Wild Yam & Pueraria Hormonal Support Balm
About this formula
Hormonal transitions ask a lot of the body, and most days that goes unacknowledged. This balm exists to change that: a rich, herbal formula meant to be part of the quiet minute you take for yourself, whether that's first thing in the morning or the last thing before bed. It is not a quick fix in a jar. It is a return to the kind of deliberate, traditional botanical care women relied on long before self-care became a marketing word, formulated specifically for this stage of life and made to feel as rich and considered as it smells.
Not recommended if pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive. Contains DMSO. See Safety & Precautions below before use.
Quick Facts
- Form: Solid balm, glass jar
- Key botanicals: Wild yam root, black cohosh root, Pueraria mirifica, fennel seed
- Base: Grass-fed tallow, shea butter, beeswax
- Scent: Clary sage, frankincense, rose geranium, essential oils only, no synthetic fragrance
- Contains: Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), see Safety & Precautions
- Packaging: Glass only, do not transfer to plastic containers
How to Use
Apply a grape-sized amount to clean, dry skin, such as the inner arm, wrist, or thigh, rotating the application site with each use. Start with once-daily use. Patch test on a small area for 24 hours before first regular use. Wash hands after application. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes.
Ingredients & Sourcing
Wild Yam Root, Black Cohosh Root, and Fennel Seed are infused into Olive Oil as the base of this formula. Pueraria Mirifica is added as a standalone standardized extract, since it has the most direct evidence for topical use of the botanicals in this formula. The balm base is Grass-Fed Tallow, Shea Butter, and Beeswax, finished with Vitamin E Oil and Clary Sage, Frankincense, and Rose Geranium Essential Oils. This balm also contains Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO).
Traditional Use & Herbal Background
Wild yam root has a long history of use in herbal preparations and is a common base ingredient in topical women's-wellness formulas. Black cohosh, native to North America, has likewise been used for generations in tinctures and topical blends. Pueraria mirifica, a root native to Southeast Asia, has the most direct evidence for topical use of the botanicals in this formula, which is why it's included as a standalone standardized extract rather than only infused. Clary sage, frankincense, and rose geranium are traditional aromatic additions valued for their scent and skin feel.
Quality & Testing
Formulated with pharmaceutical/USP-grade DMSO, the same purity standard used in professional and clinical settings, well above the industrial-grade DMSO sold for solvent or cleaning use.
Safety & Precautions
This balm contains DMSO, an ingredient known for helping other ingredients absorb through skin. Because of this:
- Not for use if pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive
- Not for use if you have a hormone-sensitive condition (including certain cancers, fibroids, or endometriosis) without your healthcare provider's guidance
- Talk to your healthcare provider before use if you take any prescription medication, including hormonal birth control or HRT
- Do not layer with other topical products on the same area of skin
- Patch test before first use; discontinue if irritation occurs
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes
- Store in glass only
FAQ
What is DMSO and why is it in this balm?
DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) is a compound used in some topical formulations for its ability to help other ingredients absorb through skin. We use pharmaceutical-grade material at a concentration well below common industrial use. See Safety & Precautions above before use.
Can I use this with other skincare or medication?
Avoid layering other topical products over this balm, and check with your healthcare provider first if you take any prescription medication.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
