Beauty and wellness gifts
From artisan perfumes and pampering spa sessions to sustainable skincare products, we’ve handpicked five beauty and wellness gifts that are so heavenly you’ll be tempted to keep them all to yourself (no judgement here if you do)
land&water, Cornwall
land&water’s enviro-led products might be as close as you can get to bottling the sensory glow derived by time spent in the elements – like the tingling brush of sea waves against the skin or the elysian sight of the gently undulating, sun-dappled surface of the ocean.
Founder Pix Ashworth was inspired to make these divine moments tangible after witnessing their effect on guests of Watergate Bay, her family’s hotel on the north Cornwall coast. The resulting bath, body and home products are sustainably-sound and crafted in small batches, following ethical recipes that use pure essential oils and actives.
Show a loved one how much you care by treating them to a gift set, so they can envelope themselves in an oceanic aura throughout the winter, no matter how far they are from the sea. From eco-conscious bath and body sets to natural candles and reed diffusers, the stimulating gift sets capture the scent of the shoreline and are sure to uplift the senses.
Ffern, Somerset
Ffern’s seasonal small-batch perfumes are notoriously tricky to get hold of. They tend to sell out before they’ve even been released, leading to a FOMO-inducing waitlist (a telling sign of the quality of Ffern’s fragrances), so fans will be delighted to learn that the Somerset perfumery has released an exclusive Golden Ticket gift membership.
The gift membership includes a gold-embossed ticket, gorgeous giclée print by artist Helen Cann and up to four bottles of Ffern’s limited edition fragrances, which are sent to the recipient throughout the year. Three golden tickets are available to purchase: Solstice (two bottles, sent at winter and summer solstices), Equinox (two bottles, sent at autumn and spring equinoxes) and Four Season (four bottles, sent each solstice and equinox). The buyer will receive the golden ticket and print to gift directly to the recipient, who can then look forward to receiving each bottle of fragrance with a sample vial, a poster of an original artwork by a Ffern artist and a seasonal gift.
Conjuring the scents of the season, each spritz of the organic eau de parfum is reflective of nature’s cyclical pleasures and ripe pickings from the Somerset landscape. The Autumn 24 release, for example, captures the essence of quince through a unique blend of floral, earthy and honeyed notes.
GAIA Skincare, Devon
Gracing over 50 esteemed luxury spas, including its flagship Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall, GAIA’s range of natural products elevates spa treatments to superior realms of wellness bliss.
However, a spa trip isn’t the only way to immerse in the brand’s glorious oils, balms and lotions, as the entire GAIA Skincare range can be shopped online. Gift your loved one the opportunity to prioritise their wellbeing this season, whether that’s through one of the luxury gift sets (the Introduction to Natural Skincare or Nurturing Home Set are great calls) or special Christmas gifts (check out the bauble containing a mini facial wash and moisturiser, a Christmas cracker hiding a bottle of bath oil, and a bougie advent calendar).
Each GAIA creation is formulated using traditional artisan methods and blends the finest all-natural ingredients, plant actives and essential oils. The culmination is a sensational range of results-driven products that are harmonious with mother nature and nourishing to body and soul.
Scarlet Hotel, Cornwall
Wishing to splash out on a loved one with an experience gift they’ll never forget?
Eco-friendly spa retreat Scarlet, overlooking Mawgan Porth beach in Cornwall, has a range of tranquil winter spa days that would be a sure-fire hit with wellness warriors and those who simply deserve some coastal R&R in an adults-only space.
An indoor pool, outdoor reed pool and clifftop cedar sauna give spa-goers the opportunity to bathe in the incredible setting against a mesmerising backdrop of the Atlantic. The packaged offerings take the experience even further: Scarlet Sunrise invites early risers to enjoy the morning calm with a refreshing swim, sauna session and a warm drink with a pastry, while the uber indulgent Discover Scarlet escape offers a half-day experience for two, including access to the clifftop hot tubs with a glass of Prosecco, plus a choice of lunch or afternoon tea.
Both gift experiences include full access to Scarlet’s eco-conscious spa facilities, including pools, saunas and relaxation areas.
Abel Burners & Apothecary, Cornwall
Not just a means for filling a home with gorgeous aromas, these fragrance diffusers also make a stylish statement piece. Husband-and-wife team Ash and Kat handmake the burners and handpour each one of the scented oils in their Cornwall studio in small batches, so be quick if you want to gift one. Eight variants of the Abel Burner diffuser are available, featuring different wood bases and a choice of copper, black and chrome stands.
The fragranced oils are influenced by the couple’s travels, with each scent designed to transport you from the everyday to the ethereal via the essence of an extraordinary destination. The limited edition Lom oil is a fitting scent to gift alongside the bespoke diffuser this Christmas, as it yields a cosy, seasonal aroma of rich, warming spices combined with ripe plum and vanilla. Reminiscent of steaming mugs of mulled wine and evenings by the fire, the scent creates a lovely finishing touch to a festive atmosphere. Or, opt for the Cornwall set which includes the scents Kynance (sensual, warm and sweet), Mevagissey (earthy, deeply scented and refreshing) and Fistral (grounding, woodsy and enlivening).
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