Weird things you didn't know about that can make you feel better in under 5 minutes

Stay cozy and cool thanks to this cooling blanket that regulates body temperature while you sleep. The bamboo fabric is chill to the touch and even wicks away sweat, making it the perfect bed companion on warmer nights — or for hot sleepers. It comes in soft shades and has a diamond waffle-knit design.

• Available colors: 9
• Available sizes: 4

Though they might look uncomfortable, these toe separators are anything but — and they help to maintain and restore the natural shape of your toes and feet, which is especially helpful after wearing tight or narrow shoes. They’re ergonomically designed to fit comfortably between each toe, where they relax the foot muscles and promote proper alignment.

Hey Dude has created some of the most comfortable shoes on the market today — and this cozy version of their classic Austin platform slip-on shoe is a must. The exterior is lined with a soft, sherpa material, and the platforms are lightweight but super supportive. One step into these shoes will instantly have you feeling better.

• Available colors: 2
• Available sizes: 5 — 12

These self-heating eye masks are perfect for anyone seeking relief from eye fatigue and dryness. They use warmth and hydrating ingredients to reduce puffiness and dark circles, promote blood circulation, and ease eyestrain. Just slip the loops over your ears and enjoy the steam. They’re ideal for travel, work breaks, or bedtime relaxation.

This memory foam knee pillow helps relieve back, leg, knee, ankle, and hip strain by reducing joint pressure. Made for side sleepers, it’s contoured for a comfortable fit and boasts a soft, machine-washable cover. Just slip it between your legs, sleep soundly, and wake up to less discomfort.

• Available sizes: 2

Give your dry, cracked heels some attention with these moisturizing heel sleeves. They repair tough, damaged heels, thanks to the unique gel pads that release therapeutic shea butter, aloe vera, and vitamins to promote softer, healthier skin. Wear them daily for one week, then two to three times per week for maintenance.

Relieve muscle tension with this neck and shoulder relaxer that’s especially helpful if you spend the day hunched over a computer or phone. Its ergonomic design supports and stretches the cervical spine, reducing pressure and helping to restore its natural curvature. It’s made from dense, lightweight foam, so it’s perfect for use on hard surfaces. Regular use is best for ultimate comfort and relief.

Give your feet a break with these stretchy sleeves that offer plenty of arch support. Crafted from copper-infused fibers, these sleeves are great for all-day wear. They offer a four-way stretch and are backed by over 16,000 five-star reviews. Each purchase comes with two sleeves, one for each foot.

You can feel like you got a good night’s sleep (no matter what) with these under-eye masks that help reduce puffiness and dark circles, while adding hydration. Infused with sea moss and hyaluronic acid, they offer a cooling and soothing sensation. Pop them in the fridge before use for even more powerful results.

Get some relief for your lower back with this gel lumbar wrap that can be used hot or cold. Specifically designed for the lower back, the soft gel packs contour to your waist and fasten securely, providing cool compression or warm, soothing heat. It’s made from breathable neoprene and since you get two in a pack, you can rotate hot and cold therapy.

Ready to loosen tight muscles? This stretch-out strap can help, and it boasts a 4.7-star overall rating after 25,000 reviews. The 6-foot strap is outfitted with multiple loops — use them to hold your feet, hand, or any other body part to move into a deeper stretch. It’s durable and perfect for warmups, cool downs, and even yoga.

For a more personalized sleeping experience, this bed pillow is packed with shredded memory foam, so you can remove or add back as much as you like. It’s luxuriously soft and supportive and molds to your body, making it ideal for all kinds of sleepers. Boasting a 4.6-star overall rating, it has a micro-vented cover made from a bamboo-blend material for cool comfort.

• Available sizes: 2

For near instant relaxation and relief, scents are always the way to go. This roll-on lavender essential oil is easy to apply to your wrist, temples, or anywhere you want. One Amazon reviewer says, “The smell gives me instant relief. A little roll across my forehead, temples, and the back of my neck is the best.” It comes in a bunch of scents, including a “calm” blend and peppermint oil.

These seat belt shoulder pads provide so much comfort while you drive, preventing chafing and digging in. They’re made from soft, quilted velour and Velcro together onto the belt for a secure fit. You can even use them on the shoulder straps of heavy tote bags.

• Available colors: 18

Keep cool even in high temps with this portable neck fan. It has a bladeless design (so it won’t catch on hair) and operates on three customizable speeds. Lightweight and wearable, it kind of looks like a cool headset and operates for four to nine hours before needing a recharge.

