filtered Shower Head Bundle This shower head filter is easy to install and helps filter out heavy metals, chlorine, calcium carbonate, iron, mercury and other contaminants that can be found in hard tap water to promote healthier skin and hair. The filter is even tested to NSF-177 standards. This bundle includes the shower head, a replacement filter, diffuser, three canopy signature aromas and everything you need to install it like a wrench and plumber’s tape. Whoever receives this gift will literally glow after their shower.
Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad These are the best toner pads to add to any skin care regimen. I used to skip the toner, but not since adding the blemish pad to my night routine (although, these can be used in the morning too). I find that when my skin is breaking out, these pads do a great job at soothing irritated skin and diminishing blemishes. These pads are also made of vegan fibers.
Every Man Jack Body Gift Set Don’t know what to give the adventurous man in your life? Every Man Jack makes the perfect gift for the one who is always on the go but values clean ingredients. The Every Man Jack body gift set comes with a body wash, deodorant, 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner and a face wash. All of the products are made in the USA, B-Corp certified and don’t contain any harsh chemicals.
100 Effed Facts About The Gender Health Gap Book Are you looking for the perfect book for that one friend who’s into health and loves to read? Evvy’s new book, 100 Effed Facts About The Gender Health Gap is a thought-provoking read that gives back to Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) and makes a meaningful addition to any coffee table. This book features 100 shocking truths about gender disparities in healthcare research, access and treatment. Not only is it an interesting read, but this book has an interactive element to it. It features black & white holes on each page to hide photos and text, the unique design aims to mimic women’s confusion and frustration in navigating the healthcare system. This book will make the perfect cozy winter read for your health conscious friend.
Barriere Daily Defense Vitamin Patches Consider taking vitamins orally a thing of the past as Barriere offers a better and fun way to get your daily vitamin intake. These patches are stickers you put on for a few hours and the vitamins go directly into your bloodstream for increased absorption. I personally find it hard to swallow large tablets and pills, so these patches have become my go to, especially when traveling since they take up minimal space. The stickers come in fun designs that your friends will want to show off.
Dermaesthetics Advanced Collagen Formula Dermaesthetics has quickly become one of my favorite Korean skin care brands. I use this cream at night after I apply all of my serums and I find it great at locking in moisture, especially during the colder months. This moisturizer contains soluble collagen, which is essential for maintaining healthy elasticity and firmness on your skin. It’s designed to target uneven skin texture and anti-aging concerns.
The Now Body Gua Sha A gua sha is a self-care tool used in traditional Chinese medicine. The gua sha from The Now features a sleek design to aid in lymphatic drainage, inflammation and circulation enhancement. I love to use it after my night shower with the hemp body oil (you can use it with your favorite massage oil) for a little TLC before going to bed.
Windmill Air Purifier Air purifiers are one of those things that everyone wants to have in their home but somehow always gets put in the back burner of shopping lists. You can show how much you care about someone by literally cleaning the air they breathe. I love the Windmill air purifier since it combines design with practicality. This air purifier looks like it could be part of your home decor, but is secretly (and quietly) cleansing away airborne pollutants with its medical-grade HEPA filters. What makes this air purifier stand out from the rest is that you can download an app and control all your settings from there. You also get insight into the air quality of your home from the app. The purifier comes in three neutral colors: white, navy and bamboo finish. The white and navy are priced at $299, while the bamboo at $399.
Bearaby Heated Bottle Snuggler You can’t be there to hug your loved ones every second of the day, but this heated bottle may be the next best thing. This is a gently weighted bottle that can be heated or cooled and you can snuggle with it. You can use the Snuggler as a hot water bag for pain relief or for sore muscles. I also use it to relax before going to bed.
Viome Full Body Intelligence Test Body scans and full health tests are going to be all the rave in the New Year, so what better way to ring in a fresh start than with personalized insights into your overall health to kickstart your new and improved health journey? Viome offers a full body intelligence test for gut, oral and cellular health to give you over 50 test scores that reveal how your current diet and lifestyle impact your wellbeing. Once you get your results, Viome will show you how a custom plan, based on your biochemistry, can optimize your cognitive functions, gut microbiome, metabolism and heart, brain and cellular health. The process is pretty straightforward: you register your kit, collect and ship your samples to its lab, complete a health questionnaire and receive your results within two to three week. The original price is $399, but it’s on sale right now for $299.
