You’re viewing a MUNTED Treebrush Apothecary product.
What’s Munted?
Either a batch hasn’t gone to plan, the product is shipped in recycled or damaged packaging, or for some other reason it wouldn’t be sane to charge full price.
Why’s this one Munted?
My poor heat-soaked babies! These balms were subjected to some pretty extreme heat and sunlight during a couple of recent farmers markets here in Queenstown, where it was too windy to keep an umbrella over them (lest we become Mary Poppins). As a result, a fortnight onward, they have begun to form beads of shea or cocoa butter throughout the product. This doesn’t affect the performance of the balm at all – they’re just ugly! In the case of Wayfarer, this particular batch seems to be a bit more sensitive to beading in the heat than previous batches. It’s still fresh-as and smells absolutely mouthwatering, but will feel nicer on the skin when warm so the Minis especially are perfect for the pocket.
These beads of butter will melt pretty much immediately on the skin. These batches were made in January 2022 as well, so they’re brand spankin’ new. Want yourself a fresh Treebrush Apothecary balm at a discount? This is an absolute killer deal if you don’t mind some funny-lookin’ beads.
What the heck is Kawakawa Balm?
Kawakawa is a native New Zealand bush whose leaves have famously anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic properties. Treebrush Apothecary balms infuse these leaves into a skin-nourishing carrier oil, then blend with natural butters and waxes, a few choice essential oils, and packaged in convenient, reusable tins/jars. It can soothe and help to heal all manner of angry skin – bug bites, dry or cracked skin, chapped lips, cuts, scrapes, abrasions, eczema & psoriasis, razor burn, overwashed hands, and so much more. The limit is your imagination!
So…which balm?
Each balm’s blend of carrier oil, butter and essential oil is formulated with a texture, fragrance and general use in mind. All Treebrush Apothecary kawakawa balms are intended to help with soothing angry skin, so you can’t go wrong there!
Here’s some of the features you’ll find as you compare these awesome balms:
Balms with a fragrance:
No Regerts, Buzzbox, Wayfarer
Balms with only mānuka as essential oil:
Thuck, Thun, Mellow, Wayfarer
Vegan balms:
Wayfarer
Barrier balms:
Buzzbox
Balms with a cooling effect:
No Regerts, Thun
Best on eczema:
Thun, Mellow
Balms for after sun care:
No Regerts, Wayfarer
Balms for super dry skin:
Thuck, No Regerts, Wayfarer
Balms for babies:
Thuck, Thun, Mellow (though perhaps a smooth balm might be more pleasant on young skin!)
Best for lips:
Buzzbox, No Regerts, Wayfarer
Skin conditioning:
Thuck, Mellow, No Regerts
Fastest absorbing:
Wayfarer, Thuck
Protective balms:
Buzzbox, No Regerts