• Available colors: 8

Prevent irritation from chafing before it can even start with this anti-chafing stick by Body Glide. It’s convenient wipe-on design means you can easily apply it to thighs, your neck, arms, or any area where your skin rubs. It is made with allergen-free, plant-derived ingredients, plus it’s vegan and cruelty free. The formula still lets your skin breathe and sweat for ultimate comfort.

The fan-favorite Gloves In A Bottle shielding lotion bonds with the outermost layer of skin to create an invisible shield of hydration for your hands, arms, neck, legs, feet, and face. In a sense, it’s like wearing a pair of invisible gloves, preventing dryness by keeping moisture-robbing irritants out and retaining your skin's natural oils. One application can last for over four hours, including through handwashings.

Turn any standard shower into a fragrant aromatherapy experience with this six-pack of shower steamer tablets that includes scents like lavender, peppermint, and vanilla-sweet orange. These steamers use essential oils for a rejuvenating spa treatment at home — just place them in the corner of your shower. Whether you’re looking to unwind in the evening or start your day refreshed, you’ll enjoy an elevated shower routine.

Give sore muscles or chapped skin some soothing relief with this highly rated Magic Balm by Dr. Bronner’s. The arnica-menthol formula helps provide cooling, soothing relief to tense muscles, while jojoba, avocado, and hemp oils add moisture to skin. It’s made with USDA-certified organic ingredients for peace of mind. One reviewer wrote, “I use this for all things pain relief! It works great for all achey areas, back/neck/temples for headaches, PMS cramp relief, ALSO it works great as a clean vapor rub for chest colds!”

Melt away stress with this scalp massager that enhances circulation in your scalp while sudsing up shampoo. It also removes dead skin, dandruff, and product buildup, so you get a good scrubbing that thoroughly cleanses. The best part: It feels just like getting your head massaged at the salon.

If you choose to shave, sometimes the aftermath can leave behind some unwanted irritation — which is what makes this post-shave lotion a must-have. Great for legs, underarms, bikini lines, and faces, this roll-on is easy to apply and you only need a thin coat for it it work its magic. “It’s really a life saver,” said one reviewer.

If your wrist gets sore by the end of a workday, try this ergonomic mouse pad that features a gel-filled cushion at the end. Designed with a nonslip base, the pad is surfaced in premium Lycra, ensuring seamless and precise mouse movements. It comes in more than two dozens colors, so you can find the perfect one for your desk setup.

• Available colors: 30

Spritz this propolis throat spray by Beekeeper’s Naturals directly into your throat to help support your immune system. The spray also soothes dry throats, helps combat free radicals, and may nourish gut bacteria. Sustainably sourced and pesticide free, it’s packed with over 300 beneficial compounds and antioxidants.

Reduce pressure on your back and tailbone while driving long distances with this ergonomic seat cushion. Crafted from premium durable materials, this cushion will make every ride more comfortable. Since it’s portable, you can also use it at home for an extra boost, or even during outside sporting events to relieve the discomfort of a folding chair or bleachers. Its nonslip rubber bottom will help ensure it stays put.

This red night light is different from others you might see on the market, since it might help boost your melatonin production to get you to sleep faster. In red, it’s great for a bedroom to get you back to sleep during a mid-night wakeup. It’s also available in an amber version that may work better in kitchens, near staircases, and in hallways for better nighttime visibility.

For locked-in body hydration, this wet-skin body lotion by Jergens is a winner that’s earned a 4.7-star overall rating from Amazon reviewers. The nourishing moisturizer is applied when your skin is wet and most receptive to moisture, leaving it soft and hydrated all day long. Just put it on while your skin is still damp from the shower.

Even if you’re not often at the studio, investing in this yoga wheel for home use may be a huge benefit. Not only can it help relieve pain and tension, but consistent use may also have a positive impact on your everyday posture. This wheel is crafted from a nonslip premium thermoplastic elastomer and can support 500 pounds.

Those who deal with migraines or headaches will love this magic gel ice wrap for your head. It provides an instantly cool, dark, and comfortable respite from the discomfort and pressure and is even endorsed by the American Migraine Association. It’s made from soft, comfortable material and provides gentle compression for extra relief. You can also flip up the eye cover if you prefer.

Give sore, overworked muscles some much-needed relief with this massage roller stick. The easy-to-use rolling stick helps to improve blood circulation, restore range of motion, and alleviates stiffness and discomfort for a more comfortable and relaxed state. It’s a convenient and effective way to warm up before exercise, recover after an intense workout, or even just to release daily muscle tension.

Ensure a comfortable sitting experience, even for hours of work, with these armrest pads that slip over your desk chair arms. They’re made from soft yet firm memory foam to cradle your arms and relieve elbow pressure. They’re a fan favorite on Amazon, where they’ve earned a 4.7-star overall rating after 17,000 reviews.

