It’s a well known fact that menstrual cramps hurt, but for many women, they can be unbearable. I happen to fall into the second category (…lucky me). My time of the month has me bedridden and miserable, usually to the point where my work is affected. To ease the pain, I’ve tried everything from OTC medication to pain ointments and salves. I even went through a brief phase of marijuana use, but hated how groggy and disconnected it made me feel. Then, I tried SheBiology’s Topical Serenity Relief Balm.
I was hopeful when it arrived in the mail after a miserable day at work dealing with cramps. It comes in a beautiful frosted glass bottle with clean, minimal font (very ‘high end’ vibes, in my opinion). I dispensed 2-3 pumps as instructed, warmed it up in my hands, applied it, and waited ten minutes. The balm wasn’t greasy, and absorbed quickly, leaving no residue behind. It had a mild, pleasant, earthy scent which helped me ground myself. It’s hard to describe the absence of pain when you have had it constantly apart from saying it’s a relief. I felt a weight lift as the ingredients began to work, and for the first time that day, I felt like myself again.
SheBiology is a luxury organic skincare line that emphasizes intentional wellness. As a child, the company’s founder, Chinenyem Nwadiugwu, used to watch her mother’s nightly ritual of using various organic oils to sooth her skin. Inspired by this beautiful, mindful practice she decided to start a company that promoted healing and connection in line with one’s skincare routine.
SheBiology Really Is Different
This Topical Serenity Relief Balm has several different features that make it unique. For one, it contains CBD, the non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant used to treat pain and inflammation. I had previously tried a CBD cream many years ago for a foot-related injury (pro tip: don’t run high speed through tall grass…you might break something), and the relief was like nothing I had experienced before. Me being me, I had forgotten to write down that product’s name so the experience pretty much got lost in my memory bank until I stumbled across this gem. Another thing I like about it is that it’s crafted with local, organic ingredients, and no chemicals or solvents are used in the brand’s processing. I am someone who is conscious of what I put on my body, so it felt good knowing that ingredients like arnica, peppermint, eucalyptus, and Bulgaria lavender are blended together with other botanical oils and butters to ease pain, rather than a chemical cocktail-laden product found at the drug store.
All in all, this stuff really works. I would recommend it to other women suffering from cramps, athletes, or to anyone who experiences muscle soreness and aches. Also, it feels good to support a company that is cruelty-free and women-run. I can’t wait to give some of her other products a shot. Find them all here.
