Here are two fail-safe gifts that I love to give to loved ones over the Holiday period. Both are so quick and easy to make. Start looking out for pretty jars – if you can’t find anything but mason jars, it’s fine – just pretty them up with beautifully decorated labels and ribbons.
Gourmet Herb Salt
I made some for myself last year and panicked when I ran out about a month ago. It’s a perfect gift for a foodie or someone who loves to cook. You can use any herbs that you have to hand or can easily find in your local grocery store. I like to use rosemary, sage, and thyme.
- 1 cup mixed fresh herbs
- 2 cups sea salt (You need to use rock or flaky salt. I buy really good quality flaky salt as it’s a gift and this is a great company where you can buy in bulk.)
- 1 – 16 ounce jar
- Place the herbs in your blender or food processor and pulse for only a few minutes. You want to process them into tiny pieces, not into a mush, so be careful not to overprocess.
Place the slat in a large bowl and mix in the herbs with your hands
Leave the bowl uncovered in a warm spot for 24 hours – this is important as the herbs need to dry out. You can place it in your oven once it’s cooled down or anywhere that’s really warm and dry. You might even place it on a sunny window sill.
Fill the jar with your salt and make a pretty label.
Lavender “Tranquility” Bath Salts
- 16 ounces of Epsom Salts (from any drugstore)
- 60 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 cup dried lavender (optional)
Simply place the salts in your jar and add the essential oil and lavender. Mix well and seal the jar immediately.
Relaxing Bath Soak for Sensitive Skin
I use dead sea salts in this soak as they’re great for itchy and sensitive skin – also skin conditions such as eczema.
- 16 ounces Dead Sea Salts
- 40 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
- 1 cup dried calendula flowers (optional)
Place the sea salt in your jar and add the essential oil.
If you are using calendula flowers, blast them in your blender until you have tiny pieces and add to the salt.
Do you have anymore ideas for homemade skin care products for Xmas gifts or websites?