Our first Favorites collection was a success! Since our initial release, we have loved chatting with you all. We created exactly what we dreamed this section would entail: a koh-mmunity where we can share products we love, meal ideas, habits and practices, and overall tips and recs for living our best lives!
There has been so much great feedback on this collection – for that, we thank you. And we bring you more! In light of the approaching holidays, we are embracing the season of giving and transforming Our Favorites collection into a gift guide.
Have you found yourself wondering what to get for your favorite person this holiday season? Look no further! Our curated selection of gifts are meant to encourage self-care, mindfulness, and sustainable living. We’ve chosen brands that pride themselves on being eco-friendly and transparent, using clean and recyclable materials, and giving back to their communities. From small businesses to women-owned companies, there is a niche that suits your needs when it comes to gift giving.
We know how heartwarming a thoughtful gift can be, and have collected the best of the best for the most important adventurers in your life. All our recommended products will be linked in our Amazon Storefront, https://www.amazon.com/shop/yogakoh_. Let our guide help you to find the perfect presents for your loved ones!
SKINCARE
Osea is a clean skincare line who separates themselves by infusing seaweed into their products. Seaweed, a superfood rich in vitamins, includes minerals and nutrients proven to benefit moisturization and anti aging. With options for fresh fragrance or fragrance free, Osea has something for every skin type.
For very soft skin: Undaria Algae Body Oil https://oseamalibu.com/products/undaria-algae-oil
For a glowy, dewy look: Hyaluronic Acid Sea Serum https://oseamalibu.com/products/hyaluronic-sea-serum
The perfect gift set to introduce your loved one to Osea: Super Glow Body Gift Set https://oseamalibu.com/products/super-glow-body-set
Feel free to visit their ingredient page (https://oseamalibu.com/pages/our-ingredients) for more info on what is in their products!
Youth To The People has been one of our favorite brands for a while now. Their packaging is glass and 100% recyclable (as long as you clean it out properly), they function on transparency (all ingredients are vegan!), and this moisturizer will make your skin thank you!
Here is our all-time favorite moisturizer!
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask: made with proprietary superberry complex, vitamin c, squalane, and hyaluronic acid https://www.youthtothepeople.com/skincare/superberry-hydrate-glow-dream-mask/YTTP-12200.html#tab=description
Summer Fridays is a skincare and makeup brand whose products are 100% vegan, cruelty free, paraben free, and sulfate free. Female founded and run, Summer Fridays knows we love lightweight and breathable products that are perfect for everyday wear. These are our two favorite products from them!
Sheer Skin Tint: with hyaluronic acid and squalane (blends out so nicely!) https://summerfridays.com/products/sheer-skin-tint?variant=39670521757773
Lip Butter Balm (shiny but not sticky, our favorite shade is Vanilla!) https://summerfridays.com/products/lip-butter-balm?variant=39408922853453
One of our favorite self-care practices, and the perfect gift for your skincare-obsessed loved one, is a dry brush. Dry brushing has so many benefits – exfoliation, enhanced circulation, and lymphatic drainage to name a few – and is such a simple, yet effective, step to add into your shower routine!
Here is one from Primal Care, made with boar bristles and a sustainable bamboo wood handle:
SUNCARE
Avocado Zinc, a natural sunscreen, boasts high SPF protection, a non-nano zinc oxide, and is a 3-in-1 facial masterpiece (sunscreen, moisturizer, and primer)! Made locally in Western Australia, some of their top ingredients include avocado oil, coconut oil, vitamin e, shea butter, and castor oil. Natural ingredients + protection + moisturization = happy us!
SPF 50 Natural Physical Sunscreen: https://avocadozinc.com.au/products/natural-physical-sunscreen-spf-50
SPF 50 Natural Lip and Cheek Tint: https://avocadozinc.com.au/products/spf-50-natural-lip-cheek-tint?variant=43942183370919
Freaks of Nature, created by pro-surfer Kelly Slater, is a water resistant sunscreen brand created for all who love the ocean, and love to spend time in the ocean! Made with plant-based polymers, Freaks of Nature products are Hawaii Reef Compliant Act 104, and 100% reef safe. We would definitely recommend Kelly’s sunscreen for active water babies.
Peak Performance SPF 50: made with 100% minerals https://freaksofnature.com/products/peak-performance-sunscreen
Surf Mud, a surf culture classic, is a 30% Zinc Oxide, non-irritating, non-allergenic and non-comedogenic sunscreen. Packaged in 100% recycled materials and made with no chemical blockers or preservatives, Surf Mud is perfect for your favorite surfer.
