{"product_id":"usnea-fireweed-the-peacemaker-underarm-balm","title":"Usnea \u0026 Fireweed: The Peacemaker Underarm Balm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsnea \u0026amp; Fireweed: The Peacemaker Underarm Balm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecause sometimes your pits aren’t just smelly—they’re staging an armed rebellion.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLet’s be real for a second. There is a specific kind of backcountry misery that happens when a hot, sweaty vertical climb meets a fresh razor burn, a heavy backpack strap, or a pair of stiff merino wool seams. Suddenly, you aren’t just dealing with the standard \"wet mountain goat\" aroma—your underarms are actively radiating heat, bright red, and filled with deep, burning regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou need something that halts the funk, but your skin is far too angry for heavy forest resins or punchy essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEnter the \u003cb\u003eUsnea \u0026amp; Fireweed Balm\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThink of this as the peace treaty your skin has been begging for. We took our legendary, hard-working Usnea infusion and blended it 50\/50 with wild-harvested Kootenay Fireweed. While Usnea takes care of the microscopic critters causing the odor, Fireweed steps in as the cellular pacifier to cool down the drama. It’s high-performance odor protection wrapped in a soothing, plush blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wildcrafting Breakdown:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsnea (The Heavy Hitter):\u003c\/b\u003e Still the star of the show. We slow-infuse this wild lichen to pull out the usnic acid, delivering a crushing blow to the Gram-positive bacteria that turn your sweat into a bioweapon. No masking, just science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFireweed (The Cool Down):\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-harvested from local subalpine burns and clearings, this vibrant purple powerhouse is packed with natural compounds that aggressively target redness, soothe razor burn, and calm chafed skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy the 50\/50 Blend?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause lichen and wildflowers don’t play by the same rules. We infuse them completely separately in their own custom Instant Pot cycles to ensure the delicate fireweed leaves don't get \"cooked,\" then blend them together. The result? A smooth, ultra-creamy tallow balm with a naturally mild, sweet herbal scent—zero essential oils required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use Your New Peacekeeper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Or: How to Stop Your Skin from Staging a Coup)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Post-Shave Peace Treaty:\u003c\/b\u003e Swiped a razor across your pits right before hitting a dusty trail? Apply this immediately. It blocks the sweat-funk while ensuring you don't spend the next four hours walking like a cowboy with a saddle rash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Strap-Chafe Salvation:\u003c\/b\u003e For that raw, angry red line where your 55-litre backpack straps have been digging into your collarbone and chest all afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \"Sensitive Soul\" Daily Driver:\u003c\/b\u003e If you love the odor-stopping power of our original Usnea balm but your skin gets easily overwhelmed by essential oils or heavy wood resins, this is your goldilocks zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Subalpine Sun-Soothe:\u003c\/b\u003e Forgot to reapply SPF on your shoulders while staring at the larches? The anti-inflammatory power of fireweed in a bio-available tallow base is a godsend for localized, sun-stressed skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Verdict:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the Wildwood resin for your heaviest, highest-output mountain days. Keep the Concentrate for your gym shoes and blemishes. Grab the Fireweed when your body demands performance, but your skin deserves a hug.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kootenay Woman","offers":[{"title":"60ml","offer_id":49560505286898,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120ml (2-pack)","offer_id":49560505319666,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180ml (3-pack)","offer_id":49560505352434,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/2867\/6594\/files\/usnea-fireweed-the-peacemaker-underarm-balm-3009746.jpg?v=1780721346","url":"https:\/\/kootenaywildcrafting.com\/products\/usnea-fireweed-the-peacemaker-underarm-balm","provider":"Kootenay Woman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}