Description

The balm has a firm body with a smooth, creamy texture and is absorbed into the skin within the first few minutes after application.

Ingredients:

Natural beeswax
Natural beeswax contains residue honey, pollen and propolis which have beneficial properties. Beeswax is also non-comedogenic (meaning it does not block or clog your pores) like petroleum jelly products. Beeswax creates a natural protective barrier on the skin surface but still allows the skin to breath. Once applied to skin it prevents moisture loss and supports healing and assists to prevent scarring… Read more here

Propolis
Propolis, or bee glue, is a natural wax-like resinous substance found in bee hives where it is used by honeybees as cement and to seal cracks or open spaces. Propolis is Naturaly Anti-Viral, Anti Fungal, Anti-Biotic, Anti-Septic, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Parasitic, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anesthetic, Spasmolytic and has even displayed Anti-Cancer properties…. Read more about Propolis here.

Shea Butter
Shea butter is a product of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). Shea butter is the fat extracted from the shea kernel. Shea nuts are a wild-growing, natural ingredient that have been harvested and processed in West and East African countries for centuries. Get Zen uses unrefined shea butter, which has a natural, nutty aroma that processed shea butter does not. Additionally, further processing of the butter can remove up to 95% of its natural vitamins!

Shea butter contains components that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, such as triterpenes. These are a group of compounds that may aid with cell migration, collagen deposition and cell proliferation, which is the process in which cells grow and divide.
Products like shea butter that contain linoleic acid have anti-inflammatory effects on the skin and hydration boosting properties.
Shea butter also has antioxidant properties that help neutralize free radical damage from sun exposure. It’s also said to help boost collagen production, which gives the skin its plump look and it also helps promote cell regeneration, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Organic Coconut Oil
Studies show that coconut oil can boost the moisture content of dry skin. It may also improve the function of the skin, helping prevent excessive water loss and protecting you from external factors, such as infectious agents, chemicals, and allergens. Coconut oil is comprised of a unique combination of natural fats, which makes it useful in treating the skin. These fatty acids include linoleic acid (which can be beneficial for acne-prone skin) and up to 50% lauric acid (which is hydrating and antimicrobial). Studies show that coconut oil—which is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts—may improve skin barrier function and repair, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, fights the signs of skin aging, and makes an effective moisturizer, per a 2018 review of research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Refined Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet almond oil contains  Vitamin E, which  keeps skin cells healthy, protects skin from UV radiation damage, and helps skin to look smooth, supple, and free of fine lines. The fatty acids help skin retain moisture and can heal chapped and irritated skin. Additionally, vitamin A in the oil, can help to reduce acne.

Vitamin E is also an extremely powerful antioxidant. Oxidative stress (resulting when your body does not have enough antioxidants to fight free radicals) is a major cause of the deterioration of skin’s collagen, which keeps skin looking supple and wrinkle-free. Antioxidants combat the effects of oxidative stress.

Sweet almond oil is also mostly non-comedogenic, meaning it’s unlikely to clog pores. 

Pure Peppermint oil
Minty fresh and invigorating, peppermint  can do wonders for your lips as it works to increase blood circulation. Peppermint scent has also been linked to decreasing appetite and hunger cravings as well as clearing the sinuses.

Grapefruit essential oil
Grapefruit essential oil is expressed from the peel of the fruit and contains highly potent plant-based chemicals used for healing. Of these, the primary constituent is d-limonene, a terpene that makes up between 84% to over 95% of the oil. This is a much higher concentration of the compound than what’s found in many other citrus oils (including lemon, tangerine, mandarin, and lime) making grapefruit oil one of the most powerful in the family.

Limonene is a potent antioxidant with the ability to fight disease, damage, bacteria, fungus, and more. Grapefruit essential oil is also antibacterial, and has proven its effectiveness in fighting bacteria in several lab studies.