Sincerely Bädé

September 26, 2021/ Photo: Courtesy of Badecollection.com

What started out as a journey to create effective natural pain remedies has turned into an entire ethical wellness brand that aims uplift individuals in upper Manhattan. 

Several years ago, Symone Gates struggled to find a treatment her chronic pain the didn’t involve over-the-counter medication. With over 15 years in the wellness industry, she decided to use her extensive knowledge of plant-based ingredients to create her own line of remedies. 

Featuring a range of products, Sincerely Bädé, utilizes ingredients like peppermint, marula oil, and blue tansy, which are proven to soothe and replenish. 

“We don't just add buzz word ingredients but instead do thorough research on which have been found to safely and naturally reduce inflammation which in theory is the source of pain,” Gates explained. “Additionally we want to make sure the way we source is done with as much care and consideration as the type of ingredients we select. We purchase from a handful of women owned farms, as women owned anything always needs a higher level of support in our opinion and ensure our ingredient partners are Fair Trade certified.”

The brand is also pushing its mission past wellness — it’s working to empower individuals in the Harlem area through learning labs championing employment and wellness education. In the coming months, the first of these labs will be built in a Harlem community center. 

“This will allow our production to remain local and enable us to help upskill the community by providing business and production classes on a regular basis,” Gates said. 

Sincerely Bädé will also be featured in the brick and mortar space for Made In NYC — an initiative by the Pratt Center for Community Development championing local manufactures and makers. 

More about the brand and its many remedies can be found here.