Pros

• Smells delicious
• Goes on cleanly and smoothly
• Scent really does clear the mind
• Comes in a compact and durable tin
• Very reasonable price

Cons

• Like other Badger balms, this can melt if left in a hot place

Like other Badger balms, this one is very pleasant-smelling and soothing to the senses.  It has a very mellow citrus scent (one of the main ingredients is mandarin oil) and smells almost woodsy.  The balm’s texture is light in consistency, so a little goes a long way.  Don’t let the solid appearance of what’s in the tin fool you; this stuff isn’t chunky or creamy at all.

Whenever I pass this to a friend I hear concern over putting something on their face that has numerous oil ingredients in it because they’re worried about breakouts on their face.  From personal experience, I’ve never had any sort of reaction or breakout from using Badger products on my face, and I’ve been doing so for well over five years.

I always apply Badger Balm to my temples, forehead, lips, under my nose, neck, and wrists.  Badger stuff always doubles as a lip balm for me because waxy lip products make them peel.

That doesn’t mean this balm will turn you into some sort of instant Meditation master, but it does mean that the soothing smell of cedarwood and mandarin help you to be one with your inner calm.  Just make sure you don’t leave it in your pocket for too long, else you risk the balm melting.

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