Clearlight Red Light Therapy Personal Tower I’ve been using the Clearlight red light therapy personal tower almost daily for a year and can attest to the skin benefits I’ve experienced. My skin is the clearest and brightest it’s been in years. Besides the skin benefits, red light therapy may also aid with muscle recovery, inflammation and cell regeneration. The small tower is compact, which makes it easy to store. The personal tower is meant to be used while sitting, making it convenient to use while working, reading or relaxing.
Best sleep gifts for people who love to get their ZZZs Hatch Restore 3 If there’s one thing your sleep-loving friend or family member needs to add to their night routine, it’s this sunrise alarm clock. Since using this clock, I have broken up with my phone’s alarm clock. Nothing beats waking up to light that mimics the sun paired with soothing sounds. Not only does this optimize your wake up routine, but I use it at night to wind down, too. I can customize how and when I want to start to wind down (you can customize the color hues, the sounds, the time and days of the week) and the same for when I wake up in the morning. If you sign up for the membership, the app has an extensive library of sounds to wake up to, white noise to drift off to sleep and even meditations. You can access some sounds and light for free without a membership.
Purple Harmony Pillow This is the gift the sleep lover in your life didn’t know they needed. A quality pillow can be a game changer for achieving optimal sleep. This pillow is suitable for side, back and stomach sleepers. It has a unique springy feel thanks to the proprietary GelFlex. The inside is comprised of Talalay latex and the outside (below the pillow cover) is made of honeycomb GelFlex. I haven’t enjoyed a pillow as much as I love my Purple Harmony.
Manta Cool Sleep Mask Your loved ones deserve to fall asleep to the cooling sensation of the Manta cool sleep mask. This is one of the few masks I’ve tested that actually stays on all night. The design is also great since it has adjustable cups that go over your eyes and don’t apply pressure to them. They are also super comfy for side sleepers (if you’re a side sleeper and have used eye masks before, you know how they bunch up, exposing you to light or are uncomfortable on the side of your head). Besides blocking light, the cups are filled with cooling beads that you can put in the freezer and use before bed for extra cooling. Trust me, whoever receives this mask will be eternally grateful.
Slip Silk Pillowcase There’s nothing like resting your head on a silky, smooth pillow at the end of a long day. The Slip silk pillowcase is made of 100% Mulberry silk and has a zipper to ensure it stays on your pillow. I personally love a silk pillowcase because I’m a side sleeper and notice that I wake up with fewer sleep lines on my face when I use one. It also helps create less friction with your hair, so it helps promote growth and less breakage.
Sleep Number Create Your Perfect Comforter Our sleep team is a huge fan of the Sleep Number Create Your Perfect Comforter. It’s an innovative solution for couples who struggle with different warmth preferences. You can customize each side of the comforter to keep both partners happy during the night.
Loop Dream Earplugs If you’re looking for a gift for that one friend who lives in a busy city and their sleep has taken a hit because of it, look no further than the Dream earplugs by Loop. I live in New York City and the sirens, honking and city noises often make it difficult to stay asleep. The Dream earplugs are the perfect earplugs for sleeping as they do a pretty good job at blocking noise and are also really comfortable. As a side sleeper, I often found earplugs to be uncomfortable after a few hours of applying the pressure and weight of my head on the earplug, but Loop has done a great job with the design of these. They come in three colors, so you’re sure to find a pair that your friend will love.
Sleepme Chilipad Bed Cooling System If your loved one is a hot sleeper and frequently wakes up with night sweats, the Chilipad bed cooling system by Sleepme will make the perfect upgrade to their bed set-up. It’s essentially a mattress topper connected to a water system that actively cools you during the night for optimal sleep. You can download the app to set up your night routine (the time you want it to start) and it’ll automatically start every night. In the morning it will warm up to trigger your body’s natural wake response.
