Wellness Christmas gifts - give the gift of calm this festive season
Treat your loved ones to a little bit of 'me time' with one of these gorgeous wellness Christmas gifts
With the busy, bustling, non-stop world we live in, it's no wonder that wellness Christmas gifts - presents that encourages the recipient to relax and take some much-needed retreat and me-time - have become so varied in choice.
The thing about the wellness trend is that it really can be anything to any person, from those to burn sage and collect crystals to others to love yoga or simplye like to unwind with a nice scented candle... there really is something for everyone.
So in the true spirit of buying someone something for Christmas that they may not buy themselves, what better gift to give than something to soothe your loved one's stress, help them unwind and makes them take some time to truly relax?
Ginevra has been the Deputy Editor of Ideal Home magazine since 2021, having first joined the team in 2011. She currently oversees the publication of the brand’s magazine each month, editing, writing and commissioning, from planning through to publication.
The job doesn't come without its fair share of stress so she tries whenever she can to unwind, so she's never far from a scented candle, hot water bottle and luxe creams and lotions...
We've gathered a whole host of gifts here that aim to calm and relax, products that are perfect for those that live hectic lives and rarely take some time out, to items that are ideal for those well versed in self-care already.
We've focused on all the big wellness hitters - top treats that are designed to totally soothe your senses. Nothing on this list will cost more than £85 and most are priced under £20 so they'll work as gorgeous gifts, as well as posh stocking fillers.
So take our word for it and treat your loved ones to some stylish soothing treats - and if you buy them now, you too can totally relax in the knowledge that you've managed to finish all your Christmas shopping!
Wellness Christmas gifts - our top buys
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Available in two colourways, this great value yoga mat is for existing yoga bunnies or those that plan to take it up as a new years resolution.
Just the thing to help them relax, this beautiful best scented candle features top notes of dark musk and cassis, together with the woody, soothing scent of cedar.
This elegant bathroom set contains a soft hair turban, together with a hand cream, body wash, body lotion and a candle, all infused with essential oils of black pepper, mandarin, cypress and cedarwood.
Help them soothe their muscles with this handy hand-held massage gun. If used for 10 minutes a day, the battery life will last them two months before needing recharged.
This book will take your loved ones on a journey to discover lessons in positivity and self-love to have help them through adversity in life.
Too bright to sleep? This super soft silk eye mask will help them drift off, and as it's silk, they'll barely notice that they're wearing it.
Containing six separately packaged portions, these citrussy scented blood orange and saffron bath salts will encourage sound sleep in all.
Made from soft-touch silicone and with four interchangeable ear tip sizes for the perfect fit, these cute ear plugs will reduce surrounding noise so the wearer can tune out any distractions.
As gifts for under £50 go, this is a winner. Cosy up on the sofa, armchair, bed... anywhere, with this cosy teddy bear-style covered hot water bottle.
Ever wonder if SAD lamps work? This brilliant bedside gadget a digital LED alarm clock that wakes you with calming sounds and lights, as well as being an essential oil diffuser.
Packed with plenty of affirmations and encouraging the reader to be more positive and grateful for the good things in their lives, this journal is just the thing to help set goals and stick to them.
Help them unwind this clever collection of three products - lavender bath salts, patchouli and jasmine lotion and lavender pillow spray - perfect for instant relaxation.
Many people derive calm and wellness by surrounding themselves with houseplants and this 70-80cm beauty would make the perfect gift.
Looking for more wellness Christmas gifts for friends and family? Or some brilliant last-minute Christmas gifts for under £100? Check out these retailers - they'll have plenty for you to buy before (or after) Christmas, whether you're looking for your loved ones or just something small for yourself...
- Amazon home buys
- John Lewis home buys
- Primark home buys
- Oliver Bonas home buys
- Wayfair home buys
- H&M Home buys
- Dunelm home buys
- M&S home buys
Now that you've calmly gathered a whole host of gift ideas, why not get that last bit of your festive shopping done and dusted so you can kick back and enjoy a little me-time..?
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Ginevra Benedetti has been the Deputy Editor of Ideal Home magazine since 2021. With a career in magazines spanning nearly twenty years, she has worked for the majority of the UK’s interiors magazines, both as staff and as a freelancer. She first joined the Ideal Home team in 2011, initially as the Deputy Decorating Editor and has never left! She currently oversees the publication of the brand’s magazine each month, from planning through to publication, editing, writing or commissioning the majority of the content.
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