5 of the Best Health & Beauty Gifts to Give

The perfect gift is hard to come by, but investing in a person’s health and beauty is always appreciated. Here are some of our favorite health & beauty gifts.

With the holidays right around the corner, you might be wondering what to get for your closest friends and family. Finding the right gift can make for a tension headache as you wander from store to store determining what they’ll enjoy most. Some things that most of the people in your life will enjoy are health and beauty gifts. Moving into the New Year, people are often looking for ways to update their style, physical looks, and overall presentation. Being able to provide them with the products to begin doing so can make for a welcome present this holiday season. Here are some of our favorites, and the ones that should excite whichever of your friends and family receive them.

1. Bath Bombs and Handmade Soaps

One of the best ways to present yourself is to smell fresh. A close friend might not realize they’re looking for a new scent, but you can provide them with just the one they’re subconsciously looking for. Charcoal-based soaps are favored at restoring the health of skin, used as an exfoliant to leave skin feeling fresh and smooth. Floral and herbal soaps, such as those containing lavender, lemongrass, rosemary, and more, can leave the skin feeling refreshed and vibrant, exuding a warm, springtime scent that is reminiscent of some perfumes. 

Beyond handmade soaps, you can even explore giving a bath bomb. These orbs of soap can be tossed into a full, warm bath, where they’ll unfurl, leaving the water smelling wonderful and colorful. As enjoyable as these are to the senses, they can make for a restorative gift, giving your friend or family member a reason to calm down and take a bath.

2. Face-Cleansing Products

While people might feel wary of giving someone face-cleansing products as a gift, as you don’t want to imply that a person needs them, they can be incredibly helpful. Whether a person wears makeup every day or works out on a regular basis, we all experience a build-up of oils across our faces, which can lead to clogged pores, acne breakouts, and an overall shiny look.

Face-cleansing products can go a long way toward keeping our faces looking young and clean. Under the best circumstances, it’s a good idea to give your friend/family a gift that is highly considerate—something as simple as store-brand-name acne wipes might feel a bit distasteful—as if a comment is attempting to be made.

Instead, package such gifts with intent in mind. Consider buying them a full facial care routine kit or subscribing them to a company’s products, where they can receive monthly products that help them maintain the health and quality of the skin on their face.

3. Skincare Products—Moisturizers and Toners

Just like buying a friend or family member facial care products, skin care products can equally go a long way. The dry, arid conditions of heated offices, homes, and apartments can leave skin feeling dry and brittle throughout the winter months. Something to battle such conditions can be welcomed as a wonderful aid.

Something as simple as Chapstick can be greatly appreciated, especially as a stocking stuffer. Whether applied before bed or prior to leaving for a morning commute, Chapstick can help to keep lips feeling lush and moisturized during the day, all while preventing unnecessary cracking.

Similarly, body moisturizers can prove wondrous for most people around the holiday season. Whether they have a toning quality or are solely a moisturizing product, they can act to leave skin feeling healthy and tight. Furthermore, moisturizers are a great way of protecting against aging—it will especially be appreciated by anyone with a number of tattoos on their body.

4. Hair Regrowth Caps and Haircare Products

If any of your close friends or families are suffering from hair loss, they might appreciate a helping hand. While they might have tried traditional hair regrowth options and grown tired of their short-lasting effects, there are other scientifically tested hair regrowth options available.

One of the more trusted treatment methods for hair loss—and one that has been tested and cleared by the FDA—is that of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) laser caps. Easy to both use and wear, laser caps provide a safe and effective treatment method for hair loss that can help to induce hair regrowth in due time. With such a product, you’re providing your closest friends and family with the gift of returned confidence.

If you’re looking for something else to reinvigorate their hair care routine, you should consider giving them some specialized products. This can include shampoos and conditioners crafted specifically for your curly-haired friends, beard oils and trimmers for your uncle, or a styling oil for one of your hip friends. Whatever it is, you’re showing an appreciation for their style while supporting them to continue caring for their hair.

5. Makeup Subscriptions

Buying makeup can be a bit difficult, as it can be hard to know what products a person already uses—and people are often very specific about the makeup products they use on a daily basis. If you’re unsure of what to get a makeup-frenzied friend, you can consider signing them up for a makeup subscription. Whether you know the company they most often reach for or you have a general idea for the products, coloring, and styles they often go for, you can provide them with a recurring gift that can let them play with their style, all while experiencing brand new products.

Getting the right gift can be a difficult process, but it doesn’t have to lead to a roadblock.
Truthfully, with a bit of forethought and consideration you can find the perfect gift for your closest friends and family. By investing in the health of their hair, skin, and more, you’re showing a deep appreciation for their current presentation.