Have you thought of any healthy gift ideas for the holidays?

Surveys show that the majority of Americans are trying to get healthy.

Among 1,012 adults polled in one survey by biotechnology company Gelesis, “feeling healthier” was the highest priority, followed closely by losing weight.

In another recent survey, 28 percent of respondents said they make a conscious effort to get healthy every day, with 43 percent focusing on healthy eating, 42 percent on regular exercise, and 41 percent on taking time for themselves.

You can’t go wrong with giving loved ones gifts that will help boost their health and well-being. To make your shopping easier, we have some great ideas below.

Help your friend or loved one enjoy healthy skin with this discovery kit. We’ve packed travel sizes of all four of our CV Skinlabs non-toxic products together to give the receiver a chance to try them. Don’t be surprised if you hear back a few weeks later about how much better their skin looks and feels!

This kit includes travel sizes of the following:

• Calming Moisture
• Restorative Skin Balm
• Rescue + Relief Spray
• Body Repair Lotion

Help your loved one to de-stress this holiday with the Pursoma Digital Detox Bath Treatment. It’s made for those who spend all day on their digital devices and then perhaps have trouble sleeping. It reduces the tension and stress that often results from the overuse of technology, helping the user to rest better, feel better, and unplug from the modern world.

Made with French Grey Sea Salt to remineralize the body and Green Clay to pull out urban toxicity. Also helps aid in deep pore cleansing and mega skin hydration.

With more and more people working from home, there’s been an increased need for ergonomic office chairs. While sitting on a balance ball to work at a computer can be a challenge, this balance stool makes it easier while still providing improved posture, circulation, and a bit of a core workout. It can adjust from an 18-inch to a 23-inch desk, so it works for most home offices.

These colorful cards contain short mindfulness exercises that your loved one can do at any time of the day or night. They don’t cost much, but they can make it easy to bring awareness, calm, and joy to everyday life. Each card includes an inspiring phrase on the front and a bite-size mindfulness exercise on the back.

If you know someone who suffers from regular anxiety or depression—or who simply could use a little soothing comfort—a weighted blanket might be the perfect gift. Studies suggest they can help ease symptoms of anxiety while promoting relaxation. There are several different kinds available in a variety of materials and colors. Layla Sleep has a nice, soft one.

This wellness box is the perfect gift for anyone who’s going through cancer treatments during the holiday season. Non-toxic, safe, and effective, it helps reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation while helping to clear the body and mind of negativity and stress.

The box includes the following:

• 4 CV Skinlabs products to provide calming, moisturizing, soothing, and healing benefits to the skin.
• A guided meditation CD from Health Journeys (your choice of chemotherapy or radiation).

Gift your loved one the gift of pure water with this special filtering water bottle. It includes built-in filtration to reduce more than 20 common tap water contaminants such as lead, chlorine, pesticides, hormones, and pharmaceuticals. It’s made of stainless steel so you won’t be exposed to dangerous plastics either.

The receiver will be able to go green, save money, and enjoy tasty water all at the same time!

Gift the gift of healthy eating made easily with Daily Harvest. They ship whole food, plant-based harvest bowls, smoothies, flatbreads, soups, and even sweets to your loved one’s door. Great for those who enjoy healthy eating but don’t have the time to cook.

Standard perfumes and colognes often contain chemical fragrances and phthalates that aren’t good for you. For that health-conscious person who loves to smell good but prefers not to be exposed to toxins, try these clean fragrances from Summer Hours. They’re environmentally friendly and inspired by nature, using clean ingredients that are vegan, cruelty-free, and safe. This sample set includes four travel-size fragrances. They have candles too.

Anyone who’s 40 and over, who’s been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or who has a family history of heart disease will benefit from having one of these. They’re economical and effective and can help the person keep an eye on their blood pressure without having to run to the doctor’s or pharmacy all the time.

Keep in mind that monitors using upper-arm cuffs are more accurate than around-the-wrist cuffs. Find a list of quality products at Forbes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that indoor air pollution is worse than outdoors. Give the gift of fresh-smelling air with these air-purifying bags. They remove odors from the home, office, garage, car, gym, or anywhere else the air needs a little freshening.

Rather than use chemicals (like so many conventional air fresheners do), these purifying bags employ natural Moso bamboo charcoal. They don’t just mask bad smells but eliminate odors and harmful air particles entirely. You can even “recharge” the bags by placing them in direct sunlight for an hour each month. 100 percent organic and chemical-free.

