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Salve: Nipple Balm

Name: Salve: Nipple Balm
Brand: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
SKU: vnipple
Price: 12.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (19 reviews)

A gentle, organic herbal balm crafted to comfort dry, chafed, or sensitive nipples and surrounding skin — ideal for nursing parents, pumping, jogging, or anytime delicate skin needs extra care. Made with nourishing oils, butters, and infused botanicals — and safe for babies — so there’s no need to wash it off before nursing.

Size:

2 fl oz Tin

1 fl oz Tin

$12.75

Product Overview

When Delicate Skin Needs Extra Care

The skin on the nipples is some of the most delicate on the body — easily affected by hormonal shifts, breastfeeding, pumping, everyday clothing friction, exercising, or even a long run. When that skin feels dry, tender, or irritated, a gentle, comforting balm can make all the difference.

This balm — soft, soothing, and deeply moisturizing — was created for those moments

Our Nipple Balm is crafted with a blend of organic oils, butters, and herb‑infused botanicals chosen for their ability to comfort and moisturize delicate skin. Marsh mallow root, elder flower, plantain, calendula, mullein, and St. John’s Wort are slowly infused into organic sunflower and coconut oils, creating a silky, soothing base that melts beautifully into the skin.

Cocoa butter and beeswax add a protective, breathable layer that helps reduce friction and lock in moisture — especially helpful during breastfeeding, pumping, or exercise. The result is a balm that supports the skin’s natural ability to stay soft, comfortable, and resilient.

Safe for babies, lanolin‑free, and made without petroleum or synthetic fillers.

Why People Reach for This Balm

Helps soothe and moisturize dry, sensitive, or chafed nipples
Creates a protective, friction‑reducing barrier
Safe to use before nursing — no need to wash off
A comforting support during breastfeeding or pumping
A favorite for joggers and athletes who experience chafing
Helps keep delicate skin soft, nourished, and comfortable
Travel‑friendly for gym bags, diaper bags, or hospital bags

How It Feels

The balm has a soft, creamy texture that melts instantly on contact, leaving a silky, protective layer that feels soothing and breathable. The scent is extremely light — a gentle, natural aroma from the infused herbs and cocoa butter, with no added essential oils. It’s subtle, comforting, and baby‑friendly.

Notes for Runners & Athletes

Chafing from clothing or repetitive movement can leave nipples feeling sore or irritated. Applying a thin layer before a workout helps reduce friction, while applying afterward helps soothe and moisturize tender skin.

Notes for Pumping Parents

A nourishing balm can make pumping more comfortable.

Apply a thin layer to the nipple and areola before pumping to reduce friction
Some prefer applying directly to the skin rather than the flange for easier cleanup
Always check with a lactation consultant or healthcare provider to ensure the flange size is correct, as fit greatly affects comfort

Ingredient Integrity: Made WITHOUT petroleum by‑products, lanolin, parabens, phthalates, or synthetic fillers.

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For external use only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How To Use

Directions For Everyday Use

Using clean, dry hands, apply a small amount of balm to dry, sensitive, or overworked nipples as often as desired. The balm melts easily and creates a soft, protective layer that helps the skin feel comfortable and moisturized.

Breastfeeding & Nursing Support

During pregnancy, natural hormonal changes begin preparing the nipples and areolas for feeding. Some people notice darkening of the areola or changes in texture — all completely normal.

While no special “prep” is required, some find it helpful to:

allow the nipples to air out when possible
apply a light layer of balm in the weeks leading up to birth to keep the skin soft and conditioned

Once baby arrives:

Apply a thin layer to the entire nipple and areola after each feeding
Make sure the skin is dry before applying
This gentle, baby‑safe balm does not need to be washed off before nursing

The balm helps reduce friction, keeps the skin moisturized, and supports comfort during the early days of breastfeeding.

For Pumping Parents

A nourishing balm can make pumping feel more comfortable by reducing friction and helping the skin stay soft. You may:

Apply a thin layer to the nipple and areola before pumping
Use a small amount inside the pump flange if desired
(Some prefer applying only to the skin for easier cleanup — it’s personal preference)

If pumping ever feels uncomfortable, check with a lactation consultant or healthcare provider to ensure the flange size is correct, as fit plays a major role in comfort. Always consult a healthcare professional for any concerns about your baby.

For Athletes & Runners

Chafing from clothing or repetitive movement can leave nipples feeling tender.

Apply a thin layer before workouts to help reduce friction, and again afterward to moisturize and soothe the skin.

How to Use

Massage a small amount onto clean, dry skin wherever extra comfort and moisture are needed. Reapply as desired throughout the day.

If you have very sensitive skin or are simply trying a new product for the first time, we always recommend doing a patch test.

Care & Storage

We handcraft our herbal salves in small batches using organic oils and botanicals to ensure freshness and quality. Because they contain no synthetic preservatives, proper care helps maintain their texture and performance.

Apply with clean, dry hands
Avoid introducing water into the container
Keep lid tightly closed between uses
Store in a cool, temperature-stable environment
Best used within 6 months after opening

Important Notes

For external use only.
Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

FAQs

Effective, Feel Good Ingredients

The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal,  and protect your skin and hair!

Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!

Featured Ingredients

Organic Cocoa Butter*

Cocoa butter is a rich, creamy butter that melts at body temperature to soften and soothe dry skin. Packed with fatty acids and antioxidants, it locks in moisture and adds shine and smoothness to dry or damaged hair while reducing frizz and breakage. *Fair Trade Certified Read More

Organic Plantain

Plantain leaf is a humble but powerful botanical valued for calming irritated skin and scalp. Used both infused in oil and as a finely ground dry leaf, it helps soothe itching, support healing, absorb excess moisture, and provide gentle comfort for sensitive, reactive, or easily irritated skin. Read More

Organic Marsh Mallow Root

Marshmallow root is a mucilage-rich botanical prized for its ability to deeply hydrate, soothe irritation, and improve comfort in both skin and hair care. Its natural gel-like properties help soften, protect, and detangle, making it especially helpful for dry, sensitive, or easily stressed skin and hair. Read More

All Ingredients

Organic Sunflower Oil

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil*

Organic Beeswax

Organic Cocoa Butter*

Organic Marsh Mallow Root

Organic Elder Flowers

Organic Saint Johns Wort

Organic Plantain

Organic Calendula

Organic Mullein

Organic Rosemary Oil Extract (ROE)

Organic Sunflower Oil infused with Organic Botanicals Calendula, Plantain, Mullein, Elderberry Flowers, Marshmallow Root, and St. John's Wort

*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Use A Natural Organic Body Cream?

Why use a natural organic body cream . . .

It is Natural

Natural Organic Whipped Cocoa Butter Body Butter Well, first of all, it's an all-natural product. Commercial lotions are NOT. Our Body Balms and Whipped Shea Butters only contain the ingredients that they need to moisturize your skin.

Creams and lotions formulated with synthetic ingredients often aggravate sensitive skin, exacerbate irritated skin conditions, and trigger allergic dermatitis.

The organic oils and butters we use do NOT contain petroleum based chemicals (Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Paraffin), chemical emulsifiers (DEA, MEA, TEA), chemical preservatives (Parabens, Urea), Propylene Glycol, artificial colors, or synthetic fragrances.

No Preservatives

Have you ever noticed that when you use your body lotion your skin never stays moist and you find yourself going back to the lotion bottle over and over?

Look at the ingredients. The main ingredient in lotion is water! Once water is added to make a lotion, preservatives are needed to prevent mold and bacteria growth.

No Alcohol or Petroleum Ingredients

Commercial lotions often contain isopropyl alcohol and/or mineral oil. Both of these actually are very drying to your skin. The alcohol gives a temporary sense of coolness due to evaporation.

Mineral oil is a clear, liquid oil with no scent and will not spoil. It is very inexpensive because it is the liquid by-product of the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline and other petroleum-based products from crude oil. It is found in lotions, soaps, baby oil, cosmetics, and motor oil. Mineral oil

It is great for oiling your wooden cutting boards--but not your skin. Mineral oil does not penetrate to soften. It is difficult to absorb, coats your skin and clogs the pores. If you would like to have healthy skin, stay away from mineral oils, animal fat, petroleum, and synthetic oil based skincare.

It Has So Many Uses

We know that natural body butters make great moisturizing body creams. But here are some other ways we have used these balms and butters:

Get rid of those cracked heels
Gently massage into very dry areas on your face
Soothe and smooth skin after shaving
Add a dollop to your hot bath water instead of using synthetic bath oils
Massage some into your cuticles to soften them
Massage into your lips for a great all natural lip balm

HINT: If you enjoy the application "feeling" of a lotion better than a cream, try massaging our rich Whipped Butters into warm, wet skin after a bath or shower. Wait a few moments and gently pat dry. (Do not rub the skin dry!)

Since a lotion is just a lot of water mixed with oils, a rich natural butter on warm wet skin will have a similar feel.

Remember, the skin is the body's largest organ
and it needs to breathe as part of its
important role in maintaining overall health!

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Can I Use Your Natural Skincare Products While Pregnant or Nursing?

Natural Organic Skin Care for Babies & Infants We often receive questions as to whether our soaps, shampoos, and other natural products are safe to use during pregnancy.

We recommend that expectant and nursing mothers check with their midwife or physician before changing a skincare routine with our organic products, or any other line of products.

Read the label on a bar of commercial soap. Read the label on your jar of moisturizer.

