This is, I'm afraid, very much overdue. I have no proper excuses - it simply never got done. However, I did faithfully apply the balm every day for a couple of weeks, and gave it the fair trial I'd promised.
In my previous review, I'd mentioned that it seemed to make me break out. I don't know if that was something that resolved itself, or if it never actually had anything to do with the balm at all, but this time around I didn't notice any skin problems. The only (minor) thing was a bit of extra oil, which didn't seem to clog my pores, so no harm done. It's probably due to my combination skin, which gets oilier as the weather gets warmer. It might not be ideal for someone who is concerned about oil or wants a moisturizer with a matte finish.
Because of the oil, I was obliged to stop using it as summer approached. I know I should be using a moisturizer, but I'll have to find one a little less rich, with sun protection. However, I will be resuming use of the balm once the weather cools. And, of course, there's the fact that the fragrance of all that jasmine is so fantastic that I occasionally open it up just to smell it.
I do recommend that you give it a go. At around $9, even the small size lasts forever, so it's good value. And even if it doesn't work as a moisturizer, its gorgeous, androgynous scent makes it a great solid perfume.
Again, here are the links:
Phoenix Botanicals' Etsy Shop (you'll find the product under 'herbal balms'.)
Main website: http://www.phoenixbotanicals.com/
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