Rumination
Recovery Balm
A muscle tension-relieving balm that nourishes your skin.
Rumination Recovery Balm
Our soothing balm-to-oil body treatment melts away muscle tension and stress, letting your skin bask in its stress-free glory. A calming aroma of palo santo berry and lavender quiets the endless marathon of intrusive thoughts and "what-ifs."
60 g / 2.11 oz
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Mental health expert approved + dermatologist tested
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
- Silicone & Alcohol Free
- Dermatologist tested
- Non hormone-disrupting
- Mental Health Expert Approved
- Gluten Free
- Paraben Free
- Silicone-Free
- Synthetic Fragrance Free
- Pregnancy Safe
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How to Use
Step 1: Massage the bottle like a stress ball when endless mental loops or tension start building up (from work, life, or those 47 open tabs in your brain).
Step 2: Apply to skin wherever is tight and dry, or where muscles are tired—think neck, shoulders, any spot that’s holding tension. Notice where the stress sits without judgment.
Step 3: Feel the balm melt as you massage dull skin and muscles tenderly. Focus on the sensations, let them signal your brain to release and reset.
Full List of Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Menthyl Lactate, Arnica Montana Extract, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Bursera Graveolens Fruit Oil, Bixa Orellanna Seed Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Lipase, Protease, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Amino-Esters-1, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Linalool, Limonene
SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
30% Post-Consumer Resin & 100% Recyclable
Because who doesn’t love giving plastic a second chance at life? Our tube and cap are made with 30% recycled resin and are fully recyclable— treat the planet with kindness.
Water-Saving Turmeric Root Stem Cell
Sourced with a high-tech process that uses 99.98% less water. Traditional methods could never.
Palo Santo Berries, Sustainably Sourced
Carefully harvested as a byproduct from the once-overworked palo santo wood.
Self-care is environmental care.
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RESTORE
Turmeric Root Stem Cells
Boost skin resilience and soothe stress, protecting collagen from impairment and easing tense muscles.
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DE-STRESS
Chaga + Agarikon Mushrooms
Adaptogenic powerhouses that shield against environmental stressors, preventing cellular damage and inflammation.
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EASE
Capsicum + Menthol
Warming and cooling properties soothe pain and inflammation along the nerve path.
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Nourish
Arnica Montana Extract
Used for centuries as the go-to plant medicine for sore muscles and aches.
What Causes Muscle Tension?
When life’s a full-contact sport and stress has your muscles strained, we’ve got your back (and neck, and joints). Rumination is here to help you break free of tension and fully recover.
Excessive Worry + Stress
Your mind’s replaying that one awkward thing you said three years ago. Cue cortisol and adrenaline. Emotional stress spikes the body's fight or flight mode. Muscles tighten and clench, and over time, chronic stress causes lasting muscle tension.
Poor Posture & Sitting
Enter Tech Neck: endless doom-scrolling and bed-rotting can strain your shoulders and lower back, throwing off alignment and straining muscles.
Overdoing It Without Recovery
Trying to outrun racing thoughts by going extra hard at the gym? Pushing through the pain overworks already exhausted muscles, leading to injury. Get those gains, but remember: rest is productive.
Hormonal Changes
Fluctuations impact mood and intensify overthinking (great!). When cortisol levels are high, our bodies don’t produce enough estrogen, leading to decreases in muscle mass and increases in pain sensitivity.
Skin Care Meets Pain Relief
Unlike typical muscle tension balms, Rumination is formulated with ingredients that deeply moisturize and soothe stressed skin.
Nourishing Moisture
Shea Butter:
- Smoothes over dryness and rough patches
- Rich in vitamins A and E
Sunflower Seed Oil:
- A lightweight hydrator
- Strengthens the skin’s barrier and locks in moisture
- Packed with essential fatty acids
Avocado Oil:
- Hydrates deeply
- Boosts resilience and keeps skin looking firm
- Loaded with vitamins and fatty acids
Safflower Seed Oil:
- Restores moisture and softness
- Gives skin barrier resilience
Soothing Relief
Arnica Montana:
- Reduces inflammation
- Boosts skin recovery after disruption
Aloe Flower Extract:
- Provides instant relief to irritated skin
- Cools and hydrates for refreshed and revitalized skin
Support Barrier Function
Helichrysum Italicum:
- Protects collagen and elastin from the daily grind
- Acts like a buffer, building your skin’s resilience
Turmeric Root Stem Cells:
- Help skin stay calm amidst chaos, keeping flare-ups in check
- Support a clarified, composed complexion
Agarikon Mushroom:
- Balances and strengthens skin
- Keeps pores clear
- Protects against stress-induced irritation
- Anti-inflammatory
Chaga Mushroom:
- Provides antioxidant support to protect against environmental stressors
- Keeps skin resilient and fortified—even if your mind is hijacked by intrusive thoughts
Strengthens Resilience & Longevity
Holy Basil:
- Reduces inflammation
- Slows stress-induced aging
- Powers recovery
- Keeps skin cool, calm, and clear
Neem:
- Prevents breakouts and shields skin from environmental stress
- Antibacterial, antioxidant-rich
- Strengthens and hydrates
Moringa Seed Oil:
- Firms skin worn down by daily stress
- Hydrates, repairs, and promotes longevity
- Loaded with fatty acids and vitamins A and C
SOMATIC SKIN RITUAL
What stories do you tell yourself, about yourself?
