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Balsamic Moon handcrafts small-batch self-care products using natural, botanical ingredients to nurture the body, the home & loved ones. Each creation is designed to offer practical, preventative care for minor body ailments, harnessing the healing properties of herbs & essential oils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m Jessie, the owner & maker behind Balsamic Moon, based in Morrinsville, New Zealand. My journey began in 2018, after being diagnosed with a rare health condition that made me look at what we are putting onto our skin, into our bodies & examine the environment we live in. And just how all these factors affect our endocrine system – something which I could hardly pronounce, let alone knew about. (FYI: The endocrine system produces hormones to regulate the body\u2019s overall functions – it’s the be-all and end-all of simple bodily functions – it even tells your body to hold onto water & use it! And it’s all located in the pituitary gland – a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I turned to nature for answers & I began crafting products free from synthetic compounds\u2014starting with salves & balms & gradually expanding to therapeutic magnesium butters, body butters & more. This is my way of dealing with my health condition, having the ability to control & understand what I put on my skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am honoured to hold a scholarship from the Herb Federation of New Zealand, which allows me to explore the world of herbs & healing uses. I get to share all of this knowledge & skill with my little girl, Millie, who is by my side\u2014whether we\u2019re foraging together or creating Balsamic Moon products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A core part of Balsamic Moon’s ethos is to reduce, reuse & recycle wherever possible. Many of the packaging choices are thoughtfully upcycled \u2014 for example, the drawstring bags are made from secondhand bedsheets sourced from local op shops, giving new life to pre-loved materials. I also prioritise packaging that can be easily recycled here in New Zealand or added to your home compost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s all about finding simple, mindful ways to tread a little lighter on our bodies & the planet, one small step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2026You may still be asking – why call it ‘Balsamic Moon’?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Balsamic Moon is a moon phase, the last waning crescent you see in the sky before the New Moon. Symbolically, this phase of the moon represents rest, release & transformation. Time to take care of ourselves & replenish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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