Tag: essential oils

  • Rose Petal Bath Salts

    Rose Petal Bath Salts

    Rose Petal Bath Salts

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    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings: 5 baths
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Epsom salts
    • 1 cup sea salt
    • ½ cup baking soda
    • ½ cup dried rose petals
    • ¼ cup coarse Himalayan pink salt
    • 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
    • 20 drops essential oil(s) of your choice see notes for suggested uses and oils

    Method
     

    1. Combine salts, rose petals, and pink salt in a mixing bowl then add in sweet almond oil and essential oils, mix well.
    2. Store in an airtight container.
    3. To use, add a ½ cup to a warm bath.

    Notes

    Be mindful that essential oils are potent plant compounds and should be diluted with a carrier oil before being applied directly to skin, especially with citrus oils.
     
    Suggested Uses (individual or a combination of oils)
    Relaxation/Soothing: Lavender, chamomile, clary sage
    Energizing: peppermint, orange, lemon, lemongrass, bergamot
    Uplifting: Texas cedarwood, sweet orange, lemon, patchouli, ylang ylang
    Healing: eucalyptus, tee tree, rosemary, clove, peppermint

  • Three essential oils you might not know!

    Three essential oils you might not know!

    What is it good for?

    Three essential oils you might not know the benefits of.

    Whether you’re new to essential oils or already have some favorites, the variety of botanicals and their uses is so vast there’s always something to learn. Let’s delve into the fragrant world of three fantastic essential oils: lime, cedarwood, and geranium rose. Each one boasts a unique aroma and an array of potential uses, ready to enhance your well-being.

    Lime

    Lime essential oil is a ray of sunshine in a bottle. It’s uses extend far beyond adding a zing to your cocktail:

    • Mood Booster: The bright, cheerful aroma of lime oil can combat fatigue and lift your spirits. Diffuse it throughout your home or workplace for an instant pick-me-up.
    • Natural Deodorant: Lime oil’s antibacterial properties make it a fantastic natural deodorant. Dilute with coconut oil and apply it to your underarms.
    • Skin Cleanser: Lime oil can help regulate oily skin and minimize the appearance of pores. Add a drop or two to your DIY cleanser or toner.

    Cedarwood

    Earthy and grounding, cedarwood essential oil exudes a sense of calm and stability. It’s far from just a moth repellent for your closet!

    • Stress Relief: The warm, woody aroma of cedarwood can promote relaxation and ease anxiety. Diffuse it in your bedroom before bedtime or inhale carefully from the bottle for a moment of tranquility.
    • Scalp Soother: Cedarwood oil can help balance the scalp’s oil production and soothe itchiness. Dilute a few drops into an oil and massage it into your scalp.
    • Focus Enhancer: The grounding properties of cedarwood can help improve concentration and mental clarity. Diffuse it while studying or working on a complex task.

    Geranium Rose

    Floral and uplifting, geranium rose essential oil is a fragrant hug in a bottle.

    • Hormonal Balance: Geranium rose oil can help regulate hormones and ease symptoms of PMS and menopause. Dilute into grapeseed or your favorite carrier oil and massage it onto your lower abdomen. As a bonus, it’s been used to reduce the appearance of stretch marks!
    • Skin Savior: Geranium rose oil can balance sebum production, making it beneficial for both oily and dry skin. Add a drop or two to your moisturizer or facial serum.
    • Emotional Uplifter: The sweet, rosy aroma of geranium rose oil can combat feelings of sadness and promote emotional well-being. Diffuse it throughout your home or inhale directly from the bottle for a mood boost.

    Remember, these are just a few of the many potential uses for these amazing essential oils. Come into one of our locations and speak to one of our friendly wellness ambassadors so you can discover the perfect ways to incorporate these fragrant allies into your life and harness their many benefits. Pranarom Essential Oils, pre-mixed Wellness blends, and Hydrosols are all 20% off until the end of December. All of their products are third party certified organic – that’s NO synthetics, NO herbicides, NO pesticides, NO additives, NO animal testing. Just a few of the many reasons we love their products here at Basil Bandwagon!

  • Give the Gift of Aromatherapy with Pranarom

    Give the Gift of Aromatherapy with Pranarom

    Give the gift of aromatherapy – but with a personal touch ✨🎁 The thought of taking time to make something with your hands makes the idea of gift giving so much more special. Check out fun, simple DIY recipes featuring Pranarom organic aromatherapy products ❤️

    Stock up on their products in any of our locations while they’re 20% off all December long!

