HayMax Organic Pollen Barrier Balm for Hayfever
Now also available in Lavender and Aloe Vera Options
Having had to deal with allergies for many years, it’s always refreshing to see some alternative way of coping with them. Hence I was pleased to see this little plastic pot of Hay Max appear on the market in the Spring of 2009. The producers have now expanded the range to three options: Pure, Lavender and Aloe Vera.
Hay Max is an organic, drug-free balm intended to help stop sneezing and allergy reactions to pollen, through trapping the pollen before it gets into the delicate membranes of the nose.
The idea is you just apply a small amount around the base of the nostrils. It’s easy to use and the pot is small enough to carry around in a handbag or purse. An added bonus is that the balm does not have a strong fragrance and, even in its pure form, contains aloe vera or aloe barbadensis, helpful for the reduction of inflammation.
Another ingredient is sunflower oil, both of which can help to moisturise a nose that has become sore through too much wiping with tissues! Nonetheless the balm does not have a greasy feel.
Any drawbacks? It is not clear whether it is intended to also help with itchy eye allergy problems which are often a problem with hayfever and rhinitis (household dust allergy). However, as it works with the point of entry of irritants to the nose, it may also help with eye irritation – worth a try!
All in all, HayMaxTM looks like a fairly straightforward product with simple ingredients; it is nice to use and it won’t make you drowsy. Well worth giving it a go, I think, when pollen season strikes. Price on launch was £6.80 for a 5ml pot but look around for variations. Available in good chemists, pharmacies and health food stores.
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First review published at: Qassia April 2009 with permission
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