Monastery Universal Balm

Monastery Universal Balm

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Overview

What it is

General moisturizer with 9 ingredients

Cool Features

It is cruelty-free and reef safe

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

Fun facts

Monastery is from United States.

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Ingredients Explained

Skin Conditioning

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

Masking, Skin Protecting

Vitis Vinifera refers to grapes.

Grapes have many skin benefits. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.

Grapes also have soothing and hydrating properties.

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Emollient, Emulsifying

Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.

As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.

Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.

The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.

There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.

Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.

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Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel yet.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil comes from the bitter orange, an orange native to Southeast Asia.

This orange is commonly used in cosmetics and food. It is a common ingredient for marmalade.

Citrus peels are often made up of mainly limonene, a fragrance with a citrus scent. They also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Santalum Album yet.

Masking, Tonic

This is AKA Hinoki Essential Oil.

Hinoki is a cypress tree native to Japan. It exhibits anti-inflammation properties

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Ribes Nigrum isn't fungal acne safe.

Astringent, Masking

Piper Nigrum Seed Oil is an oil.

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Monastery is a American brand

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· Updated December 5, 2024 Added by rodney