Sustainable Gift Guide For Him - Bare Blue
Lets face it, men can be impossible to buy for at the best of times, without the added pressure of choosing something that's not going to add to the excessive amounts of waste generated around Christmas. With that in mind, we have created the ultimate sustainable gift guide for him - suitable for your husband, partner, father, friend, brother, colleague - there's something in this for every man.
This soap is always a best seller around Christmas, Father's Day and Valentine's Day. It can be used as a body wash, shampoo and a face wash, men love to have one product that can do everything so this is a great choice. It's very cool to look at too, and has a subtle cedarwood scent. Great for stocking fillers, Secret Santa, or adding into a gift box.
Cologne is a popular gift at Christmas time, but this takes it to the next level! This cologne is solid meaning its ideal for travelling, its made with natural ingredients making it suitable for sensitive skin, and, it's refillable! The refills are inexpensive, and can be swapped around using the one metal container. Scents are based on classics like Paco Rabane and YSL.
3. Beard and Hair Styling Wax, €10.50
This handmade beard and hair wax is made with beeswax and provides a non-sticky medium hold. It comes in an aluminium recyclable tin, no plastic around here!
4. Sea Blue Bamboo Toothbrush, €6
Take the practical route with a bamboo toothbrush, a lot of people don't realise how nasty plastic toothbrushes are for the environment! These bamboo ones break down fully within 6 months, whereas every plastic one that has ever been made still exists today. These bamboo toothbrushes are the only ones on the market approved by The Oral Health Foundation.
Another super easy swap, these tablets are packaged in a paper pouch rather than the non-recyclable plastic tubes toothpaste usually comes in. These are a great stocking filler!
6. Collapsible Coffee Cup, €13
Most people frequently get a coffee to go, so having one of these cups in your pocked or in your car is an easy way to avoid 'throw away culture', and most places give a small discount for bringing your own cup. This collapsible one is great as it will fit into a coat pocket, laptop bag, or even deep trouser pockets!
This stainless steel reusable razor looks very slick and has a handy stand to keep it upright. This razor will last for life, all you need to change are the blades which are inexpensive and can be fully recycled.
8. Amalfi Coast Luxury Shaving Soap, €16
This handmade natural shaving soap is proper luxury, it's made with mango butter, coconut oil, cocoa butter and kaolin clay. We also have a Luxury Shaving Gift Set which contains the shaving soap, razor and a shaving brush.
This face wash bar is great for men as their skin is generally more oily than women, the charcoal in this bar helps with congestion while tea tree has an antibacterial effect. Face wash bars are a great alternative to plastic bottles of face wash.
This handmade face balm is one of our best selling products, its popular among both men and women! It's made with Irish Heather Honey which is higher in antioxidants than Manuka honey. The balm is suitable for dry and oily skin alike, the honey has an antibacterial effect on more oil, acne prone skin.
If they're fond of a bath, these handmade bath salts by Lua Scents are a real treat! The 'Breathe' blend is particularly good for respiratory health and helps to ease congestion and headaches during cold and flu season. The sea salt and epsom salts also help to relax the muscles and cleanse the pores.
12. Minty Muscles Massage Bar, €11.95
For the gym goers and sports enthusiasts, this handmade massage bar is excellent for achy muscles. After being massaged into the area, the essential oils create heat and soothe the muscles.
The ideal gift for any bearded man! Our Wee Beard Box contains a beard soap, beard oil and beard and hair styling wax. All the Beardsmith products are handmade in Kerry by Matt (beard enthusiast!).
14. Rosehip & Cedarwood Shampoo Bar, €11.95
This anti-dandruff shampoo bar is always popular among men, it also comes in an aluminium tin which is convenient for travelling. Shampoo bars are a great eco swap to make, they cut down on the plastic bottles and shower clutter!
Our Eco Essentials Kit is a great choice if you're not sure where to start, it contains personal care products for everyday use like deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste. There are four different scent variations to choose from: Citrus, Minty, Floral or Woody.
Still feeling undecided? Get in touch! Drop us an email bareblueireland@gmail.com and we can make up a custom box for you.