A jar of this has lived in every Vanilla Mozi household since the beginning. In the nappy bag. On the bedside table. In the bathroom cabinet. Next to the kitchen sink. The kind of product that quietly becomes indispensable — not because it was marketed that way, but because it keeps being the thing you reach for.
Gentle, nourishing, healing and soothing. For babies' bottoms, nipples, lips and anywhere your skin needs some extra love. Apply liberally and as often as required.
For breastfeeding mothers
The Precious Skin Balm was formulated with nursing mothers in mind from the very beginning — which is why it contains no petroleum derivatives whatsoever. The dominant nipple balms on the market are lanolin-based: derived from sheep wool, not vegan, and a known allergen for a meaningful number of women. Others contain petroleum-derived ingredients that many breastfeeding mothers prefer to avoid.
The Precious Skin Balm contains none of these. Organic shea butter, coconut oil, cocoa butter and calendula infused olive oil — botanical ingredients that are genuinely nourishing for the most sensitive skin, in a formula that is free from petroleum derivatives and kind enough for repeated daily use.
A note on scent: the Vanilla Mozi Natural Scent is present in the balm in the most minimal possible concentration — a deliberate formulation decision made specifically for breastfeeding safety and for use on newborn skin. The scent is a whisper rather than a signature. If you are a Vanilla Mozi customer expecting the full vanilla and spearmint of the body cream, this is intentional — and it is the right choice for a product designed to be used this close to a feeding baby.
For babies
The Precious Skin Balm is safe for babies from birth. Free from petroleum derivatives, synthetic fragrances, parabens and palm oil — formulated with the same organic botanical ingredients that Lea-Anne Crawford would choose for her own children's skin. Particularly effective for nappy rash (AU) / diaper rash (USA), cradle cap, dry or irritated baby skin, and any area of sensitive skin that needs gentle, consistent care.
Apply liberally. Apply as often as needed. There is nothing in this formula that doesn't belong on the most delicate skin.
For everyone
Chapped lips. Dry heels. Cuticles. Post-shave skin. Minor skin irritations. Dry patches anywhere on the face or body. The Precious Skin Balm is a genuinely versatile household balm — the kind of product that earns its place in every room because it keeps being useful in ways you didn't anticipate when you first bought it.
Concentrated enough that a small amount goes a long way. Gentle enough that there is no such thing as too much. At $26.95 for a 60mL glass jar of organic botanical ingredients, it is also the most accessible product in the Vanilla Mozi range — and one of the most useful things you will ever keep in your home.
The formula
Five organic ingredients. Every one deliberate. Organic shea butter and organic coconut oil — rich in vitamins and fatty acids, deeply moisturising and softening. Candelilla wax — a plant-derived, fully vegan alternative to beeswax, providing structure and a protective barrier. Organic cocoa butter — adding elasticity, suppleness and botanical nourishment. Organic calendula infused olive oil — calendula's soothing properties infused into organic olive oil, present in every application. And the Vanilla Mozi Natural Scent — in the gentlest possible concentration, present as a whisper of the brand's botanical identity.
Why Vanilla Mozi?
The Precious Skin Balm carries Vanilla Mozi's founding commitment into the moments when your skin needs it most — chosen with care, formulated with integrity, and made by hand in small batches in Noosa, Queensland.
B Corp certified. PETA-certified cruelty-free. Vegan certified. Certified Australian Made. No palm oil. No parabens.
Born from nature. Backed by science. Made with love.
FAQs
Q1. Is the Precious Skin Balm safe for babies?
Yes — the Precious Skin Balm is safe for babies from birth. It is free from petroleum derivatives, synthetic fragrances, parabens and palm oil, formulated entirely from organic botanical ingredients. It is particularly effective for nappy rash, cradle cap, dry or irritated baby skin, and any area of sensitive skin that needs gentle, consistent care. Apply liberally and as often as required — there is nothing in this formula that doesn't belong on the most delicate skin.
