The Detox Your Loved One’s Life Gift Guide
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The holiday season is so full of overproduction and overconsumption that it can feel hard to shop for a gift without contributing further to the cycle. After a decade of writing about and living with natural, organic, and nontoxic brands, our editors have found that sharing their favorite products and brands has had a transformative effect on those around them. For this guide, we selected the very best nontoxic upgrades from bedding to beauty and clothing so you can share the lifestyle, too.
Each of the gifts on this list has the potential to introduce a happier, healthier habit into your loved one’s life, and they’re all vetted for safety and standards. It isn’t just the gift of a new organic sheet set; it’s better sleep without any disruptive chemicals. What better way is there to show you care than to upgrade a loved one’s life with a thoughtfully made product?
Need more ideas? Be sure to check out our favorite wellness gifts for women, sustainable gifts for men, gifts under $50, the best self care gifts, and luxury gifts if you’re looking to make the splurge. And if youโre looking for less, hereโs our minimalist gift guide, as well as our sleep gift guide and wellness gifts for the health-oriented figure in your life. Happy gifting! ๐โจ
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1. Maggie’s Organics Wool Socks
Best For | The person who’s always chilly
Price | $25
Maggie’s Organics has been outfitting the public in certified organic comfy cozies since 1992. Not only that, they’re committed to ethical business practices, including safe and equitable working conditions and responsible textile production. These fair-trade merino wool socks are ultra cozy and warm, knit in the USA, and come in unique designs that you can hand-select for each person on your list. If simpler is better, we also love their organic cotton crew socks, which come in a pack of three. Add in their fleece leggings, and share the gift of a warm base layer made of thoughtful fabrics. These are the basics that a nontoxic wardrobe is built upon, so there’s nothing but the best on your skin.
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2. Avocado Organic Bedding
Best For | The sleepyhead
Price | $129+
Avocado is our editors’ favorite for luxurious and safe bedding โ from their Green mattress to their bed frame and weighted blanket, we love it all. The brand is a B Corp, MADE SAFE, and Fair Trade Certified, and their bedding is GOTS-certified organic, too. To inspire your loved one to take their sleep seriously, why not gift them Avocado’s Organic Cotton Sheets? Our editor did a full bedding makeover, and you can read her thoughts from AโZ, and share all the benefits with your giftee โ because if you’re going to cozy up to something every night, shouldn’t it be good for you?
3. Well People Clean Sunscreen
Best For | The one who loves to soak up the sun
Price | $26
Daily sunscreen is an essential, but conventional sunscreen has some questionable ingredients that might not be supporting your wellbeing. That’s why our editors opt for Well People products that are EWG-verified and even pregnancy-friendly โ that’s right, all of their products are formulated for pregnancy. Our editor writes that Well People’s Daygleamer sunscreen is “the only sunscreen Iโve ever regularly and gladly reapplied throughout the day โ and itโs my favorite skincare product Iโve tried in years!” How’s that for a glowing review? Tuck this into a stocking, or gift it on its own, and it will quickly become a daily reminder of how much you care.
4. MATE PFAS-free Activewear
Best For | The person who lives in athleisure
Price | $58+
MATE is a longtime favorite of our LA-based team for activewear that’s made of natural and organic materials. The brand’s PFAS-free activewear has held us through hot yoga, Pilates, long walks, and even tougher cardio, so we can sweat safely. MATE is also size-inclusive, running up to 3XL, based on the design. It’ll ship to you in zero plastic, and MATE is Climate Neutral Certified, so you can feel good about that, too, even if you’re not local to LA. For your favorite gym-goer who lives in athleisure, give them the gift of sweating safely so their workout can be an even bigger benefit to their health.
5. Alter:Bio Synbiotic Cleaning Products
Best For | The one who always hosts
Price | $31
We recently discovered Alter:Bio‘s probiotic-powered cleaning products, and it’s changed our home cleaning game. Instead of using harsh chemicals, the brand’s formulation naturally breaks down spills and grime โ continuing to work, even after you’re on to the next task. The surface spray has six days of staying power and continues to fight odors for a full day because of the synbiotic formulation. No sulfates, parabens, silicones, phthalates, and PFAS here! Imagine bringing this alongside (or instead of!) a bottle of wine to whoever is hosting for the holidays. Not only do we love the formulation, the post-consumer recycled plastic in the bottles and the cool design add a bit of fun to wiping up after a long day of cooking and hosting. Time to swap out the blue dish soap!
6. Quince Nontoxic Cookware
Best For | The home chef
Price | $50+
Quince specializes in luxe but affordable options โ and their line of nontoxic nonstick cookware is no exception. The nonstick capability comes from a ceramic coating that is free of forever chemicals like PTFE, PFOA, cadmium, and lead. The construction is also admirable with an aluminum body, stainless steel handles and induction bottom for even heat distribution. Our editor found the 8โณ pan perfect for cooking her morning eggs โ she was able to flip her eggs and hand wash after with ease! They’re also oven-safe up to 500ยฐF, if you’re shopping for a baker or more sophisticated cook. You could pair a new pan with a reminder for them to toss their black plastic kitchen utensils, too!
7. OSEA pH-balancing Body Wash
Best For | The sibling who takes extra-long showers
Price | $32
OSEA has a long history as a skincare line that is healthy for our bodies and the earth. With a focus on natural, plant-derived ingredients and formulations that avoid synthetics, it’s a perfect option for anyone who wants the products that clean them to be clean, too. Conventional body washes can contain parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances that contribute to eczema, psoriasis, and more. OSEA’s Undaria Algaeโข Body Wash is full of natural beauty instead โ from the frosted glass bottle pump to the bright yet gentle citrus scent, this body wash feels like a refreshing and invigorating aromatherapy experience. Made with Undaria seaweed, which is rich in antioxidants and minerals, alongside a nourishing blend of jojoba, coconut, and avocado oil, OSEAโs body wash is a cleanser and skincare treatment all in one. When our editor wants to feel her best, this is what she reaches for.
8. Pact Organic White Ts
Best For | For the one who doesn’t spend on themselves
Price | $20
Pact makes basics that are affordable without skimping on standards and certifications to back them up โ including GOTS-certified organic, Fair Trade certified, and carbon neutral, too. We’re fans of their white T-shirts, or any color of their organic cotton T-shirts, for that matter. The brand’s pricing is so accessible that it will be even more impressive to your giftee, who might think twice about refreshing their white tee collection, given the low cost. Our editor loves Pact tees for steaming and wearing to work with a blazer โ or just around the house. This versatile gift will go the distance and pay off in dividends.
9. Blueair 2-in-1 Purify + Humidify
Best For | The homebody
Price | $301
From dealing with dust and dander to protecting you from daily hazards and pollution to making your space just a bit more comfortable, Blueair is there. Our editor took the 2-in-1 air purifier and humidifier for a spin, and found that with the connected app, Blueair offered real-time info about the particulate matter in her space. This helped her make decisions like when to mask up during home projects. Plus, she adds itโs fun to watch the purifier work to bring hazardous air to a safer level. This model not only cuts down on dust and dander, but it also flexes as a humidifier to keep your space comfortable throughout drying winter months. (Even more important during sick season!) If this double model is too big of an investment of space or money, there are smaller units with similar filtration. What better place to start detoxing your life than with the very air you breathe?
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