Treat Yourself: 6 Self-Care Must-Haves Every Woman Needs

When you’re a busy mum, it’s very easy to let your own wants and needs slip down the list of priorities. Amidst the flurry of child wrangling, meal planning, keeping track of everyone’s appointments and birthdays, and making sure your home runs smoothly, it’s little wonder you can’t remember the last time you took some time out for yourself. But here’s the thing – motherhood doesn’t need to mean martyrhood. It’s not selfish or self-indulgent to show yourself the same love and care you extend to your loved ones — it’s essential! As the saying goes, you can’t give from an empty cup!

So whether it’s only ten minutes of peace or an entire blissful evening to yourself, this is your sign to carve out some well-deserved time just for you.

Here are six feel-good finds to help you reconnect, recharge and feel a little more like you again, proving that self-care doesn’t need to be time-consuming, expensive or complicated.

Pod Organics Blue Tansy & Mandarin Body Oil

Luxurious, nourishing, and proudly Australian made, this fast-absorbing organic body oil from Pod Organics delivers antioxidant protection, essential fatty acids and lasting hydration without clogging pores or leaving an oily residue. Featuring a soothing base of jojoba, coconut, sunflower and rosehip oils, and infused with blue tansy (known for its calming, anti-inflammatory properties) and uplifting mandarin essential oil to lift your mood, this lightweight blend is safe for use during pregnancy and postpartum.

We recommend turning this into a small but meaningful daily ritual. Take a few extra moments after your shower to massage the oil into your skin, breathe in the soothing scent and bask in a few moments of calm before launching into your day, or climbing into bed.

Vanessa Megan Bio-Omega Body Contouring Bundle

Forget costly spa visits, you can give your skin a well-deserved boost with the Bio-Omega Body Contouring Bundle, perfect for busy mums wanting real results from home. This game-changing duo combines a nourishing, all-natural body oil with a medical-grade silicone cup to smooth, tone and hydrate tired skin, and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Packed with skin-loving Australian botanicals, the oil is deeply hydrating, while the silicone cup encourages lymphatic drainage and boost circulation.

This is a simple, feel-good ritual that you can incorporate into your routine a few times a week for self-care and visible results you’ll love.

Edible Beauty Inner Essentials Skin + Gut Renew Powder

Feeling good starts on the inside, and this naturopath-formulated powder is your daily dose of beauty-from-within. Inner Essentials Skin + Gut Renew contains a combination of nutrients, along with herbs traditionally used in Western herbal medicine designed to support healthy gastrointestinal immune function and skin health.

Especially helpful for mums dealing with hormonal changes, stress-related tummy troubles, or lacklustre skin.

FOREO BEAR™ 2 Go Microcurrent Facial Toning Device

The FOREO BEAR™ 2 Go is a compact microcurrent device that helps lift, firm and tone the face — no needles or appointments required. With five microcurrent levels and T-Sonic™ massage, it reduces puffiness, smooths fine lines, and helps skin look fresher and more awake. It’s also app connected, so you can personalise your routine. Think of it as a gym-for-your-face meets 5-minute spa escape — perfect for mums who want to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and improve skin firmness and elasticity without invasive procedures.

T2 Tea Flasks and Tea Bottles

Sometimes, self-care is as simple as drinking a hot cuppa while it’s still hot. T2’s insulated tea flasks and bottles are beautifully designed and super functional, keeping your favourite brew hot for hours. Whether you’re heading to soccer practice, school pickup, or hiding from the laundry, these travel-friendly flasks make hydration a little more joyful. Choose from chic stainless steel or elegant double-walled glass and enjoy a quiet moment of calm —wherever your day takes you.

JSHealth Anxiety + Stress Formula

This best-selling formula from JSHealth is designed to help support the nervous system and reduce symptoms of mild anxiety, stress and fatigue. With calming ingredients like ashwagandha and passionflower, it’s a gentle, natural way to take the edge off when life feels overwhelming.

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