When it comes to gifts, especially, I prefer to buy directly from local artisans and brands who are doing things better.
Choosing mindfully requires solid information about a brand’s products and ethical practices, and this is where Mindful Brands comes in. Mindful Brands is an extra-ethical edit of the already vetted HealthPost range. These brands are celebrated in the specific areas where they’re raising the bar, which makes it easier to discover the brands that share your personal values.
At this hectic time of year, I’m happy to have a head start in choosing mindfully. Here’s to spreading the love with mindful gifting!
Below is a selection of seasonal gifts from some of my favourite Mindful Brands:
BioBalance Certified Organic Argan Oil - Cold Pressed
BioBalance Certified Organic Argan Oil makes a great gift: it’s beautifully packaged, super versatile (nourishing for hair, face and body), and for every bottle sold, BioBalance gives $1 to the co-operative of women in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco who produce very this special oil. Explore behind the scenes with BioBalance Argan Oil.
BioBalance is a Mindful Brand recognised for being Environmentally Sustainable and Socially Responsible, putting people at the heart of their decision making.
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OKU NZ Restore NZ Native Herb Blended Tea
It’s easy to feel depleted come December, so it’s a nice time to gift the promise of a restorative cuppa. ŌKU’s range of teas are rather special: 100% organic, Aotearoa-grown, wild harvested and prettily packaged.
OKU is a Mindful Brand celebrated for being Environmentally Sustainable, Transparent and committed to Eco Packaging.
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The Herb Farm Radiant Dawn Body Oil
A total treat created by this family-owned Kiwi company. I was gifted this body oil by lovely colleagues and have since gifted it to others. The smell is so uplifting, all natural, and the herbs are grown in The Herb Farm’s own garden. Their Mood Mists and Facial Mists also make for beautiful, sustainable gifting.
The Herb Farm is a Mindful Brand celebrated for being Environmentally Sustainable and Transparent, disclosing important information about their supply chain.
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Bennetto Toasted Hazelnut Organic Dark Chocolate
I buy a stack of Bennetto chocolate bars before Christmas each year for ethical stocking stuffers, last-minute gifting and general festive vibes. The creative packaging reflects the fact that this climate-positive Kiwi B Corp supports native bird conservation. The chocolate itself is vegan, fair trade, organic and delicious – ticking all the boxes for an ethical indulgence! I have many favourite flavours and the toasted hazelnut is definitely a crowd pleaser.
Bennetto is a Mindful Brand recognised for being Environmentally Sustainable and Transparent.
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BePure Perfect Protein - Vanilla
Gifting a high-quality protein powder is a good way to offer a boost to someone who could use some extra oomph right now. This clean, vegan protein powder uses pea protein to support digestion, gut and skin health too. It has a vanilla flavour, mixes well and is packaged in glass – making it an easy, nourishing and ethical gift.
BePure is a Mindful Brand committed to Eco Packaging.
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Weleda Men's Active Skin Food Body Care Set
Men aren’t the easiest to buy for in my experience and they can sometimes use a little more encouragement to self-care! Weleda is such a trusted brand that I’m always confident to gift their products to loved ones. I’m sensitive to synthetic scents, on me or my nearest and dearest, so I appreciate that Weleda uses only natural fragrances. Easy ways to use their multipurpose bestseller, Weleda Skin Food? Learn more here.
Weleda is our longest standing Mindful Brand and a stand-out in all FOUR of our mindful areas: Environmentally Sustainable, Transparent, Socially Responsible and Eco Packaging.
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