DIY Wellness Gifts for the Holidays

Give the gift of health and self-care with these easy and thoughtful DIY wellness gift ideas:

Homemade Bath Salts

• Ingredients: Epsom salt, baking soda, essential oils (e.g., lavender for relaxation or peppermint for an energizing boost), dried flowers (optional).

• Instructions: Mix ingredients, pour into a glass jar, and decorate with a ribbon and tag. Add instructions for use.

Gifting health! Scrub can help with exfoliation, detoxification, hydration, and circulation, removing dead skin cells to reveal smoother, brighter skin.

Body Scrub Jars: Get some Mason Jars, ribbons, and a note explaining how to use them, the benefits, and the ingredients.

1. Cellulite & Circulation Scrub

This scrub uses coffee to stimulate circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite while nourishing the skin.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coffee grounds (fresh or used, dried)

• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)

• 1/4 cup brown sugar or sea salt

• 5-10 drops of grapefruit essential oil (optional, for added circulation benefits)

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.

2. Apply to damp skin in circular motions, focusing on areas with cellulite.

3. Rinse off with warm water and pat the skin dry.

4. Use 2-3 times a week for best results.

2. Gentle Face Scrub

This scrub exfoliates gently, brightens skin, and balances moisture without being harsh.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp oatmeal (ground into a fine powder)

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp jojoba oil or olive oil

• 1 tsp plain yogurt (optional, for extra moisture)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients into a paste.

2. Apply to a clean, damp face using gentle circular motions.

3. Leave on for 5 minutes for extra hydration, then rinse with lukewarm water.

4. Use 1-2 times a week.

3. Energizing Full-Body Scrub

This citrus-based scrub refreshes and revitalizes, perfect for morning showers.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sea salt or sugar

• 1/2 cup almond oil or olive oil

• Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange

• Juice of 1/2 lemon or orange

• 10 drops peppermint essential oil (optional, for added energy boost)

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until fully incorporated.

2. Massage onto damp skin in circular motions, covering the entire body.

3. Rinse off with cool or warm water.

4. Use 1-2 times a week to feel refreshed.

A great gift for anyone. The health benefits, the smell, the warm feeling when is cold…

Personalized Herbal Tea Blend

• Ingredients: Loose-leaf teas or herbs like chamomile, peppermint, and hibiscus.

• Instructions: Combine herbs in a small tin or jar, and include a handwritten note with brewing instructions and benefits of each ingredient.
  

A happy box full of useful goodies!

Self-Care Boxes

• Contents: Include items like a journal, cozy socks, a candle, herbal tea sachets, and a printed self-care checklist.

• Presentation: Use a small box or basket, tie it with a bow, and add a note about the importance of self-care.

Let me know how they turn out! 😊 xo Diana