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16 Ways to use it! Making this great product the most value-for-money item we have in stock!  Keep one in your bag to get you through your day in style

Keep it cool - being 100% natural, our products liketo be kept cool. (Below 30°c is best) If they do overheat they will melt or separate which is not really aproblem as they will firm up again once coold. A littleoil may remain at the base of tubes but it is all goodstuff so simply use the oil or discard it and continueusing the remaining balm if you prefer.

Grainy is good - if Balm Balm cools too rapidly it willsometimes become a little grainy. This is the waxshowing off! It will melt with the warmth of your skinand provides an interesting texture.Bath - take a grape sized amount of any Balm Balmand dissolve it into your bath to soften the water andyour skin.

Cleanser- apply Balm Balm liberally and remove witha tissue, cotton wool or better still, a warm dampmuslin cloth. Fragrance Free Balm Balms can be usedto remove eye make up too.

Exfoliator - Melt your Balm Balm a little by warming it.Add a little salt or brown sugar and gently massageinto your skin. Remove with warm water and a clothfor a glowing complexion.

Natural perfume - Remove lid of Fragrance Free LipBalm and place in a microwave for approximately 60seconds or until completely melted. Add 2 - 4 dropsof your favourite essential oil such as jasmine or roseand stir in with the end of a spoon. Replace lid andcool in the fridge until re set.

Breathe easy - Tea Tree Balm Balms (Lip Balm & FootBalm) are great for rubbing on chests, backs or underyour nose to help when you have a cold. If you want to make them a little stronger, remove lid and place inthe microwave until completely melted. Add 2 dropsof peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil to 7ml tubsor 6 drops to 30ml tubs. Replace lid and put in thefridge until reset. This is not suitable for babies under2 years of age. See Baby love below.

Baby love - For babies under 2 years of age, takefragrance free Balm Balm (Lip Balm or Baby Balm)and add 1 drop of essential oil to 7ml tubs & 3 dropsto 30ml tubs. Use chamomile and/or lavender essentialoil to soothe and calm, myrtle for snuffly noses andmandarin just for fun!

Don't forget - that our Fragrance Free Balms are just asgood for cradle cap as they are for beautiful bottoms.No need for big tubs of baby cream in your nappybag. When you're out & about just take any of ourFragrance Free Balm Balms.

Travel light - Balm Balm Lip Balms can be used as amoisturiser, cleanser, hair tamer and first aid. If youare going away for the weekend why not take one ofeach Fragrance Free, Rose Geranium & Tea Tree. Justabout all your beauty needs covered!

Under cover - Use Balm Balm under your foundationor lipstick to allow smoother application. Balm Balmwill dilute your makeup just enough to give a reallynatural look. Your own tinted moisturiser or lip gloss!

Read more: 16 Ways to use Organic BALM BALM!

1. What’s the most common misconception about organic skincare?

that pure + organic products cannot produce exceptional, visible, quick results. our products are in a category all their own - a true synergy of cutting edge science with pure, holistic organic to produce advanced formulas that really work without harming living things. and when we say that, we mean humans too.

2. If I have no real allergies to regular skincare, why should I switch to organic?

we see an epidemic of people in their late 30s to 50s coming to us with sudden breakouts of acne, rosacea, eczema, and other undiagnosable and untreatable skin ailments. This is from a lifetime of exposure to synthetics and toxins. many of our clients are frustrated with the lack of results they find from mainstream products, like i was. and like food allergies, allergies to topicals can spring up at any point in your life and you just won't know it. a much greater reason of course is for quality of health and well being.

studies come out every day that suddenly a cosmetic ingredient never tested before (thousands of cosmetic chemicals are always on the market that aren't tested, by the way) has recently been tested and it has been proven unsafe, taken off the market, or the regulation is such that suddenly manufacturers have to use it in far lower amounts. or studies come out that find the ingredient showing up in breast tumor tissue. why would anyone want to potentially risk their health to use a lotion? in the case of high performing products, i can see the allure perhaps, but certainly not in the case of skin care. did you know that nanochemicals go right into your bloodstream? and those ingredients are in many, many products.

it's also for a lot of people, like me, being disappointed with what has previously been available. i certainly was when i started this company. most of the "natural" products out there just didn't cut it. things are different now.

it's a quality issue all around. i think if people knew even a fraction of what i knew about what went into mainstream products, they wouldn't touch them.

Read more: Up Close with Suki Kramer, Founder of pure organic skin care suki pure.

The terms cottage cheese, orange peel, mattress phenomenon, and hail damage shouldn't bring to mind images of cellulite, but sadly, they do. Cellulite is reported to affect over 80% of women today. Described as visible dimpling and bumpy looking fat on the body; Cellulite is not an actual disease, but it can be just as debilitating. Don't believe all the hype about surgical procedures to cure cellulite though, because you could be conned out of a lot of money to treat an incredibly tricky and persistent condition.

The root causes of cellulite remain unknown, but scientists have discovered and identified the trigger factors. Usually occurring after puberty in both men and women, though more often in women, fat cells become swollen and enlarged, pressing on the connective fibers and tissues which surround them. This process makes skin thicker, and as the fat cells press against the overlying tissues, skin becomes pulled down in sections to reveal the dimpled and uneven texture known as cellulite.

A common misconception is that only overweight people get cellulite when, in fact, thin people are just as prone. Cellulite is directly linked to hormone production, especially estrogen, which is why women are much more prone to exhibit symptoms. Because of this, birth control and hormone supplements can increase the appearance and amount of cellulite on the body.

Read more: How to Deal with and Reduce the Appearance of Cellulite

Aging is inevitable, and as we get older, the effects of aging on our bodies becomes more apparent. Generally, our skin starts to age while we are in our twenties, but it should take several decades for that aging to catch up to us and become visible. Today, however, the effects of aging are usually all too visible for everyone to see.

Common effects of aging on the skin are wrinkles, age spots, and dryness. As we age, our skin produces less oil, which leaves our skin vulnerable to the climate and, therefore, extreme drying. People also generally experience thinner skin due to skin fat loss, which leaves skin sallow and less full. Unfortunately, gravity also has its effect, and begins to pull everything down.

Contrary to popular belief though, there are ways to combat the appearance and severity of skin aging. First and foremost is the regulation of sun exposure. Direct sunlight is one of the biggest contributors to premature aging. To avoid the effects of sun damage, wear an SPF of 15 or higher every day and wear protective clothing. The sun is potent all year long. Also, avoid false sunlight and UV rays in tanning beds and sun lamps. Such lights can prove even more harmful than normal sunlight. Blue-eyed and fair-skinned people have been proven to show more direct signs of aging and should be especially careful when in the sun.

Read more: Stopping the Clock : Culprits of Aging Skin