My favorite self care products
By Carla Snuggs
Happy May It’s so important to take time to care for ourselves both inside and out. It is important to be intentional with our words, our actions and to spend time nurturing ourselves as best we can so that we can be of service to others and live in our purpose. I have curated some of my favorite products and services to help you pamper, heal and protect yourself. Enjoy!
Rose Gold Razor Starter Kit from All Girl Shave Club
A gorgeous razor system that works even better than it looks! Gentle on even the most sensitive skin, for the smoothest, chicest shave ever. Shop: Allgirlshaveclub.com
leva
leva is FDA-cleared for strengthening a woman’s pelvic floor muscles for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) and symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) in women. leva is a non-surgical, non-drug, non-invasive, innovative way to train and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles in the privacy of your own home, in just five minutes a day. Visit www.knowleva.com for more information.
Coaching by Jennifer | Well Journal
The Well Journal is a 12-Week food and exercise journal designed to make nutrition and fitness journaling feel like self-care. The Well Journal includes pages to meal plan, track nutrition and fitness, set goals and menu plan, and practice mindfulness.
Toned by BaggedEm ‘In My Zen’ fitness mat
Toned by BaggedEm is the first black women owned fitness company creating fitness mats that highlight women, men and children of color. Our company was created to encourage people of all backgrounds to maintain their physical and mental health. Our ultimate goal is to create a space where people that look like us feel encouraged included in wellness.
SLIMXLIFT - Slimming Cream
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While SLIMXLIFT isn't a complete replacement for a gym - it's an effective workout enhancer that is both organic and cruelty free, helping individuals lose that extra pound in problem areas and getting slimming results faster."
Better Love Tap Dancer™
Get ready to TAP into pleasure with the Better Love Tap Dancer™! This toy utilizes TapPleasure™ Technology mimicking the same human touch a vulva owner would feel during foreplay. The result? An intense, eyes rolling in the back of your head orgasm!
Boiron SleepCalm® Tablets
Boiron SleepCalm provides an over-the-counter solution to relieve occasional sleeplessness, restless sleep, and intermittent awakening.* This homeopathic medicine calms restless sleep, so you can fall asleep and stay asleep without feeling groggy the next day. It’s made with plant-based active ingredients that help restore a natural sleep pattern disturbed by nervousness, worries, exhaustion, an overactive mind, jet lag, or night shift work. The meltaway tablets are convenient to take without water at bedtime, and can be taken on an empty stomach. Recommended for everyone ages 12 and up, SleepCalm is available over the counter in a box of 60 unflavored meltaway tablets.
*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Heliocare® Daily Use Antioxidant Formula
Heliocare is a natural dietary supplement that has antioxidant effects on the skin. Fernblock® PLE, the antioxidant in Heliocare helps to protect the skin from the damaging effects of free radicals. Free radicals can be produced by the sun’s UV rays and so much more, like visible light, pollution and stress. So, while topical SPF should always be used to protect skin, daily use of Heliocare is an added layer of skin protection.
Open - Where it all starts: A 90 day journal - The Extended Edition by Jacqueline Pirtle
Open is a life-changing 90 day - extended edition - journal and your daily tool to create a habit of opening up to opportunities––and freely feeling, living, and realizing them while vividly writing about what you want. Shop: Amazon.com
The Modern Witch's Guide to Magickal Self-Care
A beautiful hardcover book featuring 36 sustainable rituals to nourish your mind, body, and intuition. Shop: Witchoflupinehollow.com
La Tiare Hair Accessories Pearl Fan Hair Clip
Need to find a perfect gift? We have it! Traditionally, a hand fan is a symbol of power and social status. This pearl fan hair clip is elegant and sophisticated, perfect for any spring ensemble. It is sturdy and suitable for any hair. Dress up and expressing yourself and your hair with La Tiare. Shop: La-tiare.com
Awaken Wellness Guided Journaling Subscription!
