Dry patchy or itchy skin on the face can be caused by many factors, including changing weather conditions, menopause, harsh cleansing washes, facial scrubs, make up and so much more!
Face balms are a fantastic remedy to help treat dry skin on the face. To produce a radiant, soft and healthy complexion.
Here are some ways to help treat dry skin on the face
The Europe-wide Awards founded by Alex Gazzola to encourage and reward manufacturers of skincare products that are ‘free from’ many of the allergens, preservatives, additives and fragrances associated with skin sensitivities, allergies, and ethical, environmental and health concerns.
‘I have been lost for words. So thrilled to have won not only our first award but gold’ says Karyn, Founder of BalmNatural’ The Wild Mint and Tea Tree Foot Balm has always been one of our customers firm favourites and mine too. Formulated with Oat oil, Almond oil, Evening Primrose and Calendula. To lock in moisture, soften, refresh and nourish dry feet and heels. We received rave reviews from the judges and testers!
The announcements were made online on Tuesday 19th July, and followed a long judging process which included a rigorous month-long assessment by four experienced cosmetic testers, and concluded with round-table expert judging sessions, held in June.
We only launched late in 2022 and have come such a long way! We can’t wait to enter more products in the 2023 awards!’
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BalmNatural products including the now Award winning Wild Mint & Tea Tree Foot Balm, Rose Face Berry Balm and Unscented Hand and Body Balm are available from www.balmnatural.com
Wild Mint and Tea Tree Foot Balm £14 - Currently on sale at £9 until 2nd August 2022
BalmNatural is a water free skincare brand with multipurpose skincare benefits to soften and nourish dry skin. Sustainable, plastic free, eco friendly and vegan.
Founder Karyn Slyfield Social media twitter/ facebook/ Instagram @balmnatural
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Our balms are:
All our balms are anti-inflammatory, 100% natural with organic ingredients, made to soothe and nourish dry skin. Enriched with the finest botanical oils and plant extracts including Calendula, Evening Primrose, Almond Oil, Shea Butter and Borage Oil. All with added individual purposes and well being benefits.
New Balms launching May 2022
]]>Our balms are:
All our balms are anti-inflammatory, 100% natural with organic ingredients, made to soothe and nourish dry skin. Enriched with the finest botanical oils and plant extracts including Calendula, Evening Primrose, Almond Oil, Shea Butter and Borage Oil. All with added individual purposes and well-being benefits.
Our Soothing Hand and Body Balm is ideal for those calming moments. Great to use at night-time to help you drift off to sleep. Simply use a pea size amount on dry areas, ideally after the shower for extra moisturisng benefits.
The Soothing Hand and Body Balm is a blissful combination of Lavender, Frankincense and Patchouli all infused with our signature calendula extract. To boost soothing benefits. After using the soothing balm, use the remaining balm left on your hands and rub together. Cup your hands together and gently inhale those calming oils to help relax you. Our handy balms sizes are great to take to work or away. Readily available when you need it.
The Citrus Hand and Body Balm is truly uplifting with lemongrass and sweet orange essentials oils. A great morning pick you up but again formulated to soothe and hydrate those dry patches. Handy to take to work or school to help you stay balanced and refreshed. Popular to use on your wrists and temples.
Our Unscented Hand and Body Balm is the go to balm if you have sensitive skin. This Balm is fragrance free so no allergens are present. Ideal for psoriasis or eczema sufferers. This gentle unscented balm is perfect for all the family. Including babies and young children to help soothe their young delicate skin. Its a fantastic multipurpose, multi tasker balm and like all our balms is in a handy size to place in your handbag or baby bag. Can be used on your face, hands, body, elbows, tame frizzy ends, lips, stretchmarks, tattoo scars, sore nipples and much more.
Our Wild Mint and Tea Tree Foot Balm is a fantastic edition to the BalmNatural collection. Great for hard rough dry feet and cracked heels. Ideal to use after a nice soak in the bath or shower. Scoop out some of the balm and rub in all over your feet, don't forget between your toes. For softer feet, rub a bigger amount of the balm on your feet before bed and pull over thick socks. The Wild Mint and Tea Tree essential oils helps fight fungal infections with it antiseptic benefits from the tea tree and is anti-inflammatory. Can also be used on the scalp to soothe and treat scalp sores, insect bites, a fantastic bug balm and much more. Might even be a BalmNatural firm favourite. -Lastly like anything you put on your skin its always advisable to patch test first.
More balms at BalmNatural are coming soon
]]>Well lets get back to basics. A balm is a noun and early records show its mentioned in the old testament as the Balm of Gilead which was a type of perfume / medicinal salve. In the 13th century middle English used the term ‘basme and the french baume' to describe a balm.
Balms are anhydrous they don't contain any water if they did it would be a cream. Balms are made up with a combination of wax and oils.
]]>Well lets get back to basics. A balm is a noun and early records show its mentioned in the old testament as the Balm of Gilead which was a type of perfume / medicinal salve. In the 13th century middle English they used the term ‘basme and the french baume' to describe a balm. The term Balsam is used to describe a substance extracted from a tree for fragrant or medicinal purposes. There are countless references regarding balms, including being linked to the mint plant family such as lemon balm and even to Jesus himself but its common benefits is to heal.
Balms are anhydrous they don't contain any water if they did it would be a cream. Balms are made up with a combination of wax and oils, melted then cooled to become solid. A softer balm is sometimes referred to as a salve.
You only need to use a small amount of the balm to receive its many benefits. During contact with the skin and depending on the ingredients used. The Balm will melt then release antioxidants and powerful anti - inflammatory benefits to ease itchiness, skin irritations and reduce the appearance of blemishes, scars or burns and repair skin.
However it doesn't stop there, balms are multipurpose and can cover a multitude of aliments. If menthol or camphor is used, it can ease congestion for coughs or colds. Furthermore a balm can help with period pains, stomach complaints, strains, fungal infections, swelling, neck pain, headaches, anxiety, stretch marks, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, sunburn, may help you sleep or boost cognitive function and the list goes on.
At BalmNatural as you can imagine 'we love Balms'. But our focus is the initial benefits they offer for those with dry skin. It’s rich emollients provide a protective layer, providing soft, supple, nourishing and soothing capabilities for all skin types. Designed to moisturise and protect your skin throughout the year and not just the cold winter months.
As a fantastic addition to our natural Balms, we use aromatherapy fragrant blends and the finest natural botanical oils to help restore balance, uplift moods, release calm, aid sleep, and a general feeling of positivity. Place on your temples, wrists or behind your ears and breath in the aroma for more relaxing benefits. Find out more about using balms on your pulse points.
Our unscented fragrance free balm is ideal for those with sensitive skin. They don’t contain any essential oils so no allergens are present. This gentle balm is perfect for all the family. For babies and children's delicate skin. Especially for pregnancy and new mums battling with skin changes.
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