By Hannah Powling
I know the weather isn’t at its hottest in the UK right now; but that doesn’t stop us prepping for plenty of (fingers crossed) hot days ahead and our holidays abroad, of course.
With the warmer weather to come, we are pretty fond of Healing Balms right now. They do sure pack a punch when it comes to thoroughly hydrating and healing the skin. If you’ve over-exposed yourself to the sun, get dryness or even a insect bite – these healing balms will provide an easily absorbed but thick layer of moisture that seals off and intensively looks after your skin while you carry on having fun in the sunshine.
SÓLEY
KISStu mig is an all-purpose organic healing balm. Made from hand-picked wild Icelandic healing herbs and beeswax, this powerful ointment will help heal anything from chapped lips to tired eyes. The recipe has been in the Sóley family for generations, and the brand are extremely proud of their miracle concoction.
Simply apply the balm with clean fingertips (warm up with your hands) to needed areas and gently massage onto skin. Sóley Organics products are available to buy at: John Bell & Croydon as well as online.
DECLEOR
This balm works best at nighttime when your skin is most receptive; and perfect for whenever it just needs a boost. Decleor Hydrating Night Balm has a sensual, calming scent too which will certainly help you to nod off. Its active ingredients of essential oils of Basil, Camomile, Tonka Bean and Neroli all help to purify, heal, and prevent any dark spots. Plant oils are also packed into this little pot, using Avocado, Hazelnut and Beeswax to hydrate and repair.
Guaranteed to comfort even the driest of skins, this’ll leave you with supple and soft, radiant skin when you wake up in the morning. Lovely.
OULI’S OINTMENT
The makeup artist behind Ouli’s Ointment was inspired by her grandmother’s use of natural remedies and the family’s olive groves on the beautiful Greek island of Zakynthos. Combining her heritage and knowledge of beauty, this wonder product was born; a lightweight, all purpose beauty ointment.
Packaged in a perfect pot to take anywhere with you, this product will act as a barrier under makeup to give a healthy glow, will soften any dry or chapped skin, great for lips, even tame flyaway hairs with the stuff! It is even suitable for the most sensitive of skins and can be used on babies too. Aww.
MOA
MOA – Magic Organic Apothecary to be precise – create natural skincare products in England, inspired by old folklore and sources a herb that has been used for centuries. The miraculous powers of Achillea Millefolium is not to be underestimated. It may not be from an exotic island, but this humble herb which grows right here at home packs a serious punch when it comes to soothing and healing. The Green Balm is combined with the powerful Tee Tree Oil, Beeswax Sweet Almond and Coconut – this natural, multi-purpose balm is a little savour for just about anything!
Egyptian Magic
Ok – not quite a balm but it has earned itself a place in our ranking. Based on a formula created thousands of years ago (we’re noticing a trend here) in the land of the Pharaohs. This cream is super versatile and uses all-natural ingredients to moisturise and nourish the skin from head to toe. Safe to use on all ages and members of the family, this special cream has earned its reputation purely though word of mouth – so you know it’s a good one. Egyptian Magic has become something of a cult product and we can see why!
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