    DIY AROMATHERAPY CANDLE

    Ingredients:

    • 6 oz Glass Jar
    • 7.5 oz. Beeswax
    • 40-50 Drops of Essential Oils
    • 1 Wick

    Instructions:

    1. Stick the wick to the bottom of jar using a little melted wax.
    2. Hold wick up using two sticks tied together at each end, with your wick in the middle
    3. Place beeswax in a double broiler on stovetop
    4. Melt beeswax until completely dissolved
    5. Remove from stove
    6. Let cool slightly
    7. Stir in essential oils
    8. Pour into jar
    9. Let cool

    *If layering the two waxes, follow the steps above but use half the amount of wax for each color. Pour the first color and let sit until set and then follow with the next color.


    One thing to keep in mind when making candles with essential oils is that the fragrance is subtle. If you are looking for a stronger scent, you may want to diffuse your oils. Or better yet, a combination of the two. Who doesn’t love the beautiful scent of diffused oils while enjoying the flicker of a candle? A powerful relaxing combo indeed!

    Feel free to make it your own combinations and make sure to have some fun!

    DIY Honey Bath

    Ingredients:

    • 1 Tablespoon Honey
    • 3 Drops of Pranarom Essential Oil
    • ¼-1 Cup of Pranarom Hydrosol

    Instructions:

    1. Add honey to a jar, add the essential oil and mix well. Then add hydrosol and mix until the honey has dissolved. Pour directly into your bath water.

    Honey is a humectant, giving this combination a moisturizing effect. It also works as a dispersant for the essential oils (which is furthered by mixing with the hydrosol) so that it seamlessly integrates with the bath water.

    This will make your skin feel SO soft and luxurious!

    DIY Essential Oil Clay Diffuser

    Ingredients:

    • Airdry clay (they used Terracotta for an organic feel)
    • Hemp Cording
    • Wooden Beads (wide hole)
    • Essential Oil (like Pranarom Zen diffusion blend)
    • Rubber Stamp (or household items to make patterns)
    • Circle Cutter
    • Drinking Straw or Large Skewer (to make hole)
    • Rolling Pin

    Instructions:

    1. Roll out clay into a slab about ¼” thick. Stamp design into clay.
    2. Cut out clay into circles and make hole at the top using a straw or skewer.
    3. Set aside to dry for 24-48 hours, until fully hardened. Flip pieces occasionally to dry both sides.
    4. Once dry, cut a piece of hemp cord approximately 18 inches and thread through hole.
    5. Add beads and tie a knot at the top of your last bead.
    6. Add an additional knot at the end of the two pieces of cord.
    7. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil and enjoy the beautiful aroma.

    You can make these as elaborate as you want. Add some metal embellishments, join a couple shapes together, etc. This diffuser can be hung in a car, closet, or anywhere you want to aromatize your space.

    DIY Valencia Bath Salts

    Ingredients:

    • 1 Cup Epsom Salts
    • ¼ Cup Coarse Sea Salt
    • 7 Drops of Valencia Diffusion Blend
    • Zest of 1 Orange

    Instructions:

    1. In a medium-sized glass mixing bowl, add sea salt and Epsom salt. Do not use plastic (the essential oils will absorb into the bowl).
    2. Mix the salts until well combined.
    3. Add essential oils and mix again.
    4. Store in an airtight glass container until ready to use.
    5. When ready, add to bath and enjoy!

    DIY Oh So Luxurious Skincare Roller

    Ingredients:

    10 Drops of Pranarom Frankincense Essential Oil
    10 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil
    5  Drops of Helichrysum Essential Oil
    Pranarom Rosehip Extra Virgin Plant Oil (to fill)
    Roller Bottle


    Instructions:

    1. Add essential oils to a roller bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with Rosehip oil and voila!
    2. Apply to directly to dry skin or mix with your favorite moisturizer for some extra hydration.

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

    Resources:

    http://veriditasblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/handmade-for-holidays.html

    http://veriditasblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/aromatherapy-candle-diy.html

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzv2rbHNFw/?epik=dj0yJnU9dFBNZUpfOThLMDg4N3hoRHVJX193elUwLUdpQXlfV3gmcD0wJm49TWhGVFhGbGtPc3BoMTRzaTVQazNEQSZ0PUFBQUFBR0dlZ180

    http://veriditasblog.blogspot.com/2021/01/new-destination-diffusion-blends-diy.html

    https://www.instagram.com/p/COI2OHxrp6A/?epik=dj0yJnU9QURJdnJEazhVSGpsYXV0TzZHU2ZuVVV3bnZ4YTVQcDYmcD0wJm49eDMzcmpsM3BwR2FZYzV5dGFkUGdnQSZ0PUFBQUFBR0dlZ3Vj

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CW_IO1uMgPX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    https://basilbandwagon.com/2020/12/08/peace-love-joy-with-pranarom/

    https://basilbandwagon.com/2021/04/06/plant-beautiful-skincare-thanks-to-pranarom/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CS7cze1gint/

  • 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/

  • Plant Beautiful Skincare Thanks To Pranarom

    Plant Beautiful Skincare Thanks To Pranarom

    Plant Beautiful Skincare – A Holistic Experience for Mind & Body

    Essential oils and beauty go together like peanut butter and jelly, grilled cheese and tomato soup, April showers and May flowers… well you get the point. According to Pranarom’s National Educator, Amy Galper, B.A. MA. Certified Aromatherapist, “a great clean beauty facial care product needs to nourish us in 3 ways: physically, emotionally and psycho-spiritually. Applying product to our faces is a deeply personal experience, and can help us be more present, foster self-reflection and confidence, and just make us feel really good.” And we all could use more of that!

