Christmas Gift Guide For The DIY Babes

Welcome to having a low key Christmas! This post is great for anyone looking to seek a little refuge after the last couple of years, just hoping for some quiet downtime with, or without, the people you love. If your idea of a grand Christmas is a night in, eating home baked goods with a face mask on while the Christmas carols play in the background, then these may be just the right fit for you, or your recipient! If you're looking to create your own fun, then you need to read on!

Let's talk masks! Dr Lewinn's has really pushed the boat out for babes that are absolute skincare connoisseurs, and my favourite has to be the Pamper Plus Masking Kit! This features a total of 5 masks, including their Reversaderm Brightening Vitamin C Face Mask, which I totally love! If masks aren't your thing (then we can't be friends anymore!), then  you should check out the other kits they have available!

Take it to the next level with the Finishing Touch Flawless Contour Micro Vibrating Facial Roller and Massager - this rose quartz facial roller is battery operated, and is meant to help improve the skin tone and firmness of your skin. I've never seen a battery operated one before, and I'm intrigued - just imagine how you could elevate your skincare game with this and a sheet mask!

 

What about something that could be a-peeling? Yeah, that's right, I went there! The Mesoestetic Ultimate Micropeel has AHA in it to help improve the texture of the skin, softening it while also improving skin luminosity. This micro-exfoliating treatment is to be used twice a week, and let it really soak into the skin to work it's magic. Get the skin you want, without even leaving the comfort of your home!

  

If you're after a whole gift in a bag, Arbonne's got you! They have a whole selection of gorgeous cruelty free, vegan, eco friendly products, and that makes it really hard to whittle down the list of what to buy (I mean, the simple solution would be to get them all, but I also have impulse control issues - but they're all so beautiful!), but sometimes, the most simple gift is the best kind of present. The Arbonne Lavender Calming Mask Gift Set will help you find your zen while soothing your skin. The kit consists of a facial soap bar, the calming face mask with hyaluronic acid, and a wash cloth, all neatly wrapped up in an organic cotton sack.

I'm sure that when I talk about leg day, the gym is what you'd think about (which hits all too close to home at the moment, because as I write this, mine are still trembling from this morning!), but this is less about working out and more about vegging out. Bathefex is behind one of my favourite leg masks, and their Nourishing Leg Mask will soothe your aching muscles and soften the sole of your feet, which is particularly great if you've been on them regularly for work like I have. I love this as a recovery product, and it makes for a great stocking stuffer, so that your feet could make great stocking stuffers!

Tempted to see out the year with a deep soak to rest your weary bones? Bathefex has the solution for that too! There are different scents, but particularly for the hay fever prone babes, they have one called Breathe, which will allow you to steep in the scent of eucalyptus and peppermint, and obliterate your sinuses so that you may breathe freely again! If that isn't the scent of your choice, then leaf through the others, and find one that speaks to you.

 

Last, but not least, if you're staying in, then snacks need to be part of the itinerary, and honestly, is there anything more comforting than home baked goods? If you're after worried that you won't be able to  just about everyone, think again, because Yes You Can! And while that is a great 'go get it, gurl' statement, it is also the brand of this awesome gluten free and dairy free company that makes these adorable cupcake kits, but they're not just limited to them. This Australian owned company also produces pancake mixes, bread making kits, and protein shakes, among other things. I love that this is a great way for everyone to enjoy baked goods when they're getting together, and you don't have to worry about the babes with celiac, or those who can't have any dairy - an absolute win-win situation!

I know that I'll definitely be indulging in some of these over the festive season (hello cupcakes), and I hope that these will help you find something fun for the recipient that's in need of a little down time!

*These products were provided for editorial consideration