19 Black-Owned Wellness Businesses That Will Save Your Summer
Can we start this by saying that 2020 has been throwing blows left and right and we just need a collective minute to catch our breath before the next inevitable thing?
This year, we’ve had to dig deeeep into our wellness toolkit to help us navigate these big, uncomfortable emotions that the triple whammy of crises — COVID, finanical, racial — have uncovered. It’s taken everything we’ve got to make it to June.
So we figured this list would be welcome.
We’ll be replenishing our toolkits and at the same time, helping black-owned small businesses weather this storm and make it to the other side. We’ve seen stats about how the concurrent crises are decimating black businesses, which are typically the ones operating on a shoestring budget due to a lack of capital in the first place. The fact that coronavirus aid programs denied the majority of black applicants was a secondary blow. Let’s do our part to help turn it around.
1. Morning Mantra affirmation card deck by The Self Care Suite
Yup, let’s toot our own horn for a minute. This 52-card deck is designed to give you a boost each morning that you pull a card. Reprogram your inner voice to become your biggest advocate.
2. Physical + energetic hygiene products by Leslie Saligoe Botanicals
You can’t miss with any of the products but stock up on the body/linen/yoga mists. This rosewater spray (with a charged crystal) is a perpetual favorite.
3. Energyyy tea blend by Ivy’s Tea Co.
We gotta find some way to make lemons outta lemonade and this blend was specially formulated for the job.
4. Black Girl Sunscreen
A ultra sheer sunscreen made for black women by black women. Works wonderful on face and body.
5. Linger: Mindful Movement for Mental and Emotional Nourishment by Jennifer Sterling
This guided movement album allows you to practice healing through your body, with lead vocals by Sterling, a registered dance/movement psychotherapist.
6. The Nap Ministry
Rest is resistance. And now more than ever, we need restoration as we move toward the days ahead. These downloads (a collaboration between The Nap Ministry and Hoodoisie) remind you just what we gain when we prioritize rest.
7. Connected from Afar by Kat Vellos
As we navigate a new world of social distancing, we have to learn how to love from a distance. Kat Vellos wrote this to help us maintain friendships no matter how far apart we may be.
8. Self-Care Check In by GG Renee Hill
This guided journal walks you through a number of introspective exercises to get you into a self-care mindset, where you no longer have to work so hard to consider your needs first.
9. A Scent Story Candle Co
Affordable candles to help you manifest some calm in your home. Try one from the Black woman writers collection or the Relaxation line.
10. Addictive Apothecary Body Balms + Whipped Body Butters
If you’ve spent any time around here, you’ll know that we ride hard for Addictive Apothecary. The new tubs of whipped body butter pair perfectly with a long bath or candlelight shower. Pamper your skin.
11. Rayo and Honey
Affirm yourself with these pennants, pins, mirrors and totes. Our favorite is Joy is an act of resistance.
12. The Zen Succulent
If plants have been the thing that has been keeping you sane, stock up on these cute planters and pots from this North Carolina shop.
13. CRWNMAG
Created to showcase the beauty + creativity of black women, with quarterly issues featuring women like you. Pick up the storytellers issue with Issa Rae.
14. Rooted Woman
A nail polish company that wants to go beyond pampering to help customers develop self-care rituals. (They’ve still got beautiful shades though.)
15. Precious GH Market
Feed your houseplant habit with this New Orleans-based shop. Each plant is packed with care to get to you safely.
16. By Any Greens Necessary
Author and nutritionist Tracye McQuirter wants to get 10000 black women to try a vegan lifestyle and she's making it easy with her weekend jumpstart. Get a whole weekend's worth of recipes, meal plans and grocery lists to help you take the plunge.
17. Perfect Pineapple Wraps
Throw your hair up into a bun and cover it with one of these beautiful wraps from a Cleveland, Ohio brand.
18. Aseede Mind & Body
Grab an aromatherapy balm to help you slow down, breathe and pamper your skin.
19. Creamed Soaps
Soothe your tight summer skin with these moisturizing vegan soaps, balms and oils.
