21 Jul The Self-Care Day Edit: Pause, Reset and Feel Better in YOUR Day
“From expert-led treatments to thoughtful purchases and small everyday pleasures, these are simple ways to pause, reconnect and feel better, your way”
Self-care looks different for everyone. It can be a therapy session, a skin or hair reset, a gut-friendly drink, a little at-home indulgence, a wardrobe refresh with purpose, or simply taking the time to enjoy a really good coffee. To mark International Self-Care Day on 24 July, this edit brings together beauty, wellness and lifestyle ideas for every mood and routine. From expert-led treatments to thoughtful purchases and small everyday pleasures, these are simple ways to pause, reconnect and feel better, your way.
Make Space for Your Mental Health at Peninsula Psychology
A therapy session may not be the most conventional Self-Care Day plan, but it can be one of the most meaningful. Peninsula Psychology offers individual therapy in a safe and confidential environment, helping adults explore their feelings, behaviours and recurring patterns. Sessions can support those navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, identity concerns or a difficult period, as well as anyone seeking greater self-awareness and longer-term personal growth.
The Dubai-based psychotherapy clinic founded by the renowned Dr Rita Figueiredo uses structured, evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs and goals. Sessions are available in person at its JLT clinic or online for those who prefer the comfort and flexibility of speaking from home.
Location: Office 303, HDS Business Center, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai
Booking: Peninsulapsychology.com or +971 52 950 1264
Treat Your Skin to Circadia’s Chocolate & Champagne Facial
For self-care with a little more indulgence, Circadia’s Chocolate & Champagne Facial, also known as Cocoa Oxygen RX, combines a sensory experience with professional skincare.
The treatment begins with Circadia’s Cocoa Enzyme Mask, which brings together raw cocoa powder with papaya and pineapple enzymes. The enzymes gently exfoliate and prepare the skin, while cocoa provides antioxidant and nourishing benefits. This is followed by Circadia’s Oxygen RX treatment, which uses pure oxygen to help boost circulation, stimulate cell turnover and leave the complexion feeling hydrated, calm and revitalised.
Designed to deliver exfoliating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, decongesting, calming and hydrating benefits, it is an indulgent way to give tired or stressed skin some dedicated attention.
Available at: Florentia Clinic, and Bwell Wellness Clinic, Price upon request.
Cornerstone Clinic – Restore & Rebalance: Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Support your body and mind with Cornerstone Clinic’s restorative lymphatic drainage massage designed to encourage healthy circulation, reduce water retention, minimise puffiness and give the ultimate relaxation. Ideal for anyone looking to unwind while giving their body a gentle reset, this treatment leaves you feeling lighter, refreshed and rebalanced.
Available at Cornerstone Clinic, Marina, Dubai.
March14 Wants You to Treat Yourself Like It’s Your Job Today
Some days you need permission to do nothing, and March14 makes that easy. The March14 Experience bundles a manicure, pedicure, Kérastase Fusio Dose hair treatment, and a signature blow dry for 490 AED, so one appointment covers the whole reset. If you’re short on time, the Summer Beauty Fest package is the quicker fix at 295 AED, with a manicure, quick dry pedicure and a Kérastase hair mask.
Give Your Hair a Fresh Start: The Hair Reset Package at Tara Rose Salon
Designed for tired hair or anyone unsure where to begin, The Hair Reset Package is a personalised treatment that helps restore hair health from the inside out. Whether you’re experiencing dullness, dryness, product build-up, breakage or unpredictable hair behaviour, the package includes a tailored Detox, Repair or Hydration Treatment, followed by a blow-dry for longer hair lengths. The result is healthier, stronger-looking hair and a clear, expert-led plan for your hair journey. Available at Tara Rose Salon, Dubai & Abu Dhabi branches.
