What Is The Bag Balm?
Bag Balm is a topical ointment originally formulated in 1899 in Vermont, USA, to soothe and moisturize cow udders that had become chapped and irritated from the harsh conditions of dairy farming. It contains lanolