Best Non-Toxic Holiday Gift Ideas
Looking for a holiday gift that feels both thoughtful and healthy? You’re in the right place! This list comes from 14 years of reading labels, and I own and use most of the items on it. Many of them have discount codes once you click on the link.
Every pick is practical, works well, and helps lower the everyday chemical exposure of the people you love. You don’t need to replace everything they own. One good swap, wrapped with a bow, is a great place to start.
My Top Gift Picks This Year
- Artemis Heart & Liver Beef Sticks: the best stocking stuffer for anyone on the go.
- Crunchi Everluxe Lip Crayons: an easy beauty gift under $50.
- Heritage Steel Titanium Cookware: a beautiful gift for healthy cooking.
- Kasandrinos Organic Olive Oil: for the friend who will appreciate fresh olive oil.
- Naturepedic Organic Towels: a cozy home gift that gets used every day.
- RINGANA FRESH Cream Rich: for anyone with very dry skin, especially in winter.
- RINGANA FRESH Skin Perfecting Cream: expertly formulated based on modern skincare research to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50
An Austrian skincare and wellness company with a 30-year experience, RINGANA is now expanding in the U.S. The company makes products in small batches to avoid sitting on a shelf for years. It’s not just “clean” skincare. The formulas are fresh, innovative, and very thoughtfully built. This is the biggest reason I’ve joined the company as a partner.
The ingredients include peptides, bakuchiol, retinal, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, ectoin, squalane, CoQ10, niacinamide, vitamin C, resurrection plant extract, phytoplankton essence, willowherb extract, ferments, plant oils, and more.
I believe any RINGANA FRESH product will make a perfect gift.
RINGANA FRESH Body & Skin Care Under $50
FRESH Body Milk Light: 5 types of hyaluronic acid provide instant hydration and leave skin feeling smooth and soft. Perfect for someone who dislikes a heavy, greasy feel.
FRESH Body Wash: The prebiotic and postbiotic complex helps support the skin’s natural microbiome for balanced and comfortable feel.
FRESH Cleansers: A light cleansing milk with green tea extract, and a clear micellar liquid with hyaluronic acid, ideal for removing eye makeup.
FRESH Foot Balm: Urea and a blend of shea, mango, cupuaçu, cotton, and tucuma butters help soften rough skin and retain moisture.
FRESH Lip Care: Hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, ectoin, squalane, and cupuacu butter work together for well-cared-for lips. Add a flash of color with a tinted balm!
FRESH Hand Balm: Extracts of peach leaves, apple, and raspberry plus cupuaçu, mango, and tucuma butters help improve the skin and appearance of dark spots.
FRESH Shampoos: Two organic shampoos, made with fermented rice water, functional mushrooms, and pre- and postbiotics for stronger, shinier hair and a more comfortable scalp.
FRESH Soap: Gentle botanical liquid and bar cleansers designed for both hands and body.
FRESH Toners: Lightweight, fast-absorbing toners – for dry skin with lactobacillus ferment, and for oily skin with mushroom and green tea extracts and a yeast ferment.
FRESH Tooth Oil: Manuka oil, turmeric root extract, mint and eucalyptus oils provide fresh breath and comfortable hydration.

Personal Care Under $50
Beauty by Earth Organic Berry Lip Scrub: Great for dry lips.
Branch Basics Gel Hand Soap: A fragrance-free gel soap that lathers well and won’t dry your hands.
Crunchi Charcoal Body Bar: Great for men! It cleanses, exfoliates, and provides a fresh, clean scent from organic sweet orange and tea tree essential oils.
Crunchi Sunlight Body SPF: A broad-spectrum sunscreen with non-nano mineral zinc oxide.
Henne Organics Lip Care: Luxury lip balms made with organic ingredients moisturize and protect dry lips.
Kosmatology Foot Care: A mineral scrub and soothing balm to help revive tired feet.
Primally Pure Bath & Body: Great for stress relief, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
Primally Pure Products For Men: Beard oil, deodorant, and more. The oils use only organic ingredients and come in glass bottles.
Pure Haven Bar Soap: The Cocoa Butter and Sweet Orange bars are my favorites, and they fit nicely in your hand.
Pure Haven Shampoos & Conditioners: There are options for all hair types, including coiled hair. I’ve been using Supergreens as it gives my hair more volume.
Pure Haven Shave Gel: Non-foaming shave gel with a scent of orange peel and bergamot oils.
