Breathe In, Breathe Out

The Good Patch makes a variety of plant-powered wellness patches that you stick on, leave for as long as you want, and soak up some serious benefits. I’ve tried a few of their products now, but my all-time favorite is their Relax patches.

These babies are designed to help unwind and decompress, whether that’s after a long day or during the middle of a hectic work project. They’re vegan, paraben-free, and dermatologically-tested. And they’re packed with key adaptogens and nutrients to promote full-body calm and relaxation:

• Ashwagandha
• Rhodiola
• Passionflower
• Menthyl Lactate
• Ginger Root Extract
• L-Theanine
• GABA
• Magnesium
• CoQ10
• Black Pepper Extract
• D-Calcium Pantothenate
• Vitamin B6
• Folic Acid
• Vitamin B12

All of that in one little patch! I can’t say I can feel every individual ingredient – but what I can say is that this stuff really works.

They’re incredibly convenient too. They come in a resealable pack for easy travel, and you just peel the patch off the backing and apply it to any venous area (inside of the wrist is most popular). Most start feeling effects within 20 minutes, and the patch lasts for 12 hours. Don’t worry though! You can remove any time you’re ready.

Meditation in a Patch

As a chronic stress-er, this seemed like the perfect product for me.

I decided to try it for the first time after a long, anxiety-ridden workday when my adrenaline was still pumping. After slamming my laptop shut at 6pm, I threw on a Relax patch. It was super easy to peel and stick, and while the patch was definitely noticeable on my wrist, I didn’t mind since I was staying in.

I started feeling the effects in about half an hour – maybe because I was occupied with cooking dinner and not really thinking about it – when I sat down to eat. Instead of letting out an enormous sigh and already feeling anxious about the next day of work, I felt peaceful and calm.

And that’s how the rest of the night went, until I took it off at 11pm for bedtime. The patch went strong for that entire 5-hour timespan, and I have no doubts it would’ve lasted even longer if I’d tried. I was able to enjoy a movie with my partner, get some chores done without feeling overworked, and even managed some journaling, a hobby of mine saved for only the days I “feel like it.”

Now, this is my go-to patch for the work week. I even have them on subscription, which saves me 15% every time and makes sure I’m not missing these when I need them most.

Take a Load Off, Put a Patch On

If you’re feeling the weight of the world – or if you could just use some relaxation – I can’t recommend these Relax patches enough. Try them for yourself, plus get 20% off with code PRIMARY20!