Now read the ingredients in a Chagrin Valley product.

We use quality natural and USDA Certified Organic ingredients. No synthetic additives, colorants, fragrances, preservatives, or chemical derivatives are used.

There is nothing in our all-natural basic soap or other products that could cause a problem in pregnancy.

Topically applying the herbs present in many of our soaps is also not a problem. Your skin will absorb much less herb from the soap than if you would sprinkle them on your food.

Essential Oils

The issue that seems to be of most concern is the use of essential oils during pregnancy.

There is a lot of confusing, ambiguous, and inaccurate information concerning the use of essential oils in pregnancy.

The question of safety and safety testing has a lot to do with several factors.

The type and composition of the specific essential oil. Essential oils differ greatly in strength and composition.
The quality of the essential oil. Many "cheap essential oils" are not pure and maybe cut with synthetic chemicals.
The actual “dose” of herb/essential oils. Most of the clinical research on essential oil safety is based on information for internal (actually ingesting) large doses of herbs, essential oils, or herbal "medicines." Obviously there have been no tests done on pregnant women.
How the essential oil is being used. The concentration of essential oils that are absorbed through inhalation, as in aromatherapy, and massage is much lower than if you were actually ingesting the oil.

But also, aromatherapy and massage therapy use much higher concentrations of essential oils than you find in soap or even in eating the herb. With aromatherapy, you are inhaling the high concentrations which get absorbed via the lungs and in massage therapy, the essential oils remain on your skin and are absorbed.

Our scented soaps are gently scented with essential oils, but the choice is between you and your health care professional. The most critical time is the first trimester.

Just about every one of our products, like lip balms, whipped butters, soaps, shampoos, and deodorants has a "no added scent" version.

When there is a growing baby to consider, if you are at all uncertain as to the safety of an essential-oil containing product, or any ingredient, please consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional!

When it comes to safety during pregnancy it is understandable that many massage therapists and aromatherapists decide to err on the side of caution in recommending the avoidance of certain essential oils.

Some Herbalists and Aromatherapist believe that essential oils that are normally safe to use, are safe during pregnancy, while others will recommend avoiding all essential oils during pregnancy.

Some essential oils that are normally quite safe have hormone-like effects and some even stimulate uterine muscles, both of which would be contraindicated during pregnancy.

Please do not ask us if one of our products is safe to use during pregnancy--we will simply refer you to this page.

We do not provide a list of essential oils considered safe during pregnancy because the information available is very contradictory. One aromatherapy source will list an essential oil as problematic while another one states it is fine.

The information is also changing constantly. Please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional for the most up-to-date information.

Sensitive Skin Can Strike During Pregnancy

Even if you have never had sensitive skin in the past, you may notice that a product you have been using for several years now irritates your skin.

The stretching belly is often the most sensitive spot. Other potential problem areas include the hips, thighs, and bottom where the skin may become dry and flaky.

Although the exact cause is not known, raging hormones do make you more sensitive to a wide range of things, and also your skin is thinning and stretching as you, and your baby, grow.

These changes can behave in unpredictable ways. For example, if you have eczema you may suffer from major flare-ups or complete remission during pregnancy.

Keep your body well moisturized and avoid products that contain synthetic additives, colorants, fragrances, or preservatives. Any of these can exacerbate sensitive skin problems.

Before trying a new product, you can always do a patch test to test for sensitivity.

And again, we recommend that expectant and nursing mothers check with their midwife or physician before changing a skincare routine with our products, or any other line of products.

Pregnancy & Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils during Pregnancy or for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you’re interested in using essential oils during pregnancy or with young children please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional before use.

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Can I Use Your Products on my Baby or Young Children?

We often receive questions as to whether our soaps, shampoos, and other items are safe to use on young children.

A baby’s skin, so thin and delicate, is no place for harmful synthetic chemicals.

Sadly, even some of the most trusted baby brands add nasty chemicals to their products.

Read the label on a bar of commercial baby soap or shampoo. Read the label on a bottle of commercial baby oil. Now read the ingredients in Chagrin Valley products.

We recommend starting with our Milk & Honey Baby Soap. We also recommend our two Castile soaps and Carrot & Honey Soap. They are unscented and, as with all of our products, contain no artificial ingredients!

My grandkids use our Milk & Honey bar as a baby shampoo--just keep the soap away from their eyes.

When you think your child is ready, try some new soaps.

As with all new products, it is best to do a skin patch test prior to full usage to test for any skin allergies or sensitivities. If you have any questions or concerns always check with your doctor or health care professional.

It is best to add only one new soap or product at a time and use it for a while before switching to a new soap.

Essential Oils & Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you are interested in using essential oils with young children please consult your health care professional before use.

Please do not ask us to diagnose your child's skin problems, we are not health care professionals. Our recommendations are based on what our customers have shared.

