Who cares about books? Just sell me some soap and leave me alone.

We get it. Not everyone is as far down the #booktok rabbit hole as we are. Here are 3 reasons why Rack 890 is still the brand for you:

One: EVERYONE needs to take some time for self care.

Self care is proven to positively impact our mental health and overall quality of life. If you don't believe us, check out this study, which examined regular self care in a group of medical students: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6080382/.

I think that we can all relate to the need to just take some 'me' time throughout the week. Life can get overwhelming, particularly when your focus is taken up by another person's needs (moms, we're looking at you!)

So what happens when we take a few minutes every day to relax, and do something we enjoy (like take a shower with some fancy soap, for example)? Our heart rate lowers, along with our cortisol (stress hormone) levels. We can focus better, and bring the best version of ourselves into our day.

In other words? You'd be dumb not to do it.

Two: Aromatherapy has a whole host of health benefits!

Aroma-what-apy? Most of us aren't consciously aware that we're surrounded by good smells, and their inherent benefits, every day. But I think we can all agree- some scents are better than others!

Lots of plants have incredible properties for human health. When you pair those essential oils with your self care routine, you've really got something beneficial. Lavender, for example, is well documented as promoting relaxation. Chamomile is linked with quality sleep, and eucalyptus and peppermint with deep breathing.

You don't even need to break out the chemistry set. Just check out our product descriptions, and choose one with the aromatic benefits that speak to you and your needs.

Three: Support a small business run by women

If those other two reasons didn't convince you, this should. We know our stuff, and are proud to deliver quality products from Nova Scotia. We're entirely a self-made enterprise, and the fact that we took the time to write this article should tell you something about how much we care.

There you go! Three reasons, that aren't book related, why you should consider Rack 890 your home for self care items.

BUT... that being said, you don't have to be a 'reader' to enjoy a novel once every decade. Don't knock it till you try it!