“17 Self-Care Buys That Give Back to Mental Health Organizations (!)” by Hannah Chubb
Originally appeared on Cosmopolitan Magazine October 4, 2022 Issue
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What if I told you that you could go online shopping, and you would be making the world a better place? That you would be buying things that would not only make you feel great, but that would be helping a great cause at the same damn time? Well, friends, that’s all possible, and I’ve pretty much made your shopping list of self-care gifts for you right here.
If you scroll down (which I hiiiighly recommend you do), you’ll see 17 products that are not only great for self-care (and yes, sometimes buying a lil something cute for yourself is self-care, don’t @ me) but also give a portion of their proceeds back to incredible mental health organizations doing great work worth supporting. Double duty, amirite?
If there was ever a time to open up your wallet and buy yourself a treat, it’s now. And if you just don’t need any material goods right this second (can’t relate, but that’s okay), consider donating to one of the mental health organizations listed below. Every bit counts when it comes to making mental health care more accessible to all. Happy shopping!
1
THIS LOVELY LIPSTICK
Rare Impact Lip Souffle Matte Lip Cream in LimitlessRARE BEAUTY
All (!) of the money from sales of this luxe lip cream goes toward the Rare Impact Fund, Selena Gomez’s charity that supports mental health services.
2
THESE EMOTIONAL AWARENESS CARDS
Bando Feeling Feelings Card DeckBANDO
Fifty percent of net proceeds from these conversation-starting cards goes to the Loveland Foundation, which helps Black women and girls access free therapy.
3
THIS BUBBLE BATH
Philosophy Amazing Grace Shampoo, Bath & Shower GelPHILOSOPHY
Philosophy donates 1 percent of sales from all product purchases to the Hope & Grace fund, which gives funds to organizations addressing mental health challenges.
4
THIS COMFY HOODIE
You Are Enough Co. Anti Mental Health Stigma Club Pink HoodieYOU ARE ENOUGH CO.
Proceeds from the cozy merch by You Are Enough Co. support mental health care, awareness, and research.
5
THIS LUXE TEA KIT
Cup of Té Luxe Gold Starter KitCUP OF TÉ
One dollar from every sale of this soothing tea set is donated to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, a Canadian teaching hospital.
6
THIS FRESH AND FLORAL CANDLE
Jo Malone Peony & Moss Charity CandleJO MALONE
70 percent of the purchase price of this peony-and-moss-scented candle from Jo Malone is donated to Fountain House, a national nonprofit with a college re-entry program that helps young adults with mental health issues finish their studies.
7
THIS CUSTOM JOURNAL
Papier Kindness Always Gratitude JournalPAPIER
A portion of the proceeds from all Papier wellness and gratitude journals goes to YoungMinds, a UK-based org that connects young people with mental health programs, through October.
8
THESE SWEET SOCKS
Conscious Step Socks that Support Mental HealthCONSCIOUS STEPS
With each pair of socks sold, Conscious Steps donates $1 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness to help support their work to destigmatize mental health issues.
9
THIS CUTE CUFF
Mantraband Self Care Isn’t Selfish BraceletMANTRABAND
Five dollars from every “Self Care Isn’t Selfish” bracelet (available in gold, silver, and rose gold) is donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
10
THIS FACE SAVER
Bubble Come Clean Detoxifying Clay MaskBUBBLE
Female-founded skincare brand Bubble donates 1 percent of all proceeds from its products—like this cleansing clay mask—to mental health organizations for young people.
11
THESE PURPOSEFUL SWEATPANTS
To Write Love on Her Arms Sunny SweatpantsTO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS
All proceeds support To Write Love on Her Arms, which finds help for those struggling with depression and more.
12
THESE DANGLY EARRINGS
I’mmany Flower Power Mismatched Flower and Pearl Drop Hoop EarringsI’MMANY
Shop from I’mmany’s Flower Power collection (these hoops included) and 30 percent of the net proceeds will be donated to mental health charity Mind.
13
THESE COMFED-UP KICKS
TOMS Women’s Footwear Ezra SlipperTOMS
Toms donates one-third of all its proceeds to grassroots efforts dedicated to mental health care access.
14
THIS FLICKER OF HOPE
Lasting Smiles Aromatherapy Cause Candle (in Calm)LASTING SMILES
Select “NAMI” at check-out and 50 percent of the cost of this candle will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
15
THIS BOX OF BLISS
Goodly Self-Care Day Gift Box
GOODLY
Five percent of the profits on this self-care box—a calming candle, bubble bath, an eye mask, and more—goes to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
16
THIS RENEWING EXFOLIATOR
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator
DR. BRANDT
With every bottle of this exfoliator sold, Dr. Brandt Skincare will donate $1 to the Dr. Brandt Foundation, which supports mental health programs.
17
THIS JOYFUL CREWNECK
Happiness Project Don’t Worry Be Happy Crewneck
HAPPINESS PROJECT
Fifteen percent of Happiness Project’s net profit goes to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
18
THIS LUSH BODY BUTTER
Hope Fragrances Night Body Butter
HOPE FRAGRANCES
All net profits from this body butter—and all the other great-smelling products Hope Fragrances offers—go to depression research through the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF).
