Happy, Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Gifting skincare and body care products is always a great idea as there’s something to suit every price point and recipient. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite natural skincare products that will be a hit in any stocking or under any tree. Best of all, save 20% on any of these brands/products on Wednesday, December 5 (Customer Appreciation Day) or 12% on December 19 (Taste the Savings Day.) As ever, our staff can help you pick the perfect present, just ask!
Rocky Mountain Soap Company Gift Sets
Why They’ll Love It: Handmade in Canmore with all natural ingredients, Rocky Mountain Soap Company body care products smell great and soothe the skin. A gift set makes for one stop shopping with several products in a beautiful box: Refresh, Stress, and Love Your Feet varieties available.
Where to Find It: All locations, availability varies by location.
Dr. Hauschka Gift Sets
Why They’ll Love It: All natural, organic skincare products that are suitable for sensitive skin. Body Care, Hand Care, and Face Care varieties available. Limited quantities available.
Where to Find It: Arbour Lake in Calgary
Weleda Shine Bright Holiday Travel Pack
Why They’ll Love It: Plant-based body care to make holiday travel relaxing. This kit contains a neutral-colour travel pouch, body wash, lip balm, arnica oil, and body mouisturizor. This makes a perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Honey Candles
Why They’ll Love It: Your gift recipient can create a cozy space with these all-natural candles made in British Columbia with beeswax from local apiaries and made-in-Canada packaging. Great value and a perfect gift for Secret Santa exchanges. Selection varies by store.
Where to Find It: Arbour Lake, 4th Street, and Enjoy Centre.
Salt Lamps
Why They’ll Love It: Salt lamps do more than beautify a space with their warm, pink glow, they also help to purify the air, soothe allergies, and aid with sleep.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Diffusers and Essential Oils
Why They’ll Love It: Diffusers are some of the most popular products this year, and they can be used in almost any space at home or in an office. Pair a diffuser with some personalized essential oils for aromatherapy to help with things like energy, wellness, meditation, and sleep, or just to freshen up the air.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Gemz Bracelets
Why They’ll Love It: Beautiful, minimalist gemstone jewellery makes a great gift for someone special. Rose quartz, amazonite, amethyst, aquamarine, black onyx, cherry quartz, green jade, lava, moonstone, and opal stones available.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Pacifica Beauty Spray Perfume
Why They’ll Love It: Vegan perfumes made in Portland made without phthalates, parabens or petroleum. Coconut, Dream State, Gardenia, Orange, Ruby Guava, and Vanilla scents available.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Hurraw Lip Balm
Why They’ll Love It: The perfect stocking stuffer or addition to an elaborate name tag. These vegan lip balms come in a variety of flavours and are made with organic, natural ingredients and keep lips smooth and mouisturized in cold weather.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes
Why They’ll Love It: Gift relaxation with these soothing bath flakes that help with hydration. It’s a must for cold winter days and suitable for sensitive skin so you can gift it to anyone on your list who might enjoy a nice bath.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Viva Organic Skincare
Why They’ll Love It: This line of natural skincare products made in British Columbia is one of our favourite discoveries of 2018, so we know anyone you gift it to will love it, too! We have Amaze Cream, Amaze Gel, Brightening C Serum, Foaming Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid Serum, and Facial Toner.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Ellie Biance Body Oils
Why They’ll Love It: Ellie Bianca’s skincare products are made in Calgary with sustainable ingredients, and we especially love the body oils. Ellie Bianca is a socially-concious brand, so you can feel good about gifting one of their products. Frankiscense and Myrrh is the perfect seasonal scent, and we have citrus, lavender, rose, and naked/unscented too. All of these body oils are 15% off all December long, and Ellie Bianca bath salts are 25% off.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Sukin Skincare
Why They’ll Love It: This Australian brand makes vegan, all-natural, carbon neutral products at a value price point. The Sensitive product line is great for, well, anyone as it works with sensitive skin, and the Super Greens line is great for brightening up skin during dry winters. Products vary by location.
Where to Find It: All locations.
Wise Simple and Natural Men’s Care Products
Why They’ll Love It: Made in Montreal, this sleek, modern line of products is made with all-natural ingredients. We carry hair care products including shampoo, clay pomade, and cream pomade.
Where to Find It: All locations
Every Man Jack Body Care
Why They’ll Love It: Plant-based, natural skincare in masculine scents. Body scrub, body wash, face lotion, and deoderant available.
Where to Find It: Arbour Lake, 4th Street, and Enjoy Centre.