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Wellness Products That Support Women After 50
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items There’s a lot of noise out there about wellness. These are the products I actually use and keep in rotation—not because they’re trendy, but because they’ve helped me feel more at home in my body.
Sections
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For Skin and Face
Keep Active!
Brain Power
Sleep Better, Faster
Supplements
Pamper Yourself
For Skin and Face
This oil somehow makes my skin feel more rested, even when I’m not. It’s light, never greasy. I use it sparingly, since I prefer my full line of Farmacy skin care, but this one works amazingly well the morning after it's been a late night at the Disn...
Midnight Recovery Concentrate - Face Oil - Kiehl’s
On days when my skin texture feels extra noticeable, this smooths everything out without feeling heavy.
The POREfessional: Lite Primer | Benefit Cosmetics
The scent alone is enough to make me pause for a second. It’s rich but not sticky—perfect post-shower.
Geranium Leaf Body Balm | Aesop
This powder exfoliant is gentle enough to use a few times a week without making my skin feel raw.
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator
One bottle, a dozen uses—bath soak, delicates wash, even shave cream.
Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Lavender - 32 fl oz
Slather, sleep, wake up to editor-friendly fingers instead of sandpaper knuckles.
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Night Treatment Tube
Keep Active!
Studio-grade grip without the weight; wipes clean after sweaty flows.
PROlite® Long & Wide Yoga Mat 4.7mm
Adds gentle resistance to walks and at-desk leg lifts—fitness without intimidation.
Bala Bangles 1-lb Wrist/Ankle Weights
Rocker sole + marshmallow foam = longer walks, happier plantar fascia.
Women's Transport GTX
Ice lasts till lunch; wide mouth fits collagen scoop plus lemon slices
Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide-Mouth Bottle w/ Flex Cap – Stainless, Vacuum-Insulated
Brain Power
Mapping workouts and water intake on paper keeps “self-care” from becoming “sometime.”
Blu Monaco Black Weekly Planning Pad - Undated Calendar Notepad with 52 Tear-Off Sheets
I call this my unofficial midlife prescription pad. Feeling overstimulated, underhydrated, and one spilled coffee away from snapping? Tear off a “dose” of bubble baths, naps, and uninterrupted alone time. It’s funny because it’s true—and sometimes th...
Knock Knock “Self-Care RX” Nifty Notes Pad – Wellness Prescription for Women (Barnes & Noble)
Because wellness isn't just about your body; your brain deserves support, too.
This word search book is one of my favorite low-pressure ways to stay mentally active without reaching for a screen. No timers, no tracking apps, no logins. Just a pencil...
Word Search Puzzles: 90-Day Brain Challenge
Sleep Better, Faster
A couple spritzes of this on my pillow and I actually feel my shoulders drop. Soft, relaxing, and not overpowering.
Jasmine and Lavender Sleep Mist
This is the one I reach for when my skin feels sensitive or dry. And the calming scent makes it a great one to use before bed.
Olay Ribbons Moisture Plus Body Wash Shea + Lavender Oil
These are super soft and low-profile—great for listening to calming sounds or meditations while I fall asleep.
Kokoon Earbuds for Sleep
Supplements
This form of magnesium doesn’t upset my stomach and helps with sleep and tension—win-win.
Pure Encapsulations, Magnesium (Glycinate), 120 mg, 90 Capsules
I stir this into my morning coffee—easy way to support skin and joints without adding one more pill. No flavor other than delicious vanilla.
Super Nutrition Collagen Creamer with Hydrolyzed 1 & 3, Calcium, Protein, and Iron, Vanilla
I started using these when I noticed more brain fog in the afternoons. It actually helps me stay sharper longer.
NeuroGum NeuroMints Energy & Focus, Peppermint
This formula helps with hormonal shifts that pop up during perimenopause. Natural, gentle, and herbal.
Cycle Balance® Herbal Supplement
Joint stiffness chills out; veggie capsule slides down easy with breakfast.
Jarrow Formulas Curcumin 95
My trusted tea brand for years. Post-dinner cup tames “eyes bigger than stomach” moments without added sugar.
Traditional Medicinals Ginger Aid® Tea
Lemon-flavored caps nix fishy burps and make my knees less grumbly on stairs.
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, Lemon Flavor
Pamper Yourself
Drapes like a warm shawl, stays in place during chapter marathons.
Neck Renue® Heat Wrap
Whisper-quiet overnight run keeps sinuses happy and skin less lizard-like.
MistAire™ Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier