Wind & Ice Protective Balm

This balm is an ingredient-forward formula built to nourish, repair, and protect skin that spends time in the elements. Every component was chosen for a purpose: to strengthen the barrier, buffer against wind and sun, replenish lost moisture, and calm irritation before it becomes damaged. Instead of relying on fillers or fluff, this blend is stacked with butters, lipids, botanical extracts, and antioxidant-rich oils that work together to keep skin resilient in harsh, dry, or sun-exposed conditions.

Below is a clear look at what each ingredient brings to the blend and why it belongs in this kind of restorative, protective formula.

Organic Kokum butter and Virgin + Organic shea butter
These two butters provide a stable, non-greasy source of deep hydration and barrier repair. Kokum melts into skin to smooth and restore elasticity without clogging, while shea delivers long-lasting emollience and essential fatty acids that reinforce the lipid layer.

Jojoba esters in two complementary forms and coco caprylate
Jojoba esters act like skin’s own natural oils, improving glide, absorption, and spreadability. Having two types gives the balm both light slip and richer cushion. Coco caprylate is a lightweight, natural emollient that mimics the silky feel of silicones while keeping the formula breathable.

Virgin pracaxi oil and pequi oil
Pracaxi is prized for its very high behenic acid content, which helps improve texture, fade the appearance of scars over time, and support barrier resilience. Pequi oil brings fast-absorbing nourishment, rich fatty acids, and natural antioxidants for skin that needs both repair and suppleness.

Diakon seed oil and rice lipids
Diakon seed oil offers a unique profile of fatty acids and natural penetration enhancers that help actives absorb more effectively. Rice lipids are lightweight, barrier-supporting lipids that smooth the surface and help prevent moisture loss without heaviness.

Pomegranate sterols and elderberry
Pomegranate-derived sterols supply plant-based cholesterol analogs that reinforce the skin’s structural lipids. Elderberry provides concentrated antioxidants and anthocyanins that help neutralize environmental stressors and support overall skin tone.

Organic Irish moss extract oil and organic calendula CO2
Irish moss extract oil is rich in polysaccharides and humectant properties that attract and hold moisture. Calendula CO2 is a concentrated botanical extract that soothes irritation and supports gentle restoration of stressed skin.

Bisabolol natural and vitamin E
Bisabolol calms redness and sensitivity while improving the skin’s tolerance to the elements. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and a stabilizer, protecting the oils and helping the skin defend itself against oxidative stress.

Sorbitan Olivate and Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
These olive-derived and plant-derived emollients work with the formula’s sterols to create a resilient, breathable layer that supports the skin’s natural barrier. Together they provide structure, lasting protection, and a smooth finish. Also, because Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is made through fermentation, it contains peptides and compounds that can help balance and support the skin’s natural barrier

non-nano Zinc
Zinc helps soothe and stabilize the skin surface, contributing to overall barrier health and resilience. Helps create a sun-barrier.

Made in Traverse City by Valor Skin Care, for Migration Supply Co

1.7oz