Badger Balm

Here is my collection of Badger Balms. I first discovered the Badger brand after the birth of my second son 6 years ago. My son had dry patches skin on his face when he was a newborn, and I wanted to use something as natural as possible to treat it. I found the Badger Baby Balm online and ordered myself a tin to try.  After using it and loving it I decided to try out more balms in the range.


''Badger is a family run, family friendly business located on the banks of the Ashuelot River in rural Gilsum, New Hampshire, USA. Bill, Katie and daughters Mia, Emily and Rebecca started the business back in 1995, in the kitchen of their home.''


Badgers mission is.... To create fabulously pure and effective products of the highest natural quality, based on simplicity and thoughtful preparation, with the intention to soothe and heal. source




Healing Balm was the first product that the Badger brand produced.


''Back in the winter of 1993, I was a carpenter with cracked fingers. I spent much of my time banging nails outside in some pretty harsh conditions. I also loved working with herbs and natural remedies. This turned out to be a fortunate coincidence. As fate would have it, I went into my kitchen and made up a batch of what later became Badger Healing Balm. It healed my fingers and a business was born.'' source


Healing Balm contains Sweet Birch and Wintergreen Oils, which have been traditionally used as an antiseptic, a muscle rub, and to ease the occasional symptoms of skin problems like psoriasis and eczema.


As you can see in the picture above, my Healing Balm is well used! Due to my job, and having to use alcohol hand rub gel constantly throughout the day, my hands become extremely dry and quite often, my skin will crack around the knuckle area. This is where the Badger Healing balm comes in. The second I put this on I can instantly feel it relieving the tightness, and it feels incredibly soothing. The scent is quite medicinal and may  not be to everyone's taste, but I really like it. I believe it is also available in an unscented version too. I love this stuff. It's a total saviour for dry, sore skin!





Badger Foot Balm. Again, as you can see......very well used!  Peppermint, Tea Tree and Rosemary are the main ingredients in this tin and are the perfect combination for sore/tired feet. I love applying this after a bath before bed. Gives a nice cooling/tingling sensation and intensely hydrates skin overnight.  Great for cracked heels!






Badger Baby Balm was my first Badger discovery 6 years and I still love and use it today.


''Formulated with moisturizing oils and calming herbs to nurture and protect delicate baby skin. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil gently softens and moisturizes even the most delicate skin. The mild scent of true Roman Chamomile calms, while gentle Calendula soothes and protects.'' source


I use this all the time.... on my children especially. It is wonderful for those pesky dry patches of skin that sometimes erupt. This literally sorts them out overnight. It's gentle and soothing for irritated skin, nappy rash etc. It's a truly wonderful product that I will never be without. I'm also quite addicted to the chamomile scent. One whiff takes me right back to the memories of cuddling my newborn son!






''Badger Sleep Balm  doesn't make you sleepy: the sophisticated blend of essential oils helps quiet your thoughts and clear your mind, then you fall asleep naturally. Rosemary is the traditional herb for clear thinking, confidence, and memory. Bergamot is mentally uplifting, and Ginger is strengthening and confidence-inducing. Balsam Fir is refreshing, like a walk in the woods, while Lavender is the traditional sleep herb: fresh and relaxing. This balm is perfect for those nights when you can't seem to stop the mind chatter!''


I'm literally a sucker for anything that contains lavender and rosemary. These scents remind me of my mother so I find them very comforting! Which is why I decided to buy this one. Popping a little bit of this on temples, under nose, on lips helps to calm and relax the mind, to hopefully help you get off to sleep. The scent is lovely and I do love putting this on before bed. Not sure if it really helps to induce sleep? I don't seem to have much problem as I'm so blinking tired most of the time, but I do find the scent soothing and comforting.




Badger Evolving Body Balm......


''Honor your beautifully evolving body with this spectacular blend of restorative oils, and reveal your healthiest, most beautiful skin ever. Our Rose Oil is traditionally processed for the best quality: the blossoms are hand-picked before sunrise and distilled the very same day. It takes two and a half tons of fresh rose petals to make 16 ounces of this precious oil! Badger Bill developed this balm at the request of his wife, Katie, who was looking for a natural botanical formula “to keep my skin healthy as I change and evolve!”


This has been repackaged since I purchased mine, but it apparently is the same lovely product. This smells of roses. A really delicate scent, not overpowering in any way. Again this balm is wonderful for dry skin. I use this on my face and I find that it sinks in really well. It is especially good for the winter when my face seems top get weather beaten! For the flaky skin that tends to appear at the edges of my nose and on my forehead.






Badger Lavender & Orange Lip & Body Balm.


This contains Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Beeswax, Extracts of Aloe Vera, Rose Hip & Sea Buckthorn Berry, and Essential Oils of Lavender, Sweet Orange & Sicilian Orange. Like all the balms, this can be used anywhere on the body, not just the lips and is just perfect for cuticles, elbows, heels, or anywhere else dry skin patches appear. I probably didn't need this one but I just can't resist the cute little tins when i see them!


One of the best things for me about Badger Balms is that not only are they fantastic for moisturising skin, but that they also do not contain mineral oil. I prefer to stay away from petroleum products these days. I simply adore the packaging and the fact it is a family owned company. I will purchase these again and again. I love them.


Badger are a brand well worth checking out if you haven't already!