Clip · How to MeltOne balm.
Multiple uses.
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MoisturizeMassage into face and neck as a concentrated moisturizer for daily nourishment.
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Overnight maskSmooth a thin layer over the face as the final step of your evening routine, or as an in-flight mask, to seal in moisture.
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Rescue balmApply on dry spots, lips, cuticles, and elbows — anywhere that needs extra care.
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For the whole familyPure enough to eat, and safe during pregnancy, nursing and on baby’s soft skin.
A pea-sized amount is all you need.
One ingredient.
Seventy wild-harvested nuts.
Nature made it remarkably complete. Sourced from Uganda’s Nile Valley and kept in its raw, purest form, Nilotica retains its full spectrum of nutrients. Seventy cold-pressed Nilotica nuts go into every tube, and nothing else: no additives, no fillers.
- Vitamin ASupports skin’s natural renewal for smoother texture and a radiant, more even tone.
- Vitamin EShields the barrier’s lipids from oxidative damage, so skin stays soft, supple and hydrated.
- Vitamin KSupports healthy circulation in skin’s tiny blood vessels, helping reduce the look of shadows and dullness for brighter, more rested-looking skin.
- CatechinsThe same powerful antioxidants found in green tea, neutralizing free radicals from environmental stress to keep skin vibrant and resilient.
- AllantoinSoothes and visibly calms irritation, and acts as a gentle keratolytic, meaning it clears away dull surface buildup for smoother, softer skin.
- Essential fatty acidsCritical building blocks of healthy skin, replenishing the barrier to keep it strong and elastic. Nilotica contains 25% more than traditional shea.
Full ingredient list: 100% Butyrospermum Parkii (Nilotica Shea) Butter* | *Certified organic, wild-harvested, fair-trade certified, unrefined, unscented, gluten-free, noncomedogenic.
Balm-to-oil,
soft as a cloud.
A one-ingredient barrier balm of pure, organic Nilotica, with a whipped-effect texture that melts into a silky oil as it warms on skin. Clean enough to eat, it reflects a simple belief: skincare shouldn’t just be safe for your skin, it should actually be good for your body.
- Certified organic
- One-ingredient
- Unscented
- Dermatologist-approved
- Noncomedogenic
- Vegan
Visible from the first use.
For a healthy barrier
The barrier is where skin health begins. When it’s weakened, even the best skincare builds on shaky ground. Nilotica’s essential fatty acids replenish its building blocks, enabling skin to stay calm, resilient, and to renew naturally — like a thriving ecosystem.
Long-lasting moisture
Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) rises when the barrier is weakened, leaving skin tight, dull and more easily irritated, with fine lines more visible. Nilotica strengthens the barrier and helps skin retain its moisture, so it stays soft, supple, and radiant.
Gentle on sensitive skin
Hypoallergenic and dermatologist-approved, it’s gentle enough for sensitive and reactive skin. One plant-based ingredient, naturally rich in vitamins and antioxidants and free of silicones and petroleum derivatives, it’s skincare you can feel good about in every way.
24-hour, 28-panel clinical test. Expert-graded results.
With the environment in mind.
The Melt comes in a 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum tube, a material that can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Compared to plastic tubes, this material blocks light completely to prevent oxidation and maintain optimum performance. The same beloved formula in the same 50ml size but with a smaller environmental footprint.
Get every last drop with our Tube Squeeze Key.
How do I use it?
The Melt is the ultimate multi-tasker. It's popular as a concentrated moisturizer, overnight or in-flight mask, lip treatment, after-sun or ski balm, shaving cream, beard balm, and on dry hands and cuticles, dry spots and elbows, small cuts, burns, split ends, and more.
A pea-sized amount is all you need, so a little goes a long way! Just massage a bit of balm anywhere your body needs some extra TLC.
Is it stable, since it's 100% organic?
Yes it is! This formula contains 0% water, which allows it to be stable after opening.
The tube format is extra helpful in maintaining optimum performance, has a smaller carbon footprint (lighter, recycled packaging takes less fuel to ship), and is more travel- and gym-friendly.
Can I use it during pregnancy?
Absolutely — Pure Nilotica Melt is one of the safest skincare treatments to use during pregnancy. It's even so clean you can eat it, and we definitely recommend our delicious chocolate truffle recipe that includes raw Nilotica!
The Pure Nilotica Melt works great, for example, as a nipple balm, diaper rash cream, or stretch mark salve on growing bellies. It's unscented, gluten-free, and 100% organic.
How is the Melt different from petroleum jelly?
Slugging means applying a rich final layer at night to lock in moisture, and it’s traditionally done with petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly works by sitting on top of the skin to slow moisture loss, but it doesn’t nourish the skin itself, and it’s derived from petroleum, a non-renewable fossil fuel.
The Melt offers the same moisture-locking benefit, but it works with your skin rather than just on it. Nilotica’s essential fatty acids resemble the lipids in skin’s own barrier, helping replenish it, while its vitamins A, E and K, antioxidants and soothing allantoin nourish as it melts in. All from a single, renewable, so-clean-you-can-eat-it, certified-organic plant ingredient.
Is it non-comedogenic? I have acne-prone skin.
Yes! Nilotica is non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog pores). It can actually aid in clearing up blemish-prone skin as it works to calibrate the skin's sebum production and keep the skin deeply nourished.
Which skin types is it for?
- Normal/combination
- Dry
- Sensitive
What is it?
A deeply nourishing overnight treatment to hydrate dry, damaged skin and smooth visible imperfections with 100% organic Nilotica Reserve™ from the Nile Valley.
The ultra-nurturing facial balm the Melt is 100% organic, cold-pressed Nilotica. The buttery formula melts instantly upon application, delivering powerful antioxidants (the same as found in green tea!), soothing allantoin, vitamin A, E & K, and 25% more essential fatty acids compared to Shea butter. It's great at moisturizing, brightening, and protecting the skin — helping to keep the barrier healthy and limit the appearance of premature fine lines and wrinkles.
LXMI sources Nilotica from the pristine Nile River Valley in Uganda, where local women are known to have glowing skin despite the dehydrating, rough climate. The rich, alluvial soil of this region lend a unique terroir to our key ingredient (Nilotica), earning it the distinction of Nilotica Reserve™.
What is it a solution for?
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- A compromised barrier and skin sensitivity
Can I use the Copper Wand with the Melt?
Yes, absolutely! The copper-tipped applicator has two sides: one for scooping out the product (black, flat end) so you can distribute the right amount of product every time.
The copper ball tip is for distributing the product across your face and décolletage and giving yourself a lymphatic massage. You'll find that it provides a cooling and refreshing effect that stimulates the skin as you massage. We'd recommend specifically using it on the undereye area, to help reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness!
Is LXMI cruelty-free?
Absolutely! None of our products, nor any of our ingredients, are tested on animals. The line is Leaping Bunny certified, and every product except Goddess Glow, which contains a trace amount of carmine, is fully vegan.
What does social impact mean?
A social impact brand differs from a regular business, whose primary focus is profit. Like a non-profit, the main driver for an impact brand is to make a difference — but it sustains itself through the products or services it sells (not donations).
LXMI's impact mission centers around uplifting marginalized women & Indigenous communities and protecting biodiversity through ethical + regenerative ingredient harvesting. For us, doing good isn't an add-on or an afterthought to doing business — it's the foundation. Business is the vehicle, not the end goal. We exist to create meaningful change for people and the planet, and commerce is simply the engine that sustains and amplifies that impact.
What the editors say.
“The best of the best”“The best of the best”
“A straight-up skin-care miracle”“A straight-up skin-care miracle”

