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Owies Balm

Owies Balm

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Plantain · Calendula · Yarrow · Lavender · Zinc · Beeswax

For every scraped knee, mystery rash, bug bite and bedtime “it really hurts” that childhood delivers without warning.

Owies Balm is a gentle herbal balm for the everyday bumps, scrapes, bites and skin irritations of family life. It’s made with time-honoured botanicals that have soothed skin for centuries, in a balm soft enough for little skin and good enough that you’ll reach for it yourself.

One for the bathroom. One for the handbag. One for the nappy bag. You’ll want it everywhere.

WHAT’S INSIDE

Yarrow
Known in folk tradition as “soldier’s woundwort”. Yarrow is a styptic herb, carried by soldiers and healers for centuries to help stop bleeding from cuts and scrapes. The original first-aid herb.

Plantain
Not the banana. The humble garden herb herbalists reach for first. A traditional drawing herb, used for stings, splinters, scrapes and angry, irritated skin.

Calendula
One of the most trusted herbs in children’s skin care. Traditionally used to soothe rashy, dry or sensitive skin and to support the skin’s natural repair after minor scrapes.

Lavender
Calming and comforting, for the skin and for whoever is crying about the scrape. Traditionally used on bites, stings and minor burns.

Zinc
The same gentle protective ingredient found in nappy creams. It forms a soft protective layer over tender skin.

Beeswax
The natural base that holds it all together, creating a breathable layer that locks in the herbal goodness.

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE IT

• Made for the everyday bumps, scrapes, bites and rashes of family life
• Yarrow, the traditional styptic herb, for little cuts and grazes
• Plantain and Calendula, the classic herbs for scrapes and irritated skin
• A comforting balm for nappy rash, dry patches and itchy skin
• Safe for all ages, from newborns to grown-ups
• Simple ingredients you can actually pronounce

HOW TO USE

Apply a small amount to the area as needed. For the nappy area, apply at changes. For minor scrapes, clean the area first, then apply a thin layer and cover if needed. For dry skin and cuticles, use daily.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Not for deep or serious wounds. See your doctor if skin isn’t improving or looks infected. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients: Plantain, Calendula, Yarrow and Lavender whole plant infused in Organic Grapeseed Oil, Beeswax, Zinc.

THOUGHTFULLY MADE

Handcrafted in small batches in Cape Town. 100% natural and cruelty-free. Free from parabens, petrochemicals, sulphates, synthetic fragrances and artificial colours.

Every Mother Moon product is packed with love by our partners at the Joyce Chevalier Centre, a local disability centre whose work we are honoured to support.
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Detailed Product Information

Healing Properties

Owies Balm is a gentle herbal balm made with some of the most trusted skin-soothing herbs in traditional plant care, all infused whole into organic grapeseed oil.

Yarrow: Known in folk tradition as soldier's woundwort, a styptic herb carried for centuries to help stop bleeding from small cuts and scrapes.

Plantain: A traditional drawing herb, one of the first herbalists reach for with stings, splinters, scrapes and irritated skin.

Calendula: A cornerstone of children's skin care, traditionally used to soothe rashy, dry or sensitive skin and support the skin's natural repair.

Lavender: Whole-herb lavender, calming and comforting, traditionally used on bites and stings.

Zinc: Forms a gentle protective layer over tender skin, the same ingredient found in nappy creams.

Beeswax: Sets the balm into a breathable layer that melts easily into skin.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Plantain, Calendula & Yarrow-infused Organic Grapeseed Oil, Beeswax, Zinc, Lavender Essential Oil

Directions

Apply a small amount directly to the affected area as needed. For nappy rash, apply at every change. For dry skin and cuticles, use as a daily balm. For cuts and scrapes, clean the area first then apply a thin layer and cover if needed.
Safe for all ages including newborns. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.

Ask the Herbalist

Is it safe for newborns?

Yes. It's made with whole herbs and no essential oils, so it's gentle enough for newborn skin and lovely as a nappy balm from birth. If your baby has very reactive skin, patch test on the inner arm first.

Can I use it on nappy rash?

Yes, it's one of its most loved uses. Apply a layer at every nappy change. The zinc forms a protective layer while calendula and plantain soothe.

Can I use it on dry, itchy, sensitive skin?

Many families love it for dry, itchy patches and sensitive skin. If skin is broken, weeping or not improving, please see your healthcare provider.

Does it help with bites and stings?

Yes. Apply directly for soothing comfort. Plantain is a traditional drawing herb for bites and stings.

Can adults use it too?

Absolutely. It's lovely on dry cuticles, cracked heels, chapped lips, minor scrapes and dry patches.

How long does one tin last?

A little goes a long way. Used daily for nappy changes, a 30g tin lasts approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

Is it safe to use near the mouth?

It isn't made for internal use. For chapped lips, apply carefully and keep it away from the inside of the mouth.

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