Sanctuary Barrier Balm

Amazonian butters of cupuacu, tucuma, ucuuba, and bacuri are abundant in naturally occurring inflammation modulation compounds that soothe irritated skin.  Helping to maintain elasticity, a key component of healthy skin.  Nutrients from the butters feed the skin to better protect against hypersensitivity while the emollients soften rough, dry patches.  If the skin is compromised, the properties help wounds such as general barrier damage and burns caused by the sun and/or wind.

Buriti, bacaba, and graviola oils provide a complex array of antioxidants such as flavonoids and polyphenols to protect against cellular degradation from UV and other environmental stressors.

The ceramide-rich jojoba wax and protective pomegranate sterols create the seal providing the final occlusive element - preventing water loss and supporting the other ingredients to improve all-over moisture.

The Amazonian ingredients used were all harvested by small, independent co-ops that help prevent rainforest clear-cutting. The fruit/nut trees harvested provide important monetary opportunities to local communities vs. using the trees for lumber or cleared to graze livestock.  We focus mainly on regional ingredients but feel in small volumes this was a beneficial way to support Indigenous groups.  We also donate $2 per full-size balm sold for preservation efforts in addition to our normal donations relating to environmental and social causes.

Apply as the final layer in your skincare routine. For best results, ensure the skin is damp/hydrated to improve moisture function.  It can also be used as a restorative night mask by applying a thicker layer, allowing slow absorption while you sleep. 

During warmer months or when not as dry, mix in your palm with a hydrating serum to create a day cream for a lighter application.

We find this best paired with the Ambient Moisture Liquid for increased hydration.

Formula adjustment as of Feb 6, 2024: Replaced Murumuru butter with Cupuacu butter, Rice Bran wax with Beeswax, and Hazelnut oil with Bacaba oil. Increased Buriti oil and removed the Carrot oil.

35% regionally sourced

theobroma grandiflorum (cupuacu) butter#, astrocaryum tucuma butter#, virola sebifera (ucuuba) butter#, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) wax*^, mauritia flexuosa (buriti) fruit oil#, bacaba oil (oenocarpus bacaba) oil#, beeswax*^, punica granatum (pomegranate) sterols, annona muricata (soursop - graviola) oil#, platonia insignis (bacuri) butter#, and [lecithin & helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil* & *lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract*^ & tocopherol]

*organic   |   ^regionally sourced  |   #fair-trade/co-op

This balm contains no added essential oils and the scent is natural and earthy.

To foster higher standards of stewardship among the land & people we practice bioregional sourcing. Most ingredients are grown throughout the Pacific West and including our own micro-garden in Oregon.

Products ordered from our site often have a freshness guarantee of 12+ months, refer to the best-by date on the packaging.

If you are pregnant or nursing, consult with your doctor before using herbs. Always do a patch test on your skin before applying it to a large surface. For informational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.