I am so grateful and encouraged by the many people who have shared their stories of how Works Wonders products have helped them and their families. Here are a just a few of their testimonials! – Barb Ballantyne
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Effective for Eczema, Diaper rash and Dry Skin
“Its Friendly Friday again and I wanted to give a long overdue shout out to Barb of Works Wonders Herbal Care Co., a dear friend of mine who has been making her own natural skin-care products for well over 10+ years! This very talented Mama has been an inspiration to me as I start my little business. Barb painstakingly grows and hand picks each Calendula flower and Lavender that goes into her products. Our family would not have survived Eczema, diaper rash or dry skin without her amazing Moisturizing Salve. We love Works Wonders Herbal Care Co.!”
– Angela at Hubs & Bubs
Diaper Rash Cleared in a Day
“This is the BOMB well to be honest ALL Works Wonders Herbal Care Co products are the BOMB I use works wonders on my 8 month old and he has Great skin and has never suffered from diaper rash for more then a day as this product takes it away. Best product on the market !!!!!!!!!”
– Michelle R, Vancouver, BC
Only Thing to Work for my Eczema
“Only thing that has worked for my eczema and that includes prescriptions from my doctor. I went from buying the littlest jar to buying biggest jar available. Stops the itching almost immediately and heals the open cuts and cracks. Thank you for this!”
– Cherry Y., Vancouver, BC
Amazing Cream for Eczema and Psoriasis
“Amazing cream for eczema and psoriasis!! My family has the cream and uses it for everyday things. Also I Love the lip balm.”
– Lesley C., Coquitlam, BC
Best Cure for Cradle Cap
“Hands down best cure for cradle cap! (Among other things!) Usually gone in one application. Used it for all three babies. TRIED AND TRUE.”
– Joy J., Cochrane, Alberta
After Care Product for Tattoos
“I have used this salve now for many years. Given to me many years ago as a trial product I used it successfully on my many tattoos as an after care product. I am now using this on my eyelids as after care for plastic surgery. Cleared to use by the physician I really like this product to lesson the appearance of any scarring.”
– Michelle W.
Great for New Tattoo
“I absolutely love this cream! I use it when I’m sick and it’s perfect for when you get a new tattoo. It has so many more uses as well!”
– Alexandra H., Halifax, NS
Incredible for Dry Skin, Burns, Bug Bits, and Cuts
“Works Wonders is incredible stuff, we’re on our 4th jar, a staple in our medicine cabinet for dry ski, burns, bug bites, cuts, etc…”
– Josée G., Coquitlam, BC
Next Morning No Itching
“I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Portobello West (Van) show. You suggested a small jar of the Moisturizing Salve for my itching arm which was driving me crazy! Went home and used it. Next morning no itching! I have tried everything. Where can I buy this miracle salve? Thank you so much Barb.”
-Roberta H., West Vancouver, BC
Magical Balm for Soothing & Healing
“The skin on my knuckles chaps & cracks in the cold weather. Everything I put on it stings worse than it already does. The nature of knuckles is to constantly bend so the skin can’t heal. Today my hands were hurting & cold. I walked into a shop & saw a beautiful lady standing beside these products. She reached out to me, offering this salve. She put some on the back of my hands & the pain subsided as did the cold. I simply had to take this magical balm home with me & I’m using it right now! The properties of these ingredients (the Calendula flower) cause the skin to become warm, at the same time soothing & healing. I have finally found what i need at last. I highly recommend these products.”
– Joanna U., Vancouver, BC
Dramatic Improvements to Chronic and Recurring Skin Conditions
“When clients turn to me for help with serious sensitivities and chronic skin conditions like eczema and rosacea, they’ve usually tried every mass market and late night infomercial product range out there. As a Dermal Therapist, it’s my job to help people find truly therapeutic solutions that not only address hydration issues, but also reduce inflammation, reinforce compromised lipid barriers, and fuel the production of stronger, healthier, and more resilient new tissue. No matter where I’ve worked in the world, finding products that do all of this without exposing skin to further harm from common product additives has been a constant challenge, which is why I was so excited to discover Barbara and her Works Wonders Herbal Care products. Since incorporating Works Wonders into my go-to list of product recommendations, I have been blown away by the speed with which my clients see dramatic improvements in their chronic and recurring skin conditions. My clients love that these all natural, petroleum free products are made locally without artificial colors, perfume, or preservatives, but what they love even more is having a simple and effective product that offers fast relief and empowers them to have more control over the look, feel, and health of their skin.”
