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  • DIY Headquarters with Wyndmere Naturals!

    DIY Headquarters with Wyndmere Naturals!

    Whether you’re looking to revamp your skincare routine (maybe a new, glowing face mask), mix up your natural cleaning products (you can never go wrong with hand sanitizer) or are shopping early for holiday gifts, Wyndmere Naturals is here to help! Keep scrolling for new DIY recipes – featuring products you can find at Basil Bandwagon Natural Market today.

    Have you ever wondered why they package their essential oils in cobalt blue bottles? It’s because the colored bottles help keep out deteriorating sunlight which helps allow each product to stay fresh longer!

    ALL Wyndmere Naturals products are 20% off!

    Sale ends November 30th, 2021.

    References:

    https://wyndmerenaturals.com/pages/blog

    https://www.instagram.com/wyndmerenaturals/

  • DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipes

    DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipes

    Flu season is no joke! Check out these simple DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipes below to help keep those germs away.

    All recipes yield 2 oz of hand sanitizer, however, recipes can be altered to make more or less if desired. If final product is too thick, add more alcohol/vodka; if it is too thin, add more aloe vera/vegetable glycerin.

    Shake final product well before each use and apply generously. The final product should last several months.

    The CDC recommends hand sanitizers contain at least 60% alcohol.

    Pranarom Hand Purifier

    Ingredients:

    3 tablespoons neutral grain alcohol or high-proof vodka (Everclear)

    2 teaspoons aloe vera gel or vegetable glycerin

    24-36 drops Pranarom Good Samaritan or Immunity Boost Wellness Formula essential oils

    2 oz glass spray bottle

    Method:

    Combine all ingredients in a 2 oz glass spray bottle. Shake well. To use, spray into palms, then massage into hands until fully absorbed. Use as often as desired.

    Aura Cacia Cleansing Hand Gel Spray

    Ingredients:

    8 drops of Aura Cacia Cinnamon Leaf essential oil

    8 drops of Aura Cacia Bergamot essential oil

    8 drops of Aura Cacia Tea Tree essential oil

    1/3 cup aloe vera gel or vegetable glycerin

    2/3 cup neutral grain alcohol or high-proof vodka (Everclear)

    2 oz glass spray bottle

    Method:

    Combine all ingredients in a 2 oz glass spray bottle. Shake well. To use, spray into palms, then massage into hands until fully absorbed. Use as often as desired.

    Wyndmere Hand Defense

    Ingredients:

    8 drops of Wyndmere Defend Naturally essential oil

    1/3 cup aloe vera gel or vegetable glycerin

    2/3 cup neutral grain alcohol or high-proof vodka (Everclear)

    2 oz glass spray bottle

    Method:

    Combine all ingredients in a 2 oz glass spray bottle. Shake well. To use, spray into palms, then massage into hands until fully absorbed. Use as often as desired.

    Aura Cacia Stress-No-More Hand Spray

    Ingredients:

    5 drops Aura Cacia Lavender essential oil

    15 drops of Aura Cacia Tea Tree essential oil

    1.5 oz neutral grain alcohol or high-proof vodka (Everclear)

    1/2 oz aloe vera gel or vegetable glycerin

    1/8 teaspoon Jason Vitamin E Oil

    2 oz glass spray bottle

    Method:

    Combine all ingredients in a 2 oz glass spray bottle. Shake well. To use, spray into palms, then massage into hands until fully absorbed. Use as often as desired.

    For more information:

    https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

    https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html

    https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/Guide_to_Local_Production.pdf

    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

    https://www.lifeextension.com/protocols/infections/2019-novel-coronavirus-sars-cov2-covid-19

    https://www.npr.org/2020/02/27/810016611/coronavirus-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-prepare-and-prevent

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/02/26/how-to-prepare-for-coronavirus/?arc404=true

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT TUESDAY 9/10/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT TUESDAY 9/10/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Acure: Hemp Seed Oil & Castor Oil
    Base Culture: Mini Nutty Pumpkin Bread
    HempFusion: Hemp Balm & Cream
    Lakanto: Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
    Lesser Evil Popcorn: “No Cheese” Cheesiness
    Natural Hope Herbals: Tasty Attention, Tasty Calm, Tasty Elderberry Immune, & Herb Calc
    Matr Boomie: New Bags & Jewelry
    Palmini Pasta: Hearts of Palm Linguine
    Quantum Health Lozenges: Cough Relief (Meyer Lemon & Honey) and TheraZinc (Elderberry Raspberry and Blood Orange)
    Rad Soap Co: New soaps & deodorants!
    Savannah Bee Company: Rosemary Lavender Body Butter
    Strong Roots: Spinach Bites, Mixed Root Vegetable Fries, & Cauliflower Hash Browns
  • Clean & Safe Home Care Recipes with Aura Cacia Essential Oils!

    Clean & Safe Home Care Recipes with Aura Cacia Essential Oils!

    Summertime calls for fresh, clean scents- even though our homes may not be. Check out these clean and safe cleaning recipes made with Aura Cacia Essential Oils!

