11 migraine-relief products that *actually* help

Melt away tension with this little wildflower beauty. Not only can this comforting eye mask be heated up or cooled down depending on your preference, but it also comes in nine different adorable patterns.

Sometimes you don’t want cold cotton on your eyes, you want the feeling of cold squishy gel—it totally depends on what you need at the moment. If you’re into the squishy feel, this might be your new best friend.

Another tool to add to your migraine toolkit, this weighted hot/cold pack is perfect for cooling relief on your neck and shoulders. (But also microwaveable for heating purposes, too.)

Also known as an all-around ice pack for your head that actually stays put without having to use an ace bandage for help (as I have done). This product looks like a must-buy.

A popular comfort measure people take is pairing heat at the base of your body at the same time you cool down the upper part of your body. So, try soaking your feet in a hot tub, or in this case, with a heating pad for your feet—paired with an ice pack on your neck—to see if that helps ease your migraine pain.

Peppermint essential oil, diluted with a carrier oil such as coconut oil, can be applied directly to your temples for migraine relief. And the scent of lavender oil is said to calm migraines, so you can diffuse it, add the diluted oil to a bath or apply the diluted oil to your skin. (Find the Young Living lavender essential oil here.)

Our editors tried various forms of Green Roads CBD products and loved them. CBD is unfortunately not approved by the FDA (yet!), so manufacturers of CBD products are unable to make claims in reference to their products treating any specific medical conditions. However, many people say that using CBD helps to reduce the pain associated with migraines or headaches and could even prevent nausea or vomiting. (It is always best to discuss with your medical provider if you have any concerns, and to check in before using if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.)

Gua sha is an ancient Chinese practice of scraping and massaging your skin with a therapeutic tool in order to improve circulation and relieve tension, which (here’s hoping!) will help ease your migraine tension while also tending to your skin.

Screentime typically doesn’t help headaches or migraines, so if you look at a screen a lot during the day (or night), these could help on a regular basis for keeping your migraines at bay. (And they’re really cute!)

Oftentimes, the best answer for a migraine you can’t prevent is not only ice on your head and possibly heat on your feet (and all our other suggestions!), but a quiet, dark room and space to lie down. Blackout shades will likely improve your nightly sleep overall, anyway.

Sometimes the only thing that can relieve some of the pain is to press really hard on pressure points at the nape of my neck. This does the work for you, helping to relax those oh-so-tight muscles and provide some relief.