Three words for you: Treat. Yo. Self. If you’re not familiar with that Parks & Rec episode, pour yourself a glass of wine (or cup of Chamomile tea) and watch it immediately. The act of “treating yourself” re-centers the mind and body, enabling you to recharge and put that positive energy back into helping others and keeping yourself sane. So much of your physical health is affected by your emotional health and it’s important to take care of both of those. So go buy yourself a fancy candle, take off your work shoes and listen to the wisdom of Tom Haverford, because you’re about to get all zen after reading this.


Homesick Scented Candle, Evening Unwind

Set the mood for yourself. Listen to some relaxing tunes. There’s no shortage of Spotify playlists that transport you to a different space, at least for the night. Homesick candles are aesthetically pleasing and not too overpowering. It feels wildly indulgent to buy a candle packaged so beautifully, but this a beautiful (and affordable) addition to any home. Evening Unwind is part of their Daily Collection line and has notes of green tea leaf and oranges. It comes with a little box of matches. So light it up, sit back, and relax.


Cedrus Antioxidant Facial Cleanser

Next step is your face. Give it a fresh start with the Skinvolve Cream Cleanser. It’s a gentle cream that doesn’t dry out your face and contains ingredients like carrot root and pomegranate that are clean and not typically found in cream cleansers. The company was founded by two sisters with a mission to merge ancient skin ingredients and remedies with modern methods. Their packaging and typography is stellar, just like the product.


Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater

After washing with the cleanser, wake up your face with Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray. It’s one of the most popular sprays and it’s a great value. It has over 5,000 Amazon reviews, with one particularly enthusiastic reviewer stating, “This spray is so relaxing! I use it after my toner to calm my skin down, and it works wonders! The toner makes my skin fairly red and raw feeling, but when I use the spray, my skin stops stinging and the discoloration goes away faster! Plus, it smells amazing!!!!” I agree. The rosewater and aloe is especially soothing for sensitive skin and it’s perfect for priming right before a face mask.


Masktini Twilight Zone

Masktini’s Twilight Zone is by far the most fun face mask experience out there. It’s a bouncy gel-formula made out of glycerin, charcoal and pearl powder. At first, it doesn’t seem to be much different than any other face mask. But when you rub it into your face, the friction activates the ingredients which results in a really unique warming feeling. Never before did I think I’d want a warming effect from my facemask, but this has caused me to rethink everything. Try it right after a cold shower. It’s addictive and amazing, and I highly recommend this.


Gryph & Ivy Rose Body Oil

It’s hard to find a non-greasy, fast-drying body oil that smells delicious, but by golly, this company nailed it. It’s one of the many gentle products from children’s wellness brand, Gryph & Ivy Rose. It’s made with a soothing mix of goji berry, citrus peel, and hibiscus and something I don’t plan on sharing with any of the children for which it was originally created.


Awake Beauty Sleep Retreat Overnight Oil Gel

Let your skin get an overnight treat by applying Awake’s Sleep Retreat Overnight Oil Gel. Awake is Tarte’s sister brand, and this is a deliciously scented lightweight gel. It’s “powered” by cucumber and green tea and includes an assortment of 20+ seemingly random botanicals that somehow work together: sage, coffee, jasmine, sesame, and rice bran. If you need to meet any shipping minimums (or just feel like buying more stuff) pamper yourself to a little massage with the facial roller and for sweet, sweet dreams they also have super soft vegan pillowcase.

You deserve this.