BIOACTIVE BLACK BALM

All of our products contain only pure, minimally processed, natural ingredients and nothing else. No synthetics. No cheap fillers, dyes, or fragrances. All color, scents or flavors are simply a byproduct of the ingredients we use.

Ingredients / Standards

Avocado Oil*, Shea Butter*, Candelilla Wax, Black Cumin Seed Oil*, Hemp Seed Oil*, Tamanu Oil*, Fulvic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Frankincense Essential Oil, Myrrh Essential Oil, Spikenard Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil.

(*Certified Organic ingredients 87%)

AVOCADO OIL

Quality Standards

Hexane-free. Unrefined. Cold pressed. Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.

Ingredient Benefits

Rich in Vitamins A, B, C E, and K, potassium, and healthy fats (including oleic acid and omega 3 fatty acids). The high level of carotenoids may provide some natural protection and cellular defense from the sun’s rays while enhancing DNA repair.

Able to increase water-soluble collagen content in the middle layer of the skin (dermis). In addition, the phytosterols content (a bioactive) may support collagen production and skin structure, thereby discouraging the formation of age spots and weakening of cell walls. The presence of phytosterols may also help in protecting the skin's barrier functions by calming inflammation and regenerating tissues.

Has been shown to help relieve symptoms associated with common skin conditions and irritation.

SHEA BUTTER

Quality Standards

Unrefined. Raw. Certified Fair Trade. Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.

Ingredient Benefits

Comes from the nut of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). Our Black Balm contains a raw, unrefined butter with all of the naturally occurring nutrients.

Shea butter contains Vitamins A, D, and E, which helps protect and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while keeping the skin looking firm and tight.

Rich in phenolic compound cinnamic acid and high vitamin E, may provide some natural protection and cellular defense from the sun’s rays.

CANDELILLA WAX

Quality Standards

Meets National Formulary (NF) standards.

Ingredient Benefits

Also known as euphorbia cerifera, is a vegetable wax from the wild Candelilla shrub.

It helps protect skin from moisture loss while acting as a nourishing skin conditioner.

(It takes the place of Beeswax in our updated, 100% vegan formula.)

BLACK CUMIN SEED OIL (or Nigella seed oil, or Black Seed Oil)

Quality Standards

Hexane-free. Unrefined. Cold pressed. Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.

Ingredient Benefits

Black Cumin seed was an ancient treatment for skin conditions, sore joints, and dry skin.

The seeds are packed with over 100 identified nutrients, including EFA, ALA, Zinc, Calcium, Folacin, Iron, Copper, and carotenes.

It contains many bioactive components including thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, thymol, carvacrol, nigellimine, nigellicine, nigellidine and alphahederin which have been known to have beneficial pharmacological effects.

hemp seed oil

Quality Standards

Hexane-free. Unrefined. Virgin. Cold pressed (also known as Virgin Hemp Oil). Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.

Ingredient Benefits

Hemp seed oil, cannabis sativa, is primarily used as a food oil and supplement, but has more recently become a favorite skincare oil due to its unique nourishing qualities.

Hemp seed oil is rich in antioxidants (Vitamin E), carotene (precursor to Vitamin A), phytosterols, phospholipids and a number of minerals including calcium, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, phosphorus, along with modest amounts of iron and zinc. Hemp seed oil is also a good source of chlorophyll.

Hemp seed oil has a unique balance of essential fatty acids - omega-3 and omega-6, key building blocks for healthy skin - along with rare GLA (gamma linolenic acid) and SDA (stearidonic acid).

This combination of lipids and nutrients helps strengthen the skin, improve elasticity, protect if from UV and environmental toxins, while balancing oil production.

TAMANU OIL

Quality Standards

Hexane-free. Unrefined. Virgin. Cold pressed. Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.

Ingredient Benefits

Also known as Foraha, is an oil pressed from the nuts of a large tropical evergreen tree found throughout the Pacific basin.

It is referred to as “green gold” in many cultures due to its deep green hue and incredible healing abilities. Tamanu absorbs deeply into all 3 layers of skin where it's been shown that it may help regenerate new skin, repair nerves, and reduce scarring.

