[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/holiday-gift-ideas\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/holiday-gift-ideas\/","headline":"Holiday Gift Ideas","name":"Holiday Gift Ideas","description":"Holiday Gift Ideas With the holiday season approaching, you may want to consider making some natural personal care products to give as your holiday gift. You can buy small jars from...","datePublished":"2014-11-20","dateModified":"2026-01-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/author\/ein_marlene\/#Person","name":"Marlene","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/author\/ein_marlene\/","identifier":4,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/669d68837c50949b8a978b90d77c2c97da62be0c9a8fee8912abb01c7e0947a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/669d68837c50949b8a978b90d77c2c97da62be0c9a8fee8912abb01c7e0947a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Edison Institute of Nutrition","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Edison-Institute-of-Nutrition-logo-color.svg","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Edison-Institute-of-Nutrition-logo-color.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/holiday-gift-ideas.jpg","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/holiday-gift-ideas.jpg","height":630,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/holiday-gift-ideas\/","about":["Articles","Nutritional Supplements & Remedies"],"wordCount":754,"articleBody":"Holiday Gift IdeasWith the holiday season approaching, you may want to consider making some natural personal care products to give as your holiday gift. You can buy small jars from craft stores for your home-made creations.Cinnamon ScrubThis gentle scrub, as a holiday gift, will leave your skin smooth and soft. The almond meal soothes the skin, while the sugar buffs away dead skin cells. The cinnamon has an antibacterial effect.2 tbsp. (30 ml) fine-ground almond meal1 tbsp. (15 ml) rice flour2 tsp. (10 ml) caster sugar\u00bd tsp. (2.5 ml) ground cinnamonPlain yogurtCombine almond meal, rice flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add enough yogurt to form a gritty paste.To use, gently massage the scrub into dampened skin, then rinse off.Store in refrigerator and use within 10 days.Honey Lip BalmConventional lip balms contain petroleum derivatives, etc. Try this natural balm to keep your lips moist in the winter:1 tbsp. (15 ml) grated beeswax2 tbsp. (30 ml) almond oil2 tbsp. (30 ml) castor oil (hexane-free)1 tbsp. (15 ml) cocoa butter1 tsp. (5 ml) honey500-IU vitamin E capsule10 drops rose essential oilPlace beeswax, almond and castor oils, butter and honey in the top of a double boiler. Melt over low heat, whisking constantly.Remove from heat. Add contents of the Vitamin E capsule and rose oil. Place the pan in a shallow ice-water bath and whisk until mixture becomes creamy.Spoon the mixture into small jars. Store in a cool place for up to 6 months.Peppermint Foot ScrubPeppermint cools and deodorizes the skin and sugar buffs away dead skin cells. Your feet will feel soft and refreshed with this effective scrub and it will make a great holiday gift.1 tbsp. (15 ml) coarse-ground oatmeal1 tbsp. (15 ml) polenta (cornmeal)1 tbsp. (15 ml) sugar2 tsp. (10 ml) dried peppermint leaves1 tbsp. (15 ml) natural yogurtJuice of 1 lemon5 drops peppermint essential oilCombine oatmeal, polenta, sugar and dried peppermint in a bowl.Add yogurt, lemon juice and peppermint essential oil.Mix to form a gritty pasteTo use, sit on the edge of a bathtub and massage the mixture into your feet.Rinse and dry thoroughly, then follow with a rich, natural moisturizer.FOR THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE: On average, men shave about 22,000 times during their lifetime, so why not make a soothing shaving cream and calming aftershave balm for them?Dream Shaving CreamOlive, jojoba, and grapeseed oils are all emollients and replenish moisture. Glycerine facilitates blade glide over your skin. Witch Hazel is useful for inflamed and tender skin. Comforting Aloe Vera moisturizes and heals.6 tbsp (90 ml) coconut oil2 tbsp. (30 ml) witch hazel1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil1 tbsp. (15 ml) jojoba oil1 tbsp. (15 ml) grapeseed oil2 tbsp. (30) aloe vera juice10 drops each of sandalwood and lavender essential oilsPlace coconut oil in a double boiler over a low heat and liquefy.Remove from heat and stir in witch hazel and also the olive, jojoba and grapeseed oils.Add aloe vera juice and the essential oils.Using an electric-mixer, beat on low speed for 2 to 3 minutes.Spoon the mixture into a wide-mouthed jar.To use, scoop up about 1 tbsp (30 ml) of the shaving cream, warm it between your palms, then smooth it over our face and neck.After shaving, remove any traces of shaving cream with a warm, damp face cloth.Sandalwood AftershaveSandal wood is antiseptic and also proves a calming, earthy, masculine scent. Tea tree fights inflammation. Spearmint is cooling. Rosemary stimulates circulation.\u00be cup (180 ml) witch hazel1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar10 drops sandalwood essential oil5 drops spearmint essential oil3 drops rosemary essential oil2 drops tea tree essential oilPlace all ingredients in a bottle. To use, shake well and pat onto skin after shaving.Happy Holidays from All of Us at EdisonEarn a diploma in holistic nutrition. 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