Wellness, Beauty, and Balance this Holiday Season
The holiday season is the perfect time to spoil the women in your life with gifts that promote health, happiness, and harmony. Whether you’re shopping for your best friend, mom, sister, or partner, these carefully curated ideas focus on supporting women’s wellness, skin health, and self-care. As a naturopathic doctor, and woman, I’ve rounded up gifts that will help the woman in your life thrive in the coming year.
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For the Woman who Ages Gracefully
My FAVORITE kind of gift is anything that will help my skin stay looking bright and radiant, while allowing me to age nicely. So when I tell you these are the skin care products your woman will want, please believe me!
This tool can be an investment; but if you get the right one, it will help prevent the formation of premature fine lines and wrinkles, decrease inflammation and morning puffiness, and maintain her youthful glow.
I love this mask because it is well worth the investment. Not only does it have 3 light settings to even out skin tone and maintain its suppleness, but it also has a mild vibration to help with stress relief and lymphatic fluid movement-- honestly, this mask does it all!
My skin care routine is no secret. If you've been following me, you know I love to use and recommend 2 skin care brands: BioJuve and Agent Nateur. These are the brands I have seen significant results with and are my Holy Grail brands. They work especially well to maintain your spa and medical results at home. For example, if you want to keep your face glowing after a microneedling session, these products coupled with a great quality LED mask will allow you to go longer between sessions.
To learn more about why I love these products, check out these articles:
Effortless Clean Beauty
My mom always told me makeup should highlight your beauty, not give you a new face. This cosmetics brand does just that! They specialize in effortlessly accentuating natural features because their formulas are subtle for flawlessly applying in the morning before starting the day and buildable enough for a night out on the town.
For the Woman who Loves to Stay Cozy
There's nothing like coming home to spa vibes or winding down after a long day with things that will put you in a relaxing mood before bedtime. These products will give the woman in your life that "just-got-out-of-the-spa" mood.
For most women, myself included, I look forward to changing into comfortable, cozy clothes the minute I walk through the threshold of my home. Slipping this robe on after a long day replaces the stress and troubles of the day with warm and loving feelings that the rest of the night should have. Check out this robe and everything else Bare Necessities has to offer.
Who doesn't love to binge shows under a cozy blanket on the couch? And chances are that blanket is shared between 2 or more people (or pets). Wouldn't you love if you had a blanket big enough to accommodate everyone and your pets comfortably without pulling out another blanket? Well this blanket is just what you need. From 8'x8' to 10'x10' blankets, you will be able to snuggle with everyone, pets included, comfortably during that nighttime Netflix binge.
For the Fitness Girly who Brings Style into the Gym
Finding the perfect gift for the fitness enthusiast in your life can prove to be a difficult task. However, with these ideas, you will surely find something that will fit the bill when it comes to function and style.
Women love to look and feel their best even if we end up sweating and out of breath because of an amazing workout. This is why stylish gym clothes are always a good gift idea. This is my go-to brand for myself and as gifts for my friends because you can tell they are designed with the needs of women in mind. It is also a plus to support a small business run by a strong-minded woman.
If you're looking to gift a stylish and more subtle health tracker than a smart watch, the Oura Ring is something to strongly consider. Whether you choose the Gen 3 or Gen 4, you won't go wrong with how sleek it looks on the hand, its battery life, and its tracking features, including basal body temperature for the woman who is tracking her cycles.
For more on my thoughts about the Oura Ring, check out my article: The Oura Ring: The Health Tracker Everyone's Talking About
Wireless headphones are a must-have especially for that gym-goer who works out best in the zone and unbothered. This pair is probably the best on the market. It has noise-cancelling features and sound quality, will stay put, holds a charge well, is super stylish! The Smoky Pink color is just pop of color you want without drawing attention.
For the Bookworm
I love the occasional escape from reality by reading a good book. Whether its downloaded on my Kindle or having a physical hard copy, my books are a way for my brain to think about things that do not involve the stresses of everyday life, such as politics, work, or even something as small as "what's for dinner." So, for the bookworm in your life, here are some gift ideas to consider:
Let's face it, carrying around a novel is not always doable, but carrying around a thin e-reader that barely takes up space is. I love my Kindle Paperwhite and it always comes with me to the gym, outings to the pool or beach, and trips. It has the capability to hold an entire library. It's a great companion for any bookworm. Also, the Kindle Unlimited subscription is a must-have for any avid reader.
2025 Book List
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For the Health-Conscious Woman
Meeting health goals is a worthy enough feat all on its own, so it is only fitting to gift that woman in your life some tools that will help her meet her goals. Here are some gift ideas that can do just that:
For some women, pin-pointing when ovulation happens or predicting when a period will start is not intuitive. For those women, a basal body thermometer is an amazing tool, especially for ones who are trying to get pregnant or avoid pregnancy.
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Finding a protein powder that tastes good and does not have all the unwanted fillers can be difficult to find. However, this brand makes the tastiest protein powder without compromising your health by only using quality ingredients.
This is something I've had since my first year of medical school. With the less-than-clean quality of Southern California water supplies, a water filter is a must! This water filter has been with me for years and I am so happy with my investment. It allows me the confidence to know that my water is free of heavy metals and other pollutants.
For the New Mommy
Watching my sister navigate motherhood for the first time is so magical. From watching her carry her son, to birthing him, to raising him is such a privilege. Observing her life now, I've made a list that could make life a bit easier for any new mom.
This ergonomically designed carrier reduces back strain and will allow you to carry your baby longer more comfortably.
Unfortunately, accidents can happen and we should all be prepared to offer lifesaving methods whenever needed. This device is something every household should have to give you the piece of mind you need, especially if you have a child who is still learning the basics of chewing.
Staying on your feet as a new mom can be tiring and finding comfortable shoes that are stylish can be irritating. But this brand of shoes has soles that make you feel like you're on a cloud. For that mom who is always running around, consider gifting her these shoes. She will love you for it!
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! I wish you luck with finding the perfect gifts for everyone in your life!
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