• Available colors: 2

Create a more comfortable and positive atmosphere with this light therapy lamp that you can set to three different timer modes — 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes. Equipped with 100 non-flickering LED lights, this portable lamp can be used in your home office, or right by your bed. It’s easy to use, and an inexpensive way to calm gloomy feelings.

Dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness — this body wash helps soothe it all. Formulated for sensitive skin, this cleanser is packed with nine different moisturizers, plus B vitamins to strengthen the skin barrier and provide continued hydration for up to 24 hours. It’s highly rated by Amazon reviewers and accepted by the National Eczema Association.

Give yourself a soothing facial from the comfort of your own home with this facial mask that can be used hot or cold. Store it in the freezer and use it to ease headache tension and revive tired skin or warm it up in the microwave for muscle relief. It’s filled with soothing gel beads that mold to the contours of your face for a comfortable fit.

Hands are important, and should be treated with a little self-care — luckily, made easy by this genius finger massager from Gaiam. With an overall score of 4.5 stars with thousands backing it up, this popular gadget is dual-sided to help relieve any tension. This massager will let you take control over the level of pressure used and is great to throw in a travel bag for a little break wherever you go.

Give yourself a refreshing, cooling facial treatment with this cryotherapy ice roller. The cooling sensation reduces puffiness, calms redness and irritation, and even helps to reduce sunburn discomfort anywhere on your body. The accompanying gua sha tool can be used to rejuvenate the skin.

Help melt away your back pain with this back stretcher that helps your lower back feel better. It includes a premium memory foam pad for extra comfort, and has 88 targeted acupuncture nodes that can help release any lingering tension. It’s versatile, so you can use it while lying down or while sitting at your desk.

This foot spa bath offers soothing vibration to relax and de-stress your feet. Made with an extra-deep basin to ensure a full soak, the unheated tub has a toe-touch control, so you can turn the vibration on or off without reaching. All that’s left for you to do is add hot water.

• Available colors: 3

Perfect for addressing dandruff, dryness, and scalp buildup, this shampoo is infused with rosemary and tea tree oil, offering a sulfate-free solution for cleansing. The natural ingredients help soothe the scalp, reduce flaking, and provide a refreshing treatment. Ideal for deep cleansing, it leaves hair soft and manageable and carries a pleasant but not overwhelming scent. The best part? It tingles.

Got dry, flaking lips? This exfoliating lip scrub gently removes dead skin with Hawaiian cane sugar, then uses shea butter and kukui oil to lock in moisture, leaving lips soft and smooth. It’s highly rated, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Nothing feels as good as a head massage, and this scalp massager provides one of the best. The flexible wires feature soft nodes on the end — pull up and down on the handle and they’ll stimulate circulation and relax your scalp. Massaging the scalp may even help nourish your hair follicles (win-win).

• Available colors: 2

A little humidity is key for keeping both your throat and skin comfortable. This portable cool-mist humidifier offers a balance of power and portability, with a compact design ideal for desktops, bedrooms, and even cars. It features two mist modes and an easy one-button control with an auto shut-off for safety. It operates quietly at 38 decibels and doubles as an optional night-light as well.

• Available colors: 2

If you spend a lot of time on your feet, this foot massage roller may be a beneficial little gadget. Not only can it help enhance blood circulation and reduce inflammation, but it can alleviate any discomfort you may feel. The roller has spikes on it that can mimic acupuncture but from the comforts of your own home. It’s also great to use on your neck and wrists.

For soothed lips at any time, stock up on this USDA-organic lip balm available in flavors like Manuka honey, rose, lemon thyme, and coconut almond. It’s formulated with cold-pressed argan oil, essential oils, and herbs, and reviewers say that it has a long-lasting effect for improving dry lips.

• Available flavors: 11

Not like you’d need to use the full 45 minutes of the battery life on this electric callus remover, but it’s nice to know that it’s built to get the job done when it’s time to prep for an at-home pedicure. This gadget is waterproof, powerful, and safe, and comes with rollers with different levels of coarseness to ensure the best results. You can even customize it a bit, as it comes in three different colors.

If you feel like your chapstick is working overtime, try to solve the issue with this set of lip exfoliators. Crafted from silicone, these exfoliators can help ensure that your favorite lip products absorb better. They can also help promote better blood circulation if used to gently massage your lips and are safe for all skin types. Two come per pack.

For a quick skin refresh, this 2% pure hyalruonic acid serum is super hydrating without being sticky or leaving behind a greasy feel. It’s infused with vitamin B5 to enhance skin barrier function, while it soothes and supports moisture retention. The serum is rigorously tested, cruelty free, and suitable for all skin types.

