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When you live with a health condition, self-care is a must. To help you on your self-care journey, we put together a list of affordable self-care products you can add to your self-care kit.

Nothing says self-care like self-reflection. Get yourself a journal and use it to track your mood or just to get out your emotions down on paper.

Our picks: Fuchsia Bloom Journal and Leather Journal. Our pick: Ear Buds. Getting in touch with your creative side can give you a huge mental health boost. Whether you prefer coloring, drawing, painting or something else, art can be an especially healing form of self-care. Our picks: Crayola 2-Pack of 12 Fine Line Markers and FunLavie Colored Pencils.

Being surrounded by good smells can be an instant self-care mood booster. Pick your favorite scent and enjoy! Our pick: Way Out Wax Aromatherapy Candle.

Sometimes all you want after a long week is self-care of the form of a relaxing bubble bath. Our picks: Laguna Moon Bath Bomb Set and The Honest Company Bubble Bath.

For times you just want a hug, a stuffed animal can come in handy. Our pick: Bearington Alma Plush Stuffed Animal Llama. They look like normal rings but can be used for massaging pressure points and knots.

Our pick: Acupressure Ring Pack. Our pick: Lavender Body and Room Mist. Mindful activities like painting your nails can be a good self-care technique for when things get tough.

Our picks: Gel Nail Polish Set and Nail File Blocks. If you struggle with anxiety or get nervous in social situations, it can help to have a fidget toy on hand. Check out these stylish rainbow-colored options. Our picks: Fidget Dodecagon and Fidget Spinner.

You can buy these cheap options below, or even learn how to make it yourself. Our picks: Silly Putty 6-Pack and Stress Relief Slime. Tea can be good for the soul.

Our pick: Lindt Dark Chocolate Bar. Our pick: Collagen Facial Mask Pack. Our pick: Nivea Daily Smooth Lotion. They can also be helpful to control breathing during a panic attack, and bring a smile to your face. Puzzles may offer a welcome distraction and give you something tangible to focus on.

Our pick: Piece Cat Puzzle. Do you carry your anxiety and stress physically? Investing in a heating pad may provide some relief. Our pick: Microwave Heating Pad. Our picks: National Alliance on Mental Illness , Mental Health America , American Foundation for Suicide Prevention , International Bipolar Foundation and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

We want to hear your story. Become a Mighty contributor. Hi, I'm Juliette. When I first purchased this product my hair was very dry and I had just been to the salon where the stylist commented that she could tell I colored and blew my hair dry often , not exactly something you want to hear, so I had a salon treatment done.

My stylist, of course, suggested I come back more often and pay the exorbitant price of the salon every other week. I found this product on Amazon and used it instead. Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!

This brush is designed to work on all hair types, but reviewers with 2c through 4c hair say it has worked well for them. And if you're looking for some more curly hair products , we've got you covered.

Promising review : "My daughter has a lot of hair that tangles very easily. Her knots get so bad that they needed to be cut from her head at times and even after cut those knots would not come undone despite pulling with all of our might.

To me that was evidence that her hair is just impossible. Then we came across this brush. We saw a commercial for a different brand but when I logged onto Amazon I saw that this brush had far better reviews and has been around for quite some time.

I ordered it and was not sure what to expect as many other detangling brushes simply failed even after adding large amounts of leave in conditioner and detangling spray to her hair. Lo and behold, this brush does as it promises. IT WORKS! My daughter went from dreading getting her hair brushed to doing it herself.

She is 5 and says, this brush is relaxing. I highly recommend this product. It will save you time, money and sanity. It should say NO MORE TEARS FOR PARENT AND CHILD. Fluide is a queer-owned and woman-owned business specializing in vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free cosmetics.

Promising review: "I'm a huge fan of quick and easy enhancements and it doesn't get any easier than this. Drag across your eyelids, lips, rub into your cheeks and nose for a fabulous rosy shimmer. The tool comes with two ends, one a small eyebrow brush and the other a specially-edged eyebrow pencil.

Promising review: "I saw this product being touted on television and decided to try it. This pencil is very easy to use, looks very natural and stays on until I wash my face at night. Double win! Hello, that is my face above, because I bought into the hype of all the rave reviews and now I will never look back!!

Putting it on is like giving my eyelashes butterfly wings. It doesn't get clumpy, it stays put ALL the live long day I've spent two ridiculously hot summers wearing it, so I can speak to that , and you can apply it on very lightly if you don't want it to look so dramatic, or continue applying for longer lashes each time.

Promising review : "I have to be honest, for a 'cheap' three-pack mascara, I did NOT have high expectations. These, however, exceeded my expectations and went MUCH MUCH farther.

You can also check out fellow BuzzFeeder Kayla Boyd's review of the Essence Lash Princess Mascara here. Promising review: "Incredible product! Still cannot believe what a difference it has made in the lines and wrinkles around my eyes.

