• All of our oils are vegan
• We do not do any animal testing
• Our products are gluten-free. We do not use wheat germ oil or any wheat, barley or rye derived ingredients in our products.
• Our products do not contain soy.
• Nourishing Balm Oil and Ultimate Balm: No
• Hair Balm Serum: Yes - Sweet Almond Oil
*coconut oil is not a nut or a seed, it is classified as a fruit.
The plant based oils, butters and wax offer a protective, moisture-rich coating on the skin to protect from cold weather. They also can treat chapped and cracked skin. For hot weather, some of the oils and butters such as coconut and mango, have natural *SPF factors, and also assist in soothing and healing sunburned skin.
* Not for use for all-day protection on its own
Oils, butters and waxes are very stable and can last more than 6 months. There is no water in any of the products so they will not grow mold, bacteria or spoil. Skin care products with water need preservatives so they don’t spoil.
Plant based oils are complex in nature, meaning that they contain numerous fatty acids, nutrients and vitamins that benefit your skin and hair. Plant based oils are sustainable, which benefits the environment as they are renewable vs. ingredients that are chemical based (made in a lab) or unsustainable (sourced from fossil fuels).
Our nourishing balm oil is made from all natural, organic plant based oils. They are cold pressed and unrefined, which means that they retain their vitamins, fatty acid and other nourishing components.
Mineral oil comes from petroleum/crude oil/fossil fuels that has been refined; it is not sustainable, and there is much written controversy on possible adverse effects and link to diseases and cancer.
Lotions are an emulsion (a mixture of two liquids) of oils and water. Water is a medium for bacteria and mold growth, therefore a preservative must be used in lotions and other creams with water as one of the ingredients.
Some of our BALMS with only oils, butters and wax as the ingredients are natural and cold pressed with no refining or heating. That means they are in a pure state, ready to nourish skin with their natural vitamins, minerals. There are no preservatives. They have a stable shelf life of around 6 months and even longer with proper storage in a cool, dark space.
For those who prefer products with no preservatives, our BALMS are an excellent choice!
