Earthley Soothing Skin Balm / 1 OZ

Earthley Soothing Skin Balm nourishes skin and supports everyday comfort.

A balm is a cream that has committed to sticking around. This one comes in a 1 oz tin, which is about the right size for a thing you keep in a jacket pocket, a bag, or the glovebox next to the napkins you never used. The tin does most of the work of making it portable. The balm does the rest.

What it's for

The Soothing Skin Balm is a topical product made for everyday skin care. It's designed to help skin feel soft, comfortable, and taken care of, especially when the weather or the indoor heat has been working against it. It's a daily-wellness kind of product, not a fix-it kind of product, and it doesn't pretend to be anything else.

• Supports skin that feels soft and nourished
• Supports everyday comfort for dry or tired-feeling skin
• Compact 1 oz size for home, travel, or the car
• Simple to add to a routine you already have

How to use it

Take a small amount, warm it between your fingers for a second, and apply it to the areas you want to look after. Use it as often as you like, within the directions printed on the label. A little goes a long way, which is convenient, because a little is also all you need to find it in the bottom of a bag.

If you're not sure whether a balm is the right move for a particular area, check the label first. Skin is a big organ and it deserves more thought than a quick swipe.

Why a balm

A balm sits on your skin in a way a lotion doesn't. It's thicker, it lasts longer, and it gives you that feeling of having actually done something. I'm not a skin care expert, but I can tell you that a balm is the kind of product that makes you stop rubbing your hands together in the car and start feeling like you have your act together.

Earthley keeps the formula simple and the label honest. Pick it up, use it when your skin asks for it, and put it back in the tin. That's the whole process. It's a short list, and I respect that.

Good to know

This product is intended for topical use only. Keep the tin out of reach of young children, store it at room temperature, and keep the lid on. The balm is at its best when it's not the subject of a long conversation with your sunglasses.