SOS balm is a multipurpose product designed to deliver fast relief from dryness, irritation and skin flare ups. For those situations in life where your usual moisturiser isn’t going to cut it, SOS balm provides deep hydration and calming relief.
Many people turn to SOS skin balm as a way to support their skin health, particularly those with specific concerns due to their occupation or their hobbies. So if you’re into horse riding, motorbike riding, water sports, weight lifting, cycling, rock climbing or hiking, you might be curious to learn how SOS skin balm can support your lifestyle.
Dry skin becomes more vulnerable to cracking, which can leave it sore and exposed. When this happens, you’ll either have to wrap it up and hope for the best, or take it easy while you wait for the skin to heal.
To help speed up the healing process, and to stop dry and irritated skin in its tracks, SOS balm offers fast and convenient relief. Remember that not all SOS skin balms are created equal. With the addition of skin-friendly ingredients such as CBD for anti-inflammatory and calming benefits, HEMPE’s CBD relief collection provides fast relief that also works with your skin’s natural defences to heal and calm the skin.
What Is an SOS Balm – and When Should You Use It?
SOS balm goes beyond your standard moisturiser. It’s a thicker product, designed for spot relief, rather than all-over moisturising.
Examples of use might include post-shaving to deliver a nourishing and soothing hit, or to tackle skin damage from extreme weather. It’s also great for use on cracked heels, dry patches of skin, eczema or psoriasis flare ups, and even on bug bites.
Any time that your skin is aggravated, dry or damaged, you can reach for this handy product to help restore moisture levels, protect the moisture barrier, and restore the suppleness of skin so that it is no longer at risk of cracking.
It can also be highly effective after an injury to help soothe the appearance of scarring, providing nourishing support to the skin as it heals. Those looking for pain relief might be curious to know more about how CBD gels can provide topical pain relief.
How CBD Elevates SOS Balms
A good SOS balm will contain a range of nourishing ingredients designed to support the skin in its healing journey, but we can elevate this product even further with the addition of key plant botanicals.
CBD is a compound extracted from the cannabis plant that won’t get you high, but can help your skin to ascend to new heights. This ingredient works in synergy with other plant compounds, making the most of something known as the entourage effect.
This smart little compound interacts with a system called the endocannabinoid system, or the ECS. This is a cell signaling system that allows different types of cells to communicate in order to maintain balance within the body.
The ECS is essential for everything from inflammatory responses to hormonal regulation. It’s also essential for pain response, which means that CBD could offer applications for natural pain relief.
In the context of your skin, it can help to support the skin’s moisture barrier by influencing production of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids. These act as the mortar in the skin’s brick and mortar structure, so they are essential for preventing moisture loss.
The ECS can also help to control growth, differentiation and survival of skin cells, including keratinocytes and sebocytes. This helps to ensure that your body creates and maintains its moisture barrier correctly.
The Power of Natural Ingredients in the HEMPE SOS Skin Balm
Curious to know how the HEMPE SOS Skin Balm can support your skin so effectively? It’s down to the combination of ingredients, with lipids of different molecular weights, which allows for fast and slow absorption.
By combining fast and slow absorbing ingredients, you can soften the skin while also providing a protective layer that supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Key ingredients in the HEMPE SOS Skin Balm include:
- Shea butter – a decadent and rich moisturising ingredient known for its nourishing and protective properties. This also lends the product a delicious scent.
- Jojoba oil – a deeply nourishing ingredient that mirrors the lipids produced by your own skin, so it won’t block the pores.
- Pure bio lavender oil – known for its relaxing scent, lavender also offers soothing antiseptic properties.
- Squalane – this is a powerful antiaging and anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps to lock in moisture.
- Vitamin E – an essential ingredient for healthy skin, vitamin E is known to protect against environmental stressors.
What is unique about this formulation is not just what we put in it, but also what we leave out. Unlike some SOS balms, our CBD Balm is free from sulfates, parabens, petroleum, THC and preservatives. This means that the product does not contain any ingredients that could irritate the skin or disrupt your endocrine system.
Why HEMPE’s SOS Balm Outperforms Traditional Balms
There’s no shortage of SOS balms out there, so how can you feel confident that you’ve found the one? These are just some of the reasons customers love the HEMPE skincare collection:
- Our CBD balm is fast-absorbing and non greasy, so you can apply it and forget about it. We’ve carefully formulated and tested the balance of ingredients to ensure it offers instant and lasting relief.
- This is truly a multi-use product, perfect for any part of the body that needs a little TLC. You can apply this to your hands, elbows, feet or lips – which means you only need one little pot to do all of the heavy lifting.
- A little bit goes a long way, and the packaging is compact enough that you can take it anywhere. It’s a travel-friendly formula that can go in your hand luggage – just be sure to check if you’re allowed to travel with CBD to your destination and any transit countries.
Real Results: Reviews and Scientific Validation
We can be confident in the results of our products because they are scientifically validated, rigorously tested, and approved by our customers.
We often hear from athletes, travellers and those looking for specialist skin support about how this powerful product has transformed their skin. It’s not just for boosting hydration, but also for addressing irritation from bites, scratches and grazes.
How to Use the HEMPE SOS Skin Balm Effectively
Using this product couldn’t be easier. There is no dosing to worry about, and there’s little chance that you could apply “too much”. It’s possible to apply it multiple times throughout the day without worrying about your skin becoming overly reliant on it to protect the skin’s moisture barrier.
Some rival products (particularly those designed for lip care) are formulated to subtly aggravate conditions which results in a cycle of having to reapply to find relief.
This is common with lip care products containing drying ingredients like camphor. We don’t believe in making you reliant on the product – we trust that you’ll keep using it because you love it and because it delivers the best possible results for your skin type.
HEMPE’s SOS Skin Balm provides silky smooth hydration without any sticky or greasy residue. This means you can apply the balm and get on with your day. You can also use it on the go, adding a pot to your gym bag or taking it with you when you travel for a multi-purpose balm that does the job of multiple skincare products.
You can also use it alongside your existing skincare products, providing an added boost of moisture and nourishing care. Your skin’s needs can change with the seasons, so winter would be a perfect time to add an extra step to your skincare routine. Using the SOS CBD Balm around your mouth and nose can help to protect against dry skin related to cold outdoor air and dry indoor air.
Final Thoughts on SOS Skin Balms
If you’re looking for a multipurpose skincare product that tackles everything from bug bites to eczema flare ups, you’ve come to the right place.
HEMPE SOS CBD Skin Balm is the ideal addition to your daily routine, providing on-the-go support for a range of skin care complaints. It’s also suitable for all skin types, so you don’t have to worry about harsh ingredients irritating sensitive skin, or greasy ingredients causing breakouts for oily skin.
Get started with the HEMPE SOS CBD Skin Balm, or explore the rest of the HEMPE relief collection, including cooling and warming gels designed to deliver targeted relief from muscle and joint discomfort.