Father's Day, Naturally

Handmade Gifts Dad Will Actually Use

Let's be honest — Dad doesn't need another mug, another set of novelty socks, or another gadget destined to live in a drawer by October. This Father's Day (Sunday 6 September), why not give him something he'll reach for every single day?

At Bodhi Tree, everything is handmade in Sydney in small batches, using natural ingredients and no aluminium, DEET, synthetic fragrance or silicones. It's the kind of care Dad deserves.

Here are four of our favourites for Father's Day — one for every kind of Dad.

For the no-fuss Dad: Natural Deodorant

If Dad's idea of a grooming routine is "the one that was on sale," this is the easiest upgrade you can give him. Our natural deodorant skips the aluminium, triclosan and parabens found in most conventional antiperspirants, and instead lets his skin do what it's meant to do — breathe. Arrowroot powder absorbs moisture while baking powder neutralises odour, so he stays fresh all day with no white marks on his shirts.

It comes in three essential-oil scents, but Cedarwood & Lime and Lemon Eucalyptus — tend to be the ones dad’s gravitate to for the warm, grounding and fresh feel.

From $11.50 (small) / $16.50 (large)

For the outdoors Dad: Bug Off Natural Insect Repellent

For the Dad who runs the barbecue, lives for the campsite, or simply refuses to come inside at dusk — Bug Off is his warm-weather essential. It's completely DEET-free, made instead with a blend of seven pure essential oils (lavender, cedarwood, lemongrass, citronella, tea tree, lemon eucalyptus and peppermint) known for keeping mozzies at bay.

Best of all, it glides on like a moisturiser rather than sitting sticky on the skin — and because every ingredient is skin-beneficial, there's no need to wash it off. Perfect timing, too, with the outdoor season just around the corner.

From $11.50 (small) / $16.50 (large)

For the hardworking Dad: Massage Bar

Some dads carry the weight of the week in their shoulders. Our Massage Bar is the antidote — a solid bar that melts on contact with the skin, releasing nourishing cocoa butter, almond oil and beeswax as it goes. It moisturises as it massages, leaving skin soft with no greasy residue, and doubles as a beautiful little ritual to help him unwind.

Choose Lavender for an evening wind-down, Rose Geranium for a mood lift, or Cedarwood & Lime for something earthy and grounding. And because September sits comfortably before the summer heat, it's the perfect window to have one posted to your door.

$16.50

For the Dad who cares about his hair: Bioactive Growth Stimulating Hair Serum

Thinning on top? Our Bioactive Hair Serum is a 100% natural blend of Ayurvedic botanicals — Amla, Brahmi, Hibiscus and Fenugreek — combined with rosemary essential oil, which has been studied for its effects on hair growth. Rather than coating the strands like silicone-heavy serums, it absorbs into the scalp where it can actually nourish the follicle.

A few minutes of massage a couple of times a week, and it becomes a genuinely relaxing ritual — one that supports stronger, healthier hair from root to tip.

$33

Make it a gift he'll remember

Can't choose just one? Pair a couple together — the Deodorant and Bug Off make a great everyday duo for the practical Dad, or team the Massage Bar with the Hair Serum for a "treat yourself" set he'd never buy himself.

Every Bodhi Tree product is handmade in Sydney with natural ingredients and a whole lot of care — the kind of gift that says I was actually thinking about you.

🛍  Shop the full range at www.bodhitreeskincare.com.au

📅  Father's Day is Sunday 6 September — order early to make sure it arrives in time, and don't forget to sign up as a member to earn loyalty points on your order.