Hispanic + Latinx Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the past and current generations of the Hispanic and Latinx community, and their contributions to the culture of this country. 

This month, we’re highlighting a selection of Latinx women-owned small businesses that we love — and that you can support now and all year round. 

Happy Hispanic + Latinx Heritage Month to those who celebrate.

Hispanic and Latinx Wellness Brands We Love:

Happy V: Vaginal, urinary, & gut health solutions, plus menopause relief, to help women who struggle with vaginal health issues such as UTIs, yeast infections and more. Her products are effective and science-backed, providing high quality to customers while keeping the price more accessible for all. Founded by Daniella Levy. 

Nopalera: Founded by Sandra Velasquez, she has taken the traditional symbol of Mexican culture to create Nopalera, a line of products made from the nopal plant that offer a wide range of nourishing benefits. From moisturizing bars, to exfoliant, soaps, and more. 

Vela Negra: Founded by Aisha Cort, Vela Negra is Afro-Latina owned and inspired by various elements of Afro-Cuban and Guyanese heritage. The fragrances and their namesakes are dedicated to honor the founders heritage from places like Cuba and Puerto Rico.  

Therapy for Latinx: Therapy for Latinx is an online platform that provides a directory of culturally competent mental health practitioners for members of the Latinx community. Founded by Brandie Carlos, she credits Therapy for Black Girls as the inspiration behind her mental health focused organization. 

The Salvaged Sawhorse: The Salvaged Sawhorse is a business founded by Jennifer Velasquez offering positive affirmation decks in both English and Spanish to change your inner dialogue and motivate self care. A great addition to any morning routine. 

Gracious Om: A Latina-owned brand making natural and organic self-care beauty products. The founder, Andrea Barrera, started her CBD skincare brand after working as a lead research specialist for a neuroscience and mental health clinic. With formulas inspired by conversations with estheticians across Latin America, Gracious Om sells face and body scrubs, toners and CBD sheet masks.

Maude: Founder Éva Goicochea launched Maude to take sexual wellness to a new level. From lubricants to personal massagers to self-care, Maude’s mission is to make sexual wellness modern, inclusive, and simple. 

Agua Bonita: Founded by Kayla Castañeda & Erin PonTell, Aguas Bonita is a modern take on a cultural staple, aguas frescas. Beverages made with real fruit, no added sugar, and authentic cultural recipes serviced in eco-friendly cans. 

Ceremonia: Founder Babba Rivera set out to create a clean haircare brand built on her Latinx heritage. Ceremonia was launched with the mission to enhance one’s natural beauty through nourishing formulas that make hair healthier within.