7 of the Best Natural Body Balms

When your skin’s feeling dry, tight, or just needs some extra love, a good body balm or butter can make all the difference. Body balms go beyond basic lotions — they lock in hydration, protect your skin barrier, and help repair damage from the elements, all without feeling heavy or greasy.

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It’s also important to keep tabs on what you put on your body. Your skin absorbs what you feed it, and petrochemical-free and fragrance-free formulas can nourish your body without exposing you to unnecessary chemicals.

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Whether you're caring for sensitive skin, looking for something travel-friendly, or just want a balm that actually works, we've rounded up some of the best natural (no petro-derived ingredients) body balms and butters out there — and there’s something here for everyone.

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While the definition of "natural" products can be subjective, we use it here to describe products made from bio-based ingredients.

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Body Balm Set from Bite

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A travel-friendly body balm that comes in a sleek, refillable metal case. Each set includes a 3-piece case and a solid moisturizer refill that locks in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. This ultra-concentrated formula hydrates, repairs skin, and is fragrance-free. It's made without plastics, parabens, or gluten, and is vegan and cruelty-free.

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The Everywhere Stick from Kate McLeod

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A hydration powerhouse that combines four plant butters, cocoa, shea, cupuaçu, and kokum, to tackle dry, chapped skin anywhere on your body. This wax-free, fragrance-free formula absorbs quickly without greasiness, making it versatile enough for lips and cheeks yet effective on rough elbows and heels. Perfect for travel, outdoor activities, and even kids can use this.

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Also read: 4 Natural Body Washes You Should Try

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All Cream from Fat and the Moon

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This full-body moisturiser is infused with aloe and rosewater in a potent, filler-free formula and hydrates best when applied to slightly damp skin after cleansing. The shea butter in it creates a protective layer that locks in moisture, aloe keeps the skin hydrated, and sunflower oil provides nutrients for proper cell turnover. It contains no essential oils or artificial fragrances — just a light rose scent from the rosewater.

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Pure Unrefined Shea Butter from Alaffia

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An unscented formula that nourishes your skin with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals while being cruelty-free. It uses handcrafted raw shea butter that is ethically sourced from West African cooperatives, and you won't find any sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, artificial colors, or synthetic fragrances in it.

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Badger Balm from Badger Balm

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A powerful, ultra-rich moisturizer that protects and soothes rough, chapped skin. This balm contains just five simple ingredients, including beeswax and extra virgin olive oil. It's gentle enough for sensitive skin yet effective on tough problem areas, delivering quick relief for cracked fingers and weathered skin. The balm is USDA Certified Organic, cruelty-free, and you can apply it anywhere — from hands and legs to face and lips.

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Salve-All from Dr Max’s

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This versatile balm soothes dry skin, eases sore muscles, and hydrates hands with a powerful blend of medicinal herbs like arnica, sea buckthorn, castor seed, and cedarwood oils. You can use it as a facial moisturizer, total body skin care, or massage aid — it's your essential all-in-one remedy with a subtle earthy scent.

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All Over Balm from meow meow tweet

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A plant-based alternative to petroleum-based salves, it delivers fresh floral moisture from head to toe. This versatile balm works everywhere — cracked hands, dry feet, cuticles, tattoos, lips, and even as an under-eye cream. It is made using antioxidants that help to heal chapped skin, tighten the under-eye area, and provide essential moisture wherever needed.

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