Click Here to visit our page of Organic Baby products!

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Are Chagrin Valley Ingredients & Products USDA Certified Organic?

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a USDA Certified Organic Company

The most important consideration in any business is its customers. Today's world of misleading claims, false advertising, and simple deception, often leaves consumers trying to discover the truth about personal products and their ingredients.

We want our customers to know that we are committed to transparency in everything we do.
We want our customers to know that when we say "organic," we mean it.
We believe that in becoming a USDA Certified Organic company, our customers do not have to wonder if we really use certified organic ingredients or if our organic products are truly organic.
So we choose to be a certified organic company and abide by the strict standards required for organic certification.

Some of my favorite products are made with ingredients that just do not exist as certified organic. Why? At this time there are no standards created for ingredients specifically used in the personal care product industry. Organic certification of personal care products is based on the organic food standards set by the National Organic Program of the USDA.

But since we are a certified organic company, we are required to submit documentation that even our "non-organic ingredients" were produced without the use of toxic pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge, or irradiation.

View related natural skin care blogs

Why Did We Become a Certified Organic Company?

What Do All of the Organic Labels Mean?

Organic Soap Labeling

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I Have Allergies What Natural Skincare Products Are Safe For Me?

Help! I Have Allergies

Trying to choose the right natural soaps or skincare products can be a bit overwhelming especially when you have allergies and/or skin sensitivities.

Since we proudly list every ingredient in all of our products, reading the ingredient list will help to eliminate ingredients that may cause you problems.

We always recommend doing a patch test before using any new products especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies.

We receive so many emails asking for help with allergies, we created categories in our “Help Me Choose” section to provide information for those with allergies or sensitivities to nuts, coconut, shea butter and gluten.

Check out our help me choose pages!!

If you are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in our products, they may cause skin irritation. Even natural ingredients may cause sensitivities.

People with severe allergies--please note: If you have severe anaphylactic-type reactions to ANY of the ingredients in ANY of our products, please do not buy our products. We have dedicated soap rooms and product rooms that are kept meticulously clean, but we cannot guarantee against possible cross-contamination of individual ingredients.

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Do Chagrin Valley Natural Skincare Products Contain GMO's?

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a USDA Certified Organic company.

We are required to submit documentation that ALL of our ingredients, even our "non-organic ingredients," were produced without the use GMOs.

Since the U.S. National Organics Program forbids the use of genetic modification in products to be certified as organic, purchasing organic is a great way to lower your exposure to GMO’s.

Genetically Modified Organisms refers to any animal, plant or microorganism that has been changed in a lab at the gene level. It is also known as “genetic engineering."

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Are Your Products and Ingredients Cruelty Free?

All of Chagrin Valley's natural soap, shampoo bars, and personal care products are certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny.

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve has been Leaping Bunny Certified since 2013.

The Leaping Bunny Program was developed in 1996, by The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC), to identify and support companies that are doing their part to help eliminate the unnecessary use and mistreatment of animals to test cosmetic products and ingredients. The CCIC is made up of eight animal protection groups including the Humane Society of the U.S., as well as groups from Canada and Europe.

At Chagrin Valley we do not test our finished products on animals (other than human volunteers). But what about the raw materials, the ingredients we use?

Many products display labels claiming that their finished product is ‘not tested on animals’ but this does not guarantee that the product ingredients are actually free from animal testing.

The CCIC Standard is a pledge that a company makes to remove animal testing from all stages of product development. Our pledge to buy ingredients that are cruelty-free is integrated into the purchase agreement for all of our suppliers.

Personal care products displaying the “real” Leaping Bunny logo are certified ‘cruelty-free' using the internationally recognized Humane Cosmetics Standards. These rigorous standards require that no animal testing is performed or authorized for finished products or any of the ingredients in any stage of product development by the company, its laboratories or its suppliers after a fixed cut-off date. All Leaping Bunny companies are subject to independent audits and pledge commitments that are renewed on an annual basis.

This annual renewal is a key requirement that sets the Leaping Bunny Program apart from other cruelty-free certification programs. Companies that manufacture products, as well as their ingredient suppliers, must annually recommit to upholding their promise to not conduct animal testing on any finished products, ingredients, or formulations.

Why is this annual commitment renewal important? "Because product formulations change, suppliers come and go, and manufacturers develop innovative lines to meet consumer needs. But we know that compassionate consumers need to be confident that no animal testing is involved in the products they use."

At Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve . . .

we do NOT test our products on animals
we do NOT use ingredients tested on animals
we do NOT sell into markets that require animal testing

The Leaping Bunny Program provides
the best assurance to consumers
that they are making compassionate shopping choices
by purchasing Cruelty-Free skin care!

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Salve: Nipple Balm