The Oh-Lief Natural Olive Baby Balm is a leave-on, olive-based balm made for your baby's skin — and gentle enough for the whole family to use too. Built around cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and beeswax, it's a rich, nourishing balm you can smooth over dry patches, use for a calming top-to-toe massage, or dab onto everyday scrapes, scratches and insect bites to help soothe irritation.
It's a South African, handmade balm that's 100% natural, and it carries COSMOS Natural certification with certified organic ingredients (85% of the total is certified organic, and 100% is of natural origin). The formulation includes certified organic lavender oil, which has a naturally calming scent that many parents like to weave into a wind-down routine after bath time and before bed.
Key Ingredients
| Cold-pressed olive oil |
What it does: Softens and nourishes the skin as the balm's main base. Why it works: As an emollient oil, it smooths and conditions, giving the balm its rich, comforting feel. |
| Beeswax (Cera Alba) |
What it does: Gives the balm its solid, warm-to-melt texture. Why it works: It forms a gentle occlusive layer that helps skin hold on to moisture. |
| Grapeseed oil |
What it does: Adds to the balm's lightweight, spreadable feel. Why it works: A cold-pressed emollient oil that helps the balm glide during massage. |
| Certified organic lavender oil |
What it does: Adds a soft, natural scent. Why it works: Its calming aroma is well suited to a relaxed massage before bedtime. |
How to Use
This is a versatile balm with a few different uses. Warm a little between your hands first so it softens and spreads easily, then choose the method that suits the moment.
For baby massage
Warm the balm between your hands and massage baby with circular strokes, working top-to-toe. Many parents find this a soothing part of a post-bath, pre-bedtime routine.
For insect bites, scrapes, scratches and problematic skin
Apply a small amount to the area to help soothe irritation.
For the gentle removal of cradle cap
Massage a small amount onto baby's scalp and wait for the balm to soften the skin, then use a fine 'lice' comb to gently brush away the loosened flakes. Please avoid the fontanel.
Best For
The Oh-Lief Natural Olive Baby Balm is a great option for parents who:
- Prefer a simple, natural-origin balm they can use across the family
- Want one product that works for massage, dry patches and everyday scrapes and bites
- Like to build a calming, lavender-scented step into baby's bedtime routine
- Are looking for a COSMOS Natural–certified balm with certified organic ingredients
It may not be the best fit if you're looking for a fragrance-free option, as it contains lavender oil and naturally occurring components of essential oils.
Disclaimer
When using the balm for cradle cap, always avoid the fontanel (the soft spot on baby's head). As with any new skincare product, patch testing first is sensible, particularly on sensitive skin.
Ingredients
Olea Europaea (Cold pressed extra virgin Olive) Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Cold pressed Grapeseed) Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Lavandula Agustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Geraniol**, Linalool**, Limonene** (*Certified organic, **Naturally occurring in essential oils)
Handmade with Love
Suitable for baby's sensitive skin and adults too
COSMOS Natural with certified organic ingredients
Great for the gentle removal of cradle cap
Cradle Cap
- 1x Oh-Lief Natural Olive Baby Balm 125g