Hibiscus is high in antioxidants and has the potential to aid the entire body, so it only makes sense to add the flowering plant to your self-care routine. Here are my favorite hibiscus-themed self-care products created by Black-owned businesses.

The hibiscus flower has the beauty, but the entire plant has the braun to support the immune system, digestion, brain health, bones, and teeth. It also helps to boost energy levels, thereby reducing fatigue and tiredness. The benefits of hibiscus can be evidenced externally, as well, with healthy and radiant skin. Hibiscus is the perfect way to spread the self-care throughout your day.

Sorrel is a favorite drink throughout the Caribbean, especially Jamaica, as well as Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal, according to Low Carb Africa. It’s made from the petals of the Hibiscus sabdariffa or Roselle flower, not the spinach-like sorrel vegetable, and is flavored with cinnamon, all spice, and ginger. This wine-hued beverage is served chilled yet captures the flavors of the holidays. Although sorrel is traditionally served at Christmastime or New Year’s Day, Hibiscus Brew‘s Sorrel ($22/750 ml bottle) makes it convenient to enjoy the refreshing beverage and it’s benefits on a daily basis. Its three ingredients – Hibiscus Roselle, ginger, and agave – blend to create a tangy yet sweet flavor.

Hibiscus is just as beneficial to the body externally, as it is internally. Since it’s rich in vitamin A and antioxidants, it can reduce redness of the skin and help it heal after injury and exposure to pollutants and sunlight. sēd‘s Organic Hibiscus Seed Oil ($90) is made from cold-pressed hibiscus seeds – that’s it. But that one ingredient yields a lightweight, non-greasy face and body oil that addresses fine lines, hyperpigmentation, dullness, and laxity, while strengthening the skin’s barrier. This has certainly been a favorite addition to my skin care routine, one that takes seconds to apply yet offers self-care the entire day.

Traditionally, hibiscus has been consumed as an herbal tea, and I’m an if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it-type of woman, so I often drink hibiscus tea, which may help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight, as well as support the liver. However, I like to get a lot for my efforts so I prefer a tea that blends hibiscus with other herbs. Hella Tea has four loose-leaf tea blends that incorporate hibiscus: FesTEAval At The Lake ($14), Tea Short ($14), Sheila tEa ($14), and M. Tea. Hammer ($14). Choosing one of these caffeine-free teas depends on whether you prefer fruity or herbal flavors, but you’ll surely be entertained by the punny Bay Area and Hip Hop-themed names of the teas as you decide.

The hibiscus flower is so beautiful that it deserves to be worn, so let’s bring this full-circle. Melda Moda‘s The Hibiscus Collection was inspired by the Caribbean, and The Sorrel Print is a hand-painted design that was inspired by the dried hibiscus flowers used to make sorrel. The striking Sorrel Relax Wrap ($110) and Sorrel Slumber Suit ($170), which are available from size small to 2x, invite paradise into your home without further damaging the planet, as the garments are crafted from sustainable fabric.

Whether you’re ingesting it or wearing it, hibiscus should be a part of your self-care routine. Just imagine lounging in your Melda Moda, while sipping Hibiscus Brew Sorrel or a Hella Tea blend as sēd oil moisturizes your skin. Mmmm, feels like paradise.