At the end of a such a difficult year, as we look to 2021 with hope, now is the time to mindfully look after each other and ourselves. This Christmas, give your loved one the gift of wellness, focus and balance with something special that they can use through January and beyond.
Here are some ideas for presents that nourish the body and mind…
Oral Drops for Energy (5%), £27.99, HighKind
This year, I got to know CBD a little better and while there is much discussion about the wide-ranging benefits of cannabinoids, I personally find that they help rebalance my emotions, maintain focus, promote quality sleep and even calm my skin. I’ve always taken CBD oil in the evening, but when HighKind sent me their Oral Drops for Energy, I was excited to see how it would work in the morning to kickstart my day.
This high quality, full-spectrum CBD oil contains a unique botanical terpene blend with a bright yellow colour and an uplifting citrus flavour with zesty notes of tangerine, lemon and grapefruit. I found the 5% oral drops potent and fast-working, immediately bringing clarity and melting away joint tension. While this strength was just right for me, you can even go up to a mega-powerful 20% and also try the Focus or Tranquil blends to suit your mood.
Organic Matcha AAA Grade, £21.95, OMGTea
Make the most of the festive period to create your own tea ceremony with some organic matcha from OMGTea. This premium, high grade matcha is made in Japan from the finest shade-grown leaves and stone-ground to a fine powder. It won the Great Taste 2019 award and has a smooth, bright, umami-rich flavour.
MOA Dreamy Mineral Soak, £7, Cult Beauty
Take some time to unwind and let go of emotional stress with a truly luxurious bath. MOA Dreamy Mineral Soak combines relaxing lavender, pine and cardamom with mineral-rich Himalayan and sea salt to cleanse and rebalance the body.
Astier de Villatte Opéra Incense, £35, Liberty
Travel may be limited right now, but you can be transported to Paris and take a sensory journey through the iconic Palais Garnier with Astier de Villatte’s exquisite incense. Hand made by artisans in Japan, these incense sticks evoke the splendor of the Great Hall, from the squeak of ballerinas’ pointe shoes on the wooden parquet stage to the twinkling piano, with notes of absolute beeswax, sandalwood and styrax resin.
Spiritual Bleach Candle, £30, Mama Moon
Mama Moon’s east London-based founder Semra Haksever hand pours all of her candles inside a magic circle and they come bursting with love. Spiritual Bleach is a harmonious mix of aromatic sage, rosemary and lemon, chosen to clear negativity and bring peace and comfort – just what we all need as the new year approaches. All candles have a 50-hour burn time and are 100% vegan with a blend of soy and mineral wax and scented with high grade essential oils.
SMEG 50s Style Retro Citrus Juicer, £129, Currys
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade with a very fancy juicer! This cute, pastel-hued SMEG juicer makes freshly-squeezed orange juice quickly without any mess and fits neatly on your kitchen counter.
Beet Drop Stainless Steel Bottle, £24.50, Harvey Nichols
S’well has been making the coolest eco-friendly water bottles since 2010 and there are just so many colours and designs to choose from. Therma-S’well technology keeps your liquids boiling hot or freezing cold inside triple-layered stainless steel while the exterior remains condensation-free. After discovering S’well earlier this year, I can’t imagine ever reaching for a single-use plastic water bottle ever again.
Overnight Leave On Mask, £34, skinSense
If the winter weather is making your skin feel dry, oily or dull, reach for a restorative skin treat like this luxurious Overnight Leave On Mask by skinSense. This game-changing product range by skin and suncare expert Abi Cleeve uses lamellar technology to lock active ingredients into the skin so that they work longer and better. The light-weight mask is extremely hydrating with no greasiness and contains a potent blend of Hyaluronic Acid, Hydolysed Proteins, Lactic Acid and Copper peptides. I use it twice a week and find that it makes my skin feel plump, nourished and a significantly calmer.
Bala Bangles 1lb Wrist and Ankle Weights, £49.95, John Lewis
Add some resistance to your run or workout with these sleek, stylish Bala Bangles. They weigh a comfortable 1lb and can be worn on either the wrists or ankles – perfect for exercise or simply doing chores around the house.
