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Botanical Glow - Floral Beauty Balm 50ml

Botanical Glow - Floral Beauty Balm 50ml

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The Bio Whenua Botanical Glow - Floral Beauty Balm is a rich, soothing face balm made to deeply nourish dry, tired, or mature skin while giving your face a soft, healthy glow. At the heart of this gentle blend are pure Rose Wax and Jasmine Sambac Wax, combined with silky Olive Squalane, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Cocoa Butter, and Vitamin E. Because it melts smoothly on contact with warm skin, this concentrated balm locks in lasting moisture and protects your face against cold wind and dry air without feeling sticky or heavy, leaving your skin feeling smooth, soft, and comforted.

Unlike water-based face creams, this balm is a completely water-free blend of natural flower waxes, plant butters, and lightweight oils that keep moisture locked inside the outer layer of your skin. When plants like Rose and Jasmine make flowers, they coat the delicate petals in a thin layer of natural wax to stop them from drying out in the sun and wind. In this balm, those same Rose and Jasmine flower waxes work alongside Cocoa Butter to form a gentle, breathable shield over your skin. Meanwhile, Olive Squalane (a light, silky oil made from olives that closely matches your skin's own natural oil) and Meadowfoam Seed Oil soak in smoothly to soften rough patches, while natural Vitamin E provides daily antioxidant support (helping to protect skin cells from damage caused by sun and pollution).

Skincare Ritual & Well-being Applications: The natural flower waxes and plant oils in this balm work together to look after your skin's protective barrier, especially when your face feels dry, tight, or weathered. In natural skincare and aromatherapy books, floral waxes from Rose and Jasmine are valued for creating a soft, protective cushion on the skin while sharing the true, gentle scent of the fresh flowers without the strength of concentrated essential oils [1].

The oil blend is built on Olive Squalane and Meadowfoam Seed Oil, which are well known in plant oil textbooks for being very stable and rich in long-chain fatty acids (healthy plant fats that lock in moisture and do not go rancid easily) [2, 3]. Cocoa Butter adds rich plant fats that melt at body temperature to comfort flaky or dry skin [2, 3]. Because this balm gets its warm, floral scent naturally from real Rose and Jasmine flower waxes rather than artificial perfumes, warming a small dab between your fingertips and breathing in the gentle scent is a peaceful, calming way to finish your morning or evening skincare routine [1].

Technical Specifications & Botanical Identity:
Brand: Bio Whenua (by Zurma)

Product Type: Water-Free Floral Face Balm (Beauty Balm)

Volume:
50ml

Key Botanical Actives:
Rose (Rosa damascena / Rosa centifolia) Flower Wax, Jasmine Flower Wax, Olive Squalane, Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) Seed Oil, Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Seed Butter, and Natural Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Aroma Profile:
Soft, warm, honeyed floral scent naturally coming from pure Rose and Jasmine flower waxes and unrefined Cocoa Butter (no essential oils or artificial scents added)

Absorption Rate:
Medium; a rich, concentrated balm that melts at skin temperature to form a silky, protective layer


Formulation & Safety Guidelines:
Application: Made for daily or nightly face care, or as a protective barrier balm in cold or dry weather. Because this balm contains no water, a tiny pea-sized amount goes a long way. For the best results, mist your clean face first with your favourite floral water spray (hydrosol) or apply over damp skin, warm a small dab of balm between clean fingertips until it melts, and press it gently into your face, neck, and upper chest.

Dermal Limits & Clinical Safety:
Made without added essential oils, water, or artificial scents, making it a gentle choice for dry, mature, or sensitive skin. Because this balm contains zero water, bacteria and mould cannot grow in it, which means it stays naturally fresh without needing any added preservatives.

Storage & Degradation:
Because Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Olive Squalane, and Cocoa Butter are very stable plant fats, this balm resists breaking down much longer than standard oils. However, because it is made with real plant waxes and butter that melt when warm, always screw the lid on tightly and store the jar in a cool, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight and heaters so it stays firm.

Critical Warnings:
For use on the outside of the skin only. Keep out of your eyes. We always recommend testing a small dab of balm on the inside of your arm for 24 hours before using it on your face for the first time. If your skin gets red or itchy, stop using it and wash the area with warm water.

Ingredients:
Rose Wax (Rosa damascena / Rosa centifolia), Olive Squalane, Meadowfoam Oil (Limnanthes alba), Jasmine Sambac Wax (Jasminum sambac), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao).

Overseas Orders: 
Email us directly if you want this product sent to an overseas address at info@zurma.co.nz
 

The Meaning of Bio Whenua

Our brand name, Bio Whenua, translates to Bio = Life and Whenua = Land. Together, they embody the Māori principles of Kaitiakitanga (Sustainability) and Mauri Ora (Good Health). We see ourselves as the living protectors, nurturing the land so that the land may, in turn, nurture us.

Pure & Natural Skin Care

At Zurma, we believe everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin. We have gone to great lengths to ensure this cream is free from:

  • Synthetic preservatives & Parabens

  • Phthalates & Silicones

  • PEGs, MEA, DEA, or TEA

  • Polypropylene glycol

 

References:
[1] Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (3rd ed.), 2018.

[2] Parker, S. M. Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty, 2014.

[3] Kusmirek, J. Liquid Sunshine: Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy, 2002.

General Disclaimer
The product information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not considered to be complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information contained in this website is not intended to be sufficient to provide diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. It is recommended that treatment of serious health conditions be done with the help of a trained qualified medical practitioner.

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To ensure our essential oils are not diluted to adulterated, Zurma Essential Oils undergo rigorous testing, including Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) analysis. This meticulous testing process guarantees the purity, potency, and authenticity of our oils.