Los Angeles Times (Sunday)

The Be-Well Gif t Guide

Thoughtful (and healthful) products for the mind and body.

- —Megan O’Neill Melle

1. Doze off with ThisWorks’ Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, a blend of lavender, vetiver and chamomile that might help reduce sleep-associated anxiety. $29, nordstrom.com

2. This Pro Facial Steamer from Dr. Dennis Gross provides a next-level at-home spa experience to hydrate and clarify your complexion. $149, dermstore.com

3. A wireless charging station and UV sanitizer in one, the Lexon Oblio kills germs and keeps you “plugged in.” $80, store.moma.org

4. Ü v À ÌÃ i> Ì Li iwÌÃ i « } L ` V ÀVÕ >Ì > ` Ài`ÕV } y>> tion), chai is made from a blend of black tea, ginger and spices like cardamom and cinnamon. The Chai Box includes all v Ì i }Ài` i ÌÃ Ã ÕÀVi` vÀ ` >® needed for the traditiona­l tea beverage—just add milk or your favorite milk substitute. $75, thechaibox.com

5. Once reserved for lazy days, slippers have become a work-fromhome essential—they just might top banana bread and TikTok for trend of the year. Tie-dyed EMU Australia Mayberry Slippers have nonslip soles. $70, anthropolo­gie.com

6. America’s most prominent infectious disease expert is not only the face of the pandemic, he’s also the face of this Dr. Anthony Fauci Mug by artist Justin Rothshank. $52, cainsloan.com

7. Be kind to your hair with hand-sewn Silk Scrunchies, hair-tie alternativ­es that V> «ÀiÛi Ì `>>}i > ` LÀi> >}i° / i fabric is thought to reduce friction on your locks.) $12, thesilklab­s.com

8. Dry brushing, which uses a stiff-bristle tool to massage the body, exfoliates skin and is thought to boost circulatio­n and promote lymphatic drainage. Gift the ancient healing practice with the Marble Body Brush. $88, gildedbody.com

9. Go to your Zen place with 300-piece Calm Puzzles, which pair soothing >Õ` Û > > vÀii Îä `>Þ ÌÀ > v Ì i Calm app) with the tranquil practice of assembling jigsaw puzzles. $15 each, calmpuzzle­s.com

10. Though not everything useful needs to be beautiful, these Bala Bangles

¤ ] £ > ` Ó « Õ ` ÜÀ ÃÌ > ` > i weights) have plenty of style. $40–$65, shopbala.com

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