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Forest Post

Grapefruit Moisturiser

Grapefruit Moisturiser

₹200.00(₹8.00 per gram)
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Beeswax from the collectives' own wild forest hives (brand model)Handmade in small batches
Our verdict Clean

Anhydrous, so no preservative is needed. Warm between fingers before use.

Pack size · 25g

Size

Forest Post's Grapefruit Moisturiser is an anhydrous oil-and-wax balm in a 25g tin with a bright grapefruit top note, handmade by Adivasi women's collectives in central Kerala.

With no water phase, it needs no preservative system, which is how a small-batch maker can keep it additive-free. The trade-off is texture: it is firmer and richer than a lotion, so it should be warmed between the fingers before applying. Some citrus oils, grapefruit included, can be phototoxic on skin in strong sunlight depending on how they are extracted, and Forest Post does not state which method is used here.

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Why we picked it

  • Anhydrous formulation means genuinely no preservatives, not a marketing claim.
  • Beeswax sourced from the collectives' own forest honey harvest.
  • Active concentrations are unpublished, which matters for the medicated balms in particular.
Buying guide

What to look for in Balms & Body Butters?

Anhydrous balms contain no water, so bacteria cannot grow and no preservative is needed — this is why small makers can produce genuinely additive-free balms.
The trade-off is texture: firmer and richer than a lotion, needing warming between the fingers.
Concentration matters for anything with an active (wintergreen, tea tree, citronella) and is rarely published by small makers — ask.
Cosmetics in India sit under BIS and the Cosmetic Rules, not FSSAI.
Swipe · 4 pointers
This vs commercial equivalent
What to comparePurepickedRegular body cream
PreservativesNone needed (anhydrous)Required in water-based creams
Water contentNoneHigh
ProducerAdivasi women's collectiveContract manufacturer
How to use it
  1. Warm a small amount between fingers and apply
  2. Store below 30°C — these soften in heat
  3. A little goes further than a lotion
Is it for you?

Good for

Those wanting preservative-free skincare

Supporting Adivasi women's collectives

Avoid if

Anyone with a sensitivity to a listed essential oil

Anyone needing full ingredient disclosure before purchase

Product details
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Purepicked
Brand
Forest Post
Net quantity
25 g
Type
Body Rubs

Questions people ask

Why is there no preservative?

It is anhydrous, meaning oil and wax with no water phase. Without water there is nothing for bacteria to grow in, so no preservative system is needed.

Why is it firmer than a lotion?

That is the trade-off of an anhydrous formula. Warm a small amount between your fingers before applying; a little goes further than a lotion.

Is it okay to use before going out in the sun?

Some grapefruit oils can be phototoxic on skin exposed to strong sunlight, depending on how they are extracted. Whether this one is expressed or distilled is not stated, and we have asked the brand.

Is the full ingredient list published?

No. Forest Post hasn't published the full list, carrier oils or concentrations for this tin. We've requested them from the brand.

How should I store it?

Below 30°C. These balms soften in heat.

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