Gift baskets are one of the ultimate forms of gift-giving because you’re essentially treating the giftee with many presents within one! Whether you struggle with gift-giving or would simply like to gift them with a bunch of tiny items that you know they would value and enjoy, gift baskets make this process far easier. You can also get super creative by customizing them per your giftee’s preferences or even setting themes for them! Ultimately, presents are supposed to be enjoyed and benefit the person you give them to.
One theme that we think is universally beloved is a spa-themed gift basket. Rather than giving your gift-receiver a voucher to a spa, make the experience even more relaxing and possibly cheaper by bringing the spa to them. By packing up the spa experience into a basket, you can ensure that your gift will create an atmosphere and sensation of comfort and relaxation for the person receiving it.
The best part about spa gift baskets is the abundance of products that can be contained within them, so you’ll never be lacking or out of options! We’ve listed some of the many items you can wrap into the basket to make sure that you make your giftee as relaxed, comfortable, and at ease as possible.
1. Face and Eye Masks
Every spa gift basket must include face and eye masks. Placing these cooling sheets over one’s skin helps calm their nerves and transports them right into a spa when one lies back and closes their eyes. The effects will also be long-lasting as their skin will be smooth and glowing for days after!
2. Body Butter
Yep, this is as smooth as it sounds. Body butter glides across one’s skin, moisturizing it and providing several additional benefits. It also helps to prevent wrinkles and spreads vitamins and antioxidants all over the skin. Add this to your gift basket to ensure the satiny skin of your giftee.
3. Facial Exfoliator
Scrubbing all the dirt off your skin and out of your pores leaves you feeling rejuvenated and completely clean. The exfoliation creates a lustrous look for one’s skin and adds a feeling of silkiness. Your gift basket could contain a facial exfoliator to help the person receiving it go about their at-home spa day with an incredibly soft and clean complexion.
4. Loofa
A loofa provides additional exfoliation for the body rather than the face. The loofa scrub against your body’s skin similarly removes dirt and dead skin and makes way for fresh and polished skin. Placing one of these in the basket would be greatly appreciated!
5. Shower Gel
Shower gels can be bought with various scents and washes your skin of accumulated dirt. They leave your skin smelling, feeling, and looking as fresh as ever. If you are aware of your giftee’s favourite scent, try finding a shower gel with one that matches it. However, if not, scents like lavender are generally safe and rather calming!
6. Gua Sha or Jade Roller
Gua Shas and jade rollers roll over your skin, massaging and reviving it. They aid in getting the blood in your face flowing and depuffing it. Certain techniques of running these tools across your face work best, so throw in a tiny piece of paper with instructions on the most beneficial ones. This will add to the usefulness and thoughtfulness of your gift basket!
7. Moisturiser
Whether you buy a moisturizer for the giftee’s body, face, or both, there’s almost nothing truly refreshing as working it into your skin. Try finding moisturizers that are supposed to feel light on the skin and develop a sensation of hydrated coolness and softness on your face and body.
8. Lip Balm
While the face and body are highly important features to focus on, we should also look into taking care of our lips. Finding the perfect lip balm that leaves your lips moisturized rather than chapped can be difficult. However, do your research to find the best and most hydrating lip balm you can find and afford for the basket to ensure you have covered all the bodily bases!
9. Towel
Of course, after using all these products and washing up, your giftee would need a towel to wipe their face. However, you should keep them from relying on the 12-day-old, moist towel they have lying around in their bathroom. Instead, keep their spa experience going by throwing in a soft, fluffy towel that will feel like a feather on their skin.
Cotten towels are a supremely soft option which is good for absorption and gives a light feeling on the face. Microfibre towels, however, maybe even more recommended. While they are not as fluffy as other towels, they are a fantastic option for sensitive skin since they are hypoallergenic.
10. Scented Candles
Setting the vibe of a spa is also a significant aspect of a spa gift basket. This can be done by throwing in some scented candles and a matchbox to light them with! Scented candles create an air of calm and serenity due to their aroma. They help relax one’s nerves and are the perfect addition to your gift!
