Be it from work, the daily commute or demands at home, stress can really have a negative effect on your looks! Luckily, there are plenty of products to help you unwind while recharging your hair, nail and skin. We’ve rounded up some of the best, which include essential “calming” ingredients like lavender, to provide your body—and mind—with much needed relaxation.
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Lancôme Crème Douceur
A cleanser like no other, this product works for all skin types. Created with antioxidants, white lotus and Rose de France, this cleanser quickly removes makeup while softening the skin. $25, lancome-usa.com
Dermalogica Stress Relief Treatment
Formulated without artificial fragrances and colors, this treatment contains essential oils such as sandalwood, lavender, orange, and sage. Plus, to aid in relieving the negative mental effects of stress it contains tea tree, lemon and ylang-ylang. $29, dermalogica.com
Aveda Stress-Fix Body Creme
Hydrate and restore your skin’s natural moisture while reducing the levels of stress in your body with this body cream. Made with certified organic shea butter, sunflower seed oil, and harvested sea algae, this body cream will provide your dry tensed skin with 24-hour moisture. $50, aveda.com
Aveeno Stress Relief Foaming Bath
This foaming bath gently cleanses and moistures skin while ushering you into a state of relief. Containing colloidal oatmeal, it is soap and dye free so it’s gentle enough for those with the most sensitive complexions. $7, aveeno.com
Origins Calm To Your Senses Lavender & Vanilla Body Cleanser
The comforting aromas of lavender and vanilla come together to provide the ultimate relaxation. This cleanser has the added benefit of coconut oil to create a rich, creamy lather sure to make you feel spoiled. $22, origins.com
MIO Liquid Yoga
Your aching and sore muscles will thank you after taking a dip in this bath soak. Containing the perfect moisturizing blend of essential oils, mineral salts and therapeutic herbs, this soak not only relieves muscle-tension, but it nourishes skin. Key ingredients such as Epsom salts, murumuru butter, arnica, andiroba oil, horse chestnut, and fig extract will ease your tired body while removing nasty toxins from your skin. $40, mioskincare.com
Philosophy Take A Breathe Oil Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer
Sun, smog, and pollution can leave your skin looking dull and lackluster, but with this moisturizer it will give your skin a breath of fresh air. Detoxify your skin and relieve the stress from your face with this lightweight gel formulated without parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances and dyes. $35, sephora.com
LUSH Massage Bars (Wiccy Magic Muscles, Soft Coeur, &, Strawberry Feels Forever)
Enhance your next massage with these bars, which are made with essential oils that melt after contacting warm skin. Coming in array of sweet scents and soft colors, you’ll be reaching for them every day! $9-11, lushusa.com
Bliss Hot Salt Scrub
Prepare to be pampered by this “ultimate do-it-yourself spa-strength skin smoother”. Spiked with eucalyptus and rosemary oils that stimulate dull skin, this self-heating bath scrub will hydrate and soften every inch of your body. $38, blissworld.com
LING Skincare Feeling Warm Oil
Made with certified organic oils like safflower, sunflower, green tea, and castor, this massage and bath oil provides a bevy of antioxidant benefits. The warming formula eases aches and pains with the help of ginger and black pepper essential oils. $70, lingskincare.com
Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus Spearmint Bath Soak
Your skin will thank you after soaking in the bath with this treatment. Containing a combination of essential oils such as eucalyptus and spearmint, this soak uplifts your mood and helps improve concentration. $16, bathandbodyworks.com
Fresh Life Body Oil
Get 24-hour moisture with this heavenly scented body oil. Made with sweet primrose, almond, jojoba seed, apricot kernel, passionflower seed oil, and sunflower seed oils, this oil renews and restores skin, while boosting hydration. $48, fresh.com