If you haven’t been getting enough sleep lately, try this white noise sound machine. It effectively masks any noise that may be disturbing you by creating soothing ambient sounds of rushing air. The light and portable design means you can take it anywhere with you, even when traveling over the holidays.

Choose from bright white noise, deep white noise, or gentle surf, then set the volume you prefer. Great for soothing kids, babies, and pets too!

Tell us your ideas for healthy gift-giving!

It’s the skincare ingredient that dermatologists rave about – and the star of our new Juicy Greens Exfoliating Toning Essence – but what makes niacinamide an essential in our skincare routines?  

It promises to brighten complexions, clear pigmentation, and reduce the signs of ageing, but does niacinamide live up to the hype? We take a look into this wonder vitamin. 

WHAT IS IT? 

A water-soluble vitamin not derived naturally from the body, niacinamide is essentially a form of vitamin B3. By helping to build proteins in the skin, it can help stave off the effects of environmental damage (and even reduce past harm) that can lead to premature ageing, dark spots, and dehydration. Although found in foods such as like green vegetables, nuts, and legumes, it’s when it’s applied topically that it really comes into its own. 

WHY SHOULD I USE IT? 

Where do we start? The benefits of niacinamide are countless, regardless of your skin type or sensitivity. Thanks to its ability to retain water, it strengthens the skin’s natural barrier function, which is our first line of defence from UV rays, pollution, drying weather conditions, and environmental aggressors. By locking in water, it also boosts the ability of other moisturising ingredients, which is why it works so well in a cleanser or serum.  

Boasting a myriad of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps our visage firm and healthy, and gives us that glowing, bouncy skin we all dream of. Not to mention a whole host of other skin-loving benefits, such as reducing the appearance of pores, minimising redness, reducing fine lines, and regulating sebum levels. 

WHAT ABOUT PIGMENTATION? 

Whether it’s a bout of wayward hormones or too much time basking in the sun, pigmentation (those brown sun spots we see on our face, décolletage or hands) can affect anyone, regardless of gender and race. Luckily, studies have shown that niacinamide can significantly decrease hyperpigmentation after just four weeks of use. This is because vitamin B3 reduces the transfer of cells that cause brown spots, called melanocytes. 

GOT IT. BUT HOW DO I USE IT? 

Safe and effective to use daily, niacinamide is perfectly compatible with all other ingredients, including retinol, peptides, HA, BHAs, and AHAs and other antioxidants. That’s why we made it one of the hero ingredients in our new Juicy Greens Exfoliating Toning Essence.  

Inspired by the traditions of Eastern beauty – where natural, hydrating ingredients are expertly layered to help actives penetrate deep into the skin – this active essence provides gentle, daily exfoliation to maximise the absorption of any natural serums you apply afterwards. Plus, it gently removes any dirt and impurities you might miss when cleansing – it’s a skin win situation! 

Clinically tested and shown to improve skin texture, tone, and evenness by an average of 68% in 28 days, just dab the dewy drops on a cotton pad after cleansing twice a day and revel in the results. 

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It’s nice to know that we’re living in a time where getting cosmetic procedures like plastic surgery is no longer looked down upon (It shouldn’t be! Do what makes you the most confident! Especially if it’s safe and done by a medical professional!). But for some, going under the knife isn’t in the cards, and finding alternatives that work similarly is like finding a needle in a haystack—nearly impossible to do, but glorious when it occurs.

So, we’re overjoyed to say that one of those needles is on sale. It’s the L’Oreal Paris Collagen Moisturizer
, and thanks to Amazon, it’s marked down to $9 right now for Cyber Monday. Making timely decisions is tough, but we’re here to help you. Here’s a bit more about this beloved moisturizer: The day and night cream was generated to feed your skin “intense hydration” that will, according to the brand, “fill in the appearance of lines and wrinkles
and helps restore moisture for smoother, plumper skin.”

Now, we know that marketing lingo can be a bit overstated, but reviewers seem to back all of the above claims. In fact, over 35,000 shoppers have given the product perfect five-star ratings
.

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Courtesy: L’Oreal Paris.

L’Oreal Paris Skincare Collagen Face Moisturizer

One reviewer who used to rely on botox to minimize the appearance of their wrinkles said this moisturizer
replaced their need for the procedure entirely.