    Simple. Effective. 100% Organic.

    Your skincare routine just got easier! Here are a few tips and suggestions for using Pranarom’s Plant Beautiful skincare and creating your own beauty ritual to nourish your skin and soul:

    1. Try cleansing your face with oil, rather than soap, and take note of how gently this lifts away dirt and grime without stripping your skin. The Pure Facial Cleansing Oil is perfect for this, as it’s easy to use and leaves a non-greasy feeling after rinsing.
    2. Use floral waters to tone and soothe sensitivity. After cleansing and patting your face dry, try misting with one of Pranarom’s Facial Mists – beautiful blends of a few different hydrosols and soothing aloe vera. They feel light and clean while imparting nuanced aromas that immediately calm both mind and skin. 
    3. After cleansing and toning, feed the skin with one of the deeply nutritive Treatment Moisture Oils, massaging gently for best results.
    4. Pay attention to the scent of the essential oils and how well they partner and align with the plant oils, and how the scent makes you feel.

    Stock up on your favorite products before their 20% off sale ends 4/30/2021!

    Looking for more unique products to add to your every day routines?

    Check out these great DIY recipes below!

    DIY Calming Meditation Spray

    Set the perfect atmosphere to get yourself ready for your daily skincare routine! This simple DIY room spray is a relaxing blend for de-stressing and calming the mind.

    Ingredients

    – 1 oz. spray bottle

    – 10 drops of Pranarom Bergamot essential oil

    – 6 drops of Pranarom Lavender essential oil

    – 4 teaspoons witch hazel

    – 4 teaspoons distilled water

    Method

    1. Mix witch hazel and distilled water in a glass pourable container. Add essential oils. Mix until oils are well incorporated. Pour into spray bottle. Voila! Relax into your day.

    Luxurious DIY Roller

    Apply directly to dry skin or mix with your favorite moisturizer for some extra hydration – the perfect addition all year-round!

    Ingredients

    – 8 ml. roller bottle

    – 10 drops of Pranarom Frankincense essential oil

    – 10 drops of Pranarom Lavender essential oil

    – 5 drops of Pranarom Helichrysum essential oil

    – Pranarom Rosehip Extra Virgin Plant Oil (to fill)

    Method

    1. Add essential oils to a roller bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with Rosehip oil and voila!

    DIY Immune Boosting Foot Roller

    Does your immune system need a little boost? Made with their immune boosting wellness formula of Lavender, Eucalyptus radiata, and tea tree, this kid friendly recipe is great to keep on hand (or foot!)

    Ingredients

    – 8 ml. roller bottle

    – 30 drops of Pranarom Immunity Boost essential oil blend

    – Jojoba Oil (to fill)

    Method

    1. Add essential oil to a roller bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with Jojoba oil. Rub on bottoms of feet or pulse points for an extra Immunity Boost!

    Resources:

    http://veriditasblog.blogspot.com/2020/01/1.html

    https://pranarom.us/products/plant-beautiful-skincare/

    https://pranarom.us/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CNAr8hxgK65/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CMh3Jt2giyi/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzv2rbHNFw/?epik=dj0yJnU9ZjFFYTRyM0JFUldjeGJ2OWNEZHZ2N1dCVFdtM0MxN2wmcD0wJm49anBfY1FxWFJIeWpwUTNBRTQzdnNhZyZ0PUFBQUFBR0JzWTBz

  • Peace, Love & Joy with Pranarom

    Peace, Love & Joy with Pranarom

    Who Are They?

    As experts in Scientific Aromatherapy, Pranarom safely harnesses the active properties of plants for vibrant health and wellness.

    “Some see small amber bottles, we see a world of plants.” – Pranarom

    Pranarom products can be found in many scents, sizes, & forms – and 100% of their products are sustainable and certified organic by ECOCERT ICO.

    Think about this:

    • 2,000 pounds of lavender flowers = one gallon of lavender oil

    • 2,000 pounds of oranges = 10 gallons of orange oil

    • 5.5 million roses = 1 liter of rose oil (that’s 30 rosebuds in EACH DROP)

    Now that’s a lot of farming needed! Thankfully, Pranarom practices organic farming in order to keep plant life in its most natural state, from the farm to your home.

