{"id":6003,"date":"2024-11-26T09:15:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/?p=6003"},"modified":"2024-11-26T09:33:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:33:43","slug":"christmas-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/christmas-gift-guide","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6004 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gift-Guide-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Gift Guide\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Fed up of trying to think of Christmas presents for loved ones? Find shopping stressful? Want to give a thoughtful gift?<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve put together some of our top picks for botanically-beautiful gifts to take the hassle out of present buying <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/statics.teams.cdn.office.net\/evergreen-assets\/personal-expressions\/v2\/assets\/emoticons\/gift\/default\/20_f.png?v=v17\" alt=\"Gift\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Introduce someone to aromatherapy, bestow a skincare bundle or gift a self-care package, we&#8217;ve got you covered\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/statics.teams.cdn.office.net\/evergreen-assets\/personal-expressions\/v2\/assets\/emoticons\/santa\/default\/20_f.png?v=v29\" alt=\"Santa\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Christmas Gift Guide<\/h3>\n<h3>Lavender essential oil<\/h3>\n<p>The most versatile of all the essential oils available in aromatherapy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/search?q=lavender\">Lavender<\/a> has a wide range of therapeutic properties, including massage, bathing and skin care. Use it in aromatherapy diffusers for a wide range of purposes. Relaxing and calming with gentle antiseptic properties.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/bases-and-carrier-oils\/carrier-oils\/almond-sweet-carrier-oil\">Sweet Almond carrier oil<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Light, easy to use and is the classic massage oil for use in aromatherapy treatments. Sweet Almond is a versatile moisturising oil and is therefore used for a wide range of skin care. Great for overnight face and body moisturising, hair softening, and even as a waterproof makeup cleanser.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/bases-and-carrier-oils\/cream-bases\/anti-wrinkle-cream-base\">Anti-Wrinkle Cream Base<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Helps to fight the signs of ageing with its revolutionary formulation. Combining rejuvenating and moisturising oils of Carrot and Rosehip and soothing botanical extracts. This cream base helps to combat free-radicals that accelerate the ageing process, helping to soften fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n<h3>Hydrosols<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/face-and-body\/hydrosols\">Hydrosols<\/a> are produced by water or steam distillation of the flower or herb. They contain the therapeutic properties of the plants from which they were extracted, making them ideal for general skincare.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/face-and-body\/after-sun-outdoors\/aloe-vera-lavender-gel\">Aloe Vera and Lavender Gel <\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Discover the miraculous properties of Aloe Vera, Seaweed and Organic French Lavender. All captured perfectly in this light and refreshing hydrating gel. Its cooling and soothing action is ideal for red, irritated skin, or after over-exposure to the sun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/face-and-body\/face-lotions\/damask-rose-facial-hydrating-lotion\">Damask Rose Facial Hydrating Lotion<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A luxurious anti-aging lotion containing the finest Rose Otto. Super hydrating and is therefore particularly good for dull, dry skin.<\/p>\n<h3>Mild Shampoo Base<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/bases-and-carrier-oils\/haircare-bases\/mild-shampoo-base\">Mild Shampoo Base<\/a> allows you to add your own essential oils. It is specially formulated to gently cleanse hair and leave it shiny, manageable and full of vitality. Enriched with scalp-conditioning botanicals of Sea Lavender, Seaweed, Irish Moss and Wild Thyme to deliver great results<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/face-and-body\/hand-foot-care\/nourishing-hand-cream\">Nourishing Hand Cream<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Contains oils of Coconut, Myrrh and Benzoin, combined with soothing botanicals, to hydrate dried out hands. This nutrient-rich combination promotes smooth, supple hands, whilst also\u00a0 providing protection against the environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use our Christmas Gift Guide and gift the benefits of aromatherapy this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fed up of trying to think of Christmas presents for loved ones? Find shopping stressful? Want to give a thoughtful gift? 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