I use it twice a day, and actually use it for my entire face and my neck. My skin feels so soft, and lines are disappearing. You can find this product, along with some other great varieties, in our roundup of the best eye creams!

Promising review: "I recently purchased Cloud Paint in Dusk and I'm amazed by how easy it is to make this product look really pretty and natural. I've never worn blush or bronzer or anything like that before, so I was concerned that I wouldn't know how to make this look good.

I'm thrilled to report that it blends perfectly and is really buildable like the skin tint and stretch concealer. Like other Glossier products, this one seems perfect for makeup minimalists: people who aren't comfortable in heavy makeup but who like to have fun with their look.

I can't wait to try more colors! Check out BuzzFeed's full review of Glossier's Cloud Paint for more deets! TBH, I swear by these so aggressively that I have them on a subscription. They're like ear glue. My apartment is on a busy street and my upstairs neighbor is a noisy human being does this count as a subtweet??

and once I pop these babies in I can barely hear a thing. Plus, my ears never get sore with these in like they do with headphones or other earplugs. Promising review: "I have been on a search for the most comfortable ear plugs and these are IT!

I have tried so many different ears plugs it's ridiculous! For some reason my ear canals are super sensitive and the foam plugs create way too much pressure and by morning as I tried removing them it was so painful again times it would bring tears to my eyes, the vacuum created didn't help either.

I had even tried the sensitive ears selection and the children's size and no matter which one I tried, they all caused incredible pain and I can't stay asleep without blocking out the noise. These silicone, moldable earplugs are so easy to use and so comfortable, once you put them on your ear, you don't even really notice that they are on.

No pain whatsoever, zilch, nada, it's fantastic. They can even be used for swimming, although I've not tried it. Anywho, I highly recommend this product whether your ears are sensitive or not. Tattoorary is a Netherlands-based, family-run Etsy shop established in that specializes in colorful temporary tattoos and nail art.

Promising review: "So fun! Really pretty in person and easy to put on — I didn't even use tweezers, just swiped the flowers off the paper on to each nail. Going to buy more! The razor has two edges, a fine tooth one for thin hair textures, and a wider one for thicker hair textures.

FWIW, people also use this on their pets as a quick grooming solution! Promising review: "I recently got a pixie haircut, I was hesitant to get one based on the fact that I'd have to get frequent haircuts, the cost of which would add up quickly.

I did some research on youtube and found some videos using the tinkle hair cutter to trim hair in between salon visits.

I LOVE this thing! It is easy to give a little trim or a drastic cut, both of which I have done since getting the tinkle cutter.

I was very nervous to try it fearing that I might mess up my hair so I just did a little bit first, but it was easy and only takes off small amounts of hair at a time, remember, I have a pixie cut — if you have long hair it will cut that off! Basically all you have to do is comb your hair in the direction it grows until you're satisfied with the cut.

Seven months post pixie haircut and I have only been to the salon once to have a re-shaping done of my hair. I will say that when the cutter feels like it's 'pulling' your hair, it's time to get new razors. TOTALLY WORTH IT! This is designed to hydrate all hair types, but a lot of reviewers with 2C through 3C hair mentioned that this worked best for them.

Promising review : "I've FINALLY found 'the one'!!! I' ve tried hundreds of products including wasting tons of money on 'professional' products for curly hair and none hold a curl like this!

My curls are soft yet the hold is amazin g. I used to have to diffuse my curls and then use hairspray to lock them in place, not anymore! Just put the product in, scrunch and go!

It smells wonderful too! Forget the more expensive brands and buy this! You will not be disappointed. Promising review: "This is my go-to product to save me money so I don't have to go to the salon every month.

Buys me a couple of months in between professional coloring. This is really easy to apply and I never have a problem matching whatever shade the salon uses on my hair. Promising review: "This cuticle cream is the answer to my prayers!

Frequent hand washing left my cuticles dry and painful. After a week of regular use, there is definite improvement. Goodbye hangnails, hello happy skin!

I will be reordering in the future! PS — love the bright citrus scent as well! Plus, this environmentally-friendly brand comes in tree-free packaging made of cotton and bamboo! Promising review: "Best, most affordable brush and sponge shampoo on the market! No joke, I have tried everything; even homemade hacks like dish detergent mixed with olive oil.

Nothing works like this brush shampoo. Don't waste your money on the Beauty Blender soap and other big-name brands. Other reviewers note that this was effective enough that they didn't have to use mouthwash nearly as often to combat odors! Promising review: "I have been through multiple tongue cleaners that are plastic, and they have two things in common: they miss spots on the tongue, and they BREAK.

This one gets ALL the tongue and are solid and easy to use and WILL NOT BREAK. It really is stainless steel! I've already ordered a second one for my travel kit. Buy this tongue cleaner and you will be happy and save money. I rarely write reviews, but this tongue cleaner merits my taking time to tell others.

