Tulsi Rose Balm
$130.00
In stock
– Normal / Dry
– 100% Whole Plant Organic
– 27 Beneficial Active Ingredients
– 30ml
A nourishing, barrier strengthening and lymph flow supportive Balm, rich in potent repairing antioxidants.
The Berkshires’ Tulsi Rose Balm is a dedication to its lush growing region. Wild native plants such as Rose, Nettle, and Pine grow in abundance. Cultivated Northeast-farmed Cranberries and Concord grapes provide unparalleled levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Tulsi, Yarrow and Japanese Knotweed are grown and harvested by local plant medicine farms.
The Tulsi Rose Balm is a waterless, rich, concentrated moisturizer; it is especially well suited to the face, neck, chest, and shoulders. This Balm stimulates lymphatic movement and circulation which is essential for the health of our often overlooked décolleté. These potent, raw, unrefined, regionally grown Berkshires botanicals were selected to regenerate and brighten the skin, neutralize free radicals, and strengthen connective tissue. The essential fatty acids, phyto-ceramides, and tannins in the Tulsi Rose Balm were chosen to strengthen our skin’s barrier. The lingering flower and forest fragrance of this Balm works directly on the pituitary gland to calm and soothe the senses.
The Tulsi Rose Balm is the Mindful Ritual Step 4 in this collection.
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Wild Roses – Scattered amongst the green hills of the Berkshires, Wild Roses thrive. Petals are double infused as a starting point to create this Balm. Rose Petals are hydrating, moisturizing, soothing, high in anthocyanin, rich in vitamins B, C, and E. They support a healthy skin barrier and firm connective tissue.
Cranberry – Cape grown MA Cranberries are delicately dried and cold pressed to create one of my favorite seed oils. Cranberry Seed Oil is high in resveratrol and polyphenols, and essential fatty acids 3, 6, and 9. It is a cooling anti-inflammatory, rich in tannins + strengthening minerals.
Tulsi, Yarrow, Goldenrod – These regionally harvested plants are seeded exclusively for Laurel Skin by local herb farms. They bring a range of anti-inflammatory support, circulatory support and a wide range of healing antioxidants to the skin.
Nettle – Laurel’s favorite green superfood can be found in abundance on every roadside and trail in the Berkshires region. This vibrant leaf contains all vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and building blocks for radiant optimal skin health.
Japanese Knotweed – Knotweed Root is known as one of the highest sources of resveratrol in the world. It grows as an invasive weed in the Berkshires region, which we put to good use in our apothecary-lab. This root is brightening and protective against free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List: Cranberry Fruit + Seed Oil˚, Shea Butter˚, Jojoba Oil˚, Pumpkin Seed Oil˚, Red Grape Seed Oil˚, Beeswax˚, Pomegranate Seed Oil˚; House Made Whole Plant Extracts of Rosemary˚, Wild Rose*, Tulsi˚, Japanese Knotwood*, White Pine*, Nettle Leaf˚, Lemon Balm˚, Calendula Flower˚, Goldenrod˚, Yarrow˚, Red Clover Blossoms˚, Comfrey Leaf˚, Bacopa Monnieri˚, Skullcap Flower + Leaf˚, Horsetail˚; Essential Oils of White Rose˚, Balsam Fir˚, Lavender˚, Cedar˚, Vanilla˚
˚organically grown ingredient
*regionally and ethically wildcrafted ingredient
*Wildcrafting is not a term that you see used often at Laurel Skin. In the commercial beauty and health industries wildcrafting or wild-harvesting can put a strain on the environment, animal habitats, and Indigenous communities. Laurel Skin does not condone wildcrafting plants on Indigenous lands unless it only and directly financially supports the Indigenous folks doing the harvesting. Laurel Skin does not condone any scale of wildcrafting that may bring harm to the micro-ecosystems of a particular area. This is especially seen in the essential oil and supplement industries, and we genuinely wish for that type of wildcrafting to come to an end. The wildcrafting done for the Miraval Collection is ethically and mindfully done in small and limited amounts by herbalists local to their regions. None of these plants were harvested on Indigenous lands, and all were harvested on privately owned lands where each plant is abundant not at all at-risk. This responsibility is something Laurel personally takes very seriously, and we do not encourage wildcrafting for those who do not have this level of awareness around this global sourcing concern.
Ritual Step 4 – After applying the Wolfberry Chia Serum, spray one more mist of Honeysuckle Sage Elixir. Then apply a 1/4 pea size amount of the Balm to face, neck and chest. Include the neck and chest to support lymph and circulation for healthy flow.
Use within 6 months of opening and by the recommended use-by date, which is found on the bottom of the bottle. Store this product in a cool, dry and dark place.
If your Balm melts in transit, it could have textural changes that make it less smooth. While this does not affect product performance, a smooth Balm texture is often more desirable. If you would like to restore your Balm’s texture, follow the instructions in this video. Do not leave your Balm in a hot location like your car or near a sunny window.
Berkshires Sourcing Story
I distinctly remember being in my rental car and driving through the western side of Massachusetts. It was breathtakingly beautiful – everything was green and bountiful. There were so many farms to choose from, and huge old fashioned red barns were artistically placed throughout the green hillsides. I visited Sawmill Herb Farm and Foxtrot Herb Farm, and both Susan and Abby welcomed me warmly. I instantly loved both of these farmers for their efforts to be of service. Ath the time, Sawmill was running a CSA and internship program which greatly supports the community, and Foxtrot shared with me their adapted pricing for BIPOC individuals on medicinal herbs. Working with both of these women inspired me greatly.
Like the other products in The Miraval Collection, this product created itself by allowing the naturally abundant ingredients of each region shine through. Both Balsam and Pine grow throughout the beautiful forests, and I had long been wanting to work with those ingredients for their lymph support. Other native plants that stood out to me were the Wild Roses that painted the roadsides, the anti-inflammatory Goldenrod that filled the fields, and the invasive Japanese Knotweed with an antioxidant content that is off the charts. As these ingredients come together, the Tulsi Rose Balm began to take shape.”
– Laurel