Whether you’re an overthinker, a perfectionist, a people-pleaser, or just someone who’s practically fused to their screen—this is your invitation to hit pause. While your brain may be stuck on repeat, your body can start to rest and recover — at least until the next overthinking session.
Put yourself in time out with this ritual.
Step 1: Squeeze and rub it out
At the witching hour, reach for Rumination Recovery Balm. Massage it like a stress ball as you take slow, deep breaths. Reflect on the bottle’s question: What stories do you tell yourself, about yourself? Ruminating is just the mind’s overconfident way of solving things it thinks went wrong—even if it happened years ago.
Step 2: Hand on heart, skin on skin
Place one hand over your heart to signal relax mode. Feel the warmth of skin on skin, a reminder that your body is here to support you. Breathe deeply. Scan for tension in your neck, jaw, shoulders, or hips. This is your moment to rest—not ruminate. Leave the baggage at the door. It can wait until tomorrow.
Step 3: Warm it up and breathe it in
Squeeze balm into your hands. Let it melt like butter. Inhale deeply. Breathe grounding palo santo berry and lavender smell. Visualize calm wash over you, silencing the mental replay. Program this scent as a gentle signal to let go—a small act of self-trust that will remind you to release the next time you smell it.
Step 4: Massage away the ick
Lovingly massage the balm into tense areas. Feel the warmth and cooling sensations and thank your body for making it through another absurd day. With each glide over skin, rewrite any awkward ick memory as a learning moment that’s already passed.
Step 5: Shake it off and rewrite your skin story
Roll your shoulders, wiggle your arms, and shake it off. Reflect on a moment, big or small, where you showed up as your best self today. Ask again, “What stories do you tell yourself about yourself?” Hold onto that story, letting it be the last thought before sleep.
FAQs
Why Rumination Recovery Balm?
Because overthinking isn’t a muscle workout.
Life’s full of tension—whether from heavy workouts, endless deadlines, or carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Cortisol locks our mind and body into ruminating. “What if” mode leaves our muscles clenched, jaws tight, and shoulders permanently braced for impact.
Rumination Recovery Balm is anxiety’s worst nightmare; here to melt away tension and ease the aches that overthinking leaves behind. It’s a tool to get out of high-alert mode and into real recovery—because sometimes, letting go is the best way to build resilience.
What is resilient skin?
Resilient skin is skin that’s doing its job: blocking out bacteria, viruses, and whatever else life throws at it (chemicals, friction, you name it). The real magic? Skin adapts, responds, and even has the courtesy to communicate when stressed. That redness, dryness, or random breakout? It’s not just “sensitivity”; it’s your skin’s way of saying, “Hey, I’m handling things here, but a little help wouldn’t hurt.” These signals are proof of your skin’s strength—and a polite request for hydration, rest, or recovery so it can keep protecting you, day in and day out.
Can I use Rumination Recovery Balm on my face?
Rumination Recovery Balm is tested and approved for use on the body, but if you’re eyeing your face, check in with your dermatologist first—better safe than sorry. And if your skin starts throwing a tantrum (redness or irritation), it’s a clear sign to stop immediately.
How often can I use Rumination?
Everyone’s skin is different! We recommend patch testing before diving in. Rumination Recovery Balm was designed to be gentle enough for daily or even repetitive use—because life’s stress doesn’t exactly take days off.
I’m so excited to use it, but for some reason, I am having trouble squeezing it out of the tube. What’s going on?
Ah, yes—the balm’s natural oils, butters, and transformative texture may have decided to play hard-to-get in cooler temps. Give the tube a quick warm-up massage in your hands, holding it cap-side up, or run it under warm water for a few seconds. That should convince it to cooperate and finally make its way out.
The formula seems more liquid than semi-solid balm. Is this normal?
Absolutely—it’s just your balm showing its natural side! Packed with rich oils and butters, Rumination Recovery Balm likes to loosen up in warmer temps. Nothing is compromised. It’s still as safe and effective. Pop it in the fridge for a few minutes, cap-side up, to firm things up. Also, store it in a cool place to maintain integrity.