Self-Care Products I Love (Vegan + Natural)
Some days are just hard. And for really hard days, you need things that make you feel better. Enter: self-care. Everyone’s version of self care is different, but for me, it includes a quiet day or night and soothing products that are guaranteed to make me feel better. Here’s my list of my favorite self care activities and products for when I’m really emotional.
My Self Care Kit (vegan + natural products)
Chesapeake Bay Candles
I am a candle freak. I’ve always loved watching fire or sitting around bonfires so this might explain the obsession.
Among my candle collection I love these from Target the best! They’re from Chesapeake Bay Candle (a Yankee Candle brand) and they burn so smooth and beautifully thanks to the soy wax. They also have really nice scents that aren’t too overpowering. By favorite scents are Water Lotus, Cashmere Plum, and Blood Orange.
Freeman Beauty Avocado and Oatmeal Clay Mask
These were my OG fave masks that I started using in, maybe, middle school? There’s just something about this particular one that really feels like it cleans my pores out. My skin always looks fantastic after using this! It’s also cruelty free.
Aztec Secret Clay Mask
For a more natural mask, I love using this bentonite clay. Some beauty bloggers/YouTubers swear by this stuff. It’s a little more difficult to use than the Freeman Masks because you have to mix it in a container with water in order to make a smooth enough paste. However, it reaches really deep into your pores to clean. Make sure you use a moisturizer after this one! It can be a little drying.
Greenroom Notebook
This. Notebook. Words cannot describe the deep relationship I have with this notebook. Never have I ever come across a notebook I like better! You can only find this Greenroom journal at certain Target stores—nowhere else. The cover is flexible but sturdy, the pages are 60-70% recycled fiber paper and printed with nontoxic soy-based ink and have an off-white tone. It’s also such a perfect size. I use it to make lists, create bullet journal-type spreads and even just to jot down thoughts. I definitely love sitting down with it and thinking of new habit trackers or pages to make!
Bliss Kiss Nail Oil
If you’re one of those people that believes you can never grow out your nails and they’re just destined to break over and over again—buy this miracle oil and thank me later. Bliss Kiss is worshiped by the nail community for its magical powers. When I’m feeling stressed, I love painting my nails as a coping mechanism. What feels even better though, is when my nails are healthy. This helps me keep my nails looking amazing! Plus, it smells good. :) myblisskiss.com
Bigelow Chamomile Tea
This is actually proven to help calm you and destress. A cup before bed always makes me feel sleepy and content!