Cleansing Balm

A water-free cleansing balm made with nettle, calendula and lady's mantle.

Gently removes make-up, sunscreen and daily build-up while leaving skin feeling soft, comfortable and cared for.

Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, oily and acne-prone skin.

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⸙ Made with plants, often dismissed as weeds

⸙ Handmade in Kendal, Cumbria

⸙ No fragrances, essential oils or preservatives

“ The anchor. Where you begin and return”

The Plants

We work with plants that grow quietly around us.

Nettle

An often-overlooked plant, nettle is rich in naturally occurring minerals and antioxidants.

Calendula

Used in skin preparations for centuries, calendula is prized for its gentle nature and affinity with sensitive skin.

Lady’s Mantle

Containing naturally occurring tannins, lady's mantle has traditionally been used in facial care for its balancing qualities.

Why We Made It

For years, I didn't really care for my skin. I let it get on with life. I grew up with acne, visible pores and combination skin.

Doctors prescribed treatments and I trusted them, but my skin struggled under them. Cleansers left it feeling dry and tight. Wipes stripped it raw. Everything seemed focused on fixing, correcting or controlling.

Eventually, I stopped trying. But something was missing.

Not just clearer skin, a connection. A way to care without damage. A way back to myself. So I made this balm.

Something that wouldn't take from my skin, but give to it. Something that felt gentle to use. Something that soothed and supported rather than battled and corrected.

It's water-free, made from plant infusions, oils and waxes chosen carefully and used for a reason.

I don't believe skin needs fixing. I think it already knows what it's doing.

We're simply here to support it. Not fixing. Returning.

Product Details

SIZE

46g

Replaces makeup remover, face wash micellar water and harsh cleansers

USE

FREQUENCY

Apply daily, each morning and night

Suitable for all skin types

SKIN TYPE

Vegan, made with 100% natural botanicals, waxes and oils

INGREDIENTS

PRODUCTION

Hand-poured in small batches

CARE

Free from water, preservatives, fragrances and essential oils

SHELF LIFE

12 months

Handmade in Kendal, Cumbria

ORIGIN

How to Use

Warm the balm between your fingers. Inhale. Let it slow you.

Press into dry skin using gentle, circular motions. Take your time. It melts.

Remove with a soft, warm, damp cloth.

To keep your balm at its best, store it in a cool, dry place and avoid getting water inside. Always use clean, dry fingers or a spatula.

For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Ingredients

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera (Berry Wax), Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Candelilla Wax), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris (Lady’s Mantle) Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E).