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Vital Venom - Stimulating Balm with Bee Venom, Ginger & Spilanthes
Vital Venom - Stimulating Balm with Bee Venom, Ginger & Spilanthes
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Meet the balm that bites back (gently).
This concentrated skin treatment blends whole-animal fats, bioactive bee venom, potent plant allies, and actives to enliven dull, tired skin and support a strong, yet soft, barrier.
It’s rich, intentional, and made for people who want to add some nourishing STIMULATION to their routine.
Our base begins with suet + marrow tallow — slow-rendered from pasture-raised animals to preserve naturally occurring cholesterol, phospholipids, and alkylglycerols that help support barrier structure, moisture balance, and overall resilience.
They’re joined by a trio of supportive oils:
- Jojoba — nearly identical to our skin’s own sebum — integrates easily into the lipid matrix to help balance hydration and soften without heaviness.
- Squalane, a skin-native lipid, reinforces the barrier and boosts suppleness while remaining featherlight.
- Macadamia nut oil, naturally rich in omega-7, brings a plush, cushioned feel that helps restore comfort + youthful softness, especially for dry or depleted skin.
Together, this base creates a nutrient-dense, skin-compatible matrix that absorbs beautifully and leaves skin silky but not greasy.
✦ THE ACTIVES
Bee Venom
Delivers a gentle, warming tingle as peptides encourage micro-circulation and a refreshed, enlivened appearance. Its stimulating quality helps wake up stagnant, dull-looking skin for a subtly energized glow.
Spilanthes
Slow infused to encourage micro circulation + gentle muscle relaxation at the surface. Expect a subtle tingling “wake up” sensation with a smooth, refreshed feel.
Ginger
Gingerols support warmth + micro-flow, helping soften the look of stagnation and dullness.
Saffron
Slow-infused to capture oil-soluble aromatics like safranal and select flavonoids that help support comfort, antioxidant defense, and natural radiance.
Calendula
Supports a calm, comfortable barrier.
Comfrey Root
Traditionally used to soften and condition dry, stressed skin.
Rose Hydrosol
Adds subtle hydration and balance, supporting a refreshed, settled feel.
CoQ10 + Vitamin E
Lipid-phase antioxidants that help defend against oxidative stress and support skin resilience.
Royal Jelly + Honey
Contribute gentle sugars + nutrients for supple, luminous skin.
The formula is structured with beeswax — no synthetic emulsifiers, silicones, or fillers — and preserved with radish root ferment + flax glycerine for clean, functional stability.
✦ THE EXPERIENCE
It’s rare to use a product that works instantaneously — but this one does.
Expect a gentle to moderate tingle that comes on quickly; the intensity varies person to person depending on individual skin sensitivity, circulation, and the layering you’ve done before application.
Some feel a warm spark, others a livelier buzz — all normal and all part of the experience.
The finish is surprisingly lightweight — warm, bright, and deeply nourishing, without the waxy occlusion of traditional balms.
Think bright, bouncy, nourished skin that actually feels awake.
Use it as a daily treatment, targeted brightener, or nighttime recovery ritual.
A tiny bit goes a long way.
Use & Care information
Use & Care information
✦ THE RITUAL
For those who love the full experience, this balm shines even brighter when paired with simple facial massage.
Start with hydrosol → serum → massage → hydrosol again, then seal everything in with this venom balm.
The warmth + circulation from your hands help prime the skin — so when the balm goes on, its signature tingle arrives quickly and beautifully, delivering that energized, alive feeling.
✦ IMPORTANT — BEE VENOM
This product contains bee venom.
Do not use if you have known allergies to bees or bee by-products.
As with any new skincare, patch test before use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
Not recommended during pregnancy or for those with highly reactive skin.
Ingredients
Ingredients
ingredients:
suet tallow,marrow tallow,jojoba oil,emu oil,squalane,macadamia nut oil,honey,royal jelly,spilanthes,ginger,calendula,saffron,lecithin,comfrey root,beeswax,rose hydrosol,flax glycerine,radish root ferment,coq10,bee venom,vitamin E
Customer Reviews
This is magic. My face looked noticeably plumper and glowy! I also love the warming feeling.
I've been really enjoying this in my routine. At first, I just used it in the morning to look less groggy. I now use it at night, too. The product leaves a warmth to the area after applying that is very relaxing before bed! I am excited to see how this may work long term. I'd say I definitely wake up less puffy in the mornings, too.
I've used this mask multiple times now & I've never experienced skincare like this, ever. This is hands down the best thing I've had the pleasure of gracing my skin with & I've been using Soft n Fat for multiple years now. It's exactly the type of product I didn't know I wanted or needed but promise me, the glow from this is truly amazing, at least for me & my skin it is! I love it as an AM wake me up facial or while I'm soaking in the tub in the evening. I have a high tolerance for discomfort, I'd say that if you do not have a pain tolerance at all or do not like tingly, prickly, stingy sensations - this probably is not the product for you. I have left it on for minimum 20 minutes each time because I really like the stinging sensation and the longer I can go the better the glow IMO :) My fair skin is pretty sensitive so where I've put it on a little thicker in some areas, the redness is stronger in those spots. It's a weird but wonderful experience & I'm so happy to get to support this wonderful full circle product! Thank you Amanda, All Involved & the Bees!
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