Q2. Is it safe for breastfeeding mothers to use on their nipples?
Yes. The Precious Skin Balm was formulated with nursing mothers in mind — it contains no petroleum derivatives, which means there are no harsh ingredients that need removing before feeding. The dominant nipple balms on the market are lanolin-based: derived from sheep wool, not vegan, and a known allergen for a meaningful number of women. The Precious Skin Balm is a fully vegan, petroleum-free botanical alternative. Note: the Vanilla Mozi Natural Scent is present in the balm in the most minimal possible concentration — a deliberate formulation decision made specifically for breastfeeding safety and use on newborn skin.
Q3. Is the Precious Skin Balm vegan?
Yes — fully vegan. The balm uses candelilla wax, a plant-derived alternative to beeswax, which is why it carries the vegan credential. It is also PETA-certified cruelty-free, free from palm oil and free from all animal-derived ingredients.
Q4. What can I use the balm for?
The Precious Skin Balm is a genuinely versatile household balm. Customers use it for nappy rash / diaper rash, cradle cap, dry and cracked skin, chapped lips, dry heels, cuticles, post-shave skin, minor skin irritations and dry patches anywhere on the face or body. Apply liberally and as often as required.
Q5. Why does the balm have a light scent?
The Vanilla Mozi Natural Scent — the botanical blend of vanilla and spearmint that defines the Vanilla Mozi range — is present in the Precious Skin Balm in the most minimal possible concentration. This was a deliberate formulation decision made specifically for breastfeeding safety and for use on newborn skin. If you are a Vanilla Mozi customer expecting the full vanilla and spearmint of the body cream, the scent in the balm will be considerably more subtle — and intentionally so.
Q6. What should I do if the balm changes consistency in warm weather?
The Precious Skin Balm is a handmade product made without synthetic stabilisers. Its consistency will soften in warmth and firm in cooler conditions — this is the nature of a genuine botanical balm and a sign of what is not in it. If the balm softens in warm weather, a few minutes in the fridge will restore it. Store in a cool, dry place for best results.
Q7. How long does a 60mL jar last?
With typical multi-use household use across several family members, a 60mL jar lasts most families three to six months. The formula is concentrated — a small amount is effective.
Q8. Does it contain beeswax?
No. The Precious Skin Balm uses candelilla wax — a plant-derived, fully vegan alternative to beeswax — which is why it is suitable for vegans and those who prefer to avoid animal-derived ingredients entirely.
Ingredients
The formula — five organic ingredients. Every one deliberate.
Organic Shea Butter
Deeply moisturising and rich in vitamins A, E and F — one of the great botanical emollients.
Organic Coconut Oil
Nourishing and deeply conditioning — softens, smooths and supports the skin's natural barrier function.
Candelilla Wax
A plant-derived, fully vegan wax that gives the Precious Skin Balm its structure and provides a gentle protective barrier. The clean beauty alternative to beeswax — the reason the Precious Skin Balm is fully vegan.
Organic Cocoa Butter
Rich in fatty acids, promotes skin elasticity and suppleness.
Organic Calendula Infused Olive Oil
Calendula's anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, infused into organic olive oil. Present in every application.
Vanilla Mozi Natural Scent
The Vanilla Mozi botanical blend — present in the most minimal possible concentration, deliberately so. Formulated at this level specifically for breastfeeding safety and for use on newborn skin.
Full INCI ingredients list
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract in Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Fragrance (Vanilla Mozi Natural Scent).
What we never use
Petroleum derivatives · Synthetic fragrances · Parabens · Palm oil · Beeswax
A note on consistency
The Precious Skin Balm is a handmade product. Its consistency may change slightly with temperature — it will soften in warmth and firm in cool conditions. Store in a cool dry place. If the balm softens in warm weather, a few minutes in the fridge will restore it.
Packaging
60mL glass jar — please recycle.
Use within 12 months of opening.
Additional information
| Weight |
150g |
| Dimensions |
5.25 × 5.25 × 5.5cm |
