Tag: skincare

  • The Skin Breathes with evanhealy

    The Skin Breathes with evanhealy

    The Skin Breathes with evanhealy

    “Remember: our skin is alive, it breathes, it is our largest organ. It has a rhythm, an inhalation, and an exhalation.⁠” Plants and our skin speak the same language – and it should be a clean one. Check out one of their latest blog posts here to learn more about this natural connection.

    Have you ever wondered where evanhealy sources their herbal ingredients from?

    They source ingredients from remarkable human beings who share their values – “stewards of the Earth with a reverence for the sacredness of nature and human connection, who have a passion for the work they do.” That’s why they work directly with small family farms around the United States and Europe, and women’s co-ops & co-op villages in Africa.

    Every year, they invite their teams to witness and participate in the harvest and distillation of their own organic, artisan distilled hydrosouls. Want to take a look? Check out the video below!

    Want to try them for yourself? Purchase any of their products before their 20% OFF sale ends April 30, 2023!

    Resources

    https://www.evanhealy.com/blogs/stories/plants-and-skin-speak-the-same-language

    https://www.evanhealy.com

    https://www.evanhealy.com/blogs/stories/plants-and-skin-speak-the-same-language

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTfjKTyQM0/

  • What is a HydroSoul?

    What is a HydroSoul?

    What is a HydroSoul? with evanhealy

    evanhealy is a certified organic holistic skincare company inspired by the wisdom of nature, formulated to support the rhythms of the body, and created to transform the modern perception of beauty.

    Which HydroSoul Should You Use?

    Rose Geranium Facial Tonic HydroSoul

    • For all skin – especially dry, oily, combination and teen
    • Features a soft and delicate rosy-leaf fragrance
    • Gentle and slightly astringent

    Lavender Facial Tonic HydroSoul

    • For all skin – especially sensitive, irritated and sun damaged
    • Fresh herbal fragrance with honey-sweet notes
    • Calms redness and soothes sensitive skin

    Want to try? Purchase any of their products for 20% OFF before their sale ends May 31st, 2022! Available in-store & online!

    Resources:

    https://www.evanhealy.com/

    https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0285/8103/6125/files/hydrosoul-literature.pdf?v=1588182062

    https://www.evanhealy.com/products/lavender-facial-tonic-hydrosoul

    https://www.evanhealy.com/products/rose-geranium-facial-tonic-hydrosoul

  • 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/

  • “Spring” into a Better Skincare Routine with evanhealy

    “Spring” into a Better Skincare Routine with evanhealy

    Meet evanhealy

    evanhealy is a holistic skin care line created and formulated to work with the rhythms and physiology of the body, and to support long-term skin health and radiance.

    Holistic skin + body + cosmetics that go beyond organic

    Whole plant oils, waters and butters, as well as earthen clays, are our tools and allies. They source them directly from small family farms, women’s co-operatives and co-operative villages around the world.

    Inspired by ancient beauty practices, nature and its cycles, ayurveda, homeopathy and traditional western herbalism, their approach is a fusion of modalities centered around the goal of realigning skin with its highest potential and awakening its innate resilient, adaptable nature.

    The act of engaging in truly holistic beauty is an intimate one and through it we are working to transform, evolve, and reshape the modern perception of beauty, as well as our individual relationships with our skin and ourselves.

    Daily Spring Skin Ritual

    Cleanse

    • Begin by moistening your skin with three to four splashes of warm water.
    • Mix one pump of cleanser with a couple dribbles of warm water to dilute. Blend in your palms and then massage all over the skin, working in upward circular motions. 
    • Rinse with cool water and pat dry.

    Hydrate & Nourish

    • After cleansing, saturate your face with Rose Geranium HydroSoul.
    • In the palm of your hand, combine one to three pumps of Neem Immortelle Purifying Infusion with a couple of sprays of the HydroSoul. Blend the two together, then gently and slowly press the warmed emulsion into your skin.
    • Mist face with HydroSol and press in again

    Are you a visual person? Check out their YouTube page for how-to’s, product reviews, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/evanhealyskin/videos

    Interested? Purchase any of their products for 20% OFF before this sale expires May 31st, 2021! Available in-store or online!

    Resources:

    https://www.evanhealy.com/

    https://www.evanhealy.com/pages/our-mission

    https://www.evanhealy.com/blogs/stories/springtime-skin?fbclid=IwAR1Ofc7Z7RD_PAbcGiJQO6DT0LPp4y7SmQsZUSopaAueQjkTGeHkiG9t3xA

  • Easy Homemade Face Mask for Glowing Skin

    Easy Homemade Face Mask for Glowing Skin

    Easy Homemade Face Mask for Glowing Skin

    with Christine Waltermyer

    Christine Waltermyer is a local Wellness Chef, private chef to celebrities, published cookbook author and founder of the Natural Kitchen Cooking School, which offers an online Plant-Based Cooking Program. She also loves shopping at Basil Bandwagon! Visit naturalkitchenschool.com to get your FREE copy of her cookbook, “7 Days of Deliciousness.”

    Mango Avocado Face Mask

    Makes enough for 4 applications

    Ingredients

    2 teaspoons fresh aloe vera pulp or store-bought aloe vera gel intended for topical use

    2 teaspoons unrefined coconut oil

    1 tablespoon fresh avocado

    1 tablespoon fresh mango

    Optional: 2 drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (I used Wyndmere brand)

    Method

    1. Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mash everything together into as smooth consistency as possible. Apply 1 tablespoon all over your face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

    Thank you to Christine Waltermyer and the Natural Kitchen Cooking School for working with us to help promote healthy, nutritious meals and products that are affordable, full of nutrients, and simple to make at home!

  • Winter Skin Woes

    Winter Skin Woes

  • Just the Goods: A Skincare Line That Gets our A+ Review

    Just the Goods: A Skincare Line That Gets our A+ Review

     

    Finding a CLEAN skincare routine that works isn’t always easy.

     

    In this video, Carolyn shares her experience seeking out gentle products that work. Carolyn has sensitive skin and has struggled with blemishes, redness, and allergic reactions over the years. She explains how she’s been prescribed multiple harsh pharmaceutical products, including antibiotics, that seemed to worsen her delicate skin’s condition rather than improve it.

     

    If you or someone you know struggles with skin health, you’ll want to check out what Carolyn has to share about a product line that her skin rates an A+.

     

    https://vimeo.com/209400166