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23 FSA-eligible items you can buy on Amazon before your funds expire
Don’t let your FSA dollars go to waste — Theragun, Oura Ring and more brands are up for grabs.
If you have a large amount of money left in your FSA account, consider splurging on a massage gun. Experts have previously recommended this one from Theragun, saying that it’s quiet and the built-in five speeds allow for a more customized massage. You can also download the Therabody app, which recommends guided wellness routines based on your behaviors. The app can pair with Apple Health and Google Fit.
Another item worth considering if you have a lot of money left in your FSA is the Oura Ring 4 which helps you track sleep, exercise, activity and other health-related stats. To help you track trends and goals, you can pair it with an app. It has an eight-day battery life and is made fully from titanium. NBC Select tech reporter Harry Rabinowitz says the ring is comfortable and finds the sleep and health tracking to be particularly helpful.
This NBC Select Wellness Award winner has 0.1% adapalene, an over-the-counter retinoid that’s frequently used to treat acne because it can reduce inflammation and clean pores, according to the brand. Experts also recommended it in our guide to treating acne scars. NBC Select editorial director Lauren Swanson says it’s gentle on her reactive skin while still being effective.
Experts recommend this salicylic acid cleanser in our guide to the best products for acne-prone skin. It has LHA (lipohydroxy acid), which dermatologists told us is gentle on the skin. The formula’s also free of oils, fragrances and parabens, making it a good choice for those with sensitive skin, according to the brand.
These pimple patches are made from hydrocolloid gel, which experts have previously told us can draw out oil and bacteria from pimples. “I like that these are a little more translucent than other patches I’ve tried because they blend well with my skin tone and don’t scream ‘hey I’ve got a pimple,’” says NBC Select’s editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez.
This balm is in our guide to the best SPF lip balms. It’s made with zinc oxide, which is a compound that physically blocks the sun’s rays and prevents them from penetrating your skin, according to previous reporting I’ve done. In addition to offering UV protection, it has sweet almond oil to hydrate skin as you wear it, according to the brand.
NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio deals with bad rosacea and says this face sunscreen is her go-to. “Many skin care products I try leave my skin looking red and create a burning feeling,” she says. “This is the only sunscreen I’ve ever tried that doesn’t irritate my skin at all.” The oil- and fragrance-free formula is non comedogenic and has niacinamide to soothe skin, according to the brand.
You can use this antibiotic ointment on scrapes and cuts to help prevent bacterial infection. Experts have told us you can also use it to treat blisters for the same reason. The formula has bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate and polymyxin to prevent skin infections, according to the brand. After cleaning a wound, you can apply it before putting a bandage on.
Podiatrists recommend these toe separators to ease the pressure caused by a bunion by straightening the big toe. This toe separator is made of a comfortable flexible gel and is washable and reusable, according to the brand.
In our guide on how to clean your ears, experts warn against trying to dig wax out of your canals because it can be damaging. These drops have cerumenolytic agents, which help soften and loosen excess earwax so it comes out more easily, according to the brand.
In our guide to cervical traction devices, experts recommend this option for treating a range of pain levels. It inflates to gently stretch and straighten your neck, is made from fleece that’s soft on the skin and you can easily adjust the tightness of it when you put it on by using the velcro straps.
You can use this antifungal cream twice daily for a week to help eliminate athlete’s foot. The main ingredient is Terbinafine Hydrochloride, which targets and kills fungus, according to the brand. Apply it to clean feet and only use on infected areas.
You can use heating pads for a variety of things, including soothing sore backs, menstrual cramps and more. I have this heating pad and like it because I can use it on larger areas, like my upper back and shoulders. I also appreciate that it has a 9-foot cord, making it easy to use in bed or when I’m on the couch — even if an outlet is not super close. It also has a two-hour auto shut off, and a slide-button controller with three heat settings.
NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin keeps these nasal strips at home because she suffers from allergies, which can cause congestion and lead to snoring. They work by opening up nasal passageways for easier breathing. “The nasal strips come in a pack of 26 and their adhesive has never irritated my sensitive skin,” she says. “I find that they usually stay in place overnight, too.”
I’ve been wearing contact lenses for nearly 25 years and this has been my go-to solution for at least a decade. I find it to be gentle on my eyes and I don’t need more than a drop or two to moisturize my eyes after I’ve been wearing my contacts all day. This saline solution is hydrating and can also clean your contacts if they get smudged or dirty. The box comes with two 12-ounce bottles of solution and a plastic lens case.
Keep this 80-piece first-aid kit in your medicine cabinet or in the trunk of your car. It comes with everything you might need for minor wounds: like bandages, Neosporin, Tylenol and gauze. Everything is contained within an easy-to-carry, organized case.
You can hold this no-touch thermometer away from the forehead, and it will still give an accurate reading. I’ve used it with my 4-year-old and find it to be quick and easy to use. My daughter even likes to help by taking her own temperature. Not only does the digital screen give you the exact temperature, it glows green if there is no fever, yellow if there is a mild fever and red if there is a moderate or high fever.
You can also use your remaining FSA funds to stock up on allergy relief meds like Zyrtec, in case seasonal allergies attack. The bottle has 30 pills and you get three travel packets that each have one pill. The main active ingredient in these antihistamine tablets is cetirizine hydrochloride, which can treat indoor allergies caused by dust, mold, and pet dander, and outdoor seasonal allergies caused by tree pollen, weeds, and grasses, according to the brand.
An at-home monitor can help you keep an eye on your numbers if you have concerns around your blood pressure. This one comes with a cuff that fits standard to large adult arms and it syncs with an app so you can store all your readings in one place. The backlit display shows your systolic and diastolic numbers in large font, making it easy to read from far away or if you have less than perfect eyesight.
Electrolyte mixes can rehydrate you on a hot day, after a workout or anytime you’re feeling a bit dehydrated. This mix has both electrolytes and glucose to hydrate you quickly, according to the brand. Each box has 14 single-use packets — you can mix one packet with as much as 16 ounces of water. It is available in eight flavors, including watermelon, lemonade and tropical punch.
The Wyze Scale X earned a spot on our list of the best smart scales because it is affordable and has all the features — like muscle and bone mass metrics and compatibility with popular health apps like Apple Health — one should look for in this type of device. The digital screen shows one metric at a time in white text and pairs with an app that can show you trend charts. The battery life is up to 22 months with four disposable AAA batteries.
One of our favorite treatments for cracked heels, this ointment creates a barrier on top of your skin to seal in moisture. It has ceramides to help restore your skin’s barrier and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, according to the brand. The ointment has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, which means it’s suitable for sensitive skin.
This mouthwash, which comes in a pack of two, helps strengthen enamel while freshening your breath, according to the brand. It is alcohol-free and contains fluoride, which helps to prevent cavities.
I am a contributing editor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers beauty, home and lifestyle. For this story, I rounded up FSA-eligible items that are recommended by experts and NBC Select staffers.
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