The Original: tinted covering cream https://surfmud.com/products/the-original-tinted-covering-cream-45g
GEAR
Divine Goddess, a small yoga business, makes activewear and yoga accessories for all the yogis in your life! We absolutely love their Luna Yoga Mat – with a beautiful hand drawn gold design, great cushioning, and made from natural tree rubber for top notch grip, this mat is a must-have!
So much so that we are giving one away … check out the end of our newsletter for more details!
Luna Yoga Mat Gold 5mm: https://www.divinegoddess.net/products/luna-yoga-mat-gold-5mm
TVLA is a female-owned, small yoga business based out of Boulder, Colorado. Their eco-friendly mats are created to be thick enough to support your spine and joints, and are crafted from a blend of natural rubber and polyurethane to create a slip-free surface. We love supporting our fellow Coloradans!
Klean Kanteen creates environmentally friendly water bottles insulated to keep your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot. Featuring tons of different styles, sizes, and colors, Klean Kanteen bottles are made from stainless steel. When paired with their Bamboo Cap, you’ll get a 100% plastic-free drinking experience.
20 oz Classic Insulated Water Bottle with Loop Cap: https://www.kleankanteen.com/collections/drinkware/products/insulated-water-bottle-classic-20-oz?variant=1210808500249
Classic Bamboo Cap: https://www.kleankanteen.com/products/stainless-unibody-bamboo-cap
Intelligent Change is the creator of The Five Minute Journal, a journal featuring five daily prompts to help you focus on gratitude and self-growth. Sometimes the practice can feel daunting, and with this guided activity, you can really get the most out of your journaling.
CLOTHING
More Divine Goddess goodies! Their recycled collection has beautiful, neutral colors perfect for everyday wear, and are made by an ethically certified manufacturer. Not to mention, they are so buttery soft!
Divine Goddess Recycled Collection: https://www.divinegoddess.net/collections/recycled/recycled
Daily Drills, a female-owned loungewear brand, creates amazing sets for any active loved one in your life. In the Sport Collection, there are tons of different tops and bottom styles to choose from (some are even reversible!) in a wide variety of vibrant colors!
Daily Drills Sport Collection: Go! ttps://shopdaily drills.com/collections/sport
ACCESSORIES
The perfect accessory for any occasion: a tote bag! Having a bag that can serve different purposes, from a yoga bag, to a work bag, to a travel bag, is a staple in your daily wardrobe and a sustainable choice when shopping for a new accessory. Here are a few totes we think would make a great addition to your loved one’s closet this season.
Madetrade Checkered Tote: artisanally crafted and female-owned, this tote is adorable for a beach day or to do some work at a coffee shop! https://www.madetrade.com/collections/bags/products/anchal-checkered-tote?variant=40236237815871
Parker Clay Merkato Signature Zip Tote: a chic and stylish bag for work or travel. Made in Ethiopia, Parker Clay pays living wages and benefits to their employees, along with providing skills training and financial literacy opportunities to all of their employees! https://www.parkerclay.com/products/merkato-signature-zip-tote
Etsy Customizable Boat Tote: the perfect gift for any loved one, on any occasion! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1688981860/custom-boat-tote-bag-personalised-tote
Pela, a brand dedicated to using biodegradable materials that would otherwise go to waste, creates phone cases and sunglasses in an effort to minimize human waste. Pela makes hundreds of different styles of phone cases and tech accessories for your apple or android device, and creates 82% less waste compared to competitors. Their sunglasses and blue light glasses are also made from recyclable, compostable materials.
San Marcos Sunglasses: (we like the gold ones!) https://pelacase.com/products/san-marcos-sunglasses-in-gold
Blue Light Filtering Glasses: https://pelacase.com/collections/blue-light-filtering-glasses
iPhone cases: https://pelacase.com/collections/all-iphone-cases
Android cases: https://pelacase.com/collections/all-android-cases
We know the holiday shopping season can be stressful, and we hope with this comprehensive guide, we’ve made your to-do list just a little bit shorter! Again, all of these products will be linked in our Amazon Storefront for you to purchase at any time. Feel free to come back to this list for any birthday, holiday or celebration in your life. We promise – your yogi will adore and appreciate any one of these thoughtful (and sustainable!) gifts!
Our hope is you have just as much fun giving these gifts as we had creating our collection. Feel free to reach out to us at kohcollective@yogakoh.com if you have any must-give items, or if you have any feedback on our recs!
Keep practicing!
the Koh Collective
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