The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year but let's face it, the flurry of festivities may leave you feeling less than merry. The cold weather, (or lack thereof) added with late-night holiday parties, weekends full of Christmas shopping, and decadent meals with friends and family, all have the potential to wreak havoc on your skin.

Giving (and receiving) skincare products during the holidays are the perfect gift! If you are planning to gift beauty products, here are a few tips on doing it right. 

The choice of products depends on how close you are to that person. An anti-aging serum will be ideal if they are immediate family or a good friend. If you are doubting or the person you buy for is not someone you know, then body lotion, body butter, or linen sprays may be the perfect option. 

The beauty of gifting skincare products to someone is that it may be something they would not indulge in themselves. It may be a new brand you discovered and enjoy that you would like them to try. You can never have too many skincare products; you can put them in guest bathrooms, store them for the next time you travel, or for when run out of your current product. 

Whether you are shopping for a seasoned beauty lover or a skincare newbie Almara Beauty has got you covered. Not only do they have a full face and body routine made from 100% natural ingredients, but they have also created the perfect gift boxes for the season. These gift boxes that I will describe below range from $25-$85 and come already packaged and ready to give, saving you more time that we do not have this time of the year.

1. Wellness Gift Box:  This makes the perfect gift for anyone and everyone. It includes a linen spray with a blend of calming aromas, providing an ideal way to relax after a long day. The linen spray comes in your choice of lavender, lavender-vanilla, or eucalyptus. It is paired with a body lotion or body butter. Both guarantee to moisturize your skin all day long. The body butter is an ultra-moisturizer made with two different kinds of butter, leaving your skin feeling silky and smooth. The body lotion is a lightweight, non-greasy formula that nourishes and moisturizes your skin. You can get these two products in a beautiful rose gold box with a white ribbon, making it Christmas-ready for $25.
2. Almara Duo: This box has two primary products that everyone needs and should be included in their skincare routine. A facial spray toner will brighten your complexion and balance your skin's pH, and a face cream will hydrate your skin while fighting the effects of aging. This excellent gift box will only cost $32.
3. Just the Basics: The three basic steps in a skincare routine are cleansing, tone, and moisturizing. Just the Basics gift box has the facial toner and face cream mentioned above added to a face cleanser. This face cleanser is perfect for all skin types, is soap-free, gentle, and efficient, and will leave you with a healthy complexion. The price for this gift box is $45.
4. 5 Steps: This is my personal fave. This gift box has everything you need to have a complete and healthy skincare routine. It comes with a face cleanser, facial toner, eye serum, face serum, and face cream. The eye serum comes with a metallic roller that feels fantastic and helps deliver the unique blend of oils to the sensitive part of your eyes while helping with puffiness. The face serum packs a huge nutritional punch. The combination of oils it contains helps with fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and more! You can get all five products for only $85. 

In conclusion, yes, skincare makes the perfect gift! There are many products to choose from. All the products, as mentioned earlier, are made from natural ingredients, so you know they are healthy for you and the safer option. And if you are still unsure which product to give, a gift card may be the best option. 

Skincare is the gift that keeps on giving!