Sourced from the Dead Sea, this magnesium oil spray is a great way to make sure your magnesium needs are met. It absorbs right through your skin, and is super concentrated, offering 220 milligrams with just 10 sprays. While it seems like a lot, most people only need one bottle per year.

Improve your lumbar support with this cozy memory foam cushion that’s great to bring along anywhere, from your gaming room to the airport. With a breathable and removable mesh cover that’s machine-washable, it’s easy to take care of. It also contours to your body and has adjustable straps to help you customize how it fits.

If you’re traveling on business, you’ll definitely want to have this portable water flosser on hand — especially if you’re meeting clients at a restaurant. This water flosser is easy to travel with and has a collapsible water tank to make it even more compact. It charges with a USB, and one charge should last approximately 40 days. It also has a rotating nozzle for a more accurate clean.

These unscented wet wipes are a great item to throw in your gym bag or your hiking backpack. They’re made of soft biodegradable cloth that will bidegrade, if left in the woods, fully by six months. They’re so gentle that they can even be used to give your pets a quick refresh.

If you’re looking for quick pain relief, this maximum strength lidocaine roll-on may be a great choice. Working immediately upon contact thanks to the phenol that’s added in, this long-lasting numbing balm will help with nerve pain, muscle aches, and more. It couldn’t be easier to throw in your gym bag for whenever pain strikes.

If you suffer from dry feet, this heel magic foot treatment balm may be calling your name. Creating with a blend of ingredients including aloe, shea butter, vitamin E, and 25% urea, it’ll feel so good on cracked skin, helping you gain a little more confidence when going barefoot. “I actually saw noticeable results in a day or two. This is all I have to use now to keep my feet looking healthy and feeling soft, and I love that it's cheap and I don't have to fork over a ton of money to keep them that way,” noted one reviewer.

This kinesiology tape is a great way to help give your muscles a little extra support, especially out on the field. Made with a latex-free, water-resistant formula, they’ll stay in place even after a shower or bath. It’s flexible, stretchable, and able to be cut to the size you need.

When it comes to keeping your behind clean, these Booty Wipes know what they’re doing. Infused with both vitamin E and aloe to help support and nourish your skin, this set of four flip-top packs includes a total of 320 wipes. They’re crafted with plant-based fibers to help them break down in sewers, are alcohol-free, and — despite their name — are safe to use on your face and hands as well.

Don’t let sweat discourage you from working out — instead, try this clinical-strength deodorant and antiperspirant before your class at the gym. With a coastal fresh scent, this stick that’s been crafted for both men and women activates through motion. It glides on smoothly, won’t cause any irritation, and is formulated without any parabens or sulfates.

Whether you have sinus pain, dry eyes, or just need a second to yourself, this hot and cold mask will come to your rescue. You can choose the temperature — for a hot application, all you need to do is microwave it in 10 second intervals until it’s the temperature you want. For cold, just put it in your freezer for 30 minutes. It’s flexible, comfortable, and may quickly turn into your new best friend.

Instead of using a television to fall asleep, you can try using this portable white noise machine that may make it a little easier to drift off. This device is easy to travel with and offers 36 total sounds, from heartbeats to ocean noises, to put you at ease. It can charge with batteries as well as with a USB and also has a timer you can set for increments of 30, 60, or 120 minutes.

If you’re looking for a solution to help tame oily or combination skin, these natural bamboo blotting sheets may be just the ticket. Each sheet works to absorb excess skin oil, and since it comes in a pack of 100, it’ll be some time before you need to reorder. These sheets, which scored an overall 4.6-star rating on Amazon, are packed in an easy-to-extract compact package that’s perfect to throw in a purse or travel bag.

Whether you’re an avid runner or just like to be outside a lot during warmer days, these sweat-absorbing handkerchiefs will serve you well. Arriving in a pack of three (although also available in other quantities) these microfiber cloths can soak up to seven times their weight. They’re also machine-washable, making them a convenient choice. You can buy them in up to 11 colors.

If you want to try and calm down angry skin overnight, this redness-relieving moisturizer may be a great product to add into your routine. It’s hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, making it a great choice for sensitive skin, and comes from a trusted brand you may already love. This lightweight cream comes in a travel size, making it easy to throw in a bag or purse.

If you wake up feeling mild discomfort, you could possibly be sleeping in a way that doesn’t support your natural alignment — but luckily, this cervical pillow can help. Made of foam, it stays cool and breathable all night long while keeping your head aligned with your spine. It’s great for both side sleepers and back sleepers, and has a cozy outer cover made from renewable wood pulp that was sustainably sourced.