Dec 4

Dec 4 17 Black-Owned Gift Ideas for Your Folks Who Need a Spa Day

Wellness, Reviews, Self Care, Skincare, Beauty

Key Art: Courtesy of BLK + GRN
All product photography courtesy of respective brands

We’ve put together a sweet little list of personal care products to help you coast into 2021 feeling and looking like royalty. The following products are sure to inspire you and your loved ones to adopt new self-care Saturday rituals, from manis to meditation and all things in between.

1. BRIOGEO

FRIZZ CONTROL TRAVEL KIT
Black-owned and sustainable, Briogeo offers quality product bundles and kits for your favorite curly girl. Be sure to take advantage of their hair quiz to help guide you to the most suitable products for you (or your Secret Santa). What natural-haired beauty couldn't use a travel set specifically made for frizz?

2. HIMISTRY

BEARD GROOMING KIT
Men are still showing up late to the grooming train. Tsk Tsk. What better way to ease the man in your life into a beard grooming regimen than to provide him with a “starter kit”? This set comes with a cleanser, restoring pads and a facial serum.

3. D.I.D. NAIL PAINT

NAIL PAINT
Ladies have been a lot more “hands on” when it comes to their own self-care these days, including manis and pedis. The top shelf nail set from D.I.D. nail paint not only has the basics you need for a proper mani, but with a little dazzle dazzle too. Stay festive, my friends.

4. LAUREN NAPIER

FLAUNT FACIAL WIPES
Lauren Napier’s facial wipes are the crème de la crème of facial wipes. Trust me. Perfect for keeping your skin refreshed on the go or after a long night on the town. Make sure you encourage the ones you love to remove their makeup before bed. Clogged pores are the last thing we need in 2021.

5. BASE BUTTER

RADIATE FACE JELLY
A long-time favorite of ours, this lightweight moisturizer is designed to restore your skin’s pH. Formulated with aloe vera, lavender and tea tree oil, this jelly will leave you with the perfect dewy finish. Always glowy, never greasy.

6. HYPERSKIN

HYPERSKIN VITAMIN C SERUM
This lightweight serum is formulated with combination of fruit enzymes, bearberry, turmeric and kojic acid (basically, all the good stuff) to help fight hyperpigmentation. It was designed to suit all skin types. The serum packs a powerful punch without severely denting your pocketbook.

7. KISS MY ASH

BODY BUFF
Covergirl Issa Rae told us this is who’s been keeping her moisturized lately. Sis has been looking awfully radiant these days, we may want to follow her lead.

*We have a very important question: Sis… what lotion do you use?*

issa-pack.005_1080x.jpg — The Issa Pack

Self-Love, Sisterhood, Authenticity, Knowledge of Self, Ownership… 3 Journals and 1 Magazine, our Issa Pack is the perfect complement to your self-care rituals.

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8. SOULFUL VIBES CO.

CRYSTALS + SMUDGE STICKS
The one-stop shop for your crystals, gemstones, incense and more. Take your manifestations a step further in 2021. Good vibes only.

9. HONEY POT CO.

FEMININE PRODUCTS
The place to go for all of your feminine hygiene products; including menstrual cups, organic tampons and postpartum herbal pads. Only trust your yoni with plant based feminine care that won’t disrupt your body’s natural flow of things.

10. NATURALICIOUS

WASH DAY SET
Naturalicious is a brand that was intended to simplify your wash day routine by incorporating products that have mutli-uses. The clay cleanser acts as a detangler and conditioner as well. Rhassoul clay, once regularly used by Cleopatra herself, is one of the main ingredients. So treat yourself to a royal wash day courtesy of Naturalicious.

11. With Love, Pearl

SOY CANDLES
Soy wax candles and room sprays that smell absolutely delicious! Don’t you love candles that leave their wafting scent hours after blowing them out?? These candles do just that.

12. PATTERN BEAUTY

BUNDLE SET
We all know and love Tracee Ellis Ross, who’s not only a curly queen but a fashion icon. Tracee’s line is separated into 3 categories; tight, curly and coily hair-designed to cater to curls of all textures. Where Pattern differs from other brands is that they also incorporate some natural hair accessories in their product line; a wide-tooth comb, hair clip, water bottle (styling must-haves) and an edge tool for whenever you want to get fancy with those baby hairs.

13. MENTED

NUDE LIPGLOSS SET
Vegan, non-toxic + cruelty-free, Mented is a makeup brand that is formulated to perfectly compliment our skin tones. Grab this lip gloss sampler for the beauty influencer in your life.

14. BREAD

WASH DAY ESSENTIALS
This kit comes with everything you need for a proper wash day: cleansing creme, conditioning mask, hair oil (silicone free, thank goodness) and a scrunchie pliable enough for the unruliest of curls. Which product junkie in your life is ready for a new wash day routine??

15. Black Girl In Om

THE CIRCLE
BGIO is gearing up for their Annual Day Of Wholeness tomorrow, where you’ll be taken on a journey through chakras during this transformational experience. BGIO’s monthly membership to The Circle includes access to the virtual retreat. Such a thoughtful gift for the Black woman in your life looking to transcend to new levels of her healing journey.

16. BLK + GRN

MARKETPLACE
An all-natural marketplace featuring the creations of Black artisans. This virtual store is beautifully curated and stocked with natural products — hair, skin, beauty and more — from some of your favorite brands. Always Black. Always Green.

17. Uncle Funky’s Daughter

HAIR CARE
With a vast product selection and super fast shipping (+ gift cards!), this line has quickly become a staff favorite. Their Curly Magic Curl Stimulator is a staple for curls of various textures and densities. It’s included in their Ultimate Curly Girl Travel Kit, a mini set of all of their best-sellers, which makes for a perfect little gift. Shout out to Kia Fay for putting us on!