Time to read: Three minutes
Series: Forest Rituals
You lift a slim aluminium tube; its raw silver catches morning light like a well-worn tool. Twist the tapered cap, and a small pearl of balm glides onto your fingertips—no fuss, no slip.

Scientific insight

Hinok Hand Balm pairs up-cycled Jeju hinoki water with shea butter and five barrier lipids. Dermatology trials on thirty-two volunteers recorded an irritation index of 0.00 while transepidermal water loss fell by 15 % after one week of use.¹ The aluminium shell shields these phytoncides from light and heat, so every drop stays fresh until the final squeeze.

Ritual

• Desk companion. Rest the balm in its ceramic “Yeon” holder; a gentle tilt lets you uncap, dispense, and reseal with one hand—keeping keyboards clean.
• Carry-on calm. The 35 mL size slips neatly into a pouch, and the cap’s narrow neck prevents leaks even when tossed in transit.
• Pocket polish. Raw aluminium weathers with touch, recording subtle patinas rather than peeling colour. Each mark becomes a quiet trace of daily care.
• Grip and glide. The long neck and ridged cap give secure purchase, so a small twist releases balm without dropping the tube, even in dry winter hands.

Rooted in respect

Exposing the un-coated aluminium means one less industrial layer—and an easier path to full metal recycling. The tube’s capacity was matched precisely to fit Hinok’s refill pouches without waste. Choose a refill for your Hand Wash and Lotion; each pouch cuts virgin plastic by 70 % and funds removal of an equal weight of ocean-bound waste through our plastic-neutral partnership.