A Christmas gift box to finally take time for yourself

Because you often think about others before you think about yourself

The days pass fast. Between work, children, home and obligations, there is sometimes very little room for oneself.

And yet, sometimes a few minutes are enough to regain some calm.

It was this idea that made me want to create this box: offer someone the opportunity to take a break, without guilt or needing a particular opportunity.

A simple moment, far from the hustle and bustle, where you enjoy the warmth of its interior, the sweetness of a care and a gourmet fragrance.

An invitation to slow down during the holidays

The holiday season is often synonymous with reunions, preparations and shared moments. But it can also be particularly intense.

With this box, I wanted to imagine a gift that invites to do exactly the opposite: slow down.

Turn on a candle, take care of your hands, enjoy a mild soap and enjoy the silence.

These are small gestures, but they can turn an ordinary evening into a moment of well-being.

This set not only offers products: it offers an opportunity to take care of yourself.

What does this handcrafted Christmas gift box contain?

Five products combined for a sweet ritual

I selected five essentials that complement each other to accompany relaxing moments and take care of the skin.

• Honey Cameline Soap : an overgras homemade soap, without perfume or essential oils, to gently cleanse the skin.
• Hand balm : a nourishing care that helps to preserve the comfort of the hands, particularly sought after in winter.
• Soap holder in luffa : a natural accessory that facilitates the drying of soap between two uses.
• A lipstick : an indispensable to nourish the lips and protect them from drying.
• A scented candle : its almond notes bring a gourmet and comforting touch to the atmosphere of the house.

The set is presented in a reusable Astucier pouch, for a gift as pleasant to discover as to use.

Honey Cameline soap, a sweetness from my operation

This soap occupies a special place in this box.

Farmer and soapmaker, I grow the camera on my farm in the Marne. I use its oil in my artisanal manufactures to enhance this plant and its cosmetic qualities.

Honey Cameline soap combines the pleasure of handcrafted soap with an overwrought formula, without perfume or essential oils.

It is especially suitable for people looking for gentle cleaning and a simple routine.

A product that reflects what I like to offer at Astucier: genuine care, carefully manufactured and superfluous.

The balm hands and stick lips, two attentions for winter

In winter, cold, wind and temperature changes can make the skin more uncomfortable.

Hands and lips are particularly exposed.

So I chose to add two small, easy-to-use treatments on a daily basis.

The balm for the hands accompanies the moments when you feel the need to nourish your skin. The lipstick slips into a pocket or bag to always stay at hand.

Two simple gestures that allow to prolong this feeling of sweetness throughout the day.

A candle with almond notes to create a cocooning atmosphere

She brings the warm and gourmet touch to the box.

Imagine a winter party. Outside, night falls early. Inside, a candle diffuses a delicate almond fragrance.

Its smell evokes gourmet sweets, peaceful moments and the pleasure of meeting at home.

I chose this scent because it naturally accompanies the spirit of the box: a welcoming atmosphere, a little warmth and a lot of sweetness.

The candle thus transforms the care ritual into a real moment of relaxation.

The soap holder in luffa, a small natural and practical accessory

A nice soap also deserves good conservation conditions.

Luffa, from a plant in the Cucurbitaceae family, has a fibrous structure that allows water to flow.

Used as a soap holder, it helps the soap to dry between two uses, which helps to prolong its duration of use.

It is a simple accessory, useful and consistent with the spirit of this artisanal gift.

An artisanal box designed and prepared in the Marne

From my fields to my soaps

At Astucier, my work also begins in the fields.

I'm a farmer and a soapmaker. This dual activity allows me to create a direct link between my operation and certain ingredients I use in my cosmetics.

Camline oil in the soap of this box is a fine example.

I like to know where my raw materials come from, understand their properties and explain why I choose them.

This transparency is part of Astucier's identity.

Products chosen for their complementarity

When I compose a gift box, I do not simply seek to bring together several products.

I'm thinking about what they can bring together.

For this Christmas collection, I wanted to combine skin care with the pleasure of a scented atmosphere.

The soap accompanies the toilet, the balm and the stick bring their touch of comfort, while the candle invites you to enjoy the moment.

They are different products, but they all tell the same story: that of a soft and comforting break.

A skillful pooch to prolong pleasure

The pouch is an integral part of the gift.

It assembles the products in a simple and neat presentation, without requiring a rigid box.

Once the products are used, it can accommodate other small business, accessories or some essential to take away.

A way to extend its use well after Christmas.

This year, offers a soft parenthesis

There are gifts that we unpack and others that we enjoy for a long time.

With this Christmas gift box, I wanted to create an attention that recalls one essential thing: taking care of yourself is not a luxury.

It is sometimes simply a lit candle, a pleasant soap to use and a few minutes to blow.

A gourmet, artisanal and comforting gift, to tell someone: « This time, think about yourself. »