Boob & Baby Balm
Crafted with working boobs, gentle babes, and dry or delicate skin in mind, this soothing and moisturizing balm harnesses the restorative powers of lanolin, calendula, chamomile, and marshmallow root for multi-purpose use.
And you don't have to have boobs or babies to use it! If you have deeply cracked, dry skin, or skin concerns which are exacerbated by dryness, this balm can be your best friend, too; one study from 2017 found that lanolin can reduce water loss through the skin by at least 20%-30%! Paired with marshmallow root, a humectant, your thirsty skin is bound to appreciate this formula.
Psst! You can also use it as a solid face serum during the drier months of the year, or if you just need a little extra moisture and nourishment in your skincare routine.
ABOUT THE LANOLIN
Lanolin as a product is purified wool grease which is extracted from raw sheep fleece. Aside from general skin care, it is used reliably for care of breastfeeding nipples. Sheep produce it naturally in order to weather proof their fleece, coat the fibers of their wool to prevent matting and felting, and provide anti-septic aid to their own skin should they ever nick themselves. Thus, it's known across time and place for its powerful anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Anyone who has ever touched a sheep in the summer time will also know that lanolin is a beautiful emollient - trapping in moisture, creating a glowy softness of the skin that would make beauty gurus jealous (seriously, go spend some time on a sheep farm if you want nice skin).
Since it is a waxy substance produced by sheep, similarly to tallow, it absorbs into our own skin both very quickly and to a depth within our skin layers that no plant derived fatty substance can match (being that we are animals, after all).
ABOUT THE HERBS
Calendula and chamomile are two tried and tested skin soothing, anti-septic herbs with thousands of years of documented use across the globe.
Marshmallow is a very mucilaginous plant, and is also a humectant. Different from an emollient (lanolin) for the fact that humectants provide moisture to skin by drawing it from out of the surrounding air, and creating a barrier that then locks that moisture in.
This product is fragrance free.
Cautions & Disclaimers
Conduct a skin sensitivity test on a small patch of skin and allow for 24 hours prior to further application. If sensitivity occurs, wash off with with generous soapy water and discontinue use immediately. While lanolin is GRAS (generally regarded as safe), some infants may develop a sensitivity. Use in small and infrequent amounts at first.
Do not use on broken skin. Some reports show that lanolin entering the blood stream through broken skin can cause allergic reactions in some people. Do not use if you know you are sensitive or allergic to lanolin.
Ensure that no excess balm remains on your skin when baby goes to feed again (read instructions for use section).
Do not use if you are allergic or sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family (calendula, chamomile).
Instructions for Use
Follow all cautions and disclaimers first
For care of dry, cracked, or sensitive nipples, apply after each feeding. This balm will soothe irritated & dry skin, while keeping in moisture to aid in recovery.
Do not apply too much at a time to ensure there is enough skin surface area available to allow the balm to fully absorb before baby feeds again; if there is balm still on the surface of your skin by next feeding, wipe it off with a clean cloth before allowing baby back on the nipple.
For spots of concern on your baby's skin, follow all initial precautions first (conduct a skin sensitivity test), and then use sparingly. Apply just enough balm that it will spread over the whole area and absorb after rubbing, without too much left over on the surface of the skin.
Ingredients
Organic olive oil (Olea europaea)** infused with dried Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) root & leaf*, dried Calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower*, dried Chamomile (Chamomia matricaria) flower*, Purified wool oil (Lanolin), Beeswax (Cera alba)
** = certified organic
* = grown in a chemical free garden