Baby Dry Skin Cream for Dry Cheeks & Rough Patches
A richer balm for dry, delicate baby skin
For flaky cheeks, rough little patches and skin that feels tight after a bath, BUM + BODY Balm is a rich, waterless alternative to baby cream or lotion.
★★★★★ 4.8 average rating
From early Matylda families
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✔ Compliant with UK Cosmetic Product Regulations
✔ Made in small batches in the UK
✔ Ships worldwide
IT REALLY WORKS
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Sometimes your baby’s skin is not having a full-blown crisis. It is simply dry, rough and asking for something richer than the lotion that disappeared five minutes ago.
Dry baby skin can look flaky, feel tight or show up as rough little patches on the cheeks, chin, folds, knees and elbows. Cold weather, central heating, dribble and bath time can all leave skin needing a bit more help.
BUM + BODY Balm is technically a balm rather than a water-based cream, and that is exactly why it works so beautifully on dry patches. It melts into a soft, nourishing layer that moisturises, supports the skin barrier and stays where you put it.
Rich, concentrated and made for dry cheeks, rough little patches and the skin that always seems tight after a bath.
For the patches that need more staying power than lotion.
Dry-Skin Results from Matylda Baby Families
BABY DRY SKIN BEFORE
BABY DRY SKIN AFTER
ADULT DRY SKIN before
ADULT DRY SKIN after
Honestly, we’re a big fan! Considering we’ve been through many creams, been referred to a dermatologist, this is the cream that has helped her neck the most!
AFTER BATHS, COLD WEATHER AND THE GENERAL BUSINESS OF BEING A BABY
Baby skin can lose moisture easily, particularly after baths, during cold or windy weather, with central heating or around dribble-prone chins and cheeks.
BUM + BODY Balm contains no added water, so a tiny amount gives dry areas a rich layer of nourishing oils, skin-compatible fats and protective ingredients. It helps soften flaky-looking skin, hold moisture in and leave rough areas feeling more comfortable.
Warm a small amount between your fingers and smooth it over wind-dried cheeks, rough little knees, flaky-looking folds or anywhere the skin needs more moisture. Use it after a bath, before bed or whenever a dry patch appears.
That is where a waterless baby balm can be so useful. BUM + BODY Balm is concentrated, so every swipe is full of nourishing oils, fats and barrier-supportive ingredients. Use a tiny amount on dry baby skin when you want comfort that lasts longer than a lotion and feels gentle enough for everyday care, from dry cheeks to after-bath patches and winter skin.
RICH, SIMPLE CARE
Ingredients Chosen for Dry Baby Skin
Every ingredient has a job, and we use enough of it to do that job properly.
Grass-fed beef tallow forms the rich, skin-loving base of the balm. It helps give dry skin deep, lasting moisture rather than leaving it feeling briefly slick. You can read more aboutwhy we use tallow in baby balm.
Calendula-infused oil helps give the formula its soothing, comforting feel. Read more aboutcalendula for dry baby skin.
Rosehip oil nourishes dry-looking skin, while beeswax leaves a soft protective finish. Zinc oxide supports the skin barrier, panthenol conditions the skin, and chamomile with a touch of ylang ylang completes the formula.
There is no water, petroleum, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance or unnecessary filler. You can explore all thenatural ingredients for baby skin care we use and why each one earned its place in the tin.
No water. No unnecessary fillers. Just rich ingredients chosen to soften, moisturise and protect dry baby skin.
CALENDULA OIL
BEESWAX
GRASS-FED BEEF TALLOW
ROSEHIP OIL
CAMOMILE
ZINC OXIDE
PANTHENOL (PRO-VITAMIN B5)
YLANG YLANG
MADE BY MUMS
Why we made this balm
Matylda Baby started because my daughter Matylda’s skin was dry, sensitive and getting nowhere with the growing collection of half-used creams beside the changing mat.
Emma is a natural cosmetics expert, so together we made batch after batch until we had a rich balm we were completely happy to use on our own babies. It was the first thing that genuinely helped Matylda’s skin, and that difference is why we kept making it for other families.
