FH02 Face Balm

FH02 Face Balm

from €37.00

action: SOOTHE - SETTLE - REPAIR

scent: crisp apple and sweet florals caught on the wind - freshly shaved, soft and curling bark - mossy woodland

key ingredients: carnation - copaiba - labdanum - red fir - rosewood - white magnolia - yarrow

Light, luscious face balm to calm reactive and complex skin. Can be used over whole face or as spot treatment on face and body.

For all skin. Especially for rebellious skin prone to break outs, flare ups and patchy discolouration.

Formulated to soothe tender and challenging skin that can feel defiant and distressing. Potent botanical inflammatory moderators, far more powerful than CBD oil for the skin (including Beta caryophyllene or BCP) along with skin regenerators reduce redness, irritation, breakouts, blemishes and scarring. An intimate homecoming. Soften into your own wildlands.

Contains tree nut oil. If you are allergic to tree nut oil, and would like a safe alternative, please select ‘YES’ in the option ‘ALLERGIC TO TREE NUT OIL’ and Fiona will make you a tree nut oil free FH02 skincare product which is equally as effective.

30ML €127.00

5ML €37.00

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SUMMARY

Designed to soothe, settle and repair chronic inflammatory skin conditions this light, luscious, naturally green balm calms, cools and pacifies skin that can feel problematic, irritated and out of control. Moisturising without leaving any extra greasy residue or oiliness every ingredient is targeted to tend and support healthy skin flora, reduce inflammation and leave skin super-soft and clear.

Two types of Copaiba and Rosewood combine with Tamanu, Labdanum, Red Fir and Yarrow to accelerate skin repair and make this gentle balm a true powerhouse for controlling inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, the surface manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis and discolouration of hyper-pigmentation. Potent botanical inflammatory moderators calm and cool skin that can feel defiant and distressing including the anti-inflammatory compound Beta caryophyllene or BCP which combines with nutrient rich vitamins and minerals to benefit all skin. BCP is also found in CBD oil but essences included here it is considered to be much more directly influential and impactful on the skin than CBD. For all skin. Especially for challenging, rebellious skin prone to break outs and flare ups.

Improvements are seen and felt quickly but when used consistently for three months or more long-lasting results are enjoyed as microbiome balances steadily over time and become more stable. Roughness dramatically decreases and improvements are seen in residual scarring and texture. Step up skin support by using with FH02 Face Oil.

Contains tree nut oil. If you are allergic to tree nut oil, and would like a safe alternative, please select ‘YES’ in the option ‘ALLERGIC TO TREE NUT OIL’ and Fiona will make you a tree nut oil free FH02 skincare product which is equally as effective.

  • For all skin. Especially all types of inflammatory skin conditions including but not limited to spots, blackheads and acne (all grades), hyper-pigmentation, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea and their associated flare ups and breakouts, blemishes, discolourations, rashes, redness, sensitivity and irritations.

  • • Support healthy inflammatory response

    • Ease redness and irritation

    • Targeted to minimise blemishes, blackheads and breakouts

    • Reduce chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and rosacea

    • Support healthy skin flora with the collective antimicrobial properties of specific essences

    • Calm sensitive and easily aggravated skin

    • Improvements are seen in acne scarring and discolouration (hyper-pigmentation) when used consistently over time. Also helps to prevent scarring.

    • Soothe skin irritations

    • Ease anxiety and help to dispel negative thoughts

  • CARNATION Dianthus caryophyllus, Egypt, Absolute. This is a high quality Carnation to add a firework explosion of gorgeous heady floral freshness combined with a rich earthiness with a background of wood smoke. Therapeutically it’s deeply conditioning to the skin, helping to reduce surface wrinkles as well as easing physical tensions in facial muscles. Soothes mental anxiety and helps to get rid of negative feelings.

    COPAIBA Copaifera offinalis, Brazil, E.O. and Balsam. Relieves itching, soreness and the heat, discomfort and inflammation of skin conditions like acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, rheumatism as well as toxin overload, environmental overexposure. Both the essential oil and balsam are found in FH02 therapeutic scent range of skin care products. Considered by many to have a superior effect on the skin to that of CBD, Copaiba has the highest levels of the powerful inflammatory moderator, B-caryophyllene (BCP). BCP. This is a molecule that interacts with the cannabinoid receptors in the skin and is proven to enhance wound healing in the skin in multiple ways (Koyama, S et al 2019).

    LABDANUM Cistus criticus, Crete, Oleresin. The broad and interesting microbial profile of Labdanum makes it efficient at helping to balance the skin natural biome barrier as its antimicrobial sesquiterpenes and diterpenes do not target healthy cells. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-rheumatic Labdanum has a wide-ranging positive effect to soothe inflammation and complex, challenging skin as well as regenerating maturing and tired skin.

    RED FIR Picea abies, Norway, Resin. This stunningly beautiful, tactile pink resin is easy to fall in love with especially when you are party to its incredible therapeutic skin qualities.  A 2016 study found that the ability for it to efficiently treat chronic wounds was “indisputable” (Jokinen et al 2016). It has components to enhance the skin re-epithelisation and is good for acne, skin infections and the overall reconditioning of skin.