Pure Haven Sugar Body Scrub: A USDA-organic scrub with invigorating essential oil scent for gentle exfoliation.
Pure Haven Sugar Lip Scrub: A USDA-organic gentle scrub made with organic cane sugar to help moisturize your lips.
Balms, Butters, Creams, Lotions, And Oils Under $50
Crunchi Replenishing Body Oil: Made with organic sweet almond and jojoba oils and olive squalane for hydration, deep nourishment, and glow. It’s fast-absorbing and non-greasy.
Earth Mama Organics Mama & Baby Gift Sets: Lotions, balms, oils and more made with certified organic ingredients for babies and moms.
Primally Pure Body Butter: Luxurious butter that you can use as a hand cream as well.
Pure Haven Body Butter: Skin-nourishing body butter with a luxurious, non-greasy feel.
Pure Haven Hand Cream with Pre + Probiotics: Works wonders for hydrating and protecting the skin on your hands.
Pure Haven Hand & Body Lotion: Lightweight and fast-absorbing lotion that leaves skin feeling soft and supple.
Pure Haven Mom Balm: I love this USDA-organic soothing balm because it’s the only product that helps me with dry, cracked skin on my feet.
Facial Skincare Under $50
Crunchi 4 In 1 Facial Mist: Marine actives help hydrate the skin and set makeup.
Crunchi Adaptogen Facial Cream: Adaptogenic mushroom complex, mineral-rich seawater, and prebiotics help support a balanced microbiome.
Crunchi Charcoal Facial Bar: Charcoal and kaolin clay help detoxify and improve radiance.
Crunchi Gentle Facial Bar: An ultra-mild facial bar soap that helps cleanse, replenish moisture, and remove impurities from the skin.
Crunchi Gentle Facial Cleanser: A soap-free gel with watermelon extract helps remove makeup, SPF, and impurities without stripping.
Crunchi Sunlight Facial SPF 30: Anon-nano zinc sunscreen with a non-greasy, faster-absorbing finish.
Pure Haven Copper Peptide Serum: Helps support a healthy supply of collagen and elastin to your complexion.
Pure Haven Makeup Remover: Organic rose water helps with cleaning pores and toning the skin.
Pure Haven Refresh Cleanser with Pre + Probiotics: Rose, pomegranate, and cucumber help soothe, hydrate, and soften the skin.

Makeup Under $50
The high-quality toxin-free makeup brand I like most is Crunchi. I’ve been using and enjoying their makeup products since 2017.
Beautifully Flawless Foundation (slightly over $50): Pure earth pigments help create medium-to-full coverage with a soft natural finish.
Cheekmate Liquid Blush: It lasts all day without fading and is available in three shades.
Everluxe Lip Crayon: A plastic-free wooden pencil, made with fruit waxes and pure earth pigments. There are several shades you can choose from.
Eyeshadow Palettes: Each talc-free palette has four shades. They are lightweight, easy to blend, and long-wearing.
Highliner Pencil Eyeliner: The best part is that it’s made of wood, not plastic. Also, it’s formulated with organic castor oil and carnauba and candelilla waxes.
Hydrogloss Lip Oil: It’s lip gloss. I like the fact that it’s non-sticky and has a high-shine finish. The formula includes beeswax, organic fruit oils, and pure earth pigments for color.
Makeup Brushes: Vegan, soft, and truly professional. I use them all for my makeup, but you can pick and choose.
My Alibi Liquid Concealer: It helps visibly blur under-eye circles and imperfections and improve the look of skin over time.
Nutribrow Eyebrow Pencil: Just like the eyeliner, it’s made of wood and contains organic castor oil and carnauba and candelilla waxes.
Solarise Bronzer: I especially appreciate that it’s talc-free, made with 100% pure earth pigments and organic jojoba oil.
Translucent Finishing Powder: It’s talc-free, silica powder that helps blur the look of pores and fine lines and control the shine.
Counter Brilliant Brow Tinted Brow Gel: Plant waxes and butters give it a light, flexible hold that does not flake or feel stiff. It’s a great pick if your brows are thinning or going gray.
Counter Lid Glow Cream Shadow: An easy pick if powder shadow settles into lines or flakes onto your cheeks.
Counter Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation (slightly over $50): Hyaluronic acid helps hold moisture in your skin for a smooth and plump look.
Kitchen Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50
Anchor Hocking Glass Coffee Mugs: Lead-free glass mugs made in the USA. We’ve had ours for years and years, and we love them!
