Skincare

Anyone who is interested in health and beauty appreciates receiving skin care products as gifts, particularly during the holidays. According to market research reports published by the National Retail Federation, up to 30% of U.S. holiday shoppers include beauty and personal care products as part of their gift haul. These items rank high on the list of holiday wish lists, which include personal electronics and fashion apparel. This trend has been rising in recent years thanks to the prominence of health and beauty influencers on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Beyond the social media angle, skin care products are popular holiday gifts because of their thoughtful appeal. The self-care and practical indulgence movements of the 21st century have been booming in recent years. Whereas beauty and grooming focused mostly on flash and glamour a couple of decades ago, they now center on nourishing self-care based on clean ingredients, personalization, and smarter use of products. This also explains the self-gifting trend in the skin care product category, which consists of early shopping by people who start healthy skin routines a few weeks before holiday parties. With this in mind, here are five skin care ideas for the holidays.

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