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About Balmy Wellness - Our Story
Balmy founder holding our products
Marie Vander Zalm the founder and CEO of Balmy

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada

Hello!  I'm Marie, the founder, and CEO of Balmy Wellness company.  In 2019 I became pregnant with my daughter, and a dear friend gifted me a belly balm.  I used it well before I had a bump, as it was a lovely way to connect with my pregnancy.  After having my daughter, I started dabbling with skincare products.  It was a way to 'differentiate' morning from night during a time when a schedule simply didn't exist.  It began with just a product here and there, and quickly became my beloved ritual.  It was the simplest, accessible way for me to incorporate self-care into this new world of parenthood.  Living through a pandemic, navigating becoming a new parent, having 2 kids 1.5 years apart was a feat to say the least.  Like many, the hardships of Covid took its toll, and I could feel my mental health deteriorating.  This is where the vision of Balmy was born.  This brand is focused on the feel-good aspect of skincare, and encourages people to take a pause in their busy schedules to meditate, practice mindfulness and self care.  We select the finest ingredients specific to each product.  We are passionate about community wellness, and thus a percentage of profits from our face masks will be donated to local non-profit organizations who support mental health initiatives.  I look forward to including you in my journey, and hope you enjoy our products.  Learn more about what we offer on our Shop page!

With kindness,

Balmy Team

Our story at Balmy Wellness skincare
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