But before we can enjoy ourselves in New Orleans and soak up all the culture, we have to ensure that we’re prepared for the busyness of the festival and the city’s weather conditions — it’s going to be hot and humid with thousands of people pouring into the city to celebrate.
So, what travel items should you bring if you’re concerned about maintaining your wellness? The first step is assessing your needs. Do you tend to get motion sickness on the plane, or anxiety in big crowds? There are wellness items that can easily help alleviate those issues. From organic anxiety gummies to multivitamins, and wet wipes, we have everything you need to not only feel comfortable while traveling to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture but to thrive while you’re there.
Check out some of our favorite items, below and be sure to start packing, the festival is quickly approaching.
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Wet Wipes
If you’re a germaphobe like me, you might need a good pack of wet wipes to sanitize your space on the plane and when you get to New Orleans. Available at Amazon
If you tend to get anxious while surrounded by people or in larger crowds, this natural supplement is for you. Formulated with magnesium citrate, these chewable magnesium supplements help manage stress, release tension, and calm your mind.Available at Amazon
To make sure you’re able to capture all of the awesome content at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, it’s important to keep your phone charged. This handy charger does the trick. Available at Amazon
Being in the New Orleans heat can drain your energy. The best way to get a boost and maintain your health away from home, are these helpful Black Girl Vitamins. Available at Black Girl Vitamins
It’s important to stay hydrated ladies, even while you’re on the plane and changing in your hotel room in between festival panels. These Knesko collagen facemasks will replenish your face and have you feeling flawless. Available at Knesko
I swear by Tatcha’s dewy skin cream. It’s a rich anti-aging moisturizer that feeds the skin with plumping hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice for a dewy, healthy glow. This cream intensely hydrates and seals in moisture, helping to replenish ceramides for a healthy bounce and instant luminosity, perfect for refreshing your face after a long festival day. Available at Amazon
This Lululemon All Night Festival bag is perfect for the fun ESSENCE Festival of Culture concerts as it can hold all your items, stylishly. Available at Lululemon
ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® will take place July 3-6. For more information and updates on the festival, visit our websiteand follow us on social media @ESSENCEFest on X, Facebook, andInstagram.
