Making natural skincare gifts for Christmas can be a thoughtful and personalized way to share some love! Here are some ideas you can create at home:
1. Lip Balm
- Ingredients: Beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and essential oils (like peppermint or vanilla).
- Instructions: Melt beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter together in a double boiler, stir in essential oil, and pour into small tins or tubes.
- Tip: Add a pinch of mica powder for a natural tint.
2. Body Scrub
- Ingredients: Sugar or salt, carrier oil (like almond or coconut oil), and essential oils.
- Instructions: Mix sugar/salt with a plant oil, then add a few drops of essential oil.
- Variations:
- Coffee scrub: Use coffee grounds for exfoliation.
- Citrus scrub: Add lemon or orange zest for a refreshing scent.
- In my Christmas gifts quick online workshop you can find exact recipes and method to make body scrubs cubes, bath bombs, bath melts and bath salts . You will find the ingredients to make these wonderful amazing presents in your cupboard or supermarket.
3. Bath Bombs
- Ingredients: Baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, cornstarch, essential oils, and natural colorants.
- Instructions: Mix dry ingredients, then slowly add wet ingredients until it holds together. Press into molds and let dry.
- Decor: Sprinkle dried flowers or herbs (like lavender or rose petals) into the molds before adding the mixture.
4. Face Mask Kit
- Ingredients: Clay (kaolin or bentonite), powdered oats, and a small jar of honey.
- Instructions: Combine powdered ingredients and package in a jar. Attach instructions to mix with water or honey.
- Bonus: Add dried rose petals or chamomile flowers for a luxurious touch.
5. Handmade Soaps
- Ingredients: Melt-and-pour soap base, natural colorants (like turmeric or spirulina), and essential oils.
- Instructions: Melt the soap base, mix in colors and scents, pour into molds, and let harden.
- Decoration: Embed dried herbs, flowers, or loofah slices.
6. Body Butter
- Ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil, and essential oils.
- Instructions: Whip shea butter and coconut oil with a mixer, add almond oil and essential oil, and package in jars.
- Customization: Use lavender or rose for a calming scent, or peppermint for a holiday vibe.
7. Herbal Bath Soaks
- Ingredients: Epsom salt, dried flowers (like lavender, chamomile, or rose), and essential oils.
- Instructions: Combine ingredients and package in a muslin bag or jar. Add a tag with instructions to steep in a warm bath.
8. Cuticle Oil
- Ingredients: Jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, and essential oils (like lavender or tea tree).
- Instructions: Mix oils and pour into a roller or dropper bottle.
- Presentation: Tie a ribbon around the bottle and include a usage tag.
9. Perfume Rollers
- Ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil and essential oil blends.
- Instructions: Combine 10-20 drops of essential oil with carrier oil in a roller bottle.
- Scents to Try:
- Citrus Spice: Orange, cinnamon, and clove.
- Woodland: Cedarwood, fir, and bergamot.
10. Hair Masks
- Ingredients: Coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and essential oils (like rosemary for hair growth).
- Instructions: Mix and package in a small jar with a label.
Packaging Ideas:
- Glass jars, tins, or kraft paper bags.
- Decorate with ribbons, handwritten labels, or holiday-themed tags.
- Add small wooden scoops or spoons for scrubs and bath salts.
Let me know if you’d like a detailed recipe for any of these! 😊 jump in and quick access to Christmas gift online (pre-recorded) workshop
Cheers
La Mayca