Refresh Your Skincare Shelf with Circadia’s Essential Regimen Bundle
Self-Care Day feels like the right moment to replace a collection of half-used products with a more considered routine, Circadia’s Essential Regimen Bundle brings the everyday essentials together in one travel-ready set. Suitable for all skin types, the bundle includes: Micro-Exfoliating Honey Cleanser, Blueberry & White Tea Hydrating Mist, Vitamin C Reversal Serum, Light Day Sunscreen, all inside a pretty blue zip bag to make it easier for you to carry them wherever you go.
Together, the products cover cleansing, hydration, antioxidant support and daily UVA and UVB protection. The cleanser can be used morning and evening, while the mist can be applied after cleansing and throughout the day. The Vitamin C Reversal Serum is designed for morning and evening use, with Light Day Sunscreen completing the daytime routine.
Available at Aqua Face facial Bar Dubai, Price: AED 625.
Unwind & Reset with Spa Ceylon De-Stress Discovery Ritual
A calming self-care ritual infused with Ayurveda WonderHerbs and essential oils to help ease stress, uplift the senses and restore inner balance. The set includes a refreshing Essence Mist, purifying Body Cleanser, hydrating Body Elixir and relaxing Balm, each blended with calming Frankincense, uplifting citrus oils, soothing Sandalwood and skin-nourishing botanicals to harmonise the mind, body and soul.
Available at spaceylon.ae , Price: AED 110
Your At-Home Glow Upgrade: Kathryn Jones Collagen Boost Kit
Priced at AED 285. Everything you need to maximise your microneedling and serum routine in one kit. Featuring a professional-grade Microneedling Device paired with the Peptide Lift Anti-Wrinkle Serum, the duo helps improve skin firmness, smooth the appearance of fine lines and leave skin looking healthier, plumper and more radiant. Available at kjserums.com.
An Indulgent Gift for Yourself from Beyond The Mall
Treat yourself this Self-Care Day with the 5 Set Gift Pack Honey & Camel Milk Artisan Soap from SMITH + LIZZY, available at Beyond the Mall. This beautifully curated gift set features five Hatta Honey artisan soaps, handcrafted in small batches using 100% natural ingredients. Enriched with nourishing honey and camel milk, each bar offers a luxurious cleansing experience that leaves skin feeling soft, refreshed, and pampered – making it the perfect indulgence for a little everyday wellness. Price- AED 205
Refresh Your Wardrobe, and Give Back at Thrift for Good, Times Square Center
Retail therapy feels even better when it also does some good. Located at Times Square Center, Thrift for Good offers thousands of unique pre-loved fashion pieces, shoes, bags, accessories, books and other finds, giving you the chance to refresh you wardrobes more consciously.
Every purchase helps give quality items a second life, reduce waste and support charitable work for children. You can extend the feel-good experience by donating unwanted clothing, shoes, accessories, books and luxury pieces at the donation point inside the store. It is a thoughtful way to combine self-care with care for others.
Location: First Floor, Times Square Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Contact: +971 4 491 8129
Your Gut Called, It Wants HalaPop in on Selfcare Day Too
Selfcare doesn’t have to mean a spa day. Sometimes it’s just cracking open a can that’s actually looking out for you. HalaPop is the Middle East’s first prebiotic soda, made with real fruit juice, 6g of prebiotic fiber and zero added sugar, so it feels like a treat without the aftermath. Take one to the beach, toss one in your gym bag after a workout, or shake one into a mocktail for a night in. Five flavours to rotate through: Pomegranate Hibiscus, Strawberry Vanilla, Tangerine, Ginger Lemon and Cherry Cola.
This Self-Care Day, transform your daily coffee into a moment of pause with the Sage Oracle Dual Boiler. Designed for every skill level, it makes it easy for beginners to create café-quality coffee with confidence, while giving seasoned coffee lovers the freedom to personalise every cup. Whether you’re easing into the morning or taking a well-deserved afternoon break, it’s the perfect way to slow down, savour the moment, and make self-care part of your everyday routine.
Price – AED 9,999