{"product_id":"olive-oil-body-balm","title":"Lavender Body Balm with Olive Oil and Beeswax, 2 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis body balm is a dense, water-free salve for the driest spots on your body, and Laguna Herbals makes it from olive oil and beeswax with a calm lavender scent. On the label it is the Soothe Herbal Body Balm. Chamomile, rose, mullein, calendula, plantain and comfrey are infused into the olive oil, and the 2 oz jar is finished with vitamin E, a blend of essential oils and elder fruit extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo water inside\u003c\/strong\u003e, so every fingertip is pure oil and wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlive oil base\u003c\/strong\u003e that melts at skin temperature and spreads thin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender scent\u003c\/strong\u003e named on the label, carried by the essential oil blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElbows, heels, knuckles\u003c\/strong\u003e and any patch that lotion does not reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBody Balm Versus Body Butter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA body balm is oil held together by wax; a whipped body butter is a fluffy mix of solid butters and oils. That difference decides how each one feels. \u003cstrong\u003eA balm leaves a thin protective layer that stays put\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a butter melts in and disappears. That is why a balm is the one for cracked-feeling heels and wind-dry knuckles, and a butter is the one for an all-over moisturizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApply It to Damp Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA balm contains no water, so it works best by sealing in water that is already there. Pat yourself half dry after a shower and smooth a little over elbows, knees and heels while the skin is still damp. \u003cstrong\u003eThe beeswax holds that moisture in for hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a pea-size amount covers both elbows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt night, a thicker layer on heels under cotton socks is the classic move, and it is still the best one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it sink in before you dress in silk or dark fabrics: olive oil can leave a mark that is hard to wash out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Heat Does to the Jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeeswax keeps the balm solid on a shelf but softens it on a car dashboard in July or a sunny sill. If it melts, let it cool and it sets again with nothing lost; a fingertip stirred through will even out the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOlive Oil Balm for Dry Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a balm better than lotion for very dry skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e For small, rough patches, usually yes. Lotion is mostly water and evaporates; a balm stays on the surface and keeps that spot comfortable for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you use body balm on hands during the day?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, at a rice-grain amount rubbed in well. More than that and your phone screen will tell you about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the balm contain animal ingredients?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, one: beeswax, which is what keeps it solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich month do searches for body balm peak?\u003c\/strong\u003e Searches build through late summer and peak in September, as the first dry, cool days arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laguna Herbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68266359292205,"sku":"BBS0015","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/4553\/2717\/files\/laguna-herbals-olive-oil-body-balm-1.png?v=1794218907","url":"https:\/\/aysire.com\/products\/olive-oil-body-balm","provider":"Aysire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}