I absolutely love this balm! It has a thick consistency, sort of like paste wax, that quickly melts in your hands. I have used it on my skin to treat a skin problem that has only been treatable by the dermatologist freezing the places off. If I catch their development early, this balm actually gets rid of them!! Although it feels a little heavy at first (such as on the face), it sinks in fairly quickly. I also enjoy the herbal smell. I buy a number of these at a time and give them to friends.