Wellness Advent Calendars
Teas, Essential Oils, Soothing Creams: These Advent Calendars Are All About Self-Care
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The countdown to Christmas is on, and one of the most fun ways to celebrate and build excitement is with an Advent calendar. Gone are the days when little chocolate coins were the only surprises in store; these days, you can find boxed calendars filled with high-end makeup, bottles of wine, and even dog treats!
Of course, we're particularly drawn to all things health and wellness, so we're sharing some of our favorite Advent calendars aimed at helping you care for your sensitive skin, fight off holiday stress, and more. Merry, merry!
1 Saje 12 Days of Wellness
Diffuse to your heart's content with Saje's 12 Days of Wellness ($110), a beautiful set of potent, high-quality essential oil blends. With scents like "All the Feels Euphoric," "Joyful Uplifting," and "Peaceful Serene," you're bound to have the most calm and balanced of holiday seasons — and you can put them to use immediately in the included ceramic ornament diffuser! Pair your oils with a few moments of meditation to power through airport pickups, last minute gift scrambles, and "I almost burned the turkey" meltdowns.
2 Davids Tea 24 Days of Tea
A hot cup of tea can reduce anxiety and soothe you into a restful slumber, but a festive cup of tea can bring tons of holiday cheer. Even better? Sipping one of these Christmas-inspired brews (think: nutmeg-y eggnog green tea, candy cane black tea, and a gingerbread blend) will save you tons of empty calories from those rich, fat-laden, sugary holiday drinks. Great for mental wellbeing, sleep, and weight loss? We'll take it! Plus, the Davids Tea 24 Days of Tea ($49) calendar includes two servings per day, so you can share a cup with someone special (or not).
3 Rituals Ritual of Advent Calendar
Nothing says self-care quite like a luxurious at-home spa day. Complete with heavenly scented candles, decadent shower foams, and luxurious body creams, you can create a little respite of calm, wellness, and rejuvenation each day with Rituals' Ritual of Advent Calendar ($89). Holiday stress, who?
4 Cocoa Plus High Protein Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar
The classic all-chocolate advent calendar is getting totally swole this year thanks to British brand Cocoa Plus. If you're all about the treats but also all about the gains, the Cocoa Plus High Protein Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar ($10) is the holiday set for you. The chocolate is low-sugar and high-protein (thanks to whey isolate), and comes with mini workouts you can do each day. A totally fun way to stay fit during the season of festivities, don't you think?
5 Yawn Coffee Coffee Advent Calendar
As habits go, drinking coffee is one of the healthiest, but during the holiday season, all you really want from that cuppa is some extra energy. Calorie-free coffee can lend a helping hand. Thanks to this fun giftable set (perfect for coffee connoisseurs!), you can try a different variety every single day leading up to Christmas. The Yawn Coffee Coffee Advent Calendar ($30) will ensure every morning is merry and bright.
6 Dermalogica 12 Days to Glow Advent Calendar
A holiday glow comes from the inside out, but gets a finishing touch with healthy skin. Dermalogica's gentle, science-based line is perfect for all skin types, but particularly great for those with more sensitive skin. The 12 Days to Glow Advent Calendar ($135) includes the company's best-selling Special Cleansing Gel, SPF to protect you from sun damage (key when there's snow on the ground), and masks for recovery.
