Some gifts glow brighter than others. When you give skincare that nourishes more than just the skin, you’re offering ritual, a way to feel grounded, radiant, and seen. This year’s Methods + Rituals Gift Guides were designed for every kind of ritualist on your list, from the curious teen discovering her first cleanser to the jet setter chasing glow at 30,000 feet. Here are five thoughtfully curated skincare gift ideas that make self-care feel like second nature. Skincare Gift

The Stillness That Heals in Joshua Tree There’s something about Joshua Tree that seems to press pause on everything that doesn’t matter. The wide expanse of land, the wind that hums across the rocks, the way light shifts from gold to pink to blue, it all invites stillness. Here, even the most restless energy begins to settle. The desert doesn’t rush. It doesn’t bloom until it’s ready. It teaches you to soften, to slow, and to receive. This same rhythm, one of deep rest and ge

The Season of Release As the air cools and the desert light softens, your skin begins its own ritual of renewal. Just as trees shed their leaves, your complexion is ready to shed the dead , releasing dull cells, buildup, and the stagnation that hides your natural radiance. Our spa in Joshua Tree blends advanced skincare with energetic healing, which is why we call this time peel season : a moment to let go of what no longer serves you and reveal what’s alive beneath. What a C

The Ritual That Changes Everything If you’ve ever felt like your cleanser wasn’t quite  doing enough—your skin still a little dull, your pores still not clear—there’s a reason. Most cleansers are built to remove either oil-based buildup or  water-based debris, but not both. That’s where double cleansing comes in: a two-step ritual that deeply purifies your skin without stripping it. Think of it as the reset button your complexion’s been craving. What Is Double Cleansing? At i