Created by a therapist, these journal pages will open your mind to your own patterns, strengths, and qualities. Each theme is inspired by the cycles of emotion and energy that come with the seasons, allowing you to lean in to the newness of new year, the freshness of spring, the celebrations of summer, the coziness of fall, and the family focus of winter. So set it and forget it, we’ve got you covered! Each month you’ll receive a set of guided journal pages to help bring mental wellness into your day, paired with three sheets of stickers designed by small black owned businesses to brighten up all your lists and journals! $20 per month and FREE shipping in the USA. Shop: Awakenartswell.com
Cleanlogic Sustainable Exfoliating Stretch Cloth - $9
Help support your skin and the planet with one of Cleanlogic’s largest organic body scrub products made from dye-free materials, certified organic cotton and recycled polyester! Refresh every inch of your body with this exfoliating cloth that stretches up to 3x the size of regular washcloths. This non-toxic skin exfoliator stretches to provide your entire body with a gentler clean. Shop: Cleanlogic.com
Thrive Wellness Box
thrive wellness boxes are GREAT for any gift or occasion including but not limited to: corporate gifts for clients or staff, relaxing at home, a weekend getaway, girls or guys night in, gifts for family and friends, bridal parties, travel, your guests and staff at events or in the workplace and more! You will find 4-5 quality products in your thrive box that support ultimate self care and health, based on what we are highlighting each month. Each box is made with love and includes fresh sage, a personal note card and wrapped in natural twine. Shop: Thrivewlb.com
ShiftPoetry in the Time of Covid-19 Workbook
ShiftPoetry™ is the only original bibliotherapy program that allows one to write freely specifically to identify feelings, accept them, and then “let them go.” ShiftPoetry in the Time of Covid-19 Workbook is a way for people all around the world to come to terms with our new reality. The workbook features a collection of poems written by ShiftPoetry members and friends during a series of online workshops addressing the topic. Taken together, the poems represent an ongoing exercise in self-reflection, self-expression and self-healing. This anthology also allows the reader a chance to participate in the process with its “do it yourself” workbook feature, designed to bring ShiftPoetry™ directly into homes and hearts. ShiftPoetry also offers two free online workshops with purchase of the book. Shop: shiftpoetry.com
The Cosmos Vita Wellness Trio
This Wellness Trio consists of the three main products from Cosmos Vita’s selection of delicious gummy vitamins - Beaming (with vitamin D3), Gutsy (with apple cider vinegar) and Supportive (with elderberry, zinc and vitamin C). This collection strengthens health, relieves stress and provides more energy. Plus, all of Cosmos Vita's vitamin products are vegan, gluten-free, contain no dyes or artificial flavoring, and are actually enjoyable to eat unlike typical vitamins! The collection is available for either a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription. Shop: Cosmosvita.com
Copina Co. Vanilla Plant-Based Collagen Boost Creamer Drink Blend
Copina Co is a beauty company that makes vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO collagen blends that promote overall well-being by helping the body make more collagen on its own. The newest Vanilla Plant-Based Collagen Boost Cream Drink Blend is a delicious, lightly sweetened vegan collagen boosting drink mix. It is a peperfect vegan coffee creamer and/or beauty boost in just about anything you eat or drink. The blend promotes healthier hair, skin, and nails using the power of plant botanicals. Organic botanicals include Bamboo Extract & Amla, Tremella Mushroom Extract, and Hyaluronic Acid. Shop: Copinaco.com
Sonhab's Adaptogenic Bean to Bar Flower Cacao Bars
This adaptogenic bean to bar chocolate bar is filled with feel-good ingredients that were carefully thought through. These adaptogens are leveraged to reduce stress and lift your mood.* Cacao is filled with antioxidants, and has a higher flavonoid content by weight than any other food. We handcrafted this cacao in a bean to bar process. It takes about a week to turn the fermented cacao beans into a bar. No refined sugar, ethically sourced cacao, filled with adaptogenic herbs, mushrooms, and supplements. Shop: Sonhab.square.site
Arlana's Gourmet Cookies Seasonal Package Collection
Arlana’s Gourmet Cookies was founded in 1993 when a simple gift of cookies led to substantial orders for individuals and events. Founder Arlana Brooks is a multifaceted woman—a devoted mother with a career in civil engineering and a lifelong love for baking. Inspired by her own mother, Arlana learned the culinary techniques that would later serve her own company. Arlana's elegant style is demonstrated in her high-end packaging that is made with beautiful accents and personalized accessories for men and women.
