I can’t even believe that Christmas is 4 weeks away. I feel like 2016 just started!
As I get older, time goes by so quickly. It’s really so scary to me.

You know what else is scary? Not taking care of your skin as you age. Drink lots of water, take off your makeup every night, cleanse and wash your skin, and start using anti-aging products – I promise it’s never too early.

On the topic of skincare, I have 2 gift box ideas for the Skin Care Junkie in your life. Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or a ‘just because’ gift, I feel like these are something they will appreciate:

BURT’S BEES FACE ESSENTIALS – $22.99, available in mass drug and grocery stores
The Burt’s Bees Face Essentials Kit is a great value. You get several full-sized products:

• Burt’s Bees Coconut & Pear Moisturizing Lip Balm – I use Burt’s Bees lip balms daily. They’re moisturizing and comfortable to wear.
• Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract – These are so gentle on the skin and remove the most stubborn of makeup. They also smell so fresh!
• Burt’s Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream – This smells delicious and is so smooth on the skin. Gentle enough to cleanse your skin daily.
• Burt’s Bees Peach & Willow Bark Deep Pore Scrub – Use this delicious, peachy smelling scrub once or twice a week to exfoliate and brighten up your skin

FRESH BLACK TEA AGE-DELAY TRADITIONS – $130, available at sephora and sephora.ca
On the more luxurious side of the skin care spectrum, we have Fresh. This kit has a value of $170 and contains:

• Fresh Soy Face Cleanser – A super gentle cleanser that will wash away makeup and other impurities without stripping away essential moisture
• Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum – A little goes a long away with this serum, which is why the little squeeze tube is great. You control how much of the product to dispense. Fast-absoring and non-sticky
• Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concentrate – This treatment is cooling on the undereye, and firms up the eye area to prevent signs of aging
• Frsh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask – This mask is super rich and thick. Work it into the skin for a lifted, firmer look by morning

I have to throw in this pedicure gift set into this post. I think it’s a great idea for the DIY-er in your life:

Amope Pedicure Set – $89.99, available at shoppers drug mart and walmart
This Pedicure Set is valued at $140 and includes includes a coupon booklet for $34 worth of savings.
The Amope Pedicure Set Gift Pack comes with:

• a rechargeable foot file
• a charging station
• a suction shower hook
• and a daily, moisturizing foot cream

The foot file can be used wet or dry, and has a dual speed system to buff away hard skin.
I like this handheld gadget so much better than going to a nail salon. It’s cleaner, and since you’re the only one using it, there’s no chance of infection or bacteria from a nail salon.