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Ingredient
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Why is it there?
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Where does it come from?
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Virgin Olive Oil
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Adds body to product, good carrier for essential oils, possibly stimulates the production of collagen and elastin
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Olive Tree
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Beeswax
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Forms protective barrier on lips, reducing moisture loss and drying, some skin softening properties
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Busy Bees
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Organic Soybean Oil
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Emollient; High in Vitamins A, E and K
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Soybeans
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Spearmint Essential Oil
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Fragrance
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Spearmint
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Comfrey
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High in Allantoin which helps to heal chapped, cracked skin
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Comfrey Plant
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Calendula
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Soothing antiseptic, anti-inflammatory
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Marigold Plant
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St. John's Wort
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Anti-Inflammatory
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St. John's Wort
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Organic Hempseed Oil
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High levels of Essential Fatty Acids; Improves water retention by the skin
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Hemp Plant
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Goat's Milk
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Moisturizing Properties
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Goats
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Vitamin E
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Antioxidant, acts to preserve the balm
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Cold Pressed Seeds and nuts
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Rosemary Extract
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Natural Preservative, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Oxidant
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Rosemary Plant
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