    Air Freshening Spray

    Ingredients

    -12 drops Aura Cacia Lemon Essential Oil

    -12 drops Aura Cacia Tea Tree Essential Oil

    -2 Ounce Mist Bottle

    -2 Fluid Ounces Water

    Method

    1. Into bottle, combine all ingredients, replace lid and shake until well blended.

    2. To use, shake bottle and spray into airspace.

    General Cleaning Spray

    Ingredients

    -1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil

    -1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Tea Tree Essential Oil

    -1 Teaspoon Unscented Liquid Soap

    -15 Fluid Ounces Water

    -16 Ounce Spray Bottle

    Method

    1. In bottle, combine soap and essential oils.

    2. Top with water, replace lid and shake until well blended.

    3. To use, spray on surface and wipe clean with damp cloth.

    Pet Home Cleaning Spray

    Ingredients

    -1 2/3 Cups Water

    -1/2 Teaspoon Sodium Borate

    -1/4 Teaspoon Unscented Liquid Soap

    -1 1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Lemon Essential Oil

    -1 1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil

    -16 Ounce Plastic Spray Bottle

    Method

    1. In bottle, combine all ingredients. Replace lid and shake until well blended.

    2. To use, shake bottle and spray into a cloth, sponge, or onto surface and wipe area clean.

    *NOTE: Test on an inconspicuous area before general use.

    No matter which product or recipe you use, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • Your Best Natural Smile is Waiting!

    Your Best Natural Smile is Waiting!

    Everyone has jumped on the “bandwagon” about needing not just clean oral care habits, but also clean oral care products! We always look for organic or natural, but we don’t always look for the other key words that our found in our featured products below; such as fluoride free, triclosan free, alcohol free, and no artificial flavors or coloring. What we should be keeping an eye out for are words like sustainability, detox, natural, organic, and pure.

    But good news is, there are always new products and formulas that are changing to be cleaner, bigger, and better. Check out these brands and see why we love that they’re on our shelves!

    Dragonfly Effect Naturals

    As gross as it sounds, when you rinse (spit) out the Wild Forager Mouthwash, you can actually see all of the gross particles that came out between your teeth! The Detox Toothpaste contains bentonite clay which clings to all the gross germs that get stuck in between your teeth. Not only is it clean but it doesn’t hurt if you swallow them too- the bottles even say to swallow a certain amount of times per week to get the detox effects. Refreshing, harmless to swallow, and contains echinacea and silver for added benefits- you can’t go wrong!

    The company is a buy-one-give-one company who supports numerous organizations when you buy their products. They are vegan, wild-crafted, and multi-purpose.

    “This is the best mouthwash I’ve ever used! I finished the bottle and ran out to get a brand new one that day!” -Sarah L.

    Dr. Ginger’s

    The Coconut Oil Toothpaste was made to be a comparable alternative to conventional toothpastes while also incorporating the idea of oil pulling off the germs in your mouth- that’s why they use coconut oil! Coconut oil is a detoxifier and leaves a protective barrier on teeth and gums. The xylitol that’s in their formulas also act as a cavity fighter to prevent bacteria from sticking. The Whitening Pen also contains xylitol and coconut oil which helps remove the stains from that pulling action they focused their brand on.

    “The coconut mint flavor is AMAZING and it doesn’t leave my teeth feeling gritty like some name brand toothpastes. I’ve been nervous to try any whitening pens but I just need to try theirs because I love their toothpaste!” -Nicole I.

    Redmond Earth Paste

    The Earth Paste is made from redmond clay which is used as a cleanser and a digestive aid support. Not only does it keep your teeth clean and refreshed but it counteracts the acid in your mouth to help prevent the formation of cavities. The xylitol in their formulas helps prevent bacteria sticking to your teeth. Each formula contains their own flavors and benefits. For example, the charcoal type focuses more on teeth whitening while the lemon flavor type focuses on overall oral health.

    “Their lemon twist flavor is great. I can’t believe that I used to use toothpaste that didn’t have clay in it.. I’m hooked!” -Kate A.

    My Magic Mud

    The darker box contains charcoal and bentonite clay which helps detox and pulls the junk out from between your teeth. The charcoal inside is a huge whitening benefit. The lighter box also helps detoxify and cleanse your teeth from the bentonite clay inside, but it also helps soothes your gums and mouth due to the inflammation benefits contained in turmeric!

    “The turmeric one is AWESOME! My gums were always so swollen after brushing and I felt like I never got a really good cleaning until I used this product!” -Anthony R.

    Oral Essentials Lumineux

    Oral Essentials Whitening Toothpaste uses coconut oil, sage oil, and lemon peel oil in order to help whiten teeth without any of the sensitivity that comes from using conventional whitening toothpaste. The Kids Formula Toothpaste is certified non-toxic, is enamel friendly and lightly flavored with strawberry to get kids hooked to brushing their teeth! Not only does the xylitol in it help prevent cavities but also gives a little sweetness to the flavor.

    “My son is in LOVE with the kids formula toothpaste – he refuses to use any other kind!” -Lindsay C.

    Regardless of what toothpaste you use, make sure you tell us how much you’re in love with your product! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

    Stay tuned for complete results from two Basil Bandwagon employees and their journey with Oral Essentials Whitening Kit!

  • We think this Month’s Smoothie is Peachy.

    Introducing August’s featured drink: the Peach Fuzz Smoothie.

    Smooth, peachy and spiked with one of our FAVORITE herbs: Ginseng!

    Why Ginseng, you ask?

    In addition to Ginseng, this smoothie gets it’s extra peachy flavor from frozen peaches, and peach nectar. The flavor ticks up a notch with a dash of fresh orange juice. Frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture everyone loves and almond milk rounds it out perfectly!

    Try one before they’re gone!