“A sustainable and philanthropic dream cream”“A sustainable and philanthropic dream cream”
“A win-win. Slather on this for smooth and hydrated fingers and palms.”“A win-win”

“The anti-aging ingredient you've never heard of that will transform your skin”“The anti-aging ingredient you've never heard of that will transform your skin”
“Miraculous”“Miraculous”
“Does miraculous things in the moisture department”“Does miraculous things in the moisture department”
“A miracle salve”“A miracle salve”

“Thoughtfully-produced, high-performing, petroleum-free alternative.”“Thoughtfully-produced, high-performing, petroleum-free alternative.”
“The greatest skincare ever.”“The greatest skincare ever.”
“I'm reconsidering my entire skincare philosophy. I'm just gonna say it: There is such a thing as a 'miracle balm.' And this is it.”“Miracle balm”
“Nilotica Reserve delivers up to 25 percent more essential fatty acids than traditional shea butter. It's perfect as an under-makeup base or a hydrating night cream.”“Perfect as an under-makeup base or a hydrating night cream.”
“A texture-transforming treatment containing just this single, organic, cold-pressed ingredient.”“Texture-transforming treatment ”

“All you need to get flawless skin”“All you need to get flawless skin”

“The multipurpose product to keep on hand all winter. A sumptuous hydrating balm that disappears into skin leaving behind a much-desired, glowing finish.”“The multipurpose product to keep on hand all winter”
“Super food beauty - heavy duty hydration”“Super food beauty - heavy duty hydration”
“24 skin care favorites for fall. Not only will it hydrate your skin...”“Skin care favorite for fall”
“Created to combat even the harshest weather conditions, this melt-on-your-skin moisturizer keeps your complexion soft and plump all year long.”“Keeps your complexion soft and plump all year long”
“The cold-pressed balm inside (which morphs into an oil once rubbed on the skin) is made from Nilotica Reserve (pronounced: ni-lot-ee-kah), a rare type of shea butter harvested in Uganda.”“The cold-pressed balm inside is made from Nilotica Reserve (pronounced: ni-lot-ee-kah), a rare type of shea butter.”
“Say hello to the ultimate skin savior!”“Say hello to the ultimate skin savior!”

“The purest nut-based oil you can find, harvested exclusively from the 20-year-old trees that line the Nile River in an industrially untouched part of Africa.”“The purest nut-based oil you can find”
“My new take-it-everywhere balm for dry winter pout.”“My new take-it-everywhere balm”
“The best beauty to shop right now”“The best beauty to shop right now”

