Coletti Percolator Coffee Pot: An old-school stovetop percolator with no plastic or silicone. It’s my husband’s favorite.
Duralex Exquisite Kitchen Glassware: Lead-free glass dinnerware, bakeware, and drinkware made in France. Even the colored pieces tested free of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. I’d skip the yellow glasses, which showed higher barium levels.
Glass Food Storage Containers: Airtight, leak-proof Pyrex Freshlock and Anchor Hocking TrueSeal containers, made in the USA.
Grocery Shopping Bags: Foldable bags made of GOTS-certified organic cotton, with six bottle sleeves and sturdy handles. They come in sets, and we love ours.
Homeasy Food Chopper: An electric food processor with a stainless-steel bowl instead of plastic.
Klean Kanteen Water Bottles, Mugs, Containers, and Thermoses: Stainless steel without lead sealing dots, with insulation that keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. My husband loves the Rise mug.
Onyx Popsicle Molds: Plastic-free stainless-steel molds. My son and I love making strawberry popsicles with them.
Wooden And Stainless-Steel Cooking Utensils: They cost a bit more than plastic or silicone, so a set makes a welcome gift.
Home, Toys, & Wardrobe Gifts Under $50
Branch Basics Wool Dryer Balls: A simple swap for dryer sheets. They soften laundry and cut drying time, wrinkles, and static.
Dog Rope Toys: Natural cotton rope toys with no plastic. Our neighbor’s dog loves to tug on them.
Fontana Beeswax Candles: Wooden wicks, beeswax, and coconut oil instead of petroleum wax. They’re hand-poured in Pennsylvania in a variety of essential oil scents.
Molly’s Suds Wool Dryer Balls: A three-pack of reusable wool balls that soften laundry naturally and help clothes dry faster. Add a few drops of essential oil if you like a light scent. You can also buy wool dryer balls in my Amazon shop.
Natural Sloth Beeswax Candles: Hand-poured in Texas and scented only with essential oils. A lovely pick for the candle lover in your life.
Pure Haven Holiday Scents Room Spray: Aromatherapy room spray that freshens any room and creates a cozy holiday mood.
Wear Pact Cute Organic Cotton Clothes: GOTS-certified organic basics for women and men made in a fair-trade facility in India, at prices that won’t break the bank. I love Wear Pact leggings and wear them exclusively.
Wooden And Stainless-Steel Toys For Kids: My son loved the Melissa & Doug stainless steel pretend pots and pans.

Holiday Gift Ideas $50+
As I mentioned above, one thing that makes RINGANA different is that the products are fresh. They are not made to sit in a warehouse for years. Instead, they are made in small batches and shipped fresh.
Plus, the formulas are not just safe but also built around numerous beneficial cosmetic actives that help skin look and feel better.
Moreover, every product is beautifully packaged and will make a luxurious gift. Pair two or three products to make a gift set.
RINGANA FRESH Body & Skin Care $50+
FRESH Boosters: Three highly concentrated boosters for a specific skin goal, formulated with niacinamide, peptides, vitamin C, willow bark extract and more.
FRESH Creams: Three wonderful face creams that give your skin what it’s built from: encapsulated ceramides, natural moisturizing factor (NMF), plant sterols, and fatty acids. My skin is dehydrated, so I use Cream Rich.
FRESH Eye Care: For morning freshness, use serum with sea buckthorn extract and peptides. And for long-term nourishment, use cream with ceramides, and phytoplankton essence.
FRESH Moisturizer For Men: Caffeine, ginger, black currant seed oil, walnut extract, beech bud extract, and gotu kola help skin look smoother and more energized after shaving.
FRESH Overnight Retinal Cream: An evening-only cream with a form of vitamin A for fine lines, firmness, and dark spots.
FRESH Scrub Face & Body: Gently remove dead skin cells with raspberry, pomegranate, and apricot exfoliating grains for smoother, softer-feeling skin.
FRESH Serums: Peptides, willowherb extract, several types of hyaluronic acid, paracress extract, and multiple hydrating ingredients in the Anti-Wrinkle and Hydrating serums deliver intense hydration and support firmer-looking skin while reinforcing the skin’s natural barrier.
FRESH Skin Perfecting Cream: A rich cream for mature skin that helps fine lines around the eyes and mouth look softer. It’s formulated with amazing actives like encapsulated bakuchiol, phytoplankton essence, resurrection plant extract, willowherb extract, ceramides, ectoin, and more.