The idea of using a balm rather than a conventional baby cream can feel unfamiliar at first. Ours is firm in the tin, then melts between clean fingertips into a silky, oil-like layer that glides easily over dry cheeks, rough patches, folds, knees and elbows.
Use much less than you would with a lotion or cream. A thin layer is enough to leave skin feeling soft, nourished and protected without covering your baby in half the tin.
It is easy to use after a bath, before bed or whenever a dry patch appears.
A tiny amount goes a very long way. Convenient, because babies are not famous for volunteering for lengthy skincare routines.
step 1
warm
Warm a very small amount between clean fingertips until it melts into a silky oil.
step 2
gently apply
Smooth a thin layer over dry cheeks, rough areas, folds or body skin. Apply after bathing or whenever the skin looks dry.
step 3
keep it clean
Use clean, dry hands each time and close the tin between uses to keep your balm fresh.
Avoid the eyes, mouth and broken or infected-looking skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use on my baby’s dry skin?
For ordinary dry baby skin, look for something simple, moisturising and rich enough to soften rough or flaky-looking areas.
BUM + BODY Balm is a waterless, concentrated balm made with grass-fed tallow, calendula, rosehip oil, beeswax, zinc oxide, panthenol and chamomile. It moisturises dry skin, helps protect the surface and can be used on cheeks, folds, knees, elbows and areas that feel tight after bathing.
Warm a very small amount between clean fingertips and smooth on a thin layer. Patch test before wider use and avoid the eyes, mouth and broken skin.
Is a balm better than lotion for dry baby skin?
Neither is automatically better for every situation. A light lotion can work well for general, all-over moisturising. A balm is richer and can be more useful when particular patches stay dry or the lotion seems to disappear almost as soon as you apply it.
Because BUM + BODY Balm contains no added water, it is highly concentrated. You need far less of it than a conventional lotion, and it leaves dry skin with a soft protective layer.
Can I use BUM + BODY Balm on my baby’s face and cheeks?
Yes. Warm a tiny amount between clean fingertips and smooth it lightly over dry cheeks, the chin or a small rough area on the forehead.
Avoid the eyes, mouth and any broken, weeping or infected-looking skin. Less is best on the face, particularly around dribble-prone areas.
How and when should I apply it?
Apply a thin layer whenever the skin looks or feels dry. This might be after bath time, before bed, before going outside in cold weather or after gently cleaning a dribble-prone chin.
Warm a small amount between clean fingertips and smooth it over the area without rubbing. BUM + BODY Balm is concentrated, so you only need a little. More balm does not necessarily mean better results; it generally just means more balm on the clothes.
Can BUM + BODY Balm be used on newborn dry skin?
Mild peeling and flakiness can be common during the first few weeks. Keep things simple and only apply product where the skin genuinely looks dry.
Patch test first, use a very small amount and avoid the eyes, mouth and broken skin. Speak to your midwife, health visitor, pharmacist or GP before introducing a new product if your baby was premature, is receiving medical care or has widespread or concerning skin changes.
How can I tell the difference between dry skin and eczema?
Ordinary dry skin is often temporary, rough or flaky. It may become more noticeable after bathing, during cold weather, with central heating or around dribble-prone areas.
Skin that is repeatedly red, itchy-looking, inflamed, cracked or flaring in the same places may need different care. Our guide todry skin or eczema explains the distinction in more detail.
BUM + BODY Balm is not a medicine or a replacement for professional advice.
When should I ask a doctor about my baby’s dry skin?
Speak to your GP, pharmacist, midwife or health visitor if the skin is cracked, bleeding, weeping, blistered, hot, swollen, painful, spreading or looks infected. You should also seek advice if the dryness is persistent, worsening or your baby seems unwell.
For ordinary rough or flaky patches, a simple routine and a rich moisturising balm may be all the extra support the skin needs.
Because when something truly works, you don’t need to keep searching.
The goal is not another half-used cream on the bathroom shelf. It is one little pink tin you actually keep reaching for.
Keep it close for dry cheeks, rough little patches, flaky-looking folds and skin that feels tight after a bath. BUM + BODY Balm is rich, waterless and concentrated, with hardworking ingredients that moisturise, soften and protect dry baby skin.