Moonbrew Magnesium Hot Cocoa Nothing says cozy bed time more than a magnesium infused hot cocoa. Moonbrew’s nighttime hot cocoa blend with magnesium is the perfect bedtime drink to help you snooze. The best thing about it is that it’s melatonin free, so you won’t experience that hangover feel or grogginess the next morning. Some of the ingredients you can find in this blend are magnesium, L-theanine, reishi, chamomile and zinc — the perfect sleep concoction. A single pack comes with enough servings for 30 days.
Oilogic Slumber and Sleep Baby Bath Essentials If you’re looking for a sweet gift for a little one, why not give the gift of good sleep? This gift set from Oilogic comes with all of the essentials to help babies relax and ease into sleep like a bath and shampoo, calming cream, vapor roll-on essential oil and linen mist. Oilogic doesn’t use any harmful chemicals such as petroleum, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, gluten, dyes, mineral oil, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. These products are also cruelty-free, vegan and made in the USA.
Gifts for people who like to cook and nutrition enthusiasts Anima Mundi Butterfly Pea Flower The Butterfly Pea Flower from Anima Mundi is the best way to bring magic into your kitchen. Butterfly pea flower is traditionally known in Ayurveda as a healing flower, as it has lots of health promoting compounds like antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Besides all of the health benefits, it’s a beautiful addition to smoothies, mocktails or even treats. I love to add a little to cupcake icing to give it a beautiful blue hue. If your loved one is into ancient Ayurvedic practices, they’re sure to love this product from Anima Mundi.
Caraway Wooden Utensil Set This utensil set makes the perfect gift for that health conscious friend that is worried about microplastics making their way into the kitchen. The Caraway wooden utensil set is made of FSC-Certified Birch Wood, a beautiful bamboo-colored wood that will elevate any kitchen. The set includes a spoon, server, scraper, spatula and tongs that are crafted from responsibly grown wood and free of toxic materials and BPAs, making it not only good for your food, but good for the environment.
NOON Focus Gummies Okay, trust me when I say that these functional mushroom gummies have been a game changer for my work days. Whenever I feel like I have mental fog, I have two of these gummies and a few minutes later my head is back in the game. NOON Focus Gummies combine essential daily vitamins and key adaptogenic mushrooms so your mind can feel boosted. The best part? No jitters, cliffs or dependences come with them. Besides the nutritional value, these gummies taste like a true treat.
Art of Tea Ceremonial Matcha There’s nothing I love more than making a nice, warm cup of matcha on a cold winter evening. This ceremonial matcha from Art of Tea is sure to give a boost of energy to get through the afternoon slump. It was a rich, smooth  flavor profile that speaks to the quality of this blend. It’s also made and packed in Japan. If you want to make it into a gift set, you can add the matcha kit for $59, which includes a handblown glass bowl, bamboo matcha whisk, bamboo measuring spoon and a matcha whisk holder.
Nutribullet SmartSense Blender If your friends or family members are anything like me, they enjoy making nutritious food at home. A quality blender can make all the difference in food preparation. I consider my blender one of the best additions to my kitchen. When I say I use it for everything, I mean it. The Nutribullet SmartSense blender is one of a kind. This blender has 1400 Watts of power and five variable speed settings – the widest range of any Nutribullet. It also features a smart auto cycle, which senses the ingredients inside the pitcher and automatically adjusts speed and time. I’ve really never enjoyed using a blender so much.
Olivieri 1882 Rise In Love Valentine’s Day Panettone For me, the best gifts to receive are ones that you can eat. That’s why I can’t pass the opportunity to recommend the Valentine’s Day heart-shaped panettone from Olivieri 1882. This cake is made from raw, natural and quality ingredients like candied strawberries and dark chocolate that give this loaf a decadent, rich flavor. Once I unboxed it, it was gone within 12 hours because I just couldn’t get enough. This gift is one they’ll remember!
Nutrafol Gift Set If the person you are shipping for loves to take care of their hair health, the holiday gift set from Nutrafol is sure to bring a smile to their face. This Nutrafol gift set comes with a 3-month supply of supplements that targets thinning hair and promotes growth, plus a hair serum. The brand claims these supplements help offset six key root causes of hair thinning including stress, hormones, lifestyle factors, metabolism, nutrition and aging.