FRESH Tinted Moisturizer: Mineral pigments, birch sugar complex, and white horehound extract help maintain hydration while evening out the skin tone.
Personal Care $50+
Crunchi Age-Defying Body Treatment: Peptides, stable vitamin C, and organic mango butter help smooth texture and improve the skin look.
Earth Mama Organics Gift Sets: Balms, oils, lotions, and more made with certified organic ingredients for babies and moms.
Primally Pure: Here you can find hair and body gift sets or create your own both for women and men.
Pure Haven Baby Care: A thoughtful gift set for new and expecting parents: baby wash & shampoo, mom & baby body oil, mom balm, and baby bottom cream.
Facial Skincare Gifts $50+
Crunchi Clarilight® Facial Essence (Toner): The birch and willow leaf extracts together with hyaluronic acid help improve the appearance of skin tone and radiance.
Crunchi Cleansing Balm: Formulated with antioxidant-rich turmeric and hydrating olive squalane, the balm handles makeup, SPF, and impurities while replenishing moisture and supporting your skin’s barrier.
Crunchi Daylight Advanced Facial Cream: Azelaic acid, bakuchiol, and stable vitamin C help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Crunchi Goldenlight Multi-Peptide Serum: A multi-peptide complex, arnica montana and sea buckthorn extracts, and hyaluronic acid help stabilize and restore collagen and elastin.
Crunchi I AM Bright™ Vitamin C Facial Serum: Stable vitamin C, ferulic acid, niacinamide, kakadu plum, and snow mushroom brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and post-acne marks.
Crunchi I AM Polished Facial Exfoliator: A blend of glycolic, lactic, and fruit acids gently exfoliates to smooth the skin texture, brighten tone, and soften the appearance of fine lines.
Crunchi Nightlight® Advanced Facial Cream: A rich overnight treatment with azelaic acid, bakuchiol, and stable vitamin C to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and uneven tone.
Crunchi Powerlight Eye Cream: Peptides, green tea-derived caffeine, and stable vitamin C help smooth the look of fine lines and reduce the look of dark circles and puffiness.
Crunchi Sunlight® Tinted SPF 30: Made with pure earth pigments, stable vitamin C, and non-nano mineral zinc oxide, this moisturizer delivers light, adaptable coverage.
Pure Haven Clear Up Skincare Set: A good gift idea for teenagers with acne-prone skin.

Kitchen Holiday Gift Ideas $50+
360 Stainless Steel Cookware: I use their slow cooker, pie pan, and cookie sheet. The cookware is made in the USA.
All-Clad Stainless-Steel Cookware: USA-made cookware that you can find on Amazon.
AquaTru Water Purifier: A countertop reverse osmosis purifier for renters or anyone who can’t install an under-sink filter.
Corelle Dinnerware Sets: The ones with no patterns especially are safe, beautiful, and durable.
Cosori Electric Kettle: A stainless-steel gooseneck kettle with no plastic touching the water. Its temperature settings are handy for tea and coffee lovers.
Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven: This one is safer than most air fryers on the market. I skip the grill, line the tray with parchment paper, and use a stainless-steel rack.
Epic Water Filter Pitcher: Good for anyone on a tight budget or in need of a portable water filter for travelling.
Field Company Cast Iron Cookware: Very smooth surface that cooks almost like non-stick, with no coating.
Heritage Steel Stainless Steel Baking Pans: USA-made stainless-steel pans, great for roasting, baking, and batch cooking.
Heritage Steel Titanium Cookware: 316Ti stainless steel, especially good for anyone sensitive to nickel.
Instant Pot: A great gift for a new family.
Liberty Tabletop Flatware: Beautiful flatware made in the USA. We own a set and love it.
Stargazer Cast Iron Skillets: Great for a thoughtful, rich gift that can become a family heirloom.
Treeboard Cutting Boards: Made from one piece of solid wood and not finished with mineral oil, they are the best I’ve used.
Bedroom Gift Ideas $50+
Happsy Mattress & Bedding: A budget-friendly version of the Naturepedic mattress, with the same safety and quality. You’ll also find a foundation, topper, protector pad, pillows, and a sheet set.
Holy Lamb Changing Pad: A great gift for new or expecting parents, the pad is made with premium eco wool and organic cotton and designed with contoured sides to support the baby right in the center.
Holy Lamb Comforters: Cozy wool and cotton comforters in every size.