Night shifter for years, and have tried everything. Many other sleep masks have some qualities but not all. Some are high quality material but let light in, others are comfortable but material frays or cones apart after a few months, some are good for blackout but have a hard metal adjustment clasps on the band hurts when you sleep on it.

Very impressed and pleasantly surprised. Promising review: "Bought this to help on days when I have bad Insomnia due to anxiety, especially during this pandemic. Can't say I like the scent of the oil alone right off the bat. It's pretty strong so you only need a few drops in the humidifier.

But the first night I used it I had the best sleep of my life! Was knocked out fast and woke up feeling super refreshed!! Definitely recommend this product. It lasts well too so it's worth the price! Promising review: "I went on my first walk in years without pain the second day of trying these socks!

These socks have already changed my life and have allowed me to start working out again! Highly recommend. They're also ideal for overnight protection you can pair them with a pad if you have a heavy flow and for people who are worried about leakage during sports or physical activities — I personally always wear either these period-proof undies when I go on runs on my period, and it has been a MASSIVE godsend.

Also, unlike your regular undies, you don't have to scrub the blood out of these — they're designed so it rinses right out in the sink with soap and warm water , and can get tossed in the washer and dryer from there.

Promising review: "I deal with PCOS and endometriosis which make my periods HEAVY for the first three to four days. I ordered two pairs of these underwear.

They absorbed better than a pad, were comfortable, and the top layer stayed dry. I had been thinking about buying the really expensive version of these underwear, but the price was ridiculous. These underwear do exactly what I need them to do for half the price.

They are easy to hand wash and hang dry. I plan on ordering more. The stitching and waistband are solid and they don't bunch, don't ride up, and don't roll. They provide front and back coverage. They're literally perfect. If you're on the fence about these, I urge you to give them a try.

They'll save you money no pads or tampons needed, and you won't stain your regular underwear and have to replace them. Promising review: "Good value, great product. Had been using the Band-Aid Blister Protect.

Cost was totally outrageous. Product served the same protection for much less money. FYI, this is a super useful travel product! Promising review: "This stuff is my go-to fix when I feel a migraine coming on.

I suffer from sinus headaches and migraines usually once or twice a week. This product I put on each temple, under my nose, and on my wrists when I feel the pressure starting and it cuts the pain to a minimum.

It seems to stop the worst pain before it has a chance to start. Thank you for a great product! I will buy again and again! Read BuzzFeed's review of the migraine stick for more deets! This works on mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, sea lice, and more although TBH, if this list of bugs gets any longer I may just stay indoors forever!!

Promising review: "I found this on a random ad and though 'there's no way this will work. How has no one thought of this before? I've used it on bites immediately after the bite and days later.

It works every time. The itching is gone after one use, and it doesn't involve using chemicals. And overtime, it saves you money instead of buying itch cream every summer! Recently I changed medications and because of that, my migraines came back with a vengeance.

Thinking there was nothing I could do I kind of gave up, until, I was looking at BuzzFeed and saw this in their recommended. I thought it could help with any car sickness that I would get but man I was not giving these enough credit!

Since I have bought them I where ALL. I wear them in and out of the car, to bed, and just around the house. I no longer feel nauseous and my migraines are almost non existent. Whoever invented these are a freaking god! BUY THESE!! They're so worth it.

La Aquarelle is a UK-based Etsy shop established in that specializes in plant-dyed sleep masks, eye pillows, and herbal sachets. Promising review : "The scent is beautiful, strong but pleasant! I love it, thank you! Y'all, this stuff is no joke — you can check out the earwax removal kit customer reviews to see the GOBS it is taking outta people's canals.

Promising review: "My right ear has been plugged up for months. I squirted warm water in there, peroxide, tried various ear scraper tools, then just gave up. A month or so later, I saw this product at local CVS, and gave it a try.

Laid on couch with several drops in my ear for a half hour. I could hear weird fizzing noises. Then I flushed warm water in my ear with the included soft bulb syringe, and out came the culprit. Had to have been deep in there.

Promising review: "I'm a night shower-er, and I've tried everything to keep my curly hair from being frizzy and just BIG in the mornings. Sleeping with my hair down? Hair in a bun? Loose strands everywhere. Silk pillow cases? I tried this because I saw it on a BuzzFeed article and it seemed to be working for people like me with dyed hair prone to breakage.

When my hair is mostly dry, I do a loose twist with my fingers and pull the cap on. My hair finishes drying overnight, and the next morning everything is loose and bouncy and NOT FRIZZY! It also helps prevent those little flyaways all over, and on top of everything, the fabric is cute, lightweight, and feels durable.

People in the reviews are also singing its praises for reducing the size of their pores! Many of them advise mixing the mask with apple cider vinegar for best results.