Why I Created a Healing Balm for My Daughter
An honest story about allergies, motherhood, and the power of nature.
Becoming a mum changes everything. Your heart, your priorities—and for me, it also changed the course of my life and career.
Before launching Nourished Skin Co, I spent 20 years battling allergic skin reactions to synthetic ingredients found in mainstream skincare and beauty products. Constant flare-ups. I tried everything from pharmacy creams to luxury brands, but nothing truly helped—because nothing was truly natural.
I always knew in my gut that nature held the answer. And when my daughter was born, that inner knowing became an undeniable mission.
My Daughter Inherited My Skin Sensitivities 💛
Shortly after her birth, my daughter began to show the same skin issues I had struggled with my whole life—eczema-like rashes, sensitivity, dry patches that wouldn’t go away.
It broke my heart. I was determined not to put harsh steroid creams or synthetic ingredients on her delicate baby skin, but the "natural" products I found were anything but.
That’s when I made a promise: I would create a healing balm that was truly clean, effective, and safe enough for the most sensitive skin—especially my daughter’s.
Discovering Calendula: Nature’s Soothing Superpower 🌼
My studies in environmental management and biological science plus my love of nature led me to deep research on the healing power of plants. That’s when I discovered Calendula—a golden flower long celebrated for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and skin-repairing properties.
I formulated a balm using organic calendula extract, nourishing plant oils, and absolutely no synthetics or fillers. I tested it gently on myself first… and then used it on my daughter.
The result? Her skin cleared. The rashes disappeared. No more crying from discomfort. And for me—no more guilt.
That balm became the hero product of Nourished Skin Co. Today, it’s known as our Calendula Balm and remains our best-selling product, used by mums, babies, and sensitive skin warriors across Australia and beyond.
What Makes This Balm Different?
There are a lot of products out there that say “natural” on the label—but what they really mean is mostly natural or natural-inspired.
My Calendula Balm is made with:
-
100% certified organic, plant-based ingredients
-
Absolutely no synthetic chemicals, fragrances or preservatives
-
Ethical, small-batch production on the Mornington Peninsula
-
Eco-conscious packaging (no virgin plastic, ever)
It's gentle enough for newborns and powerful enough to treat adult skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, rosacea and dry, cracked skin. Many of our customers call it their “magic in a tin.”
Why This Story Matters 💬
This balm wasn’t created for profit—it was created for healing. For my daughter. For me. And now, for you.
When I hear from a mum who says our Calendula Balm helped clear her baby's nappy rash, or from someone going through chemo who trusts our ingredients on their skin—it’s the ultimate reward.
This isn’t just skincare. It’s care, in the truest sense.
Try It for Yourself 🌿
If you're a mum looking for a truly natural solution for your little one—or for yourself—this is the balm I made for you.
Shop the original, award-winning Calendula Balm here →
Let nature do the healing. 💛