Josie's Argan Balm

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

I just opened a tin of Josie's Argan Balm. I know it's a couple of years old-but unopened. It's very gritty and sticky! Anyone else experience this? Just opened it tonight, so I haven't called her CS....

NAES1 · ‎09-02-2011

@nana59 wrote:
I just opened a tin of Josie's Argan Balm. I know it's a couple of years old-but unopened. It's very gritty and sticky! Anyone else experience this? Just opened it tonight, so I haven't called her CS....

@nana59, hello.... Just one question...Have you had one in use before?
I have one I've been using for over 9+ months; there is a slight grainY substance to the product, also, and some body to mine vs a cream... but I wouldn't say it's gritty. I have another one- unopened that is definitely 2 years old that I purchased with a kit. Definitely not my favorite Maran moisturizer, though. I use so little on the back of my arms, I have not felt any sticky feeling.
Question: did you buy separately or did it come with a kit, also do you keep in a very cool place? I do. * An off room where the a\c is possibly 68-70. Again, I mentioned that I have not opened the second tin of Maran's balm- yet.
NAES

tucsongal · ‎03-10-2010

I used this for years but stopped purchasing when it started coming out with that grainy texture. I contacted the company and they said that it's fine but I didn't like the change of consistency. As long as it doesn't smell rancid, it should be fine (had that happen too).

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

The balm should be thick but it absorbs very quickly. If it is sticky and gritty then it's turned. I would throw it out.

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

@Fressa wrote:
The balm should be thick but it absorbs very quickly. If it is sticky and gritty then it's turned. I would throw it out.

Yup--I threw it out. I'm liking the First-Aid products better.

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

@tucsongal wrote:
I used this for years but stopped purchasing when it started coming out with that grainy texture. I contacted the company and they said that it's fine but I didn't like the change of consistency. As long as it doesn't smell rancid, it should be fine (had that happen too).

Thanks...it did have a funky smell....I threw it out....mentioned to another poster that I'm liking First-Aid products better.....

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

@NAES1 wrote:
@nana59 wrote:
I just opened a tin of Josie's Argan Balm. I know it's a couple of years old-but unopened. It's very gritty and sticky! Anyone else experience this? Just opened it tonight, so I haven't called her CS....

@nana59, hello.... Just one question...Have you had one in use before?
I have one I've been using for over 9+ months; there is a slight grainY substance to the product, also, and some body to mine vs a cream... but I wouldn't say it's gritty. I have another one- unopened that is definitely 2 years old that I purchased with a kit. Definitely not my favorite Maran moisturizer, though. I use so little on the back of my arms, I have not felt any sticky feeling.
Question: did you buy separately or did it come with a kit, also do you keep in a very cool place? I do. * An off room where the a\c is possibly 68-70. Again, I mentioned that I have not opened the second tin of Maran's balm- yet.
NAES

Came with a kit and kept in a cool dark closet in an air-conditioned room. Think I'll switch to First-Aid products. I have a few that I'm very happy with....thanks...

Serendipity · ‎04-29-2015

From the Josie Maran Web site:

The general shelf life of our products is 12 to 18 months. We’re a naturally based beauty brand and we encourage our customers to use the products promptly once received. We have a very busy production schedule that allows us to maintain a steady supply of the freshest products. Stockpiling is not recommended.