Cracks, grazes, dryness, Thrush, Mastitis...it's all bad, and it's all too common for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Our Boob Balm is a step above the rest as we harness the power of Manuka Oil. A thousand times more potent than Manuka honey, Manuka Oil is instantly pain-relieving, an anti-inflammatory, to heal cracks fast and calm the skin, anti-bacterial, to help prevent the natural bacteria that lives on your skin from capatalising, including the Mastitis causing bacteria, anti-fungal, to keep the common Thrush infection at bay, which is too easy to spread to your little one, and intensely moisturising.
Use as both a preventative and a treatment for cracked sore nipples, as well as a comfort during pregnancy for those with dry, sensitive breasts.
**We highly recommend preparing and conditioning your skin with Boob Balm in the later weeks of pregnancy, so your breasts are in the best state as possible to begin breastfeeding. And make sure you pack it in your hospital bag. When things go wrong, they go wrong fast, and you really want Boob Balm at hand to help you before things get out of control.
- Pain relief
- Fast healing - heals cracks, reduces swelling, redness and pain
- Prevents infections. Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, to assist staving off infections, including mastitis and thrush. Ouch!
- Highly moisturising, keeping skin supple and happy
It’s the Manuka Oil in our Boob Balm which really supercharges its healing properties. Manuka Oil is queen of the anti! Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, AND anti-inflammatory. It’s even analgesic, which isn’t an anti, but still in the A’s! Teamed up with Tamanu Oil, which helps make collagen for your skin, healing it and reducing scars, and you have an unbelievable combo. But wait, Boob Balm is jam packed with active ingredients, so it doesn’t stop there. We have Marshmallow Oil for super moisturisation, to help keep those nips supple and prevent cracking, Rosehip Oil for more healing qualities and more moisturising. Then there’s Kanuka Oil, which helps relieve redness, itching and is pain reducing. Throw in some Mango and Kokum Butter, Pomegranate, Avocado and Grapeseed Oil, and you have the superhero of all nipple balms, just begging to save the day.
All our ingredients are 100% natural and vegan.
Full Ingredients List: Manuka Oil, Tamanu Oil, Rosehip Oil, Chamomile, Kanuka Oil, Mango Butter, Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Kokum Butter, Olive M, Vitamin E, Comfrey Oil, Calendula Oil, Glycerine and Cetearyl Alcohol (plant derived)
During Pregnancy: Many women experience itchy, sore or flaky breast discomfort even before baby arrives. Use as needed for comfort, and we recommended to condition your breasts before baby, by applying every few days in the later weeks, preparing your skin for breastfeeding. Pack in the hospital bag!
During Breastfeeding: Apply a small amount to nipples after feeding as both a treatment for sore/damaged nipples, and as a preventative for cracking and infection.
If desired, wipe with a damp cloth or wet wipe before next feed.
Test patch first.
Can I use Boob Balm while pregnant?
Yes! And some women need it for breast discomfort during pregnancy. All our products are very mild and considered safe throughout pregnancy, but if you are at all concerned, we recommend consulting your GP/health care professional when pregnant, as everyone and every pregnancy journey is different.
My doctor says not to give my child honey. Does Boob Balm have honey in it?
No. There is no honey in any of our products. While we do use Manuka oil, which many people associate with Manuka honey, the oil we use has been harvested direct from the Manuka tree. Manuka honey is made from bees that take the pollen from the Manuka tea tree. We go straight to the source, no bees required. And yes, Manuka Oil is AMAZING and 1000 times stronger than the honey, with so many incredible health and healing qualities.
Is Boob Balm safe for my baby?
Yes. All ingredients in Boob Balm are 100% natural, non-toxic, and already widely used amongst the skincare industry. If you'd prefer to be cautious, you can wipe your breast with a moist towel or baby wipe before feeding your baby, and, like all skin products, it is always best to test patch first.
Is Boob Balm vegan and fragrance free?
Yes it's vegan! All the ingredients in Boob Balm are 100% natural and not from animals or animal derived products. But while we don’t add any fragrances to our products, that doesn’t mean our balms don’t have any scent at all. We can’t remove the smells that naturally occur from our ingredients, but luckily enough, all our ingredients smell great together! You can tell, just from a whiff of our products, that they’re jam-packed full of essential oils. And being natural, the scent is fast dissipating, as opposed to synthetic scents that are designed to last.