Your Last-Minute Holiday Gift Checklist (Tox-Free!)

Running a little behind this year? But you do not want to be gifting things that inadvertently burdens your loved ones with toxins.

After some years of hunting for presents and tackling different needs, I’ve learnt some things about the materials or ingredients that go into products.

I've compiled some of my favorite last-minute gift ideas here. This list will be short and sweet to inspire you as you will likely be brimming with your own ideas after reading it.

Keeping in mind the tox-free factor also works for those on your list who “have it all”. I bet it will end up being the best gift they ever received! You can bet it will end up being one of the most thoughtful gifts that they ever received.

I try to refer to brands that are committed to toxin-free products and/or ecological lifestyles. . As always, do your own research and happy shopping!

Beeswax Candles

Candles as a holiday gift is a cosy classic that can work for anyone. Make it beeswax and phthalate-free fragrance oils and premium essential oils, so your loved one can claim the benefits of its natural air-cleaning properties, zero chemicals. These candles will not trigger allergies or irritate airways.

Beeswax candles in particular conjures up notions of craftsmanship, quality materials, and sustainable practices that are kind to our earth.

What you want:

✔ no hardeners or stabilisers

✔ beeswax

✔ phthalate-free fragrance oils

✔ premium essential oils

These items are usually very easy to find in stores, so they're great last minute gifts. Just try to stick with neutral colors to up your chances of them actually being well-loved.

These 100% beeswax candles are smokeless: Decorative Beeswax Smokeless & Unscented Candle

Bath salts

Emotional Detox Bath Soak. I received this as a gift last Christmas, and there is something truly magical about it! $35.

Stainless Steel Water Bottles

One of the earliest presents I started getting for my family were these bottles from Klean Kanteen (Stainless Steel Water Bottle). It’s clean, it’s safe, the water is only touching stainless. This is what my whole family drinks from on the go!

What you want:

✔ no exposed lead fasteners / seals

✔ food-grade quality stainless steel

✔ water only touching steel; no plastics

Cleaning supplies

Swedish Dishcloths

Reuseable, washable, and biodegradable, these make simple and fun gifts. Get them in cute patterns that your little ones will enjoy helping out in the kitchen with.

Bees Wrap– Plastic and Silicone free, reuseable beeswax food wraps. Always a great gift!

Silk night cap

For those with luscious locks, 100% organic silk goes a long way in maintaining tangle-free shiniest hair, and prevent breakage. 100% natural, unadulterated and organic. You don't have to settle for substandard materials or synthetics. The price is higher for silk; but with the right care, your silk pillowcase will last for years without losing quality.

https://masa.organic/

What you want:

✔ natural and organic, certified if possible

✔ OEKO-TEX® Certified (Standard 100) to be free of chemicals

✔ no synthetic materials

Kitchen Appliances in tox-free materials

Sometimes accidents happen and we need a new blender/kettle/crock… For example, this retro tea kettle is handcrafted of pure ceramic, our tea kettle is safe, non-toxic, and never made with metals or other harmful chemicals.

HEPA Air Filters

We spend about 90% of our time indoors, where the air is up to 5 times more polluted than outdoors. HEPA Vacuum– A high quality HEPA filter vacuum can be pricey; however it goes a long way for breathing sweet clean air if you are living in an area of pollution. Choose one that can filter pollutants that are 2.5 microns or less in size, that is about 30 times smaller than that of a human hair. Common types are smoke, pet dander, bacteria and viruses. It should trap Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are gases and chemicals released from paint, furniture, and the use of cleaning products.

If your loved one doesn’t have one already, this is a great gift to help them suck up dust that may have accumulated toxins.

You can find high quality air filter from Blueair.

What you want:

✔ high CADR — how well the filter can clean amounts of air

✔ low noise and high energy efficiency

✔ filter pollutants that are 2.5 microns or less in size.

I hope this low toxic gift guide has been a help, whether picking something out for a friend or as a gift to yourself. Follow along here, on Instagram. Did you find any toxin-free gifts for your loved ones?