14 Christmas Gift Ideas for Skin Care Lovers

As this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert has so beautifully reminded us; finding the perfect present is not about the price or the product, but rather an experience that allows us to reflect on meaningful moments with the person to whom we are gifting. 

It’s about finding something truly unique for the people we love. And there is nothing more unique than our skin!

But before you wander through snowflake-covered displays, under twinkling garlands, with your favourite festive melody playing softly throughout the store… 

Wondering which of the season’s most marketed products promises to solve every skin problem in one simple formula (if only!)…

I’ve hand-picked your ‘nice list’ of 14 products that are simply magical for the lucky soul who receives them.

After all, tis’ the season for gifting a glow-up!

Why is skin care the perfect Christmas gift?

With the sheer volume of choice available, skin care products (and treatments) are often overlooked as the perfect ‘main gift’ or stocking filler.
But you’re not simply wrapping a cream or serum. Imagine…

Waking up and padding through to your bathroom. Looking at yourself in the mirror as the sunrise bathes your face in a warm glow. And rather than reaching for the same balm you’ve used for over a decade, you excitedly massage your face with two pumps of the brand-new cream you were gifted for Christmas. 

It’s not a product you ever thought of using before… it’s a little more expensive than your usual routine…. it feels incredibly indulgent to be using on a normal day, like today… but my god does it make you feel good! 

And how lovely that someone thought of this gift for you!

Skin care gifts promote discovery, self-care and a little bit of fun, whilst still being a highly practical item that is likely to be used to its fullest. 

And the impacts on your recipient can range from a short-term confidence boost to a long-term transformation – I think that’s well worth getting excited about!

So, let’s take a look at these gift ideas…

Targeted skin care combos that *sleigh*

Like frankincense and myrrh, some things are just meant to go together…

Cleanse and hydrate with:
Dermaviduals DMS Cleansing Milk and Dermaviduals DMS Base Cream High Classic Plus

Target and heal with:
Prescriptive Serum and Prescriptive Face Cream High Classic

Protect and rejuvenate with:
Dermaviduals SPF 30 and  Dermaviduals Eye Cream

Nourish and replenish with:
Bionutri Phyto Epicell and Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Accumax™

I’ve expertly selected these specialised product pairings for their highly impactful formulas which are packed full of high quality ingredients and sure to get results!

Serums to make you merry and bright

Buying serums can feel a bit like a leap of faith for many people – with so many available and all of them promising a variety of results. So I’ve chosen three that suit a range of skin goals…

Boswellia Nanoparticles Extract Serum: This is an anti-inflammatory and works to support inflamed skin that has been damaged by UV radiation. A fantastic gift for all sun worshippers!

Dermaviduals Isoflavone Serum: This serum is a hormone balancing wonder and perfect for supporting the prevention of hormonally induced acne – at all stages of life, from teens to menopause. 

Dermaviduals CM Glucan Complex If you have sensitive or reactive skin, this is the BOMB. With regular use of this CM Glucan-derived skin saviour, you’ll find your skin responds better to environmental stresses as this wonder product works its anti-irritant magic and restores your skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Holiday Hydration

With the frosty weather nipping at our noses, it’s key to prioritise hydration that lasts.

Adding creams to your routine offers an extra level of protection; deeply nourishing, calming and hydrating the skin whilst supporting and restoring the skin’s natural barrier – all year round.

I personally recommend the Dermaviduals DMS Base Cream High Classic Plus, which is just gorgeous for dry and sensitive skin. The beauty of this cream is that it’s fantastic alone and as the foundational ingredient to a custom-blended face cream! 

Face oils are also a sumptuous seasonal salve for dehydrated skin. Oils can really pack a punch in terms of active ingredients and help to lock-in moisture, thanks to their water-less formulas. 

For a silky, luxuriant face oil that quenches and nourishes skin (and is perfect for facial massage), try this Saent Face Oil.

And for a healing, anti-inflammatory, radiance boosting formula, try the Dermaviduals Phosphatidylserine Nanoparticles – this is particularly good for acne sufferers. Simply apply before your favourite cream for a hydration boost!

All that glitters: golden gifts for luxury skin care

If you’re going all-in for that special someone this year, with the budget to match, these are three presents I think they would absolutely LOVE! 

1. Face Lite LED Mask: There’s a lot of LED masks out there right now, but this is truly special and great for at-home maintenance. The Face Lite LED Mask is an anti-ageing, red and near-infrared light therapy, clinically proven to improve skin hydration, firming and signs of ageing. It’s a brilliant way to ensure that skin still glows in the gloomy months! 
2. The Organic Company Dark Grey Throw Blanket: The Organic Company is a sustainable Danish textiles brand on a mission to combine great design with organic materials. This ultra soft dark grey blanket is 100% cotton and is just dreamy for cosying up with a Christmas film.
   
3. Neogenesis Recovery Serum: I have tried and tested tonnes of stem-cell serums, in my many years of treating lots of different skin types. But this is (by far) the very best reparative, regenerative, and restorative product I have ever used. It calms, soothes, and revitalises – and its anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties are truly visible!

Magical experiences: gift vouchers

Last but by no means least, on what I hope has been an illuminating whistle-stop tour through the endless possibilities of skin-care-related presents…

Gift vouchers are a thoughtful gesture that can encapsulate both products and experiences. For example, Ingrid’s Gift Certificates can be used to book online consultations, or in-person facials and other stunning skin treatments.

They also allow your loved ones to choose what they most desire and treat themselves to exactly what their skin needs. From a new cream or serum, to the specialist, hyper-individualised skin treatment they’ve been daydreaming about (but have always felt it too indulgent to book for themselves)! 

Radiance from within

Gifting is not just about fancy creams and the most popular products…

Just as the skin is unique to each person and nourished from the inside out, the gifts we give are enhanced by our intentions and the love behind the present. 

Skin is an external manifestation of the internal; the glow we outwardly emit is, first and foremost, a window into our inner wellbeing. 

And even on our gloomiest days, the basic action of taking care of our skin can act as a reminder to nurture all elements of our being – from the physical and mental, to the emotional and spiritual – to continue the cycle of cultivating radiance from within. 

I hope you have fun Christmas shopping! 

Ingrid

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