Balmonds Skincare

For All Your Summer Moments

Summer is for making memories and making the most of small moments, not overthinking your skincare 💚

That’s why we make products with natural ingredients, nothing unnecessary, and sensitive skin in mind.

So your routine can feel simple and supportive, and you can feel more comfortable in your skin, whatever your summer looks like 🌿

Sun protection is only half the story when you have sensitive skin. Long days outdoors, heat, sea, sweat, chlorine and extra showers can all leave skin feeling dry, tight and uncomfortable.
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This is the post-sun skin kit that comes everywhere with me:
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💦 Body, Hand & Hair Wash – a gentle cleanse that won’t strip skin that’s prone to dryness and sensitivity.
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🌿 Hydrating Body Oil – to help lock in moisture after showering while skin is still slightly damp.
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❄️ Cooling Cream – for an instant cooling, refreshing boost when skin feels hot or uncomfortable (currently 25% off - grab it while you can!)
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✨ Skin Salvation – to nourish extra dry, rough or vulnerable areas that need a little more care.
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Simple, gentle products that help keep my skin feeling comfortable all summer long. ☀️
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Which step in your post-sun routine makes the biggest difference to your skin?

In this series, we’re handing the microphone over to the people who know these experiences best - those who have lived, or are living through them.
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When we asked Harriet what she’s learnt from her skin journey, her answer was: “Don’t wait, do it scared, do it flared.”
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Living with a chronic skin condition can sometimes make you want to put life on hold. To wait until your skin is “better” before wearing the outfit, going to the event, applying for that job, taking the photo or making the memories.
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But your life is happening now.
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Harriet’s reminder is such a powerful one: you deserve to experience joy, confidence and connection, even during a flare up.
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A huge thank you to everyone who continues to share their experiences, insights & encouragement with the community. Your openness helps others feel less alone, more understood, & more confident in navigating their own skin journey.
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If you like to share your story, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us DM 💚

Wilderness Wellbeing, run by Yazmin Basan, has created a unique mixed gender retreat focusing specifically on the sensitive skin community. This retreat will be co-hosted by some of our favorite advocates: Briana Banos, Kitt Sullivan, and Alice Brown. This restful, calming experience will take place August 14th-17th in the breathtaking Scottish Cairngorms.
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As a woman with sensitive skin herself, Yazmin wishes to host this as an annual event. This year, Balmonds has proudly sponsored a place on the retreat, ensuring those with financial difficulties can partake in the event. Although all spaces are now full, we can’t wait to show you how the event unfolds. Hopefully you can participate next year as spots filled up fast!
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Follow for more retreats focused on your mental and physical wellbeing 🌿

Even without burning (check out our last post on SPF ☀️), hot weather can take a toll on your skin.
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Heat increases transepidermal water loss, meaning moisture evaporates more quickly from the skin’s surface. This can leave skin feeling dehydrated, tight, uncomfortable, and more prone to flares if you’re managing eczema or sensitivity.
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That’s why the cool-down after a day outdoors matters just as much as the protection beforehand ❄️
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After replenishing our water intake and a gentle lukewarm shower, our Cooling Cream is the one we reach for: lightweight, soothing, nourishing, and free from anything your skin doesn’t need.

Shop now and SAVE 25%✨

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Packed in your suitcase? Absolutely.
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Part of your everyday routine when you’re back home? Even better. ☀️
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Our mineral SPFs are made for sunny holidays, family adventures, festivals and all those everyday moments spent outdoors. With broad-spectrum UV protection and nourishing ingredients chosen with sensitive skin in mind, they help support skin while providing gentle protection from the sun.
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Because your skin needs the same care on a dog walk, in the garden, or running errands as it does on days out or holidays.
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Scar healing doesn’t stop once the wound has closed 💚
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Scar massage can be one of the most effective ways to support healing after surgery, injury or inflammation, helping to reduce tightness, improve flexibility, and even ease discomfort like itching or pain.
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We’ve teamed up with scar specialist therapist, Emma Holly, to share her expert advice, including simple, safe techniques you can try at home.
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Head to the link in our bio (linktree) to read the full guide on the blog, and be sure to give a follow for more expert scar care methods and advice. ✨

Every family has their skin essentials. With the start of the school holidays fast approaching, what’s your summer skincare non-negotiable? ☀️ Drop it in the comments 🧡
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Heat, sweat, air-conditioning, chlorine, pollen, changes in your routine - summer throws a lot at sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
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Some people find the summer months improve their skin, but if yours is feeling reactive, dry or just off, you’re not imagining it.
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Balmonds Skin Salvation is our hardest-working balm for a reason. Pure, natural ingredients that get straight to work on broken, sore, dry or itchy skin and help support the skin barrier.
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