Name: Blue Balm: Soothing Muscle Balm - Kawakawa, Arnica & Peppermint
Brand: Finishya
Price: 27.00 NZD
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Close up of Finishya Blue Balm lid highlighting vegan and cruelty-free ingredients including Peppermint and Kawakawa, made in Dunedin, NZ.

Blue Balm: Soothing Muscle Balm - Kawakawa, Arnica & Peppermint

$27.00 NZD

Blue Balm: Soothing Muscle Balm - Kawakawa, Arnica & Peppermint

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Blue Balm: Soothing Muscle Balm - Kawakawa, Arnica & Peppermint

$27.00 NZD

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Gentle Formula

Vegan & Cruelty Free

You know that feeling at the end of a long day - tight shoulders, tired legs, a back that's been carrying more than it should? Or that post-workout soreness that settles in overnight and greets you the next morning? The Blue Balm was made for exactly those moments. It's a vegan muscle balm, made in NZ, formulated with Kawakawa, arnica, and peppermint to bring real, noticeable relief to sore, tired, and tense muscles.

It starts warm - you'll feel the ingredients waking up as you massage it in, then shifts into a cooling sensation that lingers for a while. Not subtle. You'll know it's working. The texture is smooth and non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and leaves no residue. Just muscles that feel genuinely looked after.

Warm then cooling: A noticeable warming sensation followed by lasting cooling relief - your muscles will feel the difference.
Kawakawa and arnica: Two botanicals with a long history of use for muscle soreness, tension, and inflammation.
More versatile than you'd expect: Post-workout, tired legs, tummy cramps, tension headaches, chest congestion - it works wherever you need it.

100% vegan and cruelty-free, made in small batches in Dunedin. The balm you'll reach for every time your body needs a little more care.

• Scent: Fresh peppermint with warm herbal undertones from Kawakawa and arnica

• Sensation: Warming on application, cooling after - noticeable and long-lasting

• Best for: Sore muscles, post-workout recovery, tired legs, tension, tummy cramps, chest congestion

• Texture: Smooth, non-greasy balm - absorbs quickly, no residue

• Ethics: 100% vegan and cruelty-free - always

• Made: Small batch, handcrafted in Dunedin, New Zealand

• Size: 30g - aluminium tin

• Skin type: Suitable for adults - not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Every ingredient in this balm is chosen for what it does - not how it sounds.

• Kawakawa Infused Oil: A native NZ botanical used in rongoā Māori for centuries. Contains over 60 active compounds including pellitorine - an analgesic compound with numbing and pain-relieving properties, and myristicin, which supports the body's anti-inflammatory response. One of our favourite NZ botanicals for sensitive skin.

• Arnica Infused Oil: A flowering herb with a long history of traditional use for muscle soreness, bruising, and joint discomfort. Contains helenalin and dihydrohelenalin - compounds with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Applied topically, it's traditionally used to soothe overworked muscles and ease the feeling of tension after activity.

• Peppermint Oil: Responsible for the cooling sensation you feel after applying. The menthol in peppermint activates cold receptors in the skin - creating a noticeable, lasting cooling effect that brings real relief to tight, sore areas.

• Menthol: Works alongside peppermint oil to intensify and extend the cooling sensation. The ingredient behind that satisfying feeling of relief you get when the balm really kicks in.

• Shea Butter: Softens and conditions the skin while the active botanicals do their work. Helps create a smooth, non-greasy texture that absorbs without leaving residue.

• Calendula Oil: A gentle, skin-soothing botanical known for its calming properties. Particularly well-suited to sensitive skin - adds an extra layer of comfort to the formula.

• Vitamin E: Conditions and protects. Supports the skin while the balm is absorbed and helps maintain skin comfort throughout recovery.

Full ingredient list: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (and) Macropiper Excelsum (Kawakawa) Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Butyspermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

1. Scoop a small amount: Using a clean fingertip, take a small amount from the tin. A little goes further than you'd expect with this one.

2. Massage into the area: Work the balm into sore, tight, or tired areas using firm circular motions. The warming sensation builds as you massage - the cooling follows shortly after.

3. Let it work: Allow the balm to absorb fully. The cooling sensation lingers - give it a few minutes before covering the area with clothing.

Pro Tip: Warm a small amount between your fingertips before applying - it helps the balm spread more evenly and the botanicals absorb more effectively into the skin.

Suitable for post-workout recovery, everyday tension, and muscle discomfort. Vegan and cruelty-free, made in small batches in New Zealand.

• Patch test first - apply a small amount to a discreet area 24 hours before full use.

• Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to the concentrated botanical oils.

• External use only - avoid eyes, face, and broken or irritated skin.

• Formulated for adult use only.

FAQS

Questions about this product

It starts warm - you'll feel the botanicals activating as you massage it in. Then the cooling sensation kicks in and lingers for a while. It's noticeable, not subtle. The texture is smooth and non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and leaves no residue behind. Most people say they feel the difference within a few minutes of applying.
Absolutely - this is one of the most versatile products in the Finishya range. It works well for everyday tension and tightness, tired legs after a long day on your feet, tummy cramps, tension in the neck and shoulders, and even chest congestion. Apply it wherever your body is telling you it needs attention.
Kawakawa is a native NZ botanical used in rongoā Māori for centuries. University of Auckland research has identified over 60 active compounds in it - including pellitorine, which has analgesic and pain-relieving properties, and myristicin, which supports the body's anti-inflammatory response. Arnica is a flowering herb with a long history of traditional use for muscle soreness, bruising, and joint discomfort. Together they make a genuinely purposeful combination for sore, tired muscles.
This balm contains concentrated botanical oils - including peppermint, clove, and lavender - which means it's more active than our gentler skincare products. We always recommend patch testing 24 hours before full use, especially if your skin is reactive. It's formulated for adult use and is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
All three are vegan balms made in small batches in Dunedin - but they're formulated for different needs. The Pink Balm is a restoring skin balm for dry, irritated skin. The Green Balm is a relaxing sleep balm with kawakawa and lavender. The Blue Balm is our most active formula - built specifically for muscle relief, tension, and physical recovery. It has the strongest sensation of the three.