Cold Weather Can Change The Consistency of Your SBA Products. Here's What To Do.

It's cozy season!

With the change in weather can come changes to your skincare products. Let me explain!

You might notice that some of your favorite Skin Balm Apothecary products have become a little more firm than usual. Don’t worry... this is completely normal! Since we don’t formulate with any artificial solidifiers or gels, our products can firm up in cooler temperatures as nature takes its course. So, we wanted to give you some helpful info so you can get the best out of your balms, serums, and all your products—no matter how cold it gets!

Here’s what I recommend.

Deodorants
If your deodorant feels a bit more solid than usual, just hold it under your arm for a few seconds before swiping. Your body heat will naturally soften it.

Sweet Dreams Glow Balm, Baby & Mom Balm, & Daydream SPF
Take a little extra time to warm these products between your CLEAN fingers before massaging them into your skin. What I also often do is apply some of the product to our face and let it sit for a few extra seconds before rubbing it in.

The Eye Balm™
We just talked about this last month, but The Eye Balm™ may feel firmer when it gets colder, so start by applying it to your brows or any other area that could use some extra care or moisturizing. We also offer two versions of The Eye Balm™ - a softer version designed to moisturize the delicate eye area, and a firmer one that not only provides moisture but is also formulated to hold an all-day eyelash curl.

Purifying Serum
In the unusual case that our Purifying serum arrives frozen, don’t worry! The therapeutic properties are still just as good. Simply run warm water over the serum bottle or place it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes to restore its liquid form. Jojoba oil is one of the main ingredients in this serum and is a liquid wax that can solidify when cold.

Brow Styling Wax & Clay
The Brow Styling Wax & Clay is already a firm product, made with natural ingredients designed to be solid. That’s how it holds your brow shape so well! If it feels a bit firmer than usual, simply add a drop or two of warm water to the wax to activate and mix it with your spoolie. The warm water will soften it just enough to get a good lather. But be careful not to add too much... you don’t want to water it down!

I hope this is helpful! 

Warmly,
Chelsea Henderson
Founder and Formulator,
Skin Balm Apothecary