    “Essential oils, when harvested and produced organically, have the ability to play a vital role in our physical well being.” – Pranarom

    Check out the plant-tastic variety of products we carry from Pranarom below!

    Single Note Essential Oils

    Interested in organic essential oils but unsure of where to start? Look no further! You can incorporate these oils into your everyday routine – with a diffuser, enjoy them aromatically, apply topically, and you can even add them into your home cleaning & do-it-yourself recipes.

    Wellness Formula Essential Oils

    Their wellness blend essential oils have the perfect blend of single note essential oils to help meet the needs of you and your family. With multiple ways to use them, they’re the perfect addition to you essential oil collection.

    Aromatic Hydrosols

    Looking to improve your beauty care routine for your unique skin type? These gentle hydrosols provide botanical hydration and toning with healing benefits for face, skin and hair. The pure plant essences they contain are suspended in water from the steam distillation of essential oils.

    Virgin Plant Oils

    Cold pressed and unrefined from organically grown plants, these beauty oils can be used to moisturize skin, deeply condition hair, soften cuticles, remove makeup, and more! Use them on their own, or infuse with essential oils for additional, targeted benefits.

    Organic Perfumes

    Smell like fresh florals, balancing woods, or sparkling citrus with the finest aromatic botanicals – in roll-on form!

    Diffusion Essential Oil Blends

    These custom artisanal essential oil blends feature 3 note scales – top notes, heart notes and base notes to help soothe, energize or lift your emotions!

    Stock up on their products in any of our locations while they’re 20% off all December long!

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

    References:

    http://pranarom.us/

  • 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 Friday 1/10/2020

    RECAP: New Product Friday 1/10/2020

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Creminelli Fine Meats: Prosciutto Snack Pack
    Love Good Fats Candy Bars: Peanut Butter Chocolatey, Rich Chocolatey Almond, Coconut Chocolate Chip, & Mint Chocolate Chip
    GT’s Kombucha: 25 Anniversary Limited Edition Sacred Life
    Health Ade Kombucha: Grape Vibes
    Lilly’s: Organic Keto-Cauliflower Hummus
    EO Products: Shower Gels, Hand Sanitizer, Bubble Bath, & 3in1 Soap
    Garden of Life: Collagen with CBD, Collagen Super Beauty, Collagen Greens Beauty, Collagen Protein, Collagen Coconut MCT, and CBD Probiotics
    Nona Lim: Green Curry Noodle Bowl
    Beanitos: Sweet Chili and Sour Cream Chips
  • RECAP: New Product Thursday 10/10/19

    RECAP: New Product Thursday 10/10/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    All Free Brownie Bites: Sea Salt Caramel & Double Chocolate Chip
    Boiron: Diaralia
    Cocojune: Vanilla Chamomile & Pure Coconut
    Good Catch: Fish-free Tuna
    Green Valley Lactose Free Butter: BACK IN STOCK!
    Holistic Hound: Full Spectrum Hemp & Mushroom Bites
    Hudson Green: Velvet Vodka & Meatless Bolognese
    Hybrid Remedies: HybridCR
    Zum Bar Soap: Frankincense-Lavender & Almond
    Oath: Indian Rose & Double Chocolate
    Prairie Melody Birdseed
    Pranarom Diffusion Blends: Meditation, Zen, Purity, Uplift, & Provence
    Rebel Green: Tree Free Toilet Tissue
  • DIY After-Swim Chlorine Neutralizing Spray

    DIY After-Swim Chlorine Neutralizing Spray

    Summer is the best time of the year to go swimming! Unfortunately, summer is also the worst time for chlorine. Some of the unwanted benefits of chlorine is that it dries out your hair and your skin- which is never fun to deal with in the hot summer heat. But good news! We have a DIY After-Swim Chlorine Neutralizing Spray that is simple to make and is perfect to keep in your bag when you go to the pool this season.

    Ingredients:

    1/4 Cup Filtered Water

    1/4 Teaspoon Powdered Vitamin C

    Essential Oils (we recommend using 1 drop Orange)

    2 Ounce Blue Glass Spray Bottle

    Method:

    1. Add water to glass spray bottle.

    2. Add powdered vitamin C to spray bottle.

    3. Add drop of essential oil.

    4. Put lid on bottle and shake to combine.

    5. Add to hair and/or skin after swimming and rub in. Shower as usual when you return home.

    NOTE: You might want to use this solution within 1-2 days of making it as it might lose its effectiveness afterwards.

    Tell us how much you love your DIY After-Swim Chlorine Neutralizing Spray. Leave us a note, email us, tag us on social media, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares