Violet-scented balm for dry skin with acne.

This waterless vegan formula heals and prevents acne with thyme, regenerates skin cells and reverses wrinkles with rosemary verbenone, regulates oil secretion with clementine leaf and coconut oil, and reverses signs of aging with the lavender and violet. Violet leaf is a fascinating plant that acts both as an anti-acne and an anti-aging ingredient.

While this oil is not at all drying (or irritating) in the way many anti-acne products are, the coconut oil in it makes it very gently astringent. If you have oily skin areas, they will stay more matte and over time become more balanced in terms of oil production. If your skin is on the dry side but still acne-prone, you can use this oil just on the problem spots, or try using the oil as the first layer and following with a non-comedogenic moisturiser as the second layer.

Skin Types
For acne, acne-prone, oily, combination, sensitive, damaged, dry, or mature skin types.

The Story
This potent balm was originally created after we received countless requests for an organic, super-gentle, healing, regulating acne potion. The violet-leaf-scented fruits of our labor: a lovely, green-tinted facial oil in a virgin coconut – virgin jojoba oil base that is antimicrobial, fully absorbent, and has a juicy and refreshing feel. The scent is green, leafy, and grassy in a wonderfully invigorating way, from that exquisite violet leaf absolute plus French lavender.

How does this balm compare to the other Earth Wise Beauty face balms?There are three Earth Wise Beauty face balms, which are all quite different from one another.

Green Leaves is a "juicy" type of balm that was designed for dry and mature skin with acne. It heals acne breakouts with lemon thyme while preventing acne scars. Its base is melt-on-contact anti-inflammatory and hydrating virgin coconut oil, and the scent of Green Leaves is just irresistible: violet leaf, holy basil, and French lavender.

Tigress is a medium-weight to light "dry" balm for normal and combination to acne and oily skin types. It is healing to skin disorders such as rosacea, and it contains several anti-acne yet nondrying ingredients.

Yasuni is one step lighter; it is a very lean antioxidant and enzymatic balm without any essential oils. Yasuni controls oil production in oily skin and decreases and prevents blackheads, while providing a high dose of antioxidants. Its enzymatic exfoliating properties help resurface the skin in a way comparable to retinol, but without causing redness, irritation, or intense peeling.

I love balms for their dewy finish and intensely nourishing properties. This Green Leaves Face Balm is the most dewy of all the Earth Wise Beauty balms and my favourite. It's a MUST for those of you with mature skin that tends to be on the oily side, or blemish prone, or with acne.
After a couple of weeks of using Earth Wise Beauty I was in love. At first I hesitated about wanting to trial the range, as so many people give such fabulous reviews about how brilliant this skin care collection is for preventing breakouts. Since I don't suffer from breakouts or oily skin, I wondered whether this brand would be suitable for me - with skin that leans more towards dehydration and fine lines. I'm so glad I did try it. My skin glowed and glowed and looked soft, smooth, plumped and hydrated. If you are prone to breakouts, then this is most definitely the brand that you MUST try. And even if you're not, then it's also a must try. A winner for sure. - Samantha Sargent, founder of Be Naturallyou.

Apply day and night onto freshly cleansed skin, all over the face or just on the oily or acne areas, or use as an acne spot treatment.

The balm may be solid, semi-solid, or liquid depending on your home's temperature. If it turns liquid, stir it periodically to remix. Keep away from sunlight and excessive heat (above 26 degrees Celsius) for maximum shelf life. Does not require refrigeration.

Freshness guaranteed for 6 months.