It's 2020…Treat Yourself!

2020 has really been a hell of a year, and I am a firm believer that the first person on all our holiday gift lists should be ourselves. From all stress and panic between a pandemic and an election, the LEAST you could do for yourself is moisturize. Here are some great self-care products to treat yourself from Women of Color owned businesses.

Moisturize Moisturize Moisturize

A new compulsive habit that I've adapted after my latest compulsive habit of handwashing is to moisturize! Lathering myself with serums and oils has also made me feel like a sexy turkey...so there is that benefit as well.

Sanara Skincare is a Latina owned plant-based skincare brand. Their Chilean Rosehip Seed Body Oil is perfect for the whole body (even your hair). This oil is especially suitable for dry skin great for chapped hands from constant washing. You can find it here.

Perfume is like a Candle but for you Soul

Okay, maybe that's not a saying, but it totally should be! The perfect scent can turn wearing sweatpants on the couch into feeling like your dressed up for a night out.

Hi Wildflower is a South Asian owned beauty and fragrance house. They are focused on curating products that create self-care and ritual in the hands of their customers. I am obsessed with their perfume; you can find it here.

You can never go wrong with a Face Mask

It may be cliché, but I don't care; you need a good face mask. It's the ultimate symbol of "I take care of myself," and you can't go wrong with that aesthetic.

Rosen Skincare is a Black-owned skincare brand. Their mission is to create confidence with clean ingredients. This earth mask is perfect for acne-prone skin; you can shop them here.

The flavor of Self Love is definitely Rose

Not to sound dated, but winter is coming...and curling up on your sofa with a nice hot cup of tea sounds amazing. Add to the luxury by making it rose tea (meant to beautify you inside and out) and rose quartz(a crystal charged with self-love energy) spa tools to massage your face. 

Mount Lai is an Asian owned beauty brand rooted in Chinese medicine. They partnered with another WOC owned brand, The Qi, to create a tea and spa gift set. This lovely pairing is available here.

Be the novela villain you always wanted to be

I don't know why, but I always envisioned my older self frequently lounging in a silk robe plotting my schemes. What schemes? I have no idea, but that point is: you don't have to wait to be that dramatic.

Loquita Bath and Body is Latinx owned skincare brand that is most well known for its concha bath bomb. I am a personal fan of their robes; they are super cute and come in various styles to match your aesthetic. You can shop them here.

Create a calming space in a chaotic world

One of the most precious gifts you can give yourself is giving yourself calm and peace of mind. I find it harder than one would think since I am continually checking social and avoiding being bullied by Gen Zers.

Skwálwen Botanicals is a Squamish owned skincare brand. Their Mimts' Calming Room Spray will be the perfect start to creating a space of calm in your home. You can get one here.

This list isn’t complete without a bath product

No self-care list is complete without the obligatory bath product. Nothing says "this is for me" than taking a long soak in the tub. It might as well vibe with your inner being while you're at it. 

Ase Naturals is a Black-owned skincare and wellness brand. They create products for the mind and body; you can find them here.

About the Author: Bre Burrito aka Breana is a Graphic Designer, Listicle Maker, Content Creator, Dorito Expert, and Meme Connoisseur. Self proclaimed “child of the world”, currently living in SoCal.

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