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These gorgeous treats use natural ingredients to revive your skin, and healing essential oils to calm your mind.



Botanical care

Nothing sounds more appealing at Christmastime than the word 'soothe'. This Jurlique Soothe & Restore Gift Set, $135, is brimming with products that utilise organic herbal extracts to achieve this very effect. The pack contains a Soothing Herbal Recovery Gel to rebalance sensitivity and hydrate, Soothing Day Care Lotion, to moisturise and a Chamomile Soothing Mist (to revitalise your skin and lull your senses into a state of tranquillity. Each come in a 30ml and 15ml version - so you can have calm, comfortable skin both at home and away. Phone Jurlique on 1800 805 286 or visit www.jurlique.com.au for your nearest stockist.



Good as gold

You may not be able to afford a gold necklace for a gift this year, but you can treat a friend to something that glitters just as much, and will bring a wealth of pleasure. The Linden Leaves Gold Gift Set, $49.95, includes products which contain pure 23kt gold. There's a gold body oil, facial mist, and guest soap (40g), all of which contain flecks of the precious metal. Among other benefits for the skin, gold is said to have anti-inflammatory effects when ingested or absorbed through the pores. Visit www.lindenleaves.com or call 1800 681 314 for stockists.


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Smooth operator

Get well and truly rid of dead skin cells and achieve fabulous, smooth skin with Origins Smoothing Salts pack, $65. Each product contains Dead Sea Salt, which is packed with minerals such as magnesium, calcium and potassium. Clean and stimulate your skin with Let's Circulate Salt Rub, a bar of soap with massaging knobs and a hint peppermint to awaken your olfactory senses in the morning. Then massage your body with Incredible Spreadable Scrub, which contains smoothing Dead Sea salts, white and brown sugar. The formulation is incredibly emollient, so while it scrubs effectively, it won't leave your skin feeling parched. Follow with Smoothing Soufflé, a whipped body cream with peppermint, spearmint, orange and rosemary. Available at Myer and David Jones while stocks last. Visit www.origins.com.

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