– Amy Chalmers, Vancouver, BC
Makes Your Hands Feel Incredible
“I came across Works Wonders, a locally sourced, organic, sustainable, and natural skin care line of lip balms, a moisturizing salve and an intense re-hydrating balm. I thought the concept of the company was so fantastic because most of the ingredients are grown and harvested right here in BC, and there are no artificial colors, fragrances or chemical preservatives in the products…
In fact they even harvest their own beeswax and pick their own flowers for the balms. Like that is some serious dedication to organics and locally sustainable goods. Of course I sampled the salves and lip balm. And yes they are on point! The tiniest little bit of salve makes your hands feel incredible and the lip balm is so much better than most of that random stuff you buy at the drugstore. For example, some of the benefits of the salve include warding off cradle cap, eczema, cracked cuticles or rough elbows.
I give this company a 10/10 for being sustainable, local, eco-friendly and working so well.”
-April, The Honest Root, Vancouver, BC
Simple ingredients make me comfortable using it on my young children
“I am a self-confessed lip balm addict! I have one (or two) in my purse, in my car, in my desk drawer at work, stashed in the kitchen, even in my water belt I go running with. To say I have tried everything, is an understatement. Without doubt, my favorite is “Works Wonders Unflavored Lip Balm” which I find has a mild lavender scent (not overpowering like so many on the market).
Its seriously the best out there!
The good simple ingredients also make me comfortable using it on my young children.”
– Natalie W., Vancouver, BC
Impressed by the Simplicity and Effectiveness
“I was looking for a product to use for minor wound healing and dry skin conditions. When I found this salve, I noticed the formula included herbs that are beneficial and soothing to the skin. I have been impressed by the simplicity and effectiveness of Works Wonders, and definitely recommend it!”
– Christina Theocharis, Clinical Herbalist, Vancouver, BC
Within 24 hours My Lips started to Feel Better
“About 5 months ago my lip broke out into some sort out inflamed chapped swollen mess. A couple of years ago I had a fungal infection on my scalp, and so thought it was the same thing and used the antifungal my doctor prescribed but without results. I then tried coconut oil, garlic, yogurt and numerous so called natural lip balms. I finally when back to the doctor and he prescribed a steroid cream as he said my lips were inflamed. It didn’t work. In fact I was getting worst, making it difficult to eat and sleep, plus it looked terrible, making for an uncomfortable situation at work.
I started using the Works Wonder Lip Balm 5 days ago, after my wife, met Barbara at the Choices Market. Within 24 hours my lips started to feel better, and most of the stinging had subsided. As mentioned it’s now been 5 days and they are 90% cleared up and feeling remarkably normal again. It’s so hard to believe! I’ve never written a testimonial for a product, but here I am because for me your lip balm works wonders. Thanks so very much. I’m thrilled!
I also have to mention I’m shocked at how many of the other lip balms I’ve tried, of which most had similar ingredients but just don’t work. It leads be to think their products are contaminated with other chemicals. Thanks for being so conscious in the growing of ingredients and preparation of your product. If you can’t already tell, I’m now a promoter for Works Wonders.
(Update) In addition to the lip balm (by the way my lips have fully healed now), I along with my wife are using the salve, on our skin and experiencing wonderful results. Even sun spot damage is fading; quite amazing!”
– Douglas, Vancouver, BC
The Cradle Cap was Gone!
“I used Works Wonders for my daughter’s cradle cap. At six weeks old, most of the top of her head was looking like a dry, cracked desert! With a couple days of applying Works Wonders once a day, the cradle cap was gone! And so gentle on her skin! I would highly recommend it, even for use on the most sensitive of skin.
– Jill B., Richmond, BC
Part of my City-Girls’ Survival Kit
“I’m always struggling with dry lips and hands, and this salve does the trick for both. It’s rich, natural and super effective (and sweetened with organic Stevia!) I have some on my bedside table AND in my purse because you can use it for everything from insect bites to sunburns. It’s part of my ‘city-girl’s survival kit’.”
– Sarah Edmondson, Vancouver, BC
Highly Recommend for Skin Irritations, Dryness or Rashes
“I’ve been using this salve since my children were infants. Their sensitive skin limited my choice of creams, so I was pleased to find this all natural product. I still use Works Wonders, and highly recommend it for most skin irritations, dryness or rashes.”
– Wendy K., Vancouver, BC.
“The short list of all natural ingredients gave me confidence”
“My baby girl got a nasty diaper rash within days of her birth. As a new parent I was hesitant to put anything on my newborn’s vulnerable young skin. The short list of all natural ingredients gave me confidence. The rash cleared up quickly and I continued to use it regularly to prevent further rashes.”
– Corina K., Burnaby, BC
Miraculous Salve
“I think of your wonderful Salve as near miraculous. I wish I had discovered it before I spent so much money on ineffective prescription creams. It has completely solved the problem of skin that was so dry it was coming off in flakes, it also helps control pimples and irritations. And I love that you are such an ethical, globally-compassionate company.”
– Trish G., Vancouver, BC
A Week of Using the Salve and My Hand was Back to Normal
“I have suffered from eczema around my neck and palms…My prescription medication did not even help. A week of using the salve and my hand was back to normal. I have also used it to help with itchy mosquito bites and shared it with a friend for her cuts, cracked lips, cold sores, & dry skin.”
– Melanie C., Surrey, BC
Works for Psoriasis
“I have psoriasis on my hands, and nothing was working that the doctor prescribed. After trying several different things, a friend recommended this product and it really worked.”
– Ada, Penticton, BC
Perfect Remedy for Mouth Sores
“This salve is a perfect remedy for sores around the mouth and nose from allergies and colds. Since I started using Works Wonders, I’ve been free from discomfort and the usual flare-ups I experienced in the past during allergy season.”
– Atsuko B., Vancouver, BC
Left my skin clear & not shiny
“My face suffered from acne before using Works Wonders. I was relieved to find a natural product that left my skin clear & not shiny.”
– Nikisha M., Vancouver, BC
Speeds the Healing Time of Cuts and Scrapes
“I have been using Works Wonders for years, and recommend it to friends and co-workers. It speeds the healing time of cuts and scrapes. Its lavender scent is soothing and stress-relieving.”
– Susan D., R.N. BScn, Halifax, NS
“This salve is the best cream I’ve ever tried.”
“I am a diabetic and so my skin, hands and feet are very dry. This salve is the best cream I’ve ever tried. It absorbs quickly and leaves me feeling soft. My skin and cuticles look very healthy.”
– Norma P., Vancouver, BC
Pain is Gone
“For years my fingertips have suffered severe cracking from cold weather and gardening. But when I massage them with this salve at night, I wake up the next morning to find the cracks almost closed and the pain gone.”
– Helga D., Midland, ON
Amazing Results
“After thirty years of working in the esthetics field, I’m thrilled to discover Works Wonders. My clients marvel at the amazing results on their burns, chapped lips and skin, sore cracked feet, and cuticles. Such simple ingredients put together with love right here in our city makes me proud to carry this product in my practice.”
– Nikki P., Vancouver, BC
Lanolin Balm with Calendula and Lavender
“Your wonderful Lanolin Balm has helped to soften my skin beginning with my feet all the way up to my lips. Soft, soft, soft! Thanks for creating this amazing product for people like me with very sensitive skin.”
– Lisa H., North Vancouver, BC