All-Around Balm

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Bisabolol, Tocopherol

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient and skin conditioning. Argan oil. A staple for us. It is obtained from the non-roasted organic kernels of Moroccan Argania Spinosa, i.e. argan nuts. We love it in almost everything, and especially like its repairing qualities. It is slightly higher in oleic acid, but is usually suitable for clog prone skin, as it contains a fair amount of lupeol, a triterpenoid with anti-inflammatory benefits.

Hydrogenated Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient and thickener. Hydrogenated argan oil. It is the reduced, or dried, form of argan oil. Apart from the lovely qualities of argan oil as such, we use the hydrogenated form to lend structure and a nearly matte finish to our balm.

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Skin conditioning. Oat kernel oil. This dark golden oil has a nearly 50/50 balance of oleic and linoleic acids. From a skincare point of view, it's an excellent skin softener and has some calming properties too. We source our oat oil from Fazer, a Finnish family-owned, 126-year-old food and food service company, who produce their oil in Finland, using Finnish oats. The Finnish-ness matters because a) the soil in Finland produces outstanding quality oats and b) it is quite rare for an oil producer to have a 100% local supply chain.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Emollient and thickener. Sunflower wax. A hard vegetable wax made through the winterisation of sunflower seed oil. We use it for solidity and a light feel. Sunflower oil on its own is a basic, widely used and well tolerated oil for skincare. The kind we favour is high in linoleic acid, and the wax we use is made from high linoleic sunflower oil.

Bisabolol

Soothing, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agent. Bisabolol. A colorless viscous oil that is the main constituent of German chamomile essential oil. The bisabolol we use is organic, and produced not from chamomille but from the South American Candeia tree, and contains no farnesol, a potential fragrance allergen.

Tocopherol

Antioxidant. Vitamin E. A common antioxidant for fats and oils used in skincare. We use the vegetable kind, derived from soybean and rapeseed to prevent rancidity.

Swipe your finger over the Balm (don't dig or scoop!) and gently pat onto skin. Our balm is a dense and rich product, so a little goes a long way. The product will soften in use and warmer weather. Can be used on its own or layered over essences, serums, creams and oils. Works well under makeup due to its semi-matte finish.

Tip 1: Irritated skin? As the last step in your routine, pat on a thin layer over dry or irritated areas, or your entire face for overnight soothing and softening care. This is also ideal for fixing an upset skin barrier.

Tip 2: The Balm is great for the whole family – e.g. as a cold weather cream or to treat rough and irritated skin – for gentle and effective renewing care.

Tip 3: Treat scars and small scabs and wounds – e.g. post-pimple marks – by layering the Balm over our Calming Serum.

Tip 4: To thin out the Balm, mix a bit of it with our Softening Face Oil or Balancing Essence Mist and apply to face.

Tip 5: Itchy skin and dry beard? The Balm doubles as beard wax and a soothing treatment.

Suitable for use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, and is safe to use around the eyes.

January 31, 2027