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Nipple Salve

Mama & Babe

  • women-owned
  • herbalist-formulated
  • cruelty-free
Calendula-Infused Nip Nourishment
Calendula-Infused Nip Nourishment

Nipple Salve

Mama & Babe

  • women-owned
  • herbalist-formulated
  • cruelty-free
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Description

Nipple Salve is a rich botanical nipple balm made with calendula-infused sunflower oil, lanolin, and beeswax to soothe dry, cracked, and tender nipples during breastfeeding and chestfeeding.

Calendula has long been used to comfort irritated skin, while lanolin creates a breathable moisture barrier that helps protect sensitive nipple tissue between nursing sessions. The simple formula is made with baby-safe ingredients and melts into the skin to provide lasting nourishment.

Apply after feeding and wipe away any excess before your baby's next latch.
2 fl oz

Ritual

 Apply a small amount to sore, dry, or cracked nipples after nursing or pumping.

Allow the balm to absorb between feeding sessions. Before your baby's next latch, gently wipe away any excess to help ensure a comfortable latch.

Shelf Life

Lasts 8 months upon opening. Store in a cool, dry place. Our formulas are organic, akin to freshly made skin food. We skip the toxins and synthetic preservatives that keep conventional products hanging around forever.

Ingredients

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)*, Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus)*, Lanolin, Beeswax (Cera alba)

*Organic
^Ethically & Safely Wildcrafted

Nipple Salve is made without synthetic fragrance, essential oils, petroleum-derived ingredients, parabens, artificial preservatives, or mineral oil.

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Description
Nipple Salve is a rich botanical nipple balm made with calendula-infused sunflower oil, lanolin, and beeswax to soothe dry, cracked, and tender nipples during breastfeeding and chestfeeding.

Calendula has long been used to comfort irritated skin, while lanolin creates a breathable moisture barrier that helps protect sensitive nipple tissue between nursing sessions. The simple formula is made with baby-safe ingredients and melts into the skin to provide lasting nourishment.

Apply after feeding and wipe away any excess before your baby's next latch.
Ritual
Apply a small amount to sore, dry, or cracked nipples after nursing or pumping.

Allow the balm to absorb between feeding sessions. Before your baby's next latch, gently wipe away any excess to help ensure a comfortable latch.
Plant Profiles
Sunflower Oil, rich in cell supporting nutrients is infused with Calendula, traditionally revered for it's wound recovery properties.
Repairing Calendula
Softening and Restorative Sunflower Oil
Details
Breastfeeding and chestfeeding can be one of the most beautiful—and one of the most demanding—parts of caring for a new baby.

Nipple Salve was created to help soothe nipples that feel dry, cracked, or tender from frequent nursing or pumping. Calendula-infused sunflower oil nourishes delicate skin while lanolin and beeswax create a breathable barrier that helps keep moisture where it's needed most.

Its simple, baby-safe formula contains only a handful of thoughtfully chosen ingredients because sometimes less really is more.

Best for:
Breastfeeding and chestfeeding
Dry or cracked nipples
Pumping discomfort
Daily nipple care
Protecting sensitive skin

Not ideal for:
Those avoiding lanolin (wool-derived)
Deep wounds requiring medical care
Specs: 2 fl oz
Shelf Life:
Lasts 8 months upon opening. Store in a cool, dry place. Our formulas are organic, akin to freshly made skin food. We skip the toxins and synthetic preservatives that keep conventional products hanging around forever.
Note on the term "Mama”
To our pregnant and birthing people, we see "Mama" as both a divine and earthly energy. People of all genders can embody the nurturing spirit of Mama through caring, protecting, and creating. Our Mama & Babe collection honors that energy rather than defining a particular identity.
Our Recipe
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)*, Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus)*, Lanolin, Beeswax (Cera alba)

*Organic
^Ethically & Safely Wildcrafted

Nipple Salve is made without synthetic fragrance, essential oils, petroleum-derived ingredients, parabens, artificial preservatives, or mineral oil.
Packaging is an Ingredient
Aluminum Tin
Once empty: Disassemble, clean and rinse. Place the components into the recycling bin or take to your local recycling facility.

Label
Printed on 100% Post-consumer Waste material with compostable ink. They can be left on containers when placed into recycling.
FAQ
Is Nipple Salve safe for breastfeeding?
Yes. Nipple Salve is made with a short list of baby-safe ingredients designed for use between nursing sessions.
Do I need to wipe it off before nursing?
We recommend gently wiping away any excess before your baby nurses to help encourage a comfortable latch.
Can I use this while pumping?
Yes. Apply after pumping sessions to help soothe and moisturize nipples between uses.
Does it contain essential oils?
No. Nipple Salve contains no added essential oils or synthetic fragrance.
Can I use it on dry skin elsewhere?
Absolutely. While formulated for nipples, many people also use it on dry lips, cuticles, elbows, or other small patches of dry skin.
What is lanolin?
Lanolin is a natural wax derived from sheep's wool that's long been used to help protect and moisturize dry, cracked skin. It creates a breathable barrier that helps lock in moisture.
Is the Nipple Salve safe for babies to eat or does it have to be wiped off before feeding?
The Nipple Salve is non-toxic but we recommend wiping the Salve off before nursing to ensure a good latch.
The Coven
We call ourselves the ‘Coven’ as a shorthand of the space where our team gathers to intentionally conceive of, organize, create and ship out herbal bod care. We do everything under one roof, and ‘magical self manufacturing operation of botanical body care potions’ is a mouthful.
Who We Are
Herbalists, writers, proud fur baby parents, artists, musicians, gardeners, students. We self manufacture in our small town in the Sierra Foothills to invest in our incredible community of multidimensional beings.