Top 5 Functional Creams Our Customers Swear By (And What They Use Them For)

Mar 01 , 2025

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Top 5 Functional Creams Our Customers Swear By (And What They Use Them For)

When it comes to skincare and body care, we tend to stick with what works—and that's why our community keeps coming back to these five creams.

At Four Elements Organic Herbals, every product begins as a seed on our 130-acre certified organic farm in the Baraboo Bluffs of Wisconsin. Since 1987, we've been handcrafting herbal remedies using plants grown with care and harvested at their peak potency. Our founder Jane Hawley Stevens has specialized in herbs since 1981, bringing her horticulture background and decades of experience to each formula.

What we put on our skin matters significantly for our overall wellness. According to research published in Pharmaceutics, the skin serves as our outermost defensive barrier, protecting the body from physical, chemical, and microbial threats while preventing uncontrolled water loss. When this barrier is compromised, ingredients in topical products can more readily penetrate the skin—making the choice of organic, pure ingredients especially important for those with sensitive skin conditions.

Ready to discover which of our beloved formulas might be right for you? Here are the five creams our customers reach for again and again, and exactly how they use them.

1. Look, No X Ma! Skin Soothing Cream

Our consistent bestseller for over 20 years, Look, No X Ma! has earned the trust of countless customers, particularly those with sensitive skin or chronic skin discomfort.

This remarkable cream was born from necessity when Jane formulated it for her infant daughter who had developed a severe skin condition. Rather than turning to conventional treatments, she sought answers from nature—and found them.

The secret lies in its carefully selected herbs. Licorice root, known for its cortisone-like properties, works alongside soothing calendula, comfrey, and chamomile to cool irritated skin. Customers report significant relief from persistent discomfort, allowing them to live "in their skin more comfortably."

Many parents keep this cream on hand for their children's occasional flare-ups, while adults with sensitive skin make it part of their daily regimen. The gentle yet effective formula provides reliable moisture for troubled areas without harsh ingredients.

"I've tried everything for my skin issues, but this is the only product that actually helps," one long-time customer shared. "It's my desert island skincare product."

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2. Wild Yam Balancing Cream

A longtime favorite for those seeking natural hormonal support through life's transitions, our Wild Yam Balancing Cream has earned both loyal customers and industry recognition.

This award-winning formula centers on the potent wild yam root, traditionally used to support hormonal balance. We've enhanced its effectiveness by combining it with black cohosh, red clover, and vitex—herbs that women have relied on for generations.

Customers particularly value this cream during times of change. Many apply ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily to their wrists and abdomen, incorporating it into morning and evening routines for consistent support.

"I started using this during perimenopause and can't imagine going without it now," a customer recently told us. "It helps me feel more like myself."

The subtle aromatherapy benefits from rose geranium and clary sage essential oils offer an additional mood-lifting element that users appreciate. The delicate scent serves as a moment of self-care during application.

While individual results vary, our community consistently reports feeling more balanced and comfortable when using this cream regularly through monthly cycles or menopausal transitions.

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3. Arnica Capsicum Muscle and Joint Cream

A go-to for muscle recovery and joint relief, our Arnica Capsicum Cream has become essential for active customers and those seeking everyday physical comfort.

This thoughtfully blended formula shines after physical exertion when muscles need extra attention. The powerful combination of arnica, capsicum, St. John's wort, and our native prickly ash creates a warming sensation that customers describe as "immediately soothing."

Athletes in our community reach for this cream after workouts, applying it to tired muscles to help with recovery. Others use it for morning stiffness, keeping it on their nightstand for easy access when waking up.

"I keep one jar in my gym bag and another at home," reports a loyal customer. "Nothing works faster for my sore shoulders after swimming."

The addition of meadowsweet and witch hazel complements the warming herbs with cooling elements, creating a balanced effect many find ideal for joint areas. The aromatic blend of juniper and ginger essential oils provides a pleasantly stimulating scent that signals relief.

Unlike conventional options, this cream contains only wild and cultivated plants traditionally known to support healthy muscle function—no synthetic ingredients or fillers.

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4. Look Beautiful! Moisture Cream

Developed when Jane turned 40 and wanted to age gracefully, Look Beautiful! Moisture Cream has lived up to its name for customers seeking radiance and hydration.

This facial cream has earned praise for its luxurious texture and uplifting scent. The "swoon-inducing" neroli essential oil makes this a sensory experience that transforms daily skincare into a moment of pleasure—which explains why it's now in its second decade of satisfied customers.

The carefully selected herbs work together to support skin's natural beauty. Calendula soothes and softens, while rose geranium helps maintain skin elasticity. Customers particularly value how this cream absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue, making it perfect for daily use and under makeup.

"I've been using this cream for five years and receive compliments on my skin regularly," a customer in her 50s shared. "My skin looks better now than it did a decade ago."

Many loyal users incorporate this cream into both morning and evening routines, appreciating how it provides lasting hydration without heaviness. It's become especially popular with those wanting to simplify their skincare regimen while still getting visible results.

The addition of Pretty Face flower essence makes this cream as nurturing to the spirit as it is to the skin—a hallmark of Four Elements' holistic approach.

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5. Self-Heal Moisture Cream

A reliable, all-purpose herbal cream for families, first-aid kits, and on-the-go skin care, our Self-Heal Moisture Cream has become indispensable for many households.

Named after the historically renowned native plant Prunella vulgaris (Self-Heal), this versatile formula occupies a special place in our line. Unlike our Unscented Comfrey Cream, it offers a gentle drying effect while still delivering the wonderful softening properties that Four Elements creams are known for.

Customers keep this cream within reach for minor irritations, bumps, scratches, and general skin support. Parents especially appreciate having one reliable product they can use for the whole family's everyday skin needs.

"We take it camping, keep it in the car, and have jars throughout the house," one family told us. "It's become our go-to for virtually everything."

The simple yet effective formula combines organic sunflower oil and shea butter with the healing properties of Self-Heal, creating a multipurpose solution that simplifies skin care. Many customers report it's replaced numerous other products in their medicine cabinet.

Free from harsh chemicals, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic additives, this cream aligns with our commitment to pure, organic ingredients that work with your body's natural processes.

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Find Your Perfect Formula

Whichever cream you choose from our collection, you're getting the benefit of farm-grown herbs cultivated with care in Wisconsin's pristine Baraboo Bluffs. Every jar contains handcrafted botanicals harvested at their peak potency and prepared according to traditional herbal wisdom that Jane has refined over four decades.

Our customers often start with one cream for a specific need, then discover others that complement their wellness routine. Many tell us they appreciate knowing exactly where their herbs come from—directly from our certified organic farm to your skin.

Your body deserves pure, effective care rooted in nature's wisdom. We invite you to experience the difference that organic, intentionally grown herbs can make.

Discover all of our handcrafted formulas in the Functional Creams Collection. Your skin will thank you.


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