{"product_id":"the-recovery-balm","title":"THE RECOVERY BALM","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrobiome-Conscious Intensive Recovery Balm with MCT, Squalane, Neem \u0026amp; Tamanu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA concentrated, water-free \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintensive skin balm for stressed, reactive, combination and blemish-prone skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made with a carefully considered blend of lightweight lipids, protective waxes and concentrated botanicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Recovery Balm takes a different approach to traditional botanical balms. Rather than relying on large quantities of conventional plant oils, the formula is built around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglyceride (MCT) and squalane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a lightweight, skin-conditioning lipid base structured with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecandelilla wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis streamlined foundation is enriched with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneem oil, tamanu oil, German chamomile extract and vitamin E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside carefully controlled amounts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etea tree, lavender, myrrh and oregano essential oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a rich yet considered balm designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoften, condition and protect dry or stressed-feeling skin without an overly heavy, greasy finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can be used on the face or body and works particularly well as targeted evening care for areas that need additional nourishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Microbiome-Conscious Approach to Skin Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur skin is home to a complex ecosystem of microorganisms collectively known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskin microbiome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That ecosystem includes bacteria and fungi that naturally coexist on healthy human skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalassezia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yeasts are normal residents of human skin and are notably lipid-dependent, while research into atopic skin has found associations between increased \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lower bacterial diversity and impaired barrier function. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mean healthy skincare should attempt to sterilise the skin or eradicate its natural microorganisms. The microbiome is considerably more complex than that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe philosophy behind Recovery Balm is therefore simple: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethoughtfully selected lipids + physical barrier support + concentrated botanical ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than positioning the formula as an antimicrobial treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMCT \u0026amp; Squalane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e create a lightweight, silky emollient base that helps soften skin and reduce the feeling of dryness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandelilla Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the balm structure while leaving a protective layer over the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem \u0026amp; Tamanu Oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bring the formula its distinctive botanical character and make it particularly suited to targeted problem-prone areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Chamomile Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complements the formula with a gentle, skin-conditioning botanical component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides antioxidant support to the oils within the formula while helping condition the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Tree, Lavender, Myrrh \u0026amp; Oregano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are included in carefully controlled quantities as part of the balm's concentrated botanical blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStressed or reactive-feeling skin • blemish-prone areas • combination skin • dry patches • targeted face and body care • intensive overnight nourishment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDab or smooth a small amount onto the skin as frequently as required. Suitable for face and body. A little goes a long way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore below 20°C. Refrigeration is optional. As this is a naturally structured, water-free balm, warmer temperatures may alter the texture without necessarily affecting the product itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride (MCT\/Coconut Oil), Squalane (Squalane), Euphorbia Cerifera Wax (Candelilla Wax), Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil (Neem Oil), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (Tamanu Oil), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Chamomile Extract), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (Tea Tree Oil), Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (Lavender Oil), Commiphora Myrrha Oil (Myrrh Oil), Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil (Oregano Oil). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cows Gold Skincare","offers":[{"title":"60ml","offer_id":61050173817166,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150ml","offer_id":61050173849934,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/7226\/7342\/files\/recoverybalm.webp?v=1791034360","url":"https:\/\/cowsgold.com\/products\/the-recovery-balm","provider":"Cows Gold Skincare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}