Tips for Giving and Requesting the Gift of Skin Care

It is that time of year when you get bombarded or are bombarding others with the uncomfortable question, "What do you want for Christmas?" Anyone over the age of 35 is likely to answer, "I don't know" or "I don't need anything." So what's a person to get someone who doesn't need anything? The gift of skincare! While it sounds simple, here are a few things to consider when giving or requesting skincare gifts.

Things to Consider When Giving Skin Care Gifts

What is your relationship with the recipient? Skincare can be the perfect gift but can send the wrong message. The truth is our looks may only be skin deep, but they impact our self-esteem and self-confidence. So, giving someone skin care could make the person feel even more self-conscious about their looks.

You must be able to answer "yes" to at least two of these questions before you consider giving someone skincare this holiday season:

-Is it a mom, sister, or best girlfriend? If so, the person will perceive the gift as polite and thoughtful.

-Does the person commonly discuss their wrinkles, sagging skin, and acne all the time? Do they confide in you what they want to change about their skin?

-Has the person asked for or mentioned a specific skincare product, device, or service they wished they had?

Only Buy Quality Products. Like great skincare products, improper skin care products are also gifts that keep on giving, but negatively. Purchasing skin care products for others can be tricky due to allergies, all ingredients not being suitable for specific skin types/conditions, and not all skincare lines are equal. Additionally, lower quality products may feel good on the skin's surface but do very little to create change at the skin's lower levels. Things to consider before purchasing skin care products for someone else.

-Is the product something they currently use and absolutely love?

-Is the person a "product junkie" who has tried everything and nothing seems to work? If so, this is a sign they would benefit from the gift of a consultation with an esthetician. The esthetician can work with them to determine which products, services, and devices are best to meet their needs.

One Thing to Consider When Requesting Skin Care Gifts

Make it easy for the person who is giving you the gift! Don't be afraid to tell them precisely what you want and where to find it. For example, you can provide a link or the business’ name/location where they can find the product, device, or gift card.

Still, have questions about giving the gift of skincare this Christmas? Connect with the corrective skincare specialist at Brow to Toe and simply your holiday shopping today!