"So tell me skin, how long have you felt this way?"
Sometimes your body just needs to talk it out. We listened. Our Body Therapy line is designed to give your body and skin some relief from this stressful world.
We make Ma's Massage Oil, based on a family recipe, for aching muscles; Irritated Skin Balm for (you guessed it) irritated skin; Sun Balm for soothing sun soaked skin; Foot Salve to revive tired and dry feet; Thieves Salve to help get through a cold; Head Balm to rub away the day's tensions; and Shoo Fly!and to help keep the bugs away—all made from a blend of both Ayurveda and Aromatherapy ingredients. |
The Buzz
"I got your Head Balm at a Christmas Market when I was visiting in Vancouver. I love it and it has helped me to avoid taking pills when I have a headache. Thanks for this wonderful product!"
Joan B., Edmonton, Canada Love the Irritated Skin Balm! It is helping my eczema! Susan H, Vancouver, Canada Thank you Sherazad!! We love your Sun Balm! Love to you. Kerrin M, Vancouver, Canada |
Ma's Massage Oil
Therapy begins at home. We reformulated our family recipe to make Ma’s Massage Oil. In fact, that's her on the label.
We've prepared this one the old school way. Camphor, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Mustard Seed, Ajwain Seed and Clove Oils work together for a wonderful massage. Use it the Ayurveda way, too—warm up the oils before you apply them. The heat helps make massaging and absorb-ability of the oils easier. "I recently bought some of your massage oil while in Vancouver, and I want more please!" Greg R., Alberta, Canada |
Calm your overwhelmed Skin
In case of overwhelm, take a deep breath, count to 10. Then calm things down. Our Irritated Skin Balm brings much needed Soothing and moisture to dry, chapped skin.
Made with nourishing skin oils, soothing Calendula and Elderflower oils, skin repairing Fennel Seed and Evening primrose oils, and fungus fighting Tea Tree Oil. To use rub a small amount between your hands to warm the beeswax and oils to body temperature. Apply as needed, repeating as necessary. "I bought your Irritated Skin Balm and I absolutely love it. I...use it as my moisturizer. Marylène G. Ottawa, ON |
Replenish burnt-out skin
Your skin is high functioning but don’t let it burn out. Replenish your extra-dry skin with our Über Rich Body Butter.
We make it extra-luscious with nourishing Shea and Cocoa butter, Castor, Macadamia, Apricot Kernel Oils, Lanolin, soothing Calendula Oil and repairing Evening Primrose Oil To use rub a small amount between your hands to warm the beeswax and oils to body temperature. Apply as needed, repeating as necessary. "This is the formula that kicked of the idea to start Free Lion Body Care. Uber Rich is what I use to maintain my skin between triage eczema bouts. It definitely maintains moisture , protects and and soothes my itchy skin." Sherazad J, Vancouver, BC |
Let go of the stresses of the day
We live in a stressful world. Our Head Balm is blended with Essential Oils that can relax a heavy head and melt away the day's stresses.
Half the magic of our Head Balm comes from the essential oils in it. The other half comes from the massage you give yourself when you apply it. Rub a little balm between your fingers and warm it up. Then, in a symmetrical fashion, massage it into both your temples and across the top of your forehead. Take some more Balm between your fingers and warm it up. Now massage this round onto the bone behind each of your ears, starting from the top of the ear to the bottom. This area holds acupressure points that connect to your brain. Next, massage the balm into the back of the neck, from just below the hairline to the shoulders. You've just surrounded your head with relieving goodness. "This Head Balm works for my migraines." Sheila R, Santa Clara, CA |
enable your feet
But in a good way. Give them the moisturizing healing care they need with our Foot Salve while maintaining strong boundaries with unwelcome bacterial and fungus.
