• Forest Post Wintergreen Balm, 25 g tin on a white background
  • purepicked Wintergreen Balm in a small metal tin with a teal label, resting on a mossy stone surface.
  • Women handling yellow beeswax sheets at a work table in the Nilgiris
  • Filling and capping bottles by hand at the production unit
  • Hillside plots above the valley in the Nilgiris
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Forest Post

Wintergreen Balm

Wintergreen Balm

₹200.00(₹8.00 per gram)
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Olive oilBeeswax baseWintergreen & mint
Our verdict Clean

Simple plant-oil + beeswax herbal balm.

Pack size · 25g

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Wintergreen Balm is a herbal balm on a simple base of olive oil and beeswax. It carries the warming and cooling character of wintergreen, thyme, rosemary, camphor and peppermint essential oils — the familiar herbal-medicinal aroma of the balms kept in a great many Indian households. Handmade in small batches by women in Karikkadav Village, Kerala, with no synthetic fragrance.

Massage a little into the temples, the neck or tired shoulders for that warming-then-cooling sensation on the skin.

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Why we picked it

  • An honest, back-to-basics balm — olive oil and beeswax instead of petroleum jelly.
  • Familiar herbal essential oils, named, with no synthetic fragrance.
  • Anhydrous, so it needs no preservative system at all.
Buying guide

What to look for in a Herbal Balm?

A short ingredient list is the point. A waterless balm needs no synthetic emulsifiers or preservatives; anything containing water usually does.
'Fragrance' or 'parfum' covers a blend the maker never has to break down. Named essential oils tell you what is actually in the tin.
Petroleum jelly and paraffin are the cheap balm bases. Beeswax and plant butters cost more and do the same job without the petrochemical.
Strongly aromatic balms are for adults. Camphor and wintergreen in particular are not for children or for use in pregnancy.
Patch-test a small area before the first full use, and keep any aromatic balm away from the eyes and off broken skin.
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What's inside
Olive Oil & Beeswax
Base

The whole of the balm base. No water, so no emulsifier and no preservative.

Wintergreen, Thyme, Rosemary, Camphor, Peppermint Essential Oils
Aromatic oils

Where the warming-then-cooling sensation on the skin and the herbal aroma come from. No synthetic fragrance.

Forest Post Wintergreen Balm vs other herbal balms
What to comparePurepickedRegular herbal balm
BaseOlive oil and beeswaxPetrolatum or paraffin common
Aromatic oilsWintergreen, thyme, rosemary, camphor and peppermint essential oilsOften the same notes, made synthetically
FragranceFrom the essential oils themselvesAdded synthetic fragrance common
PreservativesNone — an anhydrous balm needs noneWater-based creams usually need a preservative system
Palm oilNonePalm derivatives common
MakerHandmade by women in Karikkadav Village, KeralaContract-manufactured at scale
How to use it
  1. Apply a small amount to temples, neck or affected area
  2. Massage gently until absorbed
  3. Wash hands after use; avoid eyes and mucous membranes
Is it for you?

Good for

Adults wanting a traditional warming-cooling balm

Those avoiding petrolatum-based balms

Avoid if

Children and infants — camphor and wintergreen balms are not suitable for young skin

Pregnant users, who are generally advised to avoid wintergreen and camphor

Anyone applying to broken skin or near the eyes; this is a strong essential-oil balm, not a cream

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

Also on the label

CamphorHandmadeEssential-oil scented

Questions people ask

What's in this balm?

An olive oil and beeswax base with wintergreen, thyme, rosemary, camphor and peppermint essential oils. No synthetic fragrance and no preservative.

How do I use it?

Massage a small amount into the temples, neck or shoulders until absorbed. Wash your hands afterwards and keep it away from eyes and mucous membranes.

Is it safe for children?

No. Camphor and wintergreen balms aren't suitable for children or infants. Wintergreen oil is a concentrated source of methyl salicylate, so keep it out of their reach.

Can I use it during pregnancy?

Camphor and wintergreen are generally avoided in pregnancy.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

It is a strong essential-oil balm. Patch-test a small area first, and don't use it on broken skin.

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