Balm vs. Moisturizer: The Difference Between Creams, Lotions & Salves

When it comes to balm vs. moisturizer, there is an important difference: a traditional water-based moisturizer helps hydrate the skin, while an anhydrous balm primarily helps soften the skin and se...

Slugging: Is It Right for Your Skin?

  Our Tips to Successful Slugging Winter is here, and with it comes the challenge of keeping skin hydrated against cold outside winds and dry indoor heat. One skincare method that is popular during...

Glow Balm Vs. Baby & Mom Balm

  I know how incredibly uncomfortable and painful dry, flaky, and irritated sensitive skin can be in the cold weather. Every year, I make adjustments to my skincare routine to manage it. As someon...

Cold Weather Can Change The Consistency of Your SBA Products. Here's What To Do.

It's cozy season! With the change in weather can come changes to your skincare products. Let me explain! You might notice that some of your favorite Skin Balm Apothecary products have become a l...

Everything You Need to Know About SPF & Why We Created a Mineral SPF Facial Balm

Hello, sunshine! ​ Summer is right around the corner and the weather is changing once again. The sun is shining! For us who live in areas where the winters are cold, dark, and harsh, seeing the...

Nilotica Butter vs. West African Shea Butter

  You may be wondering, "What is Nilotica butter?" I'm glad you asked. Ready to learn about one of the main ingredients in our Blue Tansy Ultra Rich Moisturizer (aka our most luxurious moisturizer ...

Sensitive Skin? Read This.

"Is this product good for sensitive skin?" ​ This may be one of our most frequent questions at SBA... And we don't mind it one bit. =) ​ We understand that sensitive skin is a reality for many of ...

Balms vs. Moisturizers

Hello, everyone! Balms & Moisturizers... Two skincare products that are often easily confused or their terms used synonymously. However, there are major differences between these two! Today, ...

Glow Balm 101 + Its Many Uses

  Happy Friday, SBA Fam!   We hope you're having a wonderful day today and enjoying the last few days and weeks of beautiful sunny weather before the colder months arrive. Speaking of cold weather....

Winter Skin Issues? Glow Away!

  Hey, SBA Fam!   Today, we want to highlight a few incredibly powerful ingredients in our pretty pinkish Sweet Dreams Glow Balm... it's your skin's best friend for the cold fall and winter months!...