The Christmas List of Beauty Gifts

I've heard few comments saying that gifting beauty products can be seen like being critical of someone hygiene or aspect. In my opinion it is not true, especially now that even a hand wash bottle is so beautiful or its scent  very appealing, this preconceived thought doesn't exist anymore. I would happily receive a hamper with beauty products and body wash without be offended. I've picked few items that can be found in most department stores and beauty shops.

Dr Organic is a great brand and its products have won several awards in the natural skincare and hair categories. Its prices are very affordable and the fragrances available are pleasant and serve a full range of skincare products. The Dr Organic Moroccan  Argan Oil range has got a delectable scent and it has specific products for the whole body and hair. A hamper with a selection of goodies would be a godsend because let's face it, we never treat ourselves properly and we always procrastinate from buying something like that, opting for other things instead or for other people. So if a friend can place under the tree a parcel with a choice of Dr Organic 's  it would make for a perfect gift. You can find these products at Holland & Barrett  www.hollandandbarrett.com  or at Dr Organic website www.drorganic.co.uk

Nouveau Lashes is a lashes extension treatment that uses a special technique that gives a full and voluminous effect but keeping it natural as well in half the time. Salons that can perform this treatment are located around UK and Ireland so an idea for a present could be a gift voucher  for the beauty lover friend. Check all the offers and addresses at www.nouveaulashes.com

Ekia is a certified French organic skincare and it has been created after two years of clinical  research in a French University hospital. The anti ageing properties of Ekia's products are amazing, using among its ingredients the Dragon's Blood Sap, an active ingredient found in the Croton Lechleri Tree in  the Amazon rainforest. Ekia has got a very extensive range with products specific for face and eyes as well as cleansers and toners. Check online at www.ekiaskincare.co.uk for all the benefits this skincare brand can give  and shop at Whole Foods Market or online.

Weleda is been around for 95 years, delivering always organic skincare products ahead of everyone else. Established in Switzerland in 1921 and using at the beginning the plants from the garden laboratory it has expanded all over the world. Its Weleda Skin Food is celebrating its 90th birthday with its formula unchanged through the years. A hamper with Weleda products it is in many wish list, I'm sure. All the best health stores and pharmacies as well as high street destinations like Holland & Barrett, Whole Foods Market and Waitrose just to name a few stock this Swiss brand or you check online at www.weleda.co.uk and do your shopping.

Toast is a Welsh brand that from lounge wear and nightwear has expanded its  business becoming a lifestyle destination. Its womenswear range is beautiful with soft fabrics and great styles. Its range of soaps is gorgeous. I love the Toast Lavender Hand Wash with its single essential oil addition.  Toast is a destination for all your Christmas gifts because it caters fashion, homewear and home fragrances as well. There are 13 stores between London and the rest of UK and you can check online at www.toa.st/uk

Pixi is a beauty brand that has got such a huge range of products that when you step inside its shop in Carnaby you can stay there for hours to check everything. I've picked these  Glow Tonic To Go exfoliating pads that are amazing and they leave your complexion clean and radiant, minimising pores and fine lines. Among make up palettes and skincare products you can choose the perfect items for a beauty lover friend or relative and even few stocking fillers. Check and shop online at www.pixibeauty.co.uk and to locate other shops.

I love Burt's Bees ' products, its iconic beeswax lip balm has made history and every year they've got always new and fascinating ideas. During Christmas time, the offering of gift sets is huge and you can find both cosmetics or skincare sets. Its lipstick range has got a choice of colours and textures that tempts you to buy them all. Burt's Bees can be found at the best health shops like Holland  & Barrett, Boots, department stores like Debenham or John Lewis as well as Whole Foods Market, specialised in organic skincare and beauty products. Online outlets are available and for sure among all its products you  will find gifts and stocking fillers. www.burtsbees.co.uk

Keeping your hands smooth and fragranced is a must and Crabtree & Evelyn knows a lot about hand therapy. Its hand creams have got gorgeous scents and for Christmas you can find in stores lots of gift boxes with three hand cream in different combinations or this amazing Deluxe Hand Therapy Collection where you can find 12 tubes of 25 grams each of their bestelling fragrances which include 3 limited edition Christmas scents. This gift will make you remembered and thought about for the whole year by using a different hand cream each month. www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk

This beautiful purple BaByliss 2198 KU 235 Elegance Straightener will be a fantastic gift idea , because I must admit that we love all these beauty gadgets  that can help us to achieve a perfect look like we 've stepped out of a hair salon. It is ready to use in 15 seconds and it has Advanced Ceramics heating system. Head to Tesco or shop online  at www.tesco.com