Ritual Cleansing Balm
Available only during the colder seasons. Next batch coming October 2026.
This decadent cleansing balm greets you with sweet roses, vanilla-like tonka bean butter, and meditative copaiba to deeply cleanse the driest of skin conditions. Created to enliven the senses and signal the start of your skincare ritual.
Shea and Kokum butter softens the skin while a potent oil infusion of St. John’s Wort works to dissolve buildup. Gentle emollients are activated by water to create a rich cream cleanser to rinse away the day.
Only available during the cooler seasons of October through April.
Scent: A floral gourmand type aroma. The essential oil dilution is equivalent to less than 1%.
Skin Types: Dry skin that prefers a very rich cleansing experience. Due to the essential oil content, it may not be suitable for highly sensitive skin.
Texture: Rich and creamy that melts from the warmth of the skin. When rinsed off, you will likely feel a moisturizing layer. An elevated approach to a cold cream.
Note: Please be aware that plant butters have a low melting point and can melt in transit during hot weather. As a result, the balm can develop meltable beads and change from a whipped texture that is soft pink to a firmer texture that is dark pink due to air deflation. This does not impact the product's efficacy in any way.


Ritual Cleansing Balm
Botanical Profile
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Rose is the ultimate harmonizer of the skin and spirit. Speaking directly to the heart, softening the hard edges, allowing us to feel more at peace. Functionally the rich antioxidants limit cell damage and encourage regeneration. Naturally, the petals are rich in moisturizing compounds making them a favorite for dry and sensitive skin. We use a gorgeous hexane-free, organic extract that was developed specifically for aromatherapy rather than using common, less expensive absolute. Setting the stage for this blend to truly be part of your personal ritual for reflection, expansive love, and connection with oneself.
St John’s Wort is wild-gathered by the Live Botanical team each summer. Their unique compounds (which lend a lovely red hue) are best obtained via fresh flower extraction. Within hours of harvest, the herb is placed into organic, golden jojoba oil to be infused over 2 moon cycles - capturing the essence for seasons to come. This process speaks so much to the magical aspect of this plant. Known to strengthen your inner sun and sense of self. An embodiment of the summer solstice and a strong sense of vitality. When left to dry, the vibrancy is diminished. Functionally it’s noted for use on skin abrasions, wound protection and disinfection, rashes, muscle tightness, joint discomfort, and nerve pain. It was specifically chosen for this formula as a cleanser for its unique acidifier quality. Helps to balance the skin's pH and soothe irritation from cold-harsh winters.
Ritual
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Scoop a quarter-size of balm and massage onto dry skin. With deep breaths take in the warming sweet scent to quiet the mind. Hints of rose open the heart, guiding you to listen and acknowledge what may come up during your ritual.
Spend 1 minute massaging the skin, softly working the cleanser to the bottom of the neck; moving stagnant energy. Splash with water and massage to create a light milk. Once complete, rinse well with tepid water, removing excess with a damp cloth.
Can be used daily.
Ingredients
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45% regionally sourced
butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter*#, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*^ & hypericum perforatum (st. john's wort) flower*^, garcinia indica (kokum) seed butter*#, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil*^, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate (mild emulsifier), raw beeswax*^, copaifera officinalis (copaiba) resin#, dipteryx odorata (tonka) seed butter*#, rosa x centifolia l. (rose) extract* and kaolin (white clay) & iron oxide
*organic | ^regionally sourced | #fair trade/co-op
To foster higher standards of stewardship among the land & people we practice bioregional sourcing. Most ingredients are grown throughout the Pacific West and including our own micro-garden in Oregon.
Products ordered from our site often have a freshness guarantee of approximately 12 months, refer to the best-by date on the packaging for details.
If you are pregnant or nursing, consult with your doctor before using herbs. Always do a patch test on your skin before applying it to a large surface. For informational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Size: 100ml Full
It's so decadent and smells wonderful. I mostly love how soft my skins feels afterwards. I make sure to massage on my face for the full minute. Rinses well! Hope to get the full size when it restocks
This starts melting on contact with skin and it’s a luxurious feeling to massage this over my face. The texture of this is ideal: it melts into a smooth oil cleanser, not too thick or thin, that feels wonderful on the skin. It emulsifies and rinses off beautifully with warm water, leaves skin very soft and it strikes the perfect balance for me: clean but no tightness or dryness, moisturized but no tangible oily/waxy layer that a lot of other cleansing balms leave when you rinse. The scent is similar to baby powder in the jar and turns kind of fruity smelling warmed on the skin. I have a very sensitive nose so the mild fragrance is challenging for me but if you enjoy powdery rose scents, this will be your hero grail cleanser. I’d love to get a fragrance-free version of this, it feels wonderful!
This balm is an experience! It takes off all my makeup(I double cleanse anyway), it leaves a smooth clean without needing a moisturizer. Even if my face isn’t dirty, it’s just a pleasure to use. I will double order next season! Worth every penny!
My holistic aesthetician introduced me to your products and I love them! I am 53 with extremely sensitive, dry skin. The ritual cleansing balm leaves my skin clean and hydrated and it smells like heaven. I love how clean your products are with no synthetic fragrances. I also use the harmony oil and first light oil. I’m a huge fan!
This cleansing balm is not only an incredible scent it is lovely and smooth and all my friends and I are hooked
Not heavy, not stripping, breaks down makeup perfectly