Self-Care
Lelé Apothecary - Website
I could easily imagine these products in the beauty section of a pricey clothing store, where they were very beautiful but unfortunately in the triple digits on their price tags. Luckily, this is the real world, and these products are beautiful, natural, and affordable. This business is a one-stop shop for all of your self-care needs, from face oil to soaps to shampoo to natural body brushes.
Handmade Habitat - Website
These products are perfect for making your time in front of a bathroom mirror intentional and special. If you’re into bath salts, candles, or soaps, Handmade Habitat will upgrade your supply with items made in their in-house Brookland-based studio. There are also a limited number of smudge sticks to enjoy, so be sure to grab some asap!
Peacesake - Website
When scrolling through this website, I bet you’ll be imagining carpeted, hardwood floored rooms with ambient lighting scattered between tropical plants. The intriguing candle scents, the simple smudges, and the staple room sprays will all be perfect for your home or as gifts for others. The makers also attend the Eastern Market where you can return your empty jars.
Banner Bees - Website
This company has obviously mastered the apiary craft over three generations when you look at their thorough selection of wax, propolis, and of course honey products. I can personally vouch for their delicious honey and awesome paper-packaged lip balm. The family-owned company uses organic methods and is organic-certified so you can rest assured you are getting very simple and nature-conscious skin and healthcare products.
King Mushrooms - Website
If you are not a fan of eating mushrooms, you can still get a lot from King Mushrooms. Apart from the edible mushrooms, that you could buy for loved ones, you could buy yourself some mushroom tinctures. Take a gander at the benefits that are associated with different varieties such as Reishi’s connections to improved blood circulation and better sleep or Lion’s Mane’s benefits to cognitive functions and memory. Plus, they sell grow kits! And I think learning new hobbies or trying out new ways to engage with the natural world is definitely part of self-care.
H30 Farms - Website
While this farm sells some organic produce and grass-fed beef, I wanted to highlight its CBD products. On their website sits a brief history of hemp cultivation in the area. Did you know that George Washington was growing it on his plantations? A bit of history a bit too twisted to unravel at this time, but you should enjoy the healing and relieving benefits of CBD flowers, creams, and oils. There’s even a pet tincture for any stiff old pups out there!
