How to Use a Balm: 7 Surprising Ways (Because it’s not just for flaky emergencies.)

You know those products that sneak their way into every part of your routine, even the weird little corners you didn’t plan for?

Yeah. This is that balm.

You might think of it as your skin emergency go-to—and it absolutely is—but it’s also a daily luxury, a little ritual, and a quiet rebellion against overcomplicated skincare. And when something works this well, it earns its place everywhere.

Here are 7 ways to use the balm that might just change how you think about skincare:

1. As a Night Moisturiser

This balm works the night shift. No water, no fluff—just pure oils, waxes, and anti-inflammatory magic that your skin knows how to use. Smooth a little on over your serum and wake up with calm, bouncy skin. Even better if your barrier’s been through the wars (hello, retinol purge or too much sun).

🛏️ Pro tip: press it in as the final step and let it seal everything in like a warm blanket.

2. After Sun (or Windburn or A Crying Session)

Been out in the wind? Accidentally roasted your nose? Cried on the tram (again)? Or maybe you're going skiing, snowboarding, or climbing a snowy mountain like a frosty little goat? This balm calms that heat, soothes redness, and makes your skin feel safe again. Sea buckthorn, calendula, chamomile—it’s basically a botanical hug in a tin.

🌞 Also great for that “my face is tight but I don’t know why” feeling.

3. Hormonal Chin Dryness

You know that rogue patch that shows up like a bad mood right before your period? This balm doesn’t judge. It just quietly does its job, restoring moisture where your hormones tried to steal it.

💛 Keep a mini tin by your bed or in your bag—you’ll thank yourself.

4. On Planes (or Trains or Long-Haul Brain Drains)

Cabin air? Skin sabotage. This balm? Your tiny, tin-sized barrier. Use it mid-flight, on layovers, or right before landing so you don’t step off the plane looking like a desert witch.

✈️ It’s travel-size, plastic-free, and doesn’t count as a liquid. Your carry-on’s new BFF.

5. Post-Shave, Post-Wax, Post-Anything Red and Angry

You know when you shave or wax and your skin’s like, “absolutely not”? The balm says, “shhh, I got you.” No stinging, no weird fragrance, just gentle repair.

🌿 Perfect for underarms, bikini lines, or anywhere you just made mad.

6. For Cuticles, Elbows, and Heels That Refuse to Behave

It’s a classic for a reason. Your cuticles are dry? Your heels are cracking? Your elbows feel like sandpaper? Just dab some balm on and forget about it. Skin goes soft. Life goes on.

👐 Also works for partner’s crusty feet, just saying.

7. On Lips—But Not Like a Lip Balm

Yes, it softens lips. But it also stays put. This means you can use it as a glossy top coat, a windproof shield, or an overnight lip mask. It’s like a very chic, very nourishing force field.

💋 Hot tip: mix with a bit of your fave tint for a juicy natural stain.

🐝 Not Your Average Balm

This isn’t one of those petroleum-based balms that just sits on top of your skin, pretending to do something. You know the one—in a red tube, mineral oil based, great for glossing over dryness but not actually fixing anything?

This balm? It absorbs. It heals. It talks your skin down from the ledge.

Because it’s made from real, cold-pressed plant oils and waxes your skin actually recognises—like sea buckthorn, rosehip, olive, macadamia, calendula, chamomile, and beeswax.

No filler. No fluff. Just real, effective goo. Get it HERE

✨ Related Reads:

The Balm That Started It All
How I accidentally made a balm that saved my skin—and built a brand from it.
👉 Read the story

How To Know If Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged (And What To Do)
Think your barrier’s crying? Here’s how to help it recover, gently.
👉 Read the guide: HERE