    ROSEWOOD Aniba rosaeofora, India, E.O. and Dalbergia odorifera, China, E.O. Two utterly divine very special sweet, rosy heartwoods to bring breezy florals and sparkling citrus blossom lightness. Smooth fine lines, soften and reduce the appearance of scars, balance both oily and dry skin, support healing cell regeneration. Regular and consistent use of Rosewood slows down visible signs of skin ageing and helps to prevent acne and blemishes with its antimicrobial actions.

    WHITE MAGNOLIA Alba Michelia, China, E.O. The sparkling fruity crispness of this White Magnolia is traditionally used to promote circulation, especially in peripheral blood vessels in the skin. It helps to increase the elasticity in skin, stimulate new cell regeneration, prevent scarring and support both healthy inflammatory responses and microbiotica. High Linalool content quietens and quells skin, mind and nervous system as linalool is soothing and calming.

    YARROW Achillea millefolium, Italy, E.O. Protective against microbial skin infections, Yarrow improves saggy and loosening skin and muscle tone and is especially good for healing scarring after acne, boils, blemishes and skin wounds. Deeply soothing Yarrow is restorative for all skin prone to being sensitive, problematic and rebellious.

  • Crisp apple and sweet florals combine with uplifting and soothing tea. Freshly peeled wood shavings uncurl into mossy earthy undertones. FH02 is reminiscent of ancient woods after the rain, all at once refreshing and deeply comforting. An intimate home coming.

    Fiona says “I’m proud of this blend and love the soothing and cooling woodland scent of the FH02 therapeutic range. Without doubt it was the most challenging formulation because I wanted it to be as effective as possible on complex skin whilst also smelling enticingly fragrant and transporting you to a cool and safe, sanctuary. As an experienced and practising facialist specialising in treating reactive skin over the decades I have come to understand the most effective raw oils and essences for treating inflamed and breaking out skin are frequently not pleasantly fragrant at all, and in fact, many can be really quite stinky! However, as someone who used to suffer with painful cystic acne myself I also understand just how important scent is when first applying a product - the scent is just as immediately instrumental in how we feel as the positive future skin outcomes that the product brings. For this reason I was driven to develop a therapeutic range with a reassuring and consoling scent whilst in no way compromising the efficacy and high performance of the formula. I’m delighted that this is what I can offer: A powerfully effective product which brings solace to skin and soul alike, is a joy to apply and is formulated without compromise.”

  • Dark green mossy earthy undertones with hints of sweet florals and soothing tea, FH02 is at once uplifting and deeply comforting. Helps to ease anxiety, alleviate skin irritations and get rid of negative feelings.

    The scent of trees is proven to reduce symptoms of depression, anger and fatigue, increasing the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system helping to relax and renew our whole system. The woody scent of FH02 is formulated to trigger all the good feelings of being sheltered and protected, held if you will, in the arms of the trees; in a cool, safe wooded sanctuary. Woodlands are places of dense cultural illusion - trees and their ecosystems can harbour, conceal and reveal much about ourselves. FH02 is an arboreal scent to conjure the safe and benign woods of our imagination where we can rediscover the intense beauty of our own inner densely planted landscapes.

  • • Exhale. Still. Quieten.

    • Feel cocooned in the safety and solace of reconnection to your own wildlands.

  • FACE Soften a pea sized amount of balm between fingers and massage evenly over the face with a light, surface pressure. Repeat with another pea sized amount of balm for the neck and then another again for the chest area. Pay particular attention to all areas of concern such as irritation, redness, breakouts and scarring. After application apply a gently pumping motion to all areas to support fluid flow in the tissues, helping to clear surface congestion and calm skin (see FIONA’S PRO-FACIALIST TIP). The balm can be used as a more specific spot treatment for blemishes, breakouts, areas of discolouration or redness.

    FH02 Face Balm can also be used as an intensive skin treatment. Either apply a thicker layer alone over clean skin or mix ½ tsp of FH02 Face Balm with 1 tsp of raw honey from happy bees. Leave on for 5 - 20 mins. Rinse with freshly clean hot compress. Fiona prefers a thick cotton flannel as this retains the heat better and for longer than thin muslin. Use whichever natural material cloth you prefer but always be certain to take care and have the flannel hot enough to warm and soothe skin but not too hot so as to be uncomfortable. Once rinsed thoroughly hold hot compress on chest, neck and face to gently invigorate - being sure to include the lateral neck (both sides of neck) and the very back of the neck. Repeat x3 times. The warmth of the compress is gently stimulating and leaves skin temperate which helps absorption of products, hydration of skin and healthy skin biome. Please note that when skin is inflamed, finishing with a cold compress using cool water can feel beautifully soothing. Ideally follow immediately by applying FH02 Face Oil and the usual amount FH02 Face Balm whilst skin is still damp.

    BODY Apply to any areas of the body that would benefit from extra support, such as dry, red, flaky patches, spots and rashes. Also, sweep over pulse points.

