8 Gift Ideas For A Healthier and Happier You

It’s officially gifting season, which means the perfect time to show those you love how much you care about their health and wellness. Now, if you’re like me, you’ll understand that the perfect gift isn’t just thoughtful, but also practical and of great quality. With that, I’ve compiled a list of our favorite products from the past year and explained why they make the perfect at home self-care gift.

Gift Yourself A Healthier You

1. The Body Shop Spa of the World Brazilian Cupuacu Body Scrub

After the year we’ve all had, nothing sounds as good as a spa day. Unfortunately, the holiday rush can make it hard to book a much-needed spa day. Yet, fret not, as The Body Shop’s recently relaunched Spa of the World offers a great spa day, right at home.

While the range features six products, complete with selected ingredients and textures inspired by spas from around the world, the one product that’s caught my eye is the Brazilian Cupuacu Body Scrub.

Unlike typical scrubs, this vegan body scrub is actually a salt scrub in oil body exfoliator. With its fine salt crystals, it not only sloughs off dead skin cells but also nourishes the skin, and coupled with Cupuãçu butter, the entire process results in a deeply nourished, softer, and smoother appearance.

Enjoy the gift of an at-home spa day and softer skin.

2. Louis Vuitton Fantasmagory

If you’re looking to pair your festive season with a scent that’s warm, elegant, and as bold as your favourite cousin, then Louis Vuitton’s new edition to its Les Extraits collection, Fantasmagory, is exactly what you’re looking for.

Vanilla is a common ingredient found in many scents, yet the latest offering from Louis Vuitton elevates this familiar compound by transforming it into a mature and luxurious aroma that feels more refined and elegant. Thanks in part to the spicy top notes (anise and ginger) and creamy, sweet heart notes (almond and soft floral accord), Fantasmagory offers vanilla with depth.

Thanks to its intensity and longevity, this unisex fragrance is sure to be greatly enjoyed by those seeking a more nuanced interpretation of vanilla, a warm and cozy scent, or those who respect the art of fragrance notes.

Grab it from the official Louis Vuitton website.

3. New Balance RC Bra

Whether you’re looking to stay active during the holidays or want to get ahead of your 2026 fitness resolutions, a good sports bra can go a long way.

The New Balance RC Bra isn’t your typical sports bra, as it offers support, comfort, and performance. Thanks to the brand’s NB Sleek, which refers to the bra’s combination of 71% recycled polyester and 29% LYCRA®, it’s perfectly designed to keep sweat away, leaving you cool and dry throughout your workout.

What’s more, thanks to its 4-way stretch fabric, the bra moves when you move as it’s built for high-impact activity, which also helps reduce chafing, ensuring a focused performance.

The  product is available in most countries. Shop it on the brand website or your favorite retailer.

4. Oura Ring 4

Sleep is important, especially after a long year when some of us may have fallen behind on our sleep hygiene. Now, while you may not be able to directly provide the gift of sleep, you can help your loved ones get there.

The Oura Ring 4 may have been released in 2024, but it’s the one tool that’s helped me improve my sleep in 2025. Over the years, wellness technology has become quite gaudy, but that is in no way an accurate description of the Oura Ring 4, thanks to its sleek, discreet, and comfortable design.

Regarding its tracking abilities, it’s highly equipped and tracks sleep patterns quite accurately, which can be shocking if you’re not getting enough shut-eye. The collated data goes beyond tracking how many hours you’ve slept, as it works to help you better understand your sleep quality. What’s more, it also measures oxygen levels, heart rate variability (HRV), and even temperature trends.

If that’s not enough, the ring also provides a ‘readiness’ score each day. This is an easy-to-understand metric that combines sleep, recovery, heart health, and activity to let you know whether you’re ready for some action or in serious need of rest.

Grab the ring of the year here.

5. LED Red Light Facial Mask

LED red light therapy has positive reviews for boosting your skin’s health. You can read more here in a detailed article we wrote: Red Light Therapy Is Uniquely Beneficial For Longevity, Says Ben Greenfield

There are many devices on sale. We suggest you do your homework of devices available in your country. Search results and delivery conditions will differ.

Here is one of our favorite at home LED facial technology:

CurrentBody Skin has revolutionized skincare routines through advanced beauty technology. For over 15 years, they have pioneered the fastest-growing category in beauty, successfully bringing key aesthetic technologies used in clinics into safe, effective, at-home devices. See main photo for product look.

Through their commitment to independent clinical testing and collaboration with doctors, world-renowned dermatologists, high-profile aestheticians and biological science university faculties, they ensure the efficacy and safety their products.

Why we like this product:

• Red light therapy boosts collagen production for younger-looking skin, reducing wrinkles by 30% and improving plumpness by 57% in 8 weeks*
• 3 highly precise wavelengths: red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and deep near-infrared (1072nm)
• Best-fit flexible silicone shape designed for optimal full-face coverage

Veritace® guarantee ensures the highest level of testing for maximum results. *Results proven in  their independent clinical studies. You can learn more here

You can buy the product here and enjoy the ultimate shaver for easy, everyday grooming.

8. 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life

Give the gift of reading this festive season with Dick Van Dyke’s 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life.

Having recently turned 100, Dick Van Dyke unveils his secrets for maintaining joy and passion, all while ensuring longevity.

Grab your loved one’s next favourite book here and enjoy the amazing, youthful spirit of Dick Van Dyke.

Want to read more about Dick van Dyke’s secrets to longevity. You can read our article featuring Dick here: Dick Van Dyke’s 9-Step-Guide to Turning 100