What are Chemo Presents, we hear you ask? Well, they’re presents… to yourself… after each chemo! See? Now aren’t you glad you asked?! Because chemo is tough, ladies and gentlemen, and after each session you get through, it’s cause for a little mini celebration.
So today we want to inspire you with a few ideas for Chemo Presents to yourself… We want them all! What will you buy?
Handmade Soap Company Sweet Orange, Basil & Frankincense Soap
€6.95, available to buy online here
This soap is designed to get rid of that difficult dirt and grime, this soap gets those dirty hands squeaky clean. From bath to body, lips and hands, from soap to lotions, butters and balms, the Handmade Soap Company use only the finest natural ingredients in their products. All are made by hand with love and care, in County Meath, Ireland and are free from parabens, SLS’s, petrochemicals, synthetic colours and fragrances.
Green Angel Seaweed Muscle & Joint Gel
€12.00, available to buy online here
This gel is uniquely formulated by combining the renowned benefits of Eucalyptus, Camphor & Rosemary essential oils with natural fruit extracts of Strawberry, Blackcurrant and Raspberry. These are then combined with Seaweed extracts harvested from the unpolluted waters off the West coast of Ireland. Athlete’s often use following a challenging workout.
Ingredients: Aqua, Benzyl Alcohol, Black Pepper Oil, Bladderwrack Extract, Camphorwood Oil, Carbomer, Carragheen Extract, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Knotted Wrack Extract, Rosemary Oil, Sea Lavender Extract, Thyme Extract, Toothed Wrack Extract.
Yogandha Sandalwood & Frankincense Oil Roller Ball
€19.95, available to buy online here 
The rich aroma of ethically sourced sandalwood and frankincense will relax, ground and relieve stress (it’s been doing that for over 5000 years). Apply ground to your pulse points when you need calm, lack focus or feel stressed. 100% natural, vegan and cruelty free.
Jo Browne Organic Solid Fragrance Floral Note
€24.00, available to buy online here
An elegant floral composition where sparkling bergamot and grapefruit rest upon a full blooming heart of wild jasmine, tuberose, lilac and orange blossom twisted with lemongrass. Sandalwood and myrrh form the base with a whisper of green violet leaf. This fragrance has been individually handmade using organic beeswax and essential oils. The natural bamboo packaging is beautifully designed and is perfect for a gift or a treat.
Blended by hand and poured individually for superior freshness and quality control then hand poured into eco-friendly packaging.
The Anxiety Journal
€12.95, available to buy online here
Practical, supportive and uplifting, this is a journal for anyone who struggles with anxiety, whether in the form of phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety (GAD) or day-to-day worrying. Beautifully illustrated by Marcia Mihotich, The Anxiety Journal by Corinne Sweet encourages you to use CBT techniques and mindfulness exercises to help you better understand your anxiety and help you to achieve peace and calm.
VOYA Travel Candle
€12.00, available to buy online here
VOYA’s candle releases a seductive scent and is made by hand with organic beeswax and organic essential oils. The use of beeswax gives exceptional burn times: up to 15 hours for our 5cl Travel Candle. The scent of refreshing zesty mandarins and floral patchouli is balanced by aromatic cloves in VOYA’s signature blend. This is the closest treat you will get to a luxurious spa therapy in your own homemade with certified organic beeswax and essential oils. VOYA’s candles are totally organic, they won’t emit harmful toxins or carcinogens.
The Wellbeing Journal
€12.95, available to buy online here
Creativity and reflection can have a powerful, positive influence on our lives. Now, with The Wellbeing Journal, you can enjoy practising these skills every day and wherever you go. Developed in partnership with Mind, the mental health charity, each page of this gorgeous journal has been thoughtfully crafted, and includes activities, colouring and drawing prompts, contemplative quotes and lots of space for you to write about your own thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Green Angel Herbal Silk Eye Cushion
€15.00, available to buy online here
The Green Angel Herbal Silk Eye Cushion is hand-made and completely natural. It is manufactured from Japanese Silk and filled with natural Flax Seed and Lavender sweetening the air with a relaxing aroma. Squeeze Herbal Eye Cushion to release aromatherapy and place over eyes to provide a light acupressure. Can be used at room temperature or cold. The Green Angel Herbal Silk Eye Cushion can be stored in a sealed plastic bag in the fridge when not in use ready to use when needed.
Essential Oils/Active Ingredients: Flax Seed & Lavender Flower. Not tested on animals and paraben-free.
Project Happiness
€10.95, available to buy online here
Packed with creative ideas and uplifting quotes, this little volume is your road-map to changing your routine and feeling happy. Whether you want a lift to your day, a long-term project to engage your attention or a fresh perspective on life, dip into Project Happiness for your next step towards joy.
Pip Studio Spring To Life Cosmetic Bag – Medium
€22.95, available to buy online here
The Spring to Life cosmetic bag collection from Pip Studio features a stunning and elegant floral design.
Savon Stories Lemongrass/Verbena Liquid Wash
€22.95, available to buy online here
Raw, uncooked and cured, this unique wash was ‘cold’ processed to retain the nutrients of it’s oil based recipe, giving a nourishing and moisturising feel, well after washing. With lime and bergamot oils – a fruity-citrus blend of joy and optimism. 99% organic/100% natural, cold-processed, highly moisturising, raw, vegan, palm-free.