Viridian 5-HTP 100mg Vegetable Capsules 60
5-HTP a natural amino acid but helps the body to release serotonin; the chemical that's released into your bloodstream when you go to the gym or feel happy. 5-HTP is a great natural way to ease anxiety and help improve sleep. So if you're having a tough week and finding it hard to unwind then 5-HTP is a great product to keep in the kitchen cabinet. Viridian's product is suitable for vegans and free of all unnecessary fillers and binders. Shop: Landyschemist.com
DR. DIOL™ Vegan CBD gummies
DR. DIOL™ vegan CBD gummies provide a distinctive experience that sets them apart from other forms of CBD. Our gummies will be the best tasting CBD gummies you've ever had. DR. DIOL’s™ star ingredient is Imperial Oil, a science-backed CBD extract derived from hemp, with a high CBD potency and Zero mg THC. Choose between 10 or 25 mg CBD per gummy in 2 exciting flavors! Shop: Shopdrdiol.com
pH Plex protect, repair & stabilize full-service kit
pH Plex protect, repair & stabilize full-service kit ($13.99): An affordable three step hair treatment that gives you a salon experience in the comfort of your own home. Repair’s hair damage from day-to-day stress (heat styling, combing, brushing, and weathering)
· For all hair types, color, and bleaches
· Convenient single dose packaging
· Ingredients including malic acid
Neora Eye-V™ Hydrogel Patches
Neora’s Eye-V® Moisture Boost Hydrogel Patches were specifically designed to revitalize the look of stressed or fatigued eyes with a quick delivery of intensive, age-fighting ingredients. These innovative patches deliver targeted hydration to the delicate skin around the eyes for the appearance of an instant, refreshing “eye lift.” The ThermoReact™ delivery system uses your skin’s natural temperature to unlock the key ingredients, which work to combat the appearance of puffy, stressed or fatigued eyes.
Emotional Boxage Subscription
This is a new monthly subscription box business with substance, grown out of the desire to shed light on emotional health, as emotional health is an important part of overall health and vital to living a life of fulfillment, contentment, and balance.
With a subscription to Emotional Boxage, you are guided along an emotional journey and provided with the opportunity to experience REAL human emotions in a fun, relatable, engaging, and sometimes cheeky or abstract way. Every stop along your emotional journey will consist of a delivery themed around a different emotion (one month may be happiness, the next may be loneliness, and the one after that might be sadness, fear, courage, or even anger)
As YOU are the sole controller of your mental well-being, Emotional Boxage encourages everyone to open themselves up to a truly unique way to experience personal growth, and open up conversations about emotions and how you truly feel. Shop: Emotionalboxage.com
The Muladhara Wellness Co. Ēostre
Channel your goddess energy with every roll of this sweet, cheerful, floral and citrus blend of lavender, geranium and orange. Ēostre is a magical floral blend named after the goddess of spring, Ēostre. Tap into the flower power of geranium that may promote feelings of relaxation, emotional stability and optimism. Shop: Themuladharawellnessco.com
Style Method NYC The Intro Session
This 90-minute video session gives you the tools to start on your style journey. Your stylist (and new best friend) establishes your look, completes a 10-item closet edit, proposes the best designers for you and creates a personalized shopping list. Feel confident moving forward on your own or customize an SMNYC experience to complete your fashion evolution.
How do you take care of and nurture yourself and make sure you’re well? Leave a comment below!
