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.
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
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
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
These are super soft and low-profile—great for listening to calming sounds or meditations while I fall asleep.
Kokoon Earbuds for Sleep
This formula helps with hormonal shifts that pop up during perimenopause. Natural, gentle, and herbal.
Cycle Balance® Herbal Supplement
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
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.
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
Joint stiffness chills out; veggie capsule slides down easy with breakfast.
Jarrow Formulas Curcumin 95
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
My trusted tea brand for years. Post-dinner cup tames “eyes bigger than stomach” moments without added sugar.
Traditional Medicinals Ginger Aid® Tea
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
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)
Lemon-flavored caps nix fishy burps and make my knees less grumbly on stairs.
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, Lemon Flavor
Slather, sleep, wake up to editor-friendly fingers instead of sandpaper knuckles.