    Inhale fragrance. Daydream. Close your eyes. Drift. Allow the scent to momentarily transport you to your own distant lands within. After all pulse points are simply precise points of entry to our inner constellations where blood rises to the surface and the scent is warmed by it, diffusing slowly both into the air (outwards) and into us (inwards). On the body Fiona suggests the inside of the elbow as well as the inner wrist; behind the top of the ear and behind the knee anywhere you feel the rhythm of your heart rise up and because FUME artisan aromatics are natural and subtle you can place anywhere you want to be intimately scented.

    Through touch, scent, skin, memory and dreams allow yourself to connect to your heart and remember how magnificent you truly are.

  • Once FH02 Face Balm has been applied to the whole of the face, neck and chest I encourage you to spend a few minutes massaging all of these areas to keep fluid pathways within the tissues open and free-flowing. The benefits will be a clearer skin. Here we are working the superficial structures of the skin, so the pressure is light (if you can feel the muscles underneath you are pressing too hard!).

    The keys to a fluid flushing massage:

    1.    Pumping action with a slight pull downwards (a slight surface stretch down)

    2.    Light pressure

    3.    Think drainage and moving down and out

    Using this gentle pumping and downward stretching motion with pads of fingers, work in sets of x3 (x3 pumps, move placement for fingers x3 pumps, move placement of fingers and so on). Follow this protocol, always finishing by working back down the face:  

    Begin in the dips found in the very top centre of the sternum (breastbone) just under the line of the collarbone. Pump x3 here. This is called the Suprasternal notch, it is an entry point to a rich lymphatic pathway.

    Work outwards along the underneath the collar bone moving in the pattern:

    x9 pumps, move outwards, x3 pumps, move outwards. You will find little dips as you move outwards towards the shoulders, pump in these dips.

    Follow the same pattern just above the collar bone, curling fingertips into the natural hollow you will find here. Working below and above the collarbone you will be sure to make contact with the Supraclavicular and Infraclavicular nodes along the way. 

    Work up the lateral sides of the neck with full flat finger contact moving up towards the behind the ears following the pump pattern: x3 – move – pump x9 – etc. (follow the line of the side of the neck to the back of the ears, so it’s the side of the neck but slightly towards the back).

    Pump behind the ears lobes.

    Move hands to the centre of the chin and then move them down to just underneath the jawline. Begin again by pumping here and moving outwards.

    Move up the face in the same way with full flat finger contact, beginning in the centre of the face and moving outwards: Top of jawline, cheeks, under eyes, forehead.

    When you reach the top of the forehead move all the way back down the face.

    Pump outwards along the underneath of the jawline.

    Pump at the top of the outside of the neck.

    Pump back down the sides of the neck.

    Finish at the base of the neck and pump three set of x3 of x3 pumps to finish here.

    There are lymph nodes throughout the structures of the neck, face and chest so at the end of the day don’t worry about making contact with the “correct” places – simply using a light pumping action with a little downward pull and a focus on moving out and down will be beneficial to skin health.

    Often you will notice you are swallowing more as fluids begin to move quicker.

  • FH02 Face Oil. All FUME BY FH products.

  • When used correctly, twice a day (morning and night), a 30ML jar will last approximately three months and a 5ML jar is estimated to last two-three weeks.

  • Ethically and sustainably sourced. FUME products do not contain synthetics, dyes, parabens, phthalates, glycols or chemical fixatives, isolated fragrances or bulking ingredients.  FUME products are made from 100% natural, raw plant materials.

    Simmondsia chinensis* (Jojoba, Israel) Oil, Cera alba (Mountain Beeswax, Spain) Wax, Rosa canina* (Rosehip, Chile) Oil, Caulophyllum inophyllum (Tamanu, Madagascar) Oil, Copaifera officinalis (Copaiba, Brazil) E.O, Copaifera officinalis (Copaiba, Brazil) Balsam, Aniba roseodora (Rosewood, India) E.O., Dalbergia odorifera (Yellow rosewood, China) E.O., Achillea millefolium (Yarrow, Italy) E.O., Michelia (White Magnolia, China) E.O., Rosa alba (White Rose Otto, Bulgaria) E.O, Dianchus caryophyllus (Carnation, Egypt) Absolute, Cistus criticus (Labdanum, Crete) Oleoresin, Picea abies (Red fir, Norway) Resin, Vanilla planifolia (Bourbon Vanilla bean, Madagascar) Whole, Linalool**, Eugenol**

    *Certified organic  **Naturally occurring

  • Always shake well and patch test prior to use. Please see HOW TO DO A PATCH TEST. If irritation occurs discontinue immediately. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding - please first consult with your doctor. Due to the nature of the rare, ethical and often seasonal ingredients carefully sourced by Fiona products will vary between batches. Fragrant raw materials are often rich in colour and although they will not discolour skin, discolouration of light hair, linens and clothes may occur. Use with care and at your own risk. Essential oils and the other essences used are made up naturally occurring chemical constituents. Some of these chemicals can potentially cause an allergic reaction. If reaction occurs please discontinue use and seek immediate medical advice. Please see full PRECAUTIONS AND DISCOLOURATION.

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