Naturepedic Alpaca Duvet Insert Comforter: Made with hypoallergenic alpaca wool and organic cotton fabric, a rich and memorable gift for newlyweds, parents or in-laws.
Naturepedic Furniture: Beds, dressers, nightstands, and chests for you and your kids made from solid, FSC-certified white oak.
Naturepedic Organic Adjustable Pillow: Perfect for side sleepers or those allergic to down. You can adjust the fill for just the right softness and support.
Naturepedic Organic Cotton Blankets: Plush waffle and soft muslin blankets in every size.
Naturepedic Organic Mattress: Super comfortable and reasonably priced. We love ours!
Naturepedic Organic Sheets & Bedding: Percale, sateen, and linen sheet sets, each with individual feel.
Savvy Rest Organic Bedding: Organic cotton sateen sheets, wool duvet inserts, color-grown cotton blankets, and organic allergy encasements that block dust mites.
Savvy Rest Organic Mattresses: GOTS-certified organic latex and wool mattresses you can customize layer by layer, with no flame retardants or polyurethane foam. Handmade in Virginia.
Savvy Rest Organic Pillows: Organic pillows and body pillows in natural latex, organic wool, wool-latex, and kapok. Adjustable fill, organic cotton covers, and no polyester or foam.
Wear Pact Organic Sheets & Bedding: Sheets, duvets, and pillowcases for the whole family.
Home, Toys, & Wardrobe Gifts $50+
Austin Air and Air Doctor Air Purifiers: Clean air is a gift that keeps giving, especially during wildfire season, a remodel, or allergy season. After years of research, these are my two favorite brands.
Castleware Organic Baby and Kid’s Wear: Our go-to baby gift. New parents rave about the quality every time.
Coyuchi Organic Robes: Excellent gift for your loved ones. My favorite is a waffle robe as it’s not too thick but warm and cozy.
Naturepedic Organic Pet Beds: For pets and their owners, organic pet beds with a washable waterproof cover are the way to go.
Naturepedic Organic Towels: Soft, thick organic cotton towels. The six-piece set includes bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.
Organic Weave Rugs: Beautiful organic cotton and wool rugs in every pattern and for every room in the house.
SaunaSpace Infrared Sauna: I use and love this sauna for its calming red light and full-spectrum infrared. You can start with the Hearth Infrared Sauna Panel or the Glow Infrared Therapy Light.
Savvy Rest Organic Pet Beds: Non-toxic dog and cat beds made with natural latex and organic cotton, with no polyurethane foam or flame retardants. Optional solid wood platform bed.
Savvy Rest Upholstered Furniture: A non-toxic organic sofa, loveseat, armchair, and ottoman with natural latex cushions, organic hemp or cotton fabric, and no flame retardants, polyurethane foam, and formaldehyde-based glues.
Savvy Rest Solid Wood Furniture: Solid maple or poplar and a zero-VOC finish on platform beds, bedside tables, coffee tables, and benches, handmade in Virginia.
Scoria Yoga Mat: I believe this cork mat is the safest and best-performing choice for anyone who is into fitness.
Vacuum Cleaners with HEPA Filter: A true HEPA filter traps fine dust instead of blowing it back into the room.
Wear Pact Cute Organic Cotton Clothes: Comfortable organic cotton wear for women and men.
Wooden Toys For Kids: A good selection of interactive toys, including a dynamic pixel piano, a magnetic dry-erase chalkboard, and a dollhouse.

Healthy Food & Wellness Gifts
Artemis Organic Heart & Liver Beef Stick: Organic, grass-fed and grass-finished, with a little heart and liver for extra nutrients like vitamin B12.
Aspen Green CBD: I’ve used both Aspen Green CBD and Green Compass CBD and can stand by their quality.
Flaky Sea Salt From Iceland: Harvested off Iceland’s coast using geothermal energy, this salt has the lowest lead levels I’ve seen in salt. My favorite is the seaweed flavor.
Just Ingredients Electrolytes: One of the cleanest electrolyte mixes I’ve found, made with fruit powders, coconut water, stevia, and monk fruit. Great for an active friend or anyone who forgets to drink enough water.
Just Ingredients Protein Powder: USDA organic and third-party tested, with 22 grams of protein from whey, pea, collagen, and chia. Vanilla bean is my favorite.
Kasandrinos Organic Olive Oil: Greek olive oil from a family farm that tested at 917 mg/kg of polyphenols, far above typical store-bought oil. It ships straight from the farm, so it arrives fresh. A wonderful gift for anyone who appreciates fresh olive oil.