Tru Fru Chocolate Covered Hyper-Dried Strawberries If there’s a treat that tastes like love, it’s the Tru Fru Hyper-Dried Strawberries covered in chocolate. The best part is that the first layer is white chocolate, then topped with a rich dark chocolate — making the perfectly bite-sized treat truly memorable. If you’re making your loved one a Valentine’s Day basket, be sure to add one of these!
MegaFood Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief This one is for that loved one that needs a little help chilling out. There’s no way to sugar coat it, this year has been pretty stressful and we all could use a little TLC. MegaFood offers a great supplement that helps the body adapt to everyday stressors. Some of the key ingredients I like in this supplement are the reishi mushroom and ashwagandha; both have been linked to lower stress levels. I like that this supplement is no frills and a budget-friendly option. While I particularly like the stress relief system, the brand also offers vitamins for energy, immunity, digestion, healthy aging and more.
Rebalance Dream Sleep Supplement I love when supplements make it easy for me to ingest them since I find swallowing pills so hard. These lozenges are meant to be sucked like your favorite mint (they have a minty flavor) and are designed to help you balance your hormones and cortisol levels. I also like that they are free of melatonin, which can make you feel groggy the next day. These supplements are vegan and also soy, dairy, sugar and gluten free. They also contain no fillers, additives, dyes or preservatives, making it really allergy friendly and a perfect stocking stuffer for that friend that struggles to get a good night’s sleep.
LTH Rewind Collagen Elixir If there is such a thing as the fountain of youth, this collagen elixir from LTH is probably it. The berry-sorbet flavored shot contains ingredients that target the health of your skin, hair, bones and joints. Whether you’re aiming to improve skin complexion or just feel good, this unique blend of bioactive collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, lutein and zeaxanthin and antioxidants can help revitalize and restore your skin’s health and elasticity.
Lemme Grow Hair Growth and Anti Shedding Vitamins We all know that one person who has been trying to grow out their hair for the longest time. I saw a lot of hair loss earlier this year due to stress and was excited to get my hands on the new Lemme Grow to see if it would help. I’ve only been using it for a week, so I cannot attest to its long-term benefits just yet. I will say that the consumer study results after 12 weeks of use looks pretty promising — the brand claims 90% of consumers saw less shedding and 97% said their hair was thicker, shinier and longer.
Trace Ionic Magnesium As I’ve already stated, I love when I can take supplements that I don’t have to swallow. That’s what makes Trace so unique, it’s in liquid form so you can take sublingually or add it to water. Its liquid form can also help your body better absorb it. Magnesium can help promote better sleep and relaxation and improve energy and athletic performance.
Bloom High Energy Pre-Workout If you have a fitness junkie on your list of people to shop for, I’m sure they’d appreciate a quality pre-workout. What I like about Bloom’s formula is that I don’t feel jittery when it kicks in. Other pre-workouts typically also make me feel itchy or cause a light rash on my arms and legs and I don’t feel that at all with this one. It’s also free of added sugars and artificial dyes. It also comes in 15 fun flavors to choose from so your friend can crush their workout while sipping on a fun pre-workout.
DoTerra DigestZen Oil Do you have a loved one or friend who is always having tummy issues? I’ve got the perfect solution for them. I recently got this essential oil blend that helps me a lot with bloating. It’s packaged in a small, convenient roll-on bottle, that’s perfect for travel or to keep in a purse. Just apply it with a carrier to your stomach and gently massage. (We do not recommend ingesting essential oils.)
Tru Niagen NAD Plus Supplements If you have someone on your list that stays current with all wellness trends, then they must’ve heard all the rave about NAD plus. It’s been increasing in popularity the past years and even celebrities like Hailey Bieber have sworn by its “anti aging” effects. NAD plus has been linked to better cellular health, brain health and cognitive function, muscle health and cardiovascular health. Vitamins and supplements aren’t currently regulated by the FDA, but Tru Niagen is third-party certified by the NSF Certified for Sports, which means that the product has been tested and is free from substances banned by major sporting organizations. Like with all supplements, it’s best to speak with your doctor before taking any new supplements.
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