Is it true? Is it nice? Is it necessary? Nothing more, nothing less. For the urban monk in all of us.

 

The Urban Monk Balm line began as an all-purpose gentlemen's balm for hair, beards, hands, and body. It is 100% natural, using pure essential oils, and artisan-crafted in New York. Not only do we use the best ingredients, waste is minimized in the making process for a healthier environment. We have expanded our holistic and clean approach to other self-care products and home goods. Shop a full line of exquisitely scented candles, essential oils, perfumes and other products, and feel good about the sustainable way we approach our business, environment, community and personhood.

 

Urban Monk Balm products are lovingly created by professional fashion model and businessman Leo Funderburk. The balms were first developed for his personal use as a chef/restauranteur in New York City. When he started to make them at the request of his friends and family, an idea emerged to share these beautiful products with the world. Using all-natural ingredients and always artisan made, Leo would only offer to you what he puts on his own skin and beard. 

 

Leo has over twenty years of working experience in the fashion industry. In 1994, he was discovered by Nova Models in Baltimore. He moved to New York to work with Zoli Model Management and was later represented by prestigious agencies such as Ford Models, Click, and Wilhelmina. He has appeared in national publications such as New York Times, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Essence, Ebony, Men’s Fitness Magazine, among others. His clients include: Versace, Thierry Mugler, Perry Ellis, Diesel, Baby Phat, JC Penny, K-Mart, Sears, Avon, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Martha Stewart, Target, Mercedes Benz, Sprint, Harrah’s Casino and Hotel, Lord and Taylor, Wal-Mart, Sears, Holland America Cruise Line, Chase Bank, among many others.