Gardener’s Balm

2 fl. oz.

The ingredients in this formula are known to soothe dry and roughed up skin. It offers a layer of  moisturizing protection without feeling greasy. Makes a lovely gift for those with working hands.

Judy grows the calendula used in this product, then she hand picks and slow dries it in a dehydrator.

Ingredients: Calendula* (Calendula officinalis) and rosemary* (Rosmarinus officinalis) infused grape seed and olive oils,* cocoa butter,* unrefined beeswax, carrot seed* and rosemary* essential oils

*organic ingredients

Calendula: skin healing (vulnerary), antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hydrating, gentle yet effective

Rosemary: astringent, antiseptic, cleansing, normalizing, stimulates blood flow to the skin

Carrot Seed Essential Oil: skin healing (vulnerary) especially for sun-damaged skin

Grapeseed Oil: promotes collagen production because it contains high amounts of vitamin E, contains some vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin F (fatty acids), light moisturizer, non-greasy, easily absorbed (helps other oils in formula become absorbed)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: promotes collagen production because it contains vitamin E and retinoids in the form of vitamin A, also contains squalene and vitamin K, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial (naturally keeps product from spoiling), moisturizing

Cocoa Butter: emollient (skin softening), moisturizing, natural heavenly chocolatey scent, contains vitamins E and K

Unrefined Beeswax: antibiotic (keeps product from spoiling), emollient (skin softening), anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, contains retinols in the form of vitamin A which promotes collagen production, forms protective barrier, natural honey scent

As with all skincare products, if this contains ingredients that are new to you, it’s best to do a patch test. Apply a small amount to your skin and wait several hours to be sure you aren’t irritated by any of the ingredients.