BOTANIST
Botanist Botanical Hair Balm, 32g (Fig & Darjeeling Tea)
Botanist Botanical Hair Balm, 32g (Fig & Darjeeling Tea)
@cosme rating: 4.0/7.0
Fig ferment extract and ceramides protect skin and hair from UV-induced dryness.
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
Fragrance Name: An elegant and transparent scent of fig and Darjeeling tea. Formulated with 'Fig Fermented Extract*1 x Fig Ceramide*2' to replenish moisture to skin and hair from dryness caused by UV rays. The easily absorbed, low-molecular-weight fermented extract*1 and human-type ceramide*4, designed for long-lasting moisture, protect skin and hair from dryness damage during seasons with strong UV rays. Furthermore, it contains black tea extract*5, which is easily absorbed and has high moisture retention capabilities even in seasons when the skin barrier is weakened, delivering moisture to dry skin and hair with a gentle feel. In addition, it contains a double blend of 'Marigold Extract*7', which has a high moisturizing effect and can care for dryness damage caused by summer UV rays*6, and 'Job's Tears Extract*8', which cares for skin lack of moisture. *1 Schizosaccharomyces/Fig Fruit Ferment Filtrate (moisturizing ingredient) *2 Fig Fruit Extract, Ceramide AG, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP (all moisturizing ingredients) *3 Up to the stratum corneum *4 Ceramide AG, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP (all moisturizing ingredients) *5 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (moisturizing ingredient) *6 Due to dryness *7 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (moisturizing ingredient) *8 Shampoo/Conditioner/Hair Mask/Balm/Liquid Body/Foam Body contains Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Extract (moisturizing ingredient), Body Scrub contains Hydrolyzed Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Extract (moisturizing ingredient)
Ingredients
Shea butter, almond oil, dimer dilinoleyl bis(behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl) dimer dilinoleate, beeswax, meadowfoam oil, jojoba seed oil, schizosaccharomyces/fig fruit ferment filtrate, fig fruit extract, green tea leaf extract, ceramide AG, ceramide NG, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, calendula flower extract, coix seed extract, rice bran wax, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Cocoa butter, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, coconut oil, argania spinosa kernel oil, macadamia seed oil, squalane, aspartic acid, arginine, glycine, serine, alanine, proline, valine, isoleucine, threonine, histidine, phenylalanine, sodium PCA, PCA, camellia seed oil, sunflower seed oil, salvia hispanica seed oil, hydrogenated lecithin, phytosterols, BG, water, tocopherol, sodium lactate, fragrance
How to use
Dispense an appropriate amount into your palms, spread it well until it becomes an oil, and then style your hair. Any remaining balm on your hands can be used as a moisturizing cream.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.