6 Self-Care Savers
This is the summer “S” stands for self-care! Embrace and love yourself, carve out some YOU time and check out these cool products below shared with NBC’s TODAY show that can help you destress, relax, wish big and spark newfound wellness!
My mom Mary Annnd I on set!
TEA DROPS
Tea drops
From a women-owned, Made-in-America company, Tea drops are organic, whole-leaf teas pressed into darling shapes like flowers and hearts and drops that dissolve immediately when placed into hot water. It’s an innovative and time-saving way to carve out some time for a cuppa tea, and is revolutionizing the art behind tea drinking!
The bestselling kit includes Sweet Peppermint, Rose Earl Grey and Citrus Ginger ($37.50).
Teadrops Boba Deluxe Tea Kit
As I’m obsessed with boba, the DIY Boba Deluxe Tea Kit ($45) caught my eye as well, and is easy to prepare!
Additional bonuses: gluten-free and vegan.
GLAMGLOW THIRSTYQUENCH
GLAMGLOW
This is brand new and just in time for a moisture boost on hot summer days! THIRSTYQUENCH Liquid Leave-on Mask by GLAMGLOW® is a spray-on, leave-on face mask that provides 8-hours of continuous hydration.
Fermented coconut water serves as an all-natural form of hyaluronic acid
Aloe leaf juice soothes skin
Caffeine brightens & protects from free-radical damage.
Just pop it into the fridge before applying for an extra cooling sensation. Great for all skin types, spray six inches from face with eyes and mouth closed: paraben-free, phthalate-free, sulfate-free, silicone-free, mineral oil-free, oil-free, drying alcohol-free and Made in the USA.
3.4 oz for $39, nordstrom.com or glamglow.com
WISHBEADS JEWELRY
Wishbeads
I love setting intentions not only during the new year, but whenever my mind needs a refresh, and summer seems the perfect time to reassess goals and dreams. With Wishbeads jewelry, first choose the perfect gemstone to match your intention. One stone might bring clarity, while another stone may help keep you grounded and calm. Each gemstone has different properties that can help you to manifest your wish, for example:
Amethyst: trust & intuition
Rose Quartz: love & forgiveness
Turquoise: positivity & purpose
Light Jade: wealth & wisdom
Grass Agate: soothing & centering
Next, visualize your wish, write it down on the Wishpaper, roll it up in the provided toothpick and tuck it inside the brass cylinder of your bracelet or necklace and twist the cap closed. Everything you need to get started is stashed inside the box!
Wishbeads
3. Wear it daily as a reminder to take action toward your goals!
Bracelet $48; Necklace $58, wishbeads.com
WELLNESS JOURNAL
Papier
Are you a journal writer or one who aspires to write more? I love the layout of these pages by Papier that encourage you to list out your intentions, water consumption (my weakness!), emotions and goals over the course of a day.
Papier
There are 12 weeks of pages for reflecting on your summer mindfulness aspirations, habits, meals and more. PLUS, each journal can be customized with your name FOR FREE, and there are so many beautiful and fun covers to choose from!
$35, papier.com
HOT & COLD EYE MASK
Ostrichpillow
Feeling swollen from seasonal allergies or experiencing eye strain from long hours before a computer? I love this new thermal therapy eye mask from Ostritchpillow made of non-toxic clay beads that can be used hot or cold with its perfect amount of pressure, providing relief of common summer symptoms.
Cold Use:
Eyestrain
Red Eyes
Eye Irritation
Swollen, Puffy Eyes
Hot Use:
Dry Eyes
Tense Facial Muscles
Swollen Eyelids
Available in 2 colors.
$39, ostrichpillow.com
ONSEN TOWEL
Onsen
Remember Al Roker’s quest for the perfect bath towel (his wife likes plush, while he likes a thin towel that dries quickly)? Perhaps Onsen is the solution! Its Suprima cotton weave is lightweight YET absorbs a lot of water—they claim due to their innovative waffle weave—and never smells musty! They also say it absorbs as much water as the plushiest of towels out there and performs as well on its first day as on its last. I also think summer is a nice time to wrap yourself up in new towels!
BTW, onsen in Japanese means “hot springs.” It’s like a tradition of bathing and relaxing in hot spring waters! Available in 9 colors; OEKO-TEX® certified (sustainably manufactured)
31 x 57 in, $50 each, onsentowel.com
To see these products in action, check out the TODAY show segment here!
This story and segment are editorial. Prices reflect time of publication.