Bonnie's Balms
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                                Our 100% Natural Ingredient List

Colorado Bees Wax~ Our Bees Wax comes from local Colorado Beekeepers. I buy
it in it's raw form & clean it myself. Bees Wax is known for its emollient, soothing  & softening properties. It helps the skin to retain moisture & it contains vitamin A, which is essential for human cell development. Bees Wax possesses antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antioxidant, skin softening & elasticity enhancing properties.
 
Benzoin Resin~ Benzoin is valued for its soothing and warming properties. Its scented gum has been collected and traded for thousands of years. Benzoin is obtained from the resin of the Styrax benzoin tree. It is extremely rich in esters. Esters give it its rich sweet odor and warming properties, provides gentle therapeutic action and is antifungal. It heats and soothes skin rashes and is a natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, deodorant, styptic & aides in healing wounds. Benzoin Resin is also a safe natural preservative.

Calendula~ Calendula comes from the petal of the Marigold Flower. It is astringent, antiseptic, alterative, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, healing and soothing & it works quickly to granulate the exposed flesh. It stimulates growth of new skins cells & closes wounds. Calendula is used for skin cleansing and softening, to treat boils, blisters, cuts, insect bites, stings, bruises, athlete's foot, herpes, bedsores, measles, shingles, acne, scar tissue, eczema, burns, rashes, diaper rash, chapped skin & sore nipples. 

Cocoa Butter~ The cocoa tree is native to South America. Cocoa butter, a yellow-white solid, is expressed from the ground beans. It is unrefined & smells just like Chocolate. Cocoa butter is the ultimate moisturizer and has been used to keep skin soft and supple for centuries. It is one of the most stable, highly concentrated, natural fats known. It melts at body temperature & is readily absorbed into the skin. When applied topically, it creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment. Cocoa butter prevents & heals dry, itchy, eczema, dermatitis, irritated skin, stretch marks, burns, scar tissue, wrinkles, wind whipped & chapped sensitive skin.

Comfrey Root ~ Comfrey Root contains allantoin, a cell proliferate that speeds up the natural replacement of body cells. Comfrey is used to treat a wide variety of ailments ranging from sprains, arthritis, varicose ulcers, severe burns, acne & inflammation associated with sprains and broken bones. Comfrey helps to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains & other injuries. Comfrey is a rare plant-derived source of Vitamin B12. 
 
Colorado Sunflower Oil~ Our Sunflower Oil is Kosher and is obtained from Colorado Organic Sunflower Farmers. It is expeller pressed with no chemicals. We use the finest grade of Highly Oleic Oil, Extra Virgin Sunflower Oil found in the Country. It is the finest oil you can put on & in your body.
Virgin Sunflower Oil contains high levels of Vitamins B, E, Lecithin, Iron, Folate & Zinc. Sunflower Oil supplies more Vitamin E than any other nut, vegetable or seed oil. It is also a natural anti-inflammatory & antioxidant. It is so special that it leaves a protective layer on the skin that is resistant to infection.
 
Grapeseed oil~ Grapeseed Oil comes from the seeds of Wine Grapes. Cold-Pressed Grapeseed Oil possesses regenerative and restorative properties. It has a mild astringent quality that tightens and tones the skin. It is very healing for damaged, stressed skin. Grapeseed Oil is especially useful for skin types that do not absorb oil well. It doesn’t leave a greasy feeling behind and is wonderful for sensitivities skin & is especially effective for repairing the skin around the eyes. 

 Jojoba Oil (wax)~ Jojoba is a shrub that is native to the Sonoran & Mojave Deserts of Arizona, California & Mexico. Jojoba Oil is cold, expeller pressed from the seeds of this shrub. The name "Jojoba" originated with the O'odham people of the Sonoran Desert, who treated burns with an antioxidant salve made from the paste of the Jojoba nut. Cold pressed Jojoba Oil is antibacterial, non-allergenic, anti-inflammatory and is a natural antioxidant. It heals & repairs dry skin, flaky skin, acne, wrinkles, psoriasis and eczema. Jojoba oil has an affinity to the wax found with in your own skin. It is a natural moisturizer and has a healing & soothing effect. It is non-oily and contains high levels of tocopherols (Vitamin E). The oil is quickly absorbed & is excellent to help restore elasticity & smoothness back into the skin. 
 
Juniper Berry Oil ~ Juniper Berry Oil comes from the berry of the Juniper Tree. Juniper is an evergreen tree that grows in North America & Europe as well as in other parts of the world. Cold pressed juniper oil stimulates blood circulation and is ideal for after-effects of paralysis, eczema, acne, sores, wounds, ulcers and dermatitis. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to ease the pain of rheumatism, herpes, arthritis and sore muscles. Juniper is antiviral, analgesic, antibacterial, antiseptic, disinfectant & antirheumatic. It is a detoxifying oil & is very rich in vitamin C.

 Olive Oil ~ Extra Virgin Olive oil promotes a smooth, radiant complexion & helps maintain elasticity within the skin. It heals & helps relieve itching, stings, bites, burns, dry/stressed skin, brittle nails and softens cuticles & heels. Olive oil is high in antioxidants, including vitamin E & it conditions and adds shine to your hair.


Shea Butter~ Unrefined virgin  shea butter is very benefical for your skin. 
It clears and evens skin tones and helps to regenerate skin tissue. It diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and scar tissue and reduces sun damage by protecting the skin from UV rays. It moisturizes and reduces redness and inflammation. Shea butter has been used to heal burns, sores, scars, dermatitis, psoriasis, dandruff, and stretch marks. It promotes cell renewal and by increasing circulation. Shea butter is an effective moisturizer, it contains fatty acids that are needed to retain skin moisture and elasticity.