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Cruelty Free
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+ DESCRIPTION
This topical herbal salve pulls impurities from the skin.
+ HIGHLIGHTS
- Deep Drawing Action of Activated Charcoal Pulls Toxins to the Skin Surface
- Baking Soda helps to Quell Inflammation and Reduce Swelling
- Naturally Anti-Bacterial Properties of the Tea Tree and Lemon Essential Oils can Help to Prevent Infection
- Basil Contains Camphor and Thymol- Two Compounds Known to Help Relieve Itching
+ INGREDIENTS
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Activated Charcoal, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basillicum (Basil) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf
+ INDICATIONS
Helps to relieve the itching and discomfort of insect bites and stings.
+ DIRECTIONS
Apply salve with fingertips several times a day and massage into the affected area. For external use only.
+ SPECIFICATIONS
Shipping Weight: 5 ounces; Net Weight: .8 ounces; Tin Size: 2 x 2 x 1 inches; Tin Volume: 1 fluid ounces; Shelf Life: 2 years
+ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
Bios is defined as "the science of life and living matter in all its forms and phenomena". They are fascinated with nature and order, ancient healing modalities, the innate intelligence of the body and the tremendous wisdom of plants and minerals. They strive towards “Sattva” (Sanskrit for purity), a concept in Vedic philosophy which refers to healthy, nutritious and clean products which purify the body.
Bios blends organic, wildcrafted and food grade ingredients with therapeutic grade essential oils selected for their aromatic qualities and medicinal properties. Each item is made by hand in their Brooklyn studio and distributed in collectible glass apothecary bottles produced with up to 40% post-consumer content. They favor locally grown and harvested botanicals and donate a portion of proceeds to sustainable urban agriculture initiatives in the New York City area.
ALL OURCOMMONPLACE SHIPPING & RETURNS ARE 100% CARBON NEUTRAL
SHIPPING
All orders ship directly from our brands throughout the world to you with carbon offset. All returns and exchanges for US customers and US based brands are free on your 1st order.
For Bios Apothecary - All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement, and will arrive at your doorstep within 4-8 days once shipped for this US based brand.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with a tracking number.
RETURNS / EXCHANGES
For Bios Apothecary - For full priced items, if you don’t 100% love the item, let us know, and we’ll gladly accept the return or exchange when initiated within 14 days of delivery date. All returns and exchanges will be subject to a flat $6 fee for each brand unless it’s your 1st order. Discounts above 40% are not eligible for returns. Please refer to this page for further instructions and details on our returns & exchange policy.
Why the return costs? - All items are shipped from our independent designers throughout the world directly to you. Through your contribution to ourCommonplace, you’re taking us one step closer to a more sustainable and equitable world by supporting our designers, their employees, and their local communities.