Skincare gifts are something everyone can use during the holidays, and beyond.
But knowing what to buy for every skin type and preference (without offending anyone) can be a tall order.
Not to worry, we’ve got you covered with our botanical skincare gift guide chock-full of stocking stuffers, luxurious facial care products, and hydrating body care items for everyone on your holiday list.
Desert Essence Must-Have Holiday Skincare Gifts
Buying skincare products for friends, family, and coworkers takes some forethought.
For example, most people already have their facial care regimen dialed in and aren’t likely to change it up to test out an unfamiliar holiday gift.
To make things simple, we’ve divided this gift guide into product categories that people will be excited to try and use.
- Stocking Stuffers
- Teens and Tweens
- DIYers
- Self-Care/Relaxation
- Everyday Body Care
Just pick a category, choose a product, and your shopping’s done!
Stocking Stuffer Skincare Gifts
Whether you need a small gift for an office party or stocking stuffers for the family, these small, all-purpose skincare gifts will hit the mark.
1. Lip Rescue Ultra Hydrating - Shea Butter Lip Balm
An ultra-hydrating lip balm formulated with Organic Shea Butter, Rosemary Oil, and Ginkgo Biloba. Perfect for hydrating and sealing in moisture during the wintertime.
2. Desert Essence Vegan Bar Soaps
Our botanically based, non-GMO, naturally scented soap bars are the ultimate sustainable, practical stocking stuffer.
Made with 100% RSPO-certified sustainably harvested palm oil, pure essential oils, and hydrating plant oils and extracts, they’re long-lasting, gentle, and biodegradable.
Popular holiday varieties include:
3. Pumpkin Spice Hand Repair Cream
Everyone’s hands need a little extra moisture come wintertime, especially after holiday cooking and preparations.
This rich blend of Pumpkin Seed Oil and Jojoba Oil, with skin tone-evening Licorice Extract, is a treat for the hands and smells great.
Skincare Gifts For Teens & Tweens
Teens and tweens love receiving new skincare products, especially those that can help tame problem skin.
These products are botanically based, contain no harsh chemicals, and can help reduce blemishes, oiliness, and skin congestion.
1. Thoroughly Clean Deep Pore Cleanser
Contains pure Manuka Oil, Australian Tea Tree Oil, and Bentonite Clay to unclog and tighten pores and fight breakouts. Non-drying and gentle enough for sensitive skin.
2. Desert Essence Blemish Touch Stick
This top-rated, compact touch stick is made with skin-clearing tea tree oil, chamomile, and lavender, ideal for teens, tweens, or anyone with problem skin.
3. Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads
Teens and tweens love the convenience of these Tea Tree Oil-saturated pads for quick cleansing with no rinsing required! Perfect for backpacks, gym bags, sleepovers, and sleep-away camps.
Related reading: A Guide to the Best Natural Products For Teen Skincare
Skincare Gifts For DIYers and Minimalists
These multipurpose skincare gifts are for friends and family who love making their own personal care products and/or practice a minimalistic and natural skincare routine.
1. Eco Harvest Australian Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is nature’s ultimate natural cleanser, used frequently in DIY skin care, body care, oral care, deodorants, and cleaning products as a natural antimicrobial.
Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil is made from 100% pure eco-harvested Australian Tea Tree free of pesticides, herbicides & chemicals.
2. Pure Jojoba Oil
Ultra-versatile and affordable pure Jojoba Oil works for all skin and hair types and is an absolute staple for DIYers and skincare minimalists.
Desert Essence was one of the first companies to bring pure, sustainably-sourced jojoba oil to the American market over fifty years ago, and it’s remained one of our most sought-after products.
Choose from three sizes:
- Jojoba Oil 2 oz
- Jojoba Oil 4oz
- Jojoba Oil 8oz (recommended for DIYers)
Learn more about this legendary plant oil in: The Ultimate Guide to Jojoba Oil for Skin & Hair
3. Tea Tree Oil Liquid Castile Soap
Castile soaps are another staple for making DIY facial cleansers, body washes, hand soap, cleaning products, and haircare products.
Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Liquid Castile Soap harnesses the gentle cleansing properties of plant-derived castile soap with antimicrobial Tea Tree for a powerful yet gentle all-purpose soap and cleanser.
- Shop the 4 oz for skincare minimalists
- Shop the 32 oz refill for DIYers (they’ll love you for this!)
Self Care/Relaxation Skincare Gifts
These products are a true gift for those in need of some extra stress relief and self-care this holiday season.
1. Botanically Based Body Butters
Desert Essence body butters are a luxuriously hydrating gift for the skin and senses!
Made with ultra-hydrating plant-derived ingredients, like shea butter, jojoba oil, moringa oil, and mango butter, they make the perfect stocking stuffer or small gift.
Choose from:
- Fresh Mango Body Butter with Mango Butter and Aloe
- Coconut Body Butter With Hyaluronic Acid and Coffee Oil
- Shea and Jojoba Body Butter with Coffee Oil and Shea Butter
2. Perfect Pistachio Foot Repair Cream
Treat their hardworking feet with this ultra-rich and nourishing foot cream. Enriched with Organic Pistachio Oil, Shea Butter, and Macadamia Oil to smooth, soften and revive dry, rough feet.
3. Bulgarian Lavender Body Wash
This gentle lavender body wash transforms everyday baths and showers into a relaxation aromatherapy treatment that hydrates the skin and soothes the senses.
Everyday Winter Body Care Essentials Gifts
Nearly everyone struggles with dry skin in the wintertime, making these products must-haves for all skin types.
1. Body Oil Sprays
These body oil sprays are a truly unique gift, offering all the benefits of pure plant oil moisture without the hassle of drippy body oil application. Jojoba oil–based sprays help lock in long-lasting hydration.
Simply spray on after showering to lock in moisture for 24 hours.
Choose from:
- Jojoba and Sunflower Body Oil Spray (normal or dry skin)
- Jojoba, Coconut, & Chamomile (sensitive skin)
- Jojoba & Sweet Almond (dry skin)
2. Pumpkin Spice Hand Repair Cream
Yes, we’ve listed this product twice, but that’s because it’s such an awesome holiday gift!
Naturally scented with festive pumpkin spice, this formula contains ultra-hydrating Pumpkin Seed and Jojoba Oil plus licorice extract, to help promote even skin tone.
Wonderful for dry, rough, work-worn, and/or mature hands.
3. Cruelty-Free Body Lotions
Our body lotions come in a variety of natural scents for all skin types, are vegan, cruelty-free, plant-derived, and free from harsh chemicals.
For extra wintertime moisture, we recommend:
- Sweet Almond Body Lotion
- Spicy Vanilla Chai Hand & Body Lotion
- Fragrance-Free Hand & Body Lotion (for sensitive skin or fragrance-sensitive people)
Shop all Desert Essence Body Lotions.