Natural Gift Guide: Wellbeing in Every Product  

 We are in that time of year when gifts take up a large part of the attention we still have left after dealing with everything that is important, urgent and necessary. A gift is, in itself, a language, a way of expressing feelings, or at least that is what it should be. However, many times, giving a gift becomes just another task we do automatically, looking for something at the last minute that feels appropriate, even if we are not entirely sure what it will really bring to the person receiving it.

En la era de la tecnología, ¿por qué no recurrir a la naturaleza para dedicarnos un tiempo al bienestar? La naturaleza es el mejor regalo posible y, gracias a ella, podemos regalar con un significado diferente: el significado del bienestar, con tiempo y atención. No se trata de gastar más, sino de gastar mejor. Aquí tienes nuestra lista de los 10 mejores regalos naturales para disfrutar sin prisas y compartir con quienes más queremos:

1. A forest bath. It may sound unusual, but “forest bathing” is a practice that consists of immersing yourself in nature using all the senses to improve physical and mental health, reduce stress and invite calm. Originally known as shinrin-yoku in Japan, this therapy involves a slow, mindful walk while paying close attention to the surroundings. That is the theory. In practice, it means spending a few days at Casa Rural Enekoizar, in the heart of the Irati Forest in Navarre. Few things can compare.

2. A purifying bath. You do not need to go any further than your own bathroom. This is the basic ritual of El Jardín de Hammam, the botanical and sensory cosmetics line by Hammam Al Ándalus. All you need is fifteen minutes of calm, a good hot shower and a generous massage with the Black Soap Cream and the Kessa glove, both 100% natural. In addition to helping eliminate toxins and cleanse the skin, the relaxing effect is guaranteed. Without a doubt, a beautiful gift.

3. Breakfast at home. A gift to give and to share, even better on a Saturday or Sunday, when the morning seems to invite a slower pace. A good selection of natural products made at the Monastery of Santa María de Huerta is essential. As we know, monasteries seem to have a divine pact with orchards and gardens, and each of their jams is an explosion of natural flavours.

4. A wooden rocker. Deep down, children have very simple tastes. Ocamora is a workshop in Córdoba that makes only handcrafted wooden toys using certified wood. One of its bestsellers is a wonderful, simple rocker that you may still feel like playing with even after the age of 30. And there is no need to put it away, because it is also a highly contemporary decorative object. Less is more.

5. Tea with art. Tea lovers do not settle for just anything. There are almost as many tea traditions as there are civilisations: the Japanese tea ceremony, the Arab tea ritual, Ayurvedic tea or the ineffable English tea. They are all very different ways of seeing the world and life, but they all have something in common: a beautiful tea set. The idea is to surprise someone with a unique tea set, combining different pieces according to your inspiration. For this, The Portuguese Shop offers the possibility of choosing 100% handcrafted ceramic pieces. There is nothing more natural than clay and fire. To complete the set, a 100% natural blend of green tea and spearmint from El Jardín de Hammam. Irresistible for creative spirits.

6. A blanket. And let everyone do with it what they wish. The 100% handcrafted pure wool Maragato blankets sold by La Real Fábrica are unmatched when it comes to giving warmth and comfort. There is no place where there is no room for a nap with a blanket. A gift that invites laziness.

7. A book. But not just any book. The book by Leticia Rodríguez de la Fuente, daughter of the most legendary naturalist in our history and one of the finest gardeners in our country. Her book Tocar Tierra is, above all, a book about human nature, a guide to connecting with our inner nature through what the earth gives us. To get to know this unique person better, visit her website. It is a true pleasure.

8. A pair of trainers. The song says, “these boots are made for walking”, but when it comes to walking in nature, nothing is more comfortable than Yuccs trainers, handcrafted in Spain using 100% sustainable materials such as merino wool. They are the closest thing to walking barefoot, and they are also beautiful and affordable. You cannot ask for more.

9. Aromatherapy. Unforgettable memories are recorded in the mind through smell, a sense so powerful that it can shape emotions. Olfactory sensations are part of many therapies, but here we are not talking about perfumes, which are highly complex and sophisticated compositions. We are talking about aromas rooted in nature, based on plant essential oils such as rose, lavender, jasmine or orange blossom. El Jardín de Hammam, as could not be otherwise, has a collection of aromas inspired by the gardens of Al Ándalus. One of its signature scents, Pasión de Azahar, available as a mist or body oil, is made with 100% natural ingredients and is a gift full of energy and optimism.

10. Rain. It is not a miracle, but almost. If only we could create rain whenever it is needed and in just the right amount. But there is a place where it is possible to experience the wonderful sensation of rain simply by wishing for it. HALMMA is a unique space where water is the guiding thread of ineffable experiences, such as those known as Lluvia, in which the sublime art of massage is combined with the natural sensation of a summer rain. It cannot be described in words. It has to be experienced.

IMPORTANT
 
El Jardín de Hammam products are dermatologically tested and are always formulated with the highest possible percentage of natural ingredients, between 95% and 100%, whose traceability we systematically verify.

However, skin with conditions such as hyperreactivity, severe acne, eczema, psoriasis or others should consult a dermatologist to find out which cosmetic routines and, where appropriate, which cosmetic or medical treatments are best suited to their skin.