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5 Products For an Employee Who Could Use a Little Self-Care

Life happens. As a business owner, you may learn of an employee who had a death in the family or is caring for a chronically ill loved one. Perhaps someone in the office has been burning the midnight oil, and it’s starting to show in their face and even mood.

You may want to remind them of the importance of self-care. Actions can speak louder than words, though. Putting together a self-care basket with products can be a sweet way to show you know they have a ton on their plates and want them to be kind to themselves. These items make the perfect addition to office self-care kits.

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Aging is inevitable, but stress can trigger an early onset of fine lines and wrinkles. This serum from Sdara A is packed with ingredients like vitamins C and E and hyaluronic acid that help reduce the appearance of aging while leaving the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. It absorbs quickly, so your employee won’t have to worry about any sticky residue.
This foot peel mask is the perfect gift for the employee whose on their feet all day. The exfoliating formula includes natural ingredients like botanical extracts and tea tree oil that remove dead skin and soothe cracked heels and callouses. Previous buyers loved the product’s effectiveness and raved that it left their feet feeling soft and silky.
Bubble baths are great and all, but adding a bath bomb to the tub can make a pampering session feel even more luxe. These organic bath bombs double as aromatherapy products. They come in six scents, including lavender and mint. The bombs moisturize skin. Amazon reviewers were thrilled at how soft and smooth their skin felt after a bath.
Encourage your employee to turn their home into a spa with this cooling facial mask from PerfeCore. All they have to do is put the mask in the fridge, remove it, and put it on their face. After their TLC session, they’ll feel refreshed and rejuvenated. This mask can remove puffiness, soften and hydrate skin, and make tired eyes look good as new. The person can also use it as a heating pad to reduce headaches.
Salon manicures are a fun way to pamper yourself, but a busy employee may not have the time. Give them the opportunity to show their nails some love at home with this Classy Lady Beauty glass nail file. The glass design allows it to glide smoothly across nails for a perfect finish. It’s also easily portable. It comes with a case, so your staffer can take a quick self-care break to file their nails in the middle of the workday.

Employees go through highs and lows at work and in their personal lives. It is essential to support them through that and see them as people, not simply staff. When employees feel cared about, they are more looking to stay through tough times. Providing self-care baskets with face masks, bath bombs, and foot-pampering products can be a way to show you support them. As nice as these baskets and products are, it’s also essential to treat people with respect and be mindful of their time. Avoid off-hours texts and emails for non-emergencies, and encourage people to use their paid time off if it’s available to them.

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