Our Foot Salve is a beautifully nourishing blend of Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil; Neem Oil, which is fabulous for repairing heel cracks; Peppermint Essential Oil to stimulate circulation; Lavender for its antibacterial and relaxation properties; Tea Tree and Rosemary Oils to tackle bacteria and fungus; and Calendula oil to help skin soothe and repair itself. Apply before bed time and wear cotton socks for maximum impact. "The Foot Salve keeps my heels and cuticles moisturized and soft. I have to buy it whenever I'm in Vancouver." Audrey R, Toronto, Canada |
No need For toxic relationships
Our Thieves Collection can help. The legend goes that during the plague, grave robbers didn't get sick thanks to covering their mouths with a handkerchief soaked in a blend of 5 antiviral, anti-fungal, antibacterial oils—Eucalyptus, Clove, Cinnamon, Lemon and Rosemary. The first four were staples on my Grandmother's Ayurveda medicine shelf.
Thieves Salve takes those essential oils and puts them into a massage-able format. It can be used topically on cuts, wounds, scrapes or cold sores, as a chest rub during a cold, or on your hands after washing. "Thanks for Thieve Salve. I like that the oils are in a cream. It's a lot less messy to use than the oils by themselves." Judy B, Edmonton, Canada |
Every good relationship needs boundaries
Our Sun Balm is formulated with natural and non-toxic ingredients that offer shade from the sun, while soothing and calming skin. You can use it before sun and after.
Our Sun Balm is blended with natural ingredients that offer sun care. That would be Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Red Raspberry Oil and non-nano Zinc Oxide, Calendula Oil and Aloe Vera Gel. "I'm a ginger and get really red in the sun. I used the Sun Balm on a canoe trip and I didn't burn! Reilly W, Vancouver, Canada |
No need to let those pests get to you
Shoo Fly! can help keep them at bay while soothing itchiness and swelling from existing bug bites.
Shoo Fly! is a blend of Essential Oils that bugs don't like. We've also added Aloe Vera and Witch Hazel for bug after-care, to soothe bites and swelling, Vegetable Glycerin helps hold the other ingredients. to your skin. Spray on skin as required. "I sprayed Shoo Fly on my wasp sting. The next day the swelling was gone." Billy B, Mission, Canada |
Body Therapy FAQ's
What's the SPF on the Sun Balm?
Our Sun Balm has not been scientifically tested for SPF. But Sun Protection Factor is based on how long a time between applications. Based on our own tests, we've found that you can go 30-60 minutes (depending on how much melanin in your skin) before re-application.
Why is the Head Balm and the Thieves Salve solid instead of a roll on or oil drops?
We thought about this a lot. In the end, we went with a wax-based balm because the wax does a great job of holding the essential oils to your skin. It also gives you the ability to massage it in, allowing the healing power of touch to work its magic.
Do I use the Irritated Skin balm or Uber Rich help my eczema?
Both are designed to help skin issues. Our customers have reported back that the Irritate Skin Balm can help with red, rashy conditions like Rosacia. Uber Rich can help with super dry skin conditions, like certain kinds of eczema.
Is it Vegan?
The balms and salves are not vegan. We use beeswax in them. Ma's Massage Oil and Shoo Fly! are vegan.
Our Sun Balm has not been scientifically tested for SPF. But Sun Protection Factor is based on how long a time between applications. Based on our own tests, we've found that you can go 30-60 minutes (depending on how much melanin in your skin) before re-application.
Why is the Head Balm and the Thieves Salve solid instead of a roll on or oil drops?
We thought about this a lot. In the end, we went with a wax-based balm because the wax does a great job of holding the essential oils to your skin. It also gives you the ability to massage it in, allowing the healing power of touch to work its magic.
Do I use the Irritated Skin balm or Uber Rich help my eczema?
Both are designed to help skin issues. Our customers have reported back that the Irritate Skin Balm can help with red, rashy conditions like Rosacia. Uber Rich can help with super dry skin conditions, like certain kinds of eczema.
Is it Vegan?
The balms and salves are not vegan. We use beeswax in them. Ma's Massage Oil and Shoo Fly! are vegan.