LUMEBOX Red Light Therapy: A portable red light therapy device to help relieve pain in your joints, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow. I use mine for 6 minutes five days a week to enhance appearance of my skin.
Perfect Supplements Chicken Bone Broth: A cozy winter gift made from USDA organic, free-range chickens.
Pure Haven Skin Collagen Peptides: A daily marine collagen supplement to support skin, hair, nails, and joints. Great for both men and women.
Books For Holiday Gift Ideas
The Books section of my Amazon shop contains plenty of interesting book choices. Below you’ll find those that impressed me most.
Cured by Jeffrey Rediger, MD: Uplifting and inspiring, the book describes multiple cases of recovery. I enjoyed reading the amazing stories of healing!
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions by Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP: A helpful holiday gift for somebody who is struggling with Hashimoto’s.
The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen by Rebecca Katz: A cookbook with delicious and nutritious recipes for those who crave a revitalizing meal.
The Nourished Kitchen by Jennifer McGruther: This is one of my favorite cookbooks.
Younger You by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald: Based on a groundbreaking study, the book encourages you to discover a proven, accessible plan to prevent diseases and reduce your biological age.
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker: This book has changed the way I looked at meetings, conferences, dinner parties, and backyard barbecues as well as how I hosted and attended them.
The Seven Levels of Intimacy by Matthew Kelly: My husband and I studied this book to improve intimacy in our relationship.
How Successful People Lead by John C. Maxwell: This book helps master the ability to inspire and invest in people to be able to build a team that produces not only results, but also future leaders.
Holiday Gift FAQ
What Are Good Healthy Stocking Stuffers?
Small things that get used up work best:
- Artemis Heart & Liver Beef Sticks: a protein-rich snack for busy days
- Crunchi Everluxe Lip Crayons: an easy pop of color
- FRESH Foot Balm: to soften dry feet
- FRESH Hand Balm: for nourished hands
- FRESH Lip Balms: for softer and smoother lips
- Henne Luxury Lip Balms: for dry winter lips
What Is A Good Gift For A Woman In Perimenopause Or Menopause?
I’m in this stage too, and my skin, sleep, and energy all changed. Here’s what I’d love to unwrap:
- Counter Brilliant Brow Tinted Brow Gel: a great pick for thinning or graying brows
- Counter Lid Glow Cream Shadow: a cream alternative to powder shadows
- Just Ingredients Protein Powder: for an easy protein boost
- Lumebox Red Light Therapy: for skin that looks tired
- Naturepedic Organic Adjustable Pillow: for better sleep
- Pure Haven Skin Collagen Peptides: for daily skin, hair, nails, and joints support
- RINGANA FRESH Cream Rich: for skin that suddenly feels dry
- RINGANA FRESH Skin Perfecting Cream: for wrinkles and other signs of aging
What Is A Healthy Gift For A Man Who Has Everything?
These are practical upgrades he’ll use often:
- Artemis Heart & Liver Beef Sticks: a snack for the car, office, or gym bag
- Heritage Steel Titanium Cookware: for the man who loves to cook
- Kasandrinos Organic Olive Oil: far above typical store-bought oil
- RINGANA FRESH Moisturizer For Men: for skin that feels dry after shaving
- Wear Pact Men’s Wear: soft organic cotton clothing
What Is A Safe Gift For A New Baby Or New Parents?
These are gifts new parents will actually use:
- Castleware Organic Baby And Kid’s Wear: our go-to new baby gift
- Earth Mama Organics Mama & Baby Gift Sets: lotions, balms, and oils for babies and moms
- Naturepedic Organic Cotton Blankets: soft and breathable
- Pure Haven Baby Care: a full set for mom and baby
Does Every Gift Need To Be Non-Toxic?
No. Your health depends on your total exposure over time, not on one product. One gift that replaces something used every day, like a pan, a water bottle, or a cleanser, makes a real difference.

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The Kleen Kanteen 8 oz tumbler looks perfect for my 19 month old but the lid is made of polypropylene (#5 plastic) and has a silicone gasket. Is this safe? They do not have other options. Any ideas for 8 oz mugs for kids that hold warm liquids?
Hi Gina! Thank you for reaching out to I Read Labels for You! Polypropylene is not ideal, but among available practical options, it is a better kind of plastic than others.
