1 oz / 30 ml
Face balms come in a wide range of textures, which is one reason they often attract skincare texture collectors and connoisseurs. Isadora Balm is created without any potentially pore-clogging waxes, and has a fine, delicate, slightly powdery but still juicy texture. This balm delivers deep and lasting moisture, a dose of antioxidants, and protective qualities from a wealth of ultra-effective plant oils and butters.
Shea butter: Our hand-extracted, unrefined, undeodorized shea butter from Ghana smells smoky, yet also woody. Because shea butter does not become fully absorbed, but remains on the surface of the skin, it offers lasting protection from moisture loss and from harsh wintry or windy weather.
Tomato seed oil: An especially effective oil for dry and mature skin, tomato seed oil dramatically improves the appearance of wrinkled, sun-damaged, dull, or neglected skin. It contains protective carotenoids (lycopene, zeaxanthin) and vitamin E, and has a delightfully creamy texture.
Baobab seed oil: Our sustainably sourced baobab oil is a thick oil that is indispensable for alleviating very dry skin. Baobab seed oil is rich in vitamins E, D, and F, and also contributes firming and pore-minimizing properties.
Prickly pear seed oil: We source our precious prickly pear oil from a certified organic grower in Morocco. This noncomedogenic oil is high in vitamin E and linoleic acid, has a fine, silky texture, and is very promptly absorbed by the skin.
Moringa seed oil: Unrefined moringa oil smells of freshly picked, homegrown string beans, so perhaps unsurprisingly, this superfood oil is as healthy for our skin as fresh vegetables are for our diet. The moringa leaf is used in Ayurveda as a tonic and detoxifier. The oil is thick and dry, contains a plethora of vitamins and minerals, and hydrates the skin. It also helps to extend the shelf life of the balm.
Copaiba balsam resin: This cold-press, wildcrafted resin is a traditional herbal medicine in the Amazon region, revered for its antiseptic and pain-relieving properties. In skincare, copaiba offers powerful long-term skin-firming effects, anti-inflammatory soothing properties, and protection against acne breakouts.
Vitamin C: We have included a relatively low percentage of oil-soluble active vitamin C in the form of tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. We have found that many customers with sensitive or dry skin have trouble tolerating products with a high percentage of active vitamin C, as they can cause persistent skin dryness. We experimented and found that low-percentage oil-soluble vitamin C is very well tolerated by these groups, and still delivers results. With daily, consistent use of this face balm, you can expect to see a brightening effect from the vitamin C, as well as a reduction in skin discoloration.
Carrot seed oil: Carrot seed oil is one of leading aromatherapist Valerie Ann Worwood's top recommended oils for mature and wrinkled skin. We have also found that it benefits skin types with psoriasis or eczema.
Choose Isadora Face Balm if you are seeking an intensely hydrating and emollient face balm for dry skin or facial protection from harsh winds and cold.
HOW TO USE
Massage into freshly cleansed skin day and night. We particularly recommend using Isadora as a nighttime nourishing and protective balm-mask. Massage a relatively generous amount into the skin thirty minutes to one hour before bedtime using outward circular motions.
SKIN BENEFITS
All skin types, especially dry to very dry and with eczema or psoriasis. We also recommend this balm for daytime protection for use on ski slopes or when traveling to windy or high-altitude destinations.
INGREDIENTS
Butyrospermum parkii (shea) nut kernel butter†, Moringa oleifera seed oil† or *, Mangifera indica (mango) seed butter†, Adansonia digitata (baobab) seed oil†, Opuntia ficus indica L. (prickly pear) seed oil*, Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) seed oil, Argania spinosa (argan) nut kernel oil*, Copaifera officinalis (copaiba balsam) extract†, Citrullus lanatus (Kalahari melon) seed oil†, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (active vitamin C), Rosa centifolia (rose) extract, Daucus carota (carrot) seed oil*, Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) seed CO2 extract*, Abelmoschus moschatus (ambrette) seed CO2 extract, Citrus aurantium var. amara (orange blossom) extract*, Citrus aurantium (bitter orange leaf) extract*, pink Michelia champaca L. extract†.
*Certified organic. †Responsibly wildcrafted.
All absolutes are hexane free whenever available.
Certified cruelty free, vegan, handcrafted, small batch. Gluten free.
All absolutes are hexane free whenever available.
Certified cruelty free, vegan, handcrafted, small batch. Gluten free.