Beauty Balm

Direction:

apply a small pea size amount to the face and neck after cleansing, toning and serum - morning & night. For best result use in conjunction with the Harriet Botanical range. For topical use only.

Plants are Powerful! - Patch testing is recommended when incorporating a new product into your skincare regime & is an easy way to determine if you have a negative reaction to a new product. Apply a small amount of the product to clean skin on upper forearm & allow to dry, check for any redness, burning, itching, or irritation after 24 hours. If irritation occurs, do not use the product.

Storage:

Store below 24˚C. Use within 12 months.

Ingredients:

Aloe vera*, Corylys avella (Hazel nut oil)*, Prunus amygdalus (sweet almond oil)*, persea gratissima (avocado oil)*, Stellaria media (Chickweed oil)**, Matricaria recutita (chamomile oil)*, Dromaius novaehoolandiae (emu oil), Cera alba (bees wax) *, Vitellaria paradoxa (Shea butter)*, Cocos nucifera (coconut oil)*, Lavandula angustifolis (lavender essential oil)*, Boswellia serrata (Frankincense essential oil)*, Pelargonium graveolens (geranium essential oils)*, Alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E)*, Geoguard 221 (preservative).

Organic * Wildcrafted source** do not use this product if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients. Not suitable for vegetarians and vegans

The Active Ingredients

The Botanicals:

Each of these handcrafted botanical oils are individually infused in sweet almond oil to extract the active botanical constituents from the plant.

Chickweed

The Stellaria media (chickweed) I use in is sustainably wildcrafted and gathered just as its about to flower, when it contains the highest botanical properties.  It is rich in flavonoids which stimulate circulation, are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Linolenic acid and octadecatetraenoic acid have been shown to be useful in dry skin conditions such as eczema.

Chamomile

Matricari recutita (Chamomile) is renowned for its soothing and calming properties.  It can stimulate regeneration of the skin cells and is excellent for healing damaged skin.  It is ideal for sensitive skin and is beneficial at reducing redness, rosacea, acne and soothes sunburn with its cooling anti-inflammatory properties. It’s rich in flavonoids, which protects from cellular damage, coumarins, a potent antioxidant), and essential oils providing the anti-inflammatory and healing benefits.

The Oils:

A selection of oils are combined into the balm, each selected for their beneficial properties.

Shea butter has luxurious moisturising, healing properties and has shown to have some natural sun protecting properties, however it does not contain any SPF factor and not suitable as a sunscreen.

Sweet almond oil maintains the skins elasticity and promotes a ‘youthful appearance’.  It is rich in β-sitosterol, squalene, α-tocopherol which protect healthy cells from free radical damage. It is also a good source of the trace mineral manganese which activates enzymatic energy production in the skin as well as suppressing the signs of aging, irritation, and blemishes. 

Avocado oil glides on the skin and has anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties and is a good after sun treatment.

Coconut oil is rich in medium chain fatty acids (MCT’s) and is concentrated in lauric acid, with antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, showing promising results in acne prone skin.  It improves the skins barrier function and has a rich moisturising effect.

Emu Oil is rich in omega 3, 6 & 9 and vitamins A, E, D & K2 these fatty acids inhibit inflammation and penetrates the skin rapidly.  It is made up of both long chain and short chain fatty acids, which promote rapid cell repair and is great for dry, mature skin (not suitable for vegetarians of vegans).

The Essential Oils:

Frankincense

Frankincense has a fresh lemony tone.  It is highly valued as a cosmetic ingredient and has played an important role throughout history in Ancient Egypt, Persia and cherished by the Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilisations for religious ceremony and in beauty preparations.  In skincare it is beneficial for dry mature skin as it has the power to reduce the signs of aging. Frankincense has properties that protects the skins cells and heal damage.

 Geranium

Geranium was used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans for its exquisite fragrance and healing properties.  It has a cooling, moist energy that clears heat and strengthen the flow of Qi, calming, soothing irritation of the mind and body.  It balances and harmonises the skins oil production making it suitable for oily, dry or combination skin.

Lavender

The healing power of lavender is well documented.  It is a potent antioxidant that can help prevent wrinkles.  Lavender gently moisturises, cleanses, and detoxifies the skin, it is beneficial in reducing inflammation, including acne, dermatitis.  It has a cooling energy calming the mind and spirit as well as the skin.

What people are saying:

Tish - Alexandra

Harriet, you have been such a great help in enhancing my skincare routine. After 4 weeks of using the spritz, serum and moisturizer my skin feels transformed. My face has never felt so soft and deeply moisturized. On top of that you’re a pleasure to deal with and your service delivery has been very prompt. Thank you so much for the amazing products and wonderful advice.”

Ange – Alexandra

I have been using Harriet’s Beauty Balm since it’s invention. It’s a lovely nourishing cream I use at night time to revitalise my skin. It feels soft on my skin and I love that it doesn’t have any nasty overpowering aroma. A staple in my skincare routine now.

 Anne – Sydney

I use this rich face-cream every morning and night as part of my beauty routine. Just use a small amount each time, and it does the whole face. Perfect for dry skin, this is great for rich moisturising daily.