What do you think of Coyuchi products as I don’t see them in your list of recommendations but they seem to be GOTS cerified?
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Even though Christmas is still some months away, we have to start thinking about it, about the food that should not be missing in the kitchen and its accessories, the decoration of the house and, of course, the gifts for the whole family, the latter being very important to take into account the contributions of this article.
A wonderful list of gift ideas for those people who are special to us. Gift ideas for any occasion.
thank you
Hi, Irina!! First I would like to say thank you for all your work!!!! Probably half of the brands I use are thanks to you, starting from organic pajamas to organic clothes, to pots, to organic mattresses and pillows , and ALL of my skin care!!! I am truly truly grateful to you and your guides and your ebooks ( and I purchased all of them). THANK YOU!!!!!
A question please: now I am in a search of wool comforter and I see you have 2 here : holy lamb and sols and last year you had a different brand recommended in your holiday gift. Please tell me your personal opinion on which one you most like.
Thank you again
Galina
Hi, Galina:
I’m really glad that you decided to get a wool comforter. I think they are the best. One of the Savvy Consumer Circle members speaks very highly of Sol products including their wool comforter. But it looks like that at the moment they offer only twin sizes. Holy Lamb, on the other hand, offers a variety of options in prices, sizes, warmth, and they even have a dual-sized comforter. My son sleeps under a Holy Lamb comforter and he likes it. I spoke with the owner of Holy Lamb and even called the mill that processes their wool so I think their premium wool is safe enough if you can’t afford certified organic wool. Does it help? ~Irina
Irina, I really appreciate you updating this list every year. I look forward to ordering many of these products for gifts and I’m so thankful for the discount codes.
Thank you for your feedback, Lorie! We are currently updating the Holiday Gift Idea guide again. So, be on the lookout for new codes and products!
Thanks for this great list! I was disappointed not to see Marie Veronique on the list of skin care. Has that company fallen out of favor with you? I’ve started using most of their anti-aging line based on your review of the Gentle Retinol Serum. Do you think the True Botanicals Repair Serum is better?
Hi, Jody: thank you for asking. I still like Marie Veronique products… However, I believe that True Botanicals serum is more effective. I am 45 and have to use only the best skin care products as I want to continue looking 10 years younger. Plus, I was able to interview True Botanicals COO and became very confident in their desire and ability to do the right thing. ~Irina
Thank you so much Irena. I value your diligence and knowledge! Now is a good time to try True Botanicals. I plan to do just that. One can’t stop time but good care can certainly forestall some of it’s effects.
Great list! I use Annemarie! I love my Kleen Kanteen cup as well. We use and my husband really likes Lodge cookware. Once you get the hang of washing (or rather not washing them), they really work like non-stick. I’m not sure I understand your post about Numi tea?? I have their teas, but your post says…”All other organic teas I have found hemp cellulose in their tea bags.” Am I undersanding Numi makes the tea bags out of hemp cellulose, where other companies say they use it, but just add the cellulose “into” their tea bags?? Kinda like wines added wood chips to their wine barrels for that French or American wood effect on wine? I can’t do Crunchi…they use dimethicone and for me, that is a big no. It might work for others, but I’ve had too many issues with the skin on my body after using lotions with it for many years. It’s hard now to maintain a normal skin barrier. Otherwise, it looks really clean and that can be hard to find. What a wonderful gift and resource to us for you to put this together (not to mention the time in reviewing many products to make or not make the list!)! Thank you so much and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Mary! It was a typo and corrected it. Thank you so much for pointing it out. I really appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving! ~Irina
Irina,
have you ever come across a company called: rawganique. I came across them today online and they claim to be make organic cotton, flax linen, and cannabis hemp products in USA, Canada, and Europe from organic cotton, flax linen, and cannabis hemp grown and naturally processed in USA and Europe.
Please let me know I am on the search for a hemp shower curtain.
Thank you,
Maria
I do remember them. I even signed up for their newsletter. Let me re-visit. Thank you for the reminder. ~Irina
I’ve been looking for an organic bathrobe for over 2 months now … and I have a question – why, everything that’s organic, has to be soooo ugly? I’m ok with unbleached fabric and pale colors, but what about the cut itself? Why can’t they sew it in a way that makes a woman look attractive in their clothing? Instead, most of organic clothes look like potato sacks or granny panties. Is it a general trend that women that care what their clothes are made out of don’t care how they make them look?
