Create a pampering spa basket as a gift for a friend that deserves pampering. A basket full of beauty products that can be used for personal grooming is a thoughtful gift for the woman who is always on the go and needs to take time to relax and rejuvenate.
Fill a basket with toiletries that can be used for soothing bath and body treatments. Add an eye mask, bath head pillow, terrycloth robe, spa slippers and plush towels to make a more generous gift. Many bath and body care products incorporate the therapeutic benefits of aroma therapy. Body care products, such as soap, body wash, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, facial wash, facial mask, toner, moisturizer and eye cream can all be added to the basket. A scented candle is soothing and adds to the relaxing atmosphere. Add some tea bags so she can relax over a cup of steaming tea with her feet up while the beautifying mask and creams are doing their work.
There are many terrific brands of bath and body care products. High quality products for a spa basket can be purchased at the drug store, department store or specialty store. The products listed in this article are brands for specialty stores that specialize in natural personal grooming products, skin care and fragrances.
Body care items can be purchased separately or in gift sets. The special gift sets often put together for the holidays often offer a savings over purchasing separately Following are some gift sets that can be added to a gift spa basket for a luxurious gift. The products listed are to give you an idea of the types of products and gift sets that can be found at specialty stores.
Aveda
Ritual of Relief is a four piece kit that includes Hand Relief and Foot Relief in 4.2 ounce size and in the 1.4 oz travel size. The gist set has a value of $53 but is priced at $40.
100% Calm includes Calming Body Cleaner, Replenishing Body Moisturizer, Soothing Aqua Therapy and Tourmaline Charged Radiance Masque. $95.
Ultimate Sanctuary is a six piece set that includes a 100% organic cotton kimono robe, Soothing Aqua Therapy, Beautifying Composition (conditioning jojoba oil with essences of rosemary and bergamot), Intensive Hydrating Masque, Nourish-mint Renewing Lip Treatment and Shampure Soy Wax Candle. The gift set is valued at $174.50 and is priced at $129.
L’Occitane en Provence
Shea Luxury Body Set is a luxurious gift set with nourishing shea butter. The set includes Mile Soap, Ultra Rich Body Cream and Hand Cream. Retail is $55, currently prices at $47.
Honey & Lemon Bath Set is fragranced with Provencal lavender honey, which has moisturizing, softening and healing properties. The Bath Set includes Honey & Lemon scented Delightful Cream, Foaming Jelly and Hexogonal Soap. The set is a $60 retail value, prices at $54.
Almond Body Care Set includes Almond Milk Concentrate, Almond Shower Oil and Almond Delicious Paste. Retail $68, priced at $60.
Origins
Every Body’s Wellness is a gift set of body care products that includes Precipitation Extra Moisturizing body cleanser, Precipitation Extra Continuous Moisture Recovery for very dry skin and Modern Friction for the body Nature’s gentle dermabrasion. $40.50 value priced at $20.
Tree-mendously Ginger is a collections of Ginger goodies tat includes Ginger Souffle Whipped body cream, Ginger Essence Intensified Fragrance Rollerball, Incredible Spreadable Scrub Ginger body smoother, Ginger Float Cream bubble bath and Ginger Burst savory body wash $79.50 value, $59.50.
The gift sets at Aveda, L’Occitanc and Origins can be purchased at their retail stores and over the internet.
After purchasing the bath and body products, arrange them in a large basket and wrap the entire basket in a swath of romanit tulle. Cut the tulle at top to the size you want. Tie the tulle at the top with a ribbon.
Information, including prices, are subject to change.
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