It has been reported that Calophyllolide (CP), a major constituent isolated from C. inophyllum, may help reduce inflammation, support healthy circulation, discourage the growth of harmful bacteria and support healing.

FULVIC ACID 

Quality Standards

Chemical free / cold water extraction.

Independent 3rd party laboratory testing for strength, potency, composition and integrity.

cGMP certified, FSMA & HACCP FDA Compliant.

Mined from pure, USA clay deposits of ancient plant and marine material.

Ingredient Benefits

Contains 74 plus active compounds; vitamins, minerals, organic acids, amino acids, and beneficial actives. Key component for optimal cellular metabolism, helping skin to more efficiently take in nutrients. Helps heal, repair and regenerate skin. Read more about our Fulvic Mineral Complex.

SORBITAN OLIVATE 

Quality standards

PEG-free.

Ingredient Benefits

A natural ingredient, extracted from olive oil and combined with dehydrated sugar (known as sorbitol), that functions as an emulsifier. An emulsifer is required to bind liquids to oils to help create a balm. It also helps moisturize skin.

FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL (Frankincense carterii)

Quality Standards

Steam distilled. Hexane-free. Made in the USA. GFSI and cGMP certified.

Ingredient Benefits

A well studied, ancient remedy for all things due to its aromatherapeutic benefits and active component boswellic acid.

Powerful skin repairer for all skin types. According to a review published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, frankincense oil reduces redness and skin irritation, while also producing a more even skin tone.

Studies suggest that it’s the pentacyclic triterpene (steroid-like, bioactive component of boswellic acid) structure of frankincense oil that contributes to its soothing effect on irritated skin.

MYRHH ESSENTIAL OIL (Commiphora myrrha)

Quality Standards

Steam distilled. Hexane-free. GFSI and cGMP certified.

Ingredient Benefits

Myrhh essential oil is steam distilled from resin (hard sap) of the Commiphora myrrha tree.

Myrrh is well known as one of the gifts the three wise men brought to Jesus in the New Testament (along with gold and frankincense). It was treasured for its ability to treat multiple ailments, as an anointing oil, in religious ceremonies, and for purifying and embalming the dead.  

Often used for perfume (along with other oils), Myrrh has a sweet, earthy, warm, dense, and rich aroma that is both relaxing and uplifting.

Mixed in olive oil, ancient Egyptian women used it to preserve a youthful complexion. Myrrh has been shown to moisturize and soothe itchy, dry, irritated skin, with help from the two primary bioactive compounds, terpenoids and sesquiterpenes, which can reduce inflammation and combat oxidative stress.

SPIKENARD ESSENTIAL OIL (Nardostachys jatamansi)

Quality Standards

Steam distilled. Hexane-free. GFSI and cGMP certified.

Ingredient Benefits

Spikenard, also called nard, nardin and muskroot, is a flowering plant of the Valerian family it is used extensively in perfumery and aromatherapy. It has a rich, sweet, mossy, and woody scent known to help with insomnia, stress and low moods.

Spikenard Essential Oil has been valued for centuries. It was traditionally used to anoint people of high honor in the Ayurvedic health practices of India and as incense for religious ceremonies in both the Old and New Testaments. It is still used in many herbal remedies today for minor pain and soothing muscles.

On the skin, it can help promote a clear healthy complexion due to its ablity to balance bacteria, soothe irritation, and reduce inflammation. It also has rejuvenating properties, that can help prevent signs of premature aging.

CLARY SAGE ESSENTIAL OIL (Salvia Sclarea)

Quality Standards

Steam distilled. Hexane-free. GFSI and cGMP certified.

Ingredient Benefits

Clary Sage essential oil is steam distilled from the blossoms and leaves of Salvia sclarea plant, which is part of the mint family.

As a medicinal herb, it is well known to help soothe stressed nerves and balance hormones. Its warm, herbaceous scent is often used in perfumery and aromatherapy.

For skin, clary sage oil contains an ester, linalyl acetate, which is a naturally occurring phytochemical found in many flowers and spice plants. This ester may help reduce skin inflammation and calm rashes; it also helps regulate the production of oil on the skin.

Learn more about our natural ingredients and their quality standards.

Specs

• 2 oz Amber Glass Jar

• Metal Lid

• Made in USA

• TSA Compliant