Just wanted to vent after looking at some rawganique designs … good lord, my husband would laugh his head off if he saw me wearing that.
I know. 🙂 ~Irina
There is a company Canadian based called Skin and quite a few of their products are organic cotton or organic pima cotton. You can find them also on major department store websites (search: skin, organic cotton) or they have their own site although the bigger stores have way better markdowns. Anyway, they are kind of pricey but I’ve bought several cotton robes and undergarments and pajamas/nightgowns and they are very well made and in my opinion very attractive. This is a robe I have in white and pale green: https://skinworldwide.com/collections/organic/products/karin-robe?variant=3518190026779 but I think these are getting mostly sold out as they’ve been for sale since the summer. But I find them very pretty and super soft. I know they are more expensive but the few pieces I’ve bought I don’t regret at all. I don’t work for them or anything like that but I’ve searched and searched also for nice organic clothing for women. I also like Coyuchi very much.
Hi,
Just be careful with Rawganique as I was considering purchasing there before but there were quite a lot of bad reviews. I think they were mainly about customer service and being ignored when you’d purchased something and had an issue with. Not necessarily their products. I didn’t feel comfortable purchasing there after reading reviews.
I am looking at some clothing options and yoga mats. thanks!
I do not recommend their yoga mats as even though they claimed that they are made of PVC without heavy metals, phthalates, etc, they won’t tell us what they use instead. I guess we just have to wait for a whistleblower to educate us on that. I see that they have a nice robe collection by Coyuchi. They are certified by GOTS so the dyes should be okay. Let me know if you have specific questions. ~Irina
great, thank you so much!
Hi Irina, thank you for such a great resource! So useful during this time of the year.
Quick question – you recommend blankets from the Ultimate Green store, what about other items they sell? Did you do any research on them? I am looking at some clothing options and yoga mats. thanks!
Hi, Natalia: it is hard to make a blanket statement about all products sold in the Ultimate Green store. Let me know what you are considering, and I can take a look for you. ~Irina
How about stylish organic clothing for women? Check out my neighbors – http://www.lady-farmer.com. I would love to hear of other companies that sell sustainable organic clothing!
Thank you, Miranda. I was able to find only organic t-shirts and yoga wear so far. I know we do need organic clothing! ~Irina
I just love this list, thank you Irina. Definitely going to get some of the books! I was wondering, bedding wise, organic is the best option in 100% cotton, but what about 100% cotton sateen, or percale?
Not sure I understand your question. Sateen and percale are types of cotton weave. ~Irina
I just bought that hemp shower curtain! I will definitely let you know how we like it.
Great! Please do. Thank you, Laura.
Regarding the kitchen, did you find something out about Elves & Angels? I know you previously wrote an article on them and Camden Rose so I am just curious. They also have kitchens. I am actually trying to decide between Camden Rose’s playstand or Elves & Angels for my almost 3 1/2 year old son.
Hi, Jessica: I had not looked into Elves & Angels since I wrote that post. But since you asked I’ve looked and I see that Elves & Angels use solid wood and CARB II plywood whereas Camden Rose is all solid wood. You might want to ask about that. ~Irina
Thank you, Irina. I ended up purchasing the Camden Rose playstand that should be here this Thursday.
I am so glad. They are heirloom pieces. ~Irina
Thank you for your list, Irina! 🙂 I LOVE Coyuchi as well for their organic bedding options. This is an awesome resource for holiday shopping! Thanks again!
Thank you Irina! I had considered glass but had not found smaller sets like those. We use glass cups with a lid & straw so going with smaller glass plates is great. Thank you again!
Thank you for this list. Love the ideas on here & I will be adding some items to my wish list. I was wondering what your thoughts on kids plates are? We are looking to replace the ones we have (& take our last step to being plastic free for the kids) & we are considering bamboo plates by Avanchy or Love Mae. Do you have any other suggestions or things to look for to make sure we are choosing a safe option? Thank you!
Hi, Kendra: bamboo is definitely better than plastic. However, there is not much information availble as to what may leach out of bamboo and most bamboo comes from China. You want to ask where bamboo came from, if bamboo is organic, and if there is any chlorine bleach and glue. Have you considered glass? I know it can break but tempered glass is more durable. These glass plates are made in France. Let me know what you find out. ~Irina
Great gift ideas! Thank you for doing all the research and your wonderful suggestions!!!
Love the holiday gift list suggestions! Thank you!!! It will be helpful and I already know what I will get for some of my family members now!