Old Growth Forest Lichen & Lobster Mushroom Balm

Usnea • Lobster Mushroom • Calendula • Plantain • Pine Resin • Rosehip • Beeswax

Old Growth Forest Lichen & Lobster Mushroom Balm is a deeply grounding botanical balm inspired by ancient forests, hidden fungi, and the quiet resilience of woodland ecosystems.

This handcrafted formula brings together traditional forest botanicals with the unique beauty of wild mushrooms, combining usnea lichen, lobster mushroom, calendula, plantain, pine resin, and rosehip oil in a rich beeswax-based balm.

Inspired by the relationship between fungi, trees, and the living forest floor, this luxurious botanical ritual celebrates the hidden treasures found beneath the canopy.

A tribute to old-growth forests — where mushrooms, mosses, plants, and trees work together in a timeless cycle of renewal.

Scent Profile

Top Notes: Pine resin, fresh forest air
Heart Notes: Calendula, wild botanicals
Base Notes: Earthy mushroom, lichen, beeswax, rosehip

Overall Aroma: An ancient forest floor after rainfall — evergreen branches, moss, mushrooms, and warm sunlight filtering through the trees.

Botanical Benefits

Lobster Mushroom (Hypomyces lactifluorum)

• A unique forest-derived botanical ingredient
• Adds a signature wild-foraged element
• Brings the character of the forest into a luxury skincare ritual

Usnea Lichen (Usnea spp.)

• A traditional woodland botanical
• Adds a deep old-growth forest identity
• Long valued in traditional herbal practices

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

• A classic botanical skincare ingredient
• Helps support soft, nourished-feeling skin
• Adds a gentle floral note

Plantain (Plantago major)

• A traditional wild herb
• Adds a grounding green botanical element
• Commonly used in herbal preparations

Pine Resin (Pinus spp.)

• A forest-derived botanical ingredient
• Adds a warm evergreen aroma
• Creates a rich, protective balm texture

Rosehip Oil (Rosa canina)

• Provides luxurious botanical nourishment
• Helps create a silky skin feel
• Adds richness to the formula

Beeswax (Cera alba)

• Creates a protective moisture barrier
• Helps lock in botanical oils
• Provides a long-lasting balm consistency

Ingredients

Lobster Mushroom Extract (Hypomyces lactifluorum), Usnea-infused Oil (Usnea spp.), Calendula-infused Oil (Calendula officinalis), Plantain-infused Oil (Plantago major), Pine Resin (Pinus spp.), Rosehip Oil (Rosa canina), Beeswax (Cera alba), Vitamin E (Tocopherol).

Suggested Uses

Apply a small amount to dry hands, rough-feeling skin, cuticles, elbows and knees, outdoor-exposed areas, or any area needing extra botanical moisture.

Ideal for mushroom foragers, gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, and lovers of forest-inspired skincare.

Texture: A rich, velvety balm that melts with body warmth.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

A Signature Forest & Flame Product

Old Growth Forest Lichen & Lobster Mushroom Balm bridges both sides of the Wild Find brand — the wild-foraged mushroom identity and the Forest & Flame apothecary collection — making it one of the most distinctive and signature products in the line.

Product Details

Size: 60 g / 2 oz glass apothecary jar
Collection: Forest & Flame
Brand: Wild Find Mushrooms and More