Oxus Current Balm
Trace the current of history across the ancient Silk Road with The Oxus Current Balm by Empress Wu Apothecary. Named after the vital Oxus River trade route, this luxurious balm honors the dynamic flow of knowledge, precious goods, and culture across empires. It begins with a potent, slow-infused herbal base of saffron, ginkgo, hawthorn, rose, myrrh, and sandalwood, steeped deeply in nutrient-dense camellia, sesame, black tea seed, and cacay oils. Fortified with amber-hued sea buckthorn CO2 extract, the balm is anchored by pure, unrefined post-brood beeswax—retaining natural traces of protective propolis and life-giving royal jelly. Scented with the intoxicating, rare floral notes of tuberose absolute and sweet osmanthus, it leaves skin deeply restored, resilient, and beautifully protected.
The Silk Road Story: Inspired by the flowing currents of the ancient Oxus River, symbolising trade, wealth, and cultural connection.
The Post-Brood Hive Base: Utilises rich, golden beeswax directly from the heart of the hive, carrying trace benefits of royal jelly and propolis to seal in moisture and shield the skin barrier.
The Herbal Infusion: A slow-steeped medicinal blend featuring circulation-supporting ginkgo, antioxidant-rich saffron, and soothing hawthorn fruit.
The Aroma: A rare, decadent, and deeply velvety sweet floral profile driven by precious osmanthus blossoms and exotic tuberose.
Ingredients: Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Seed Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay) Seed Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Crocus Sativus (Saffron) Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn) Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Extract, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa (Tuberose) Flower Extract, Osmanthus Fragrans (Osmanthus) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Royal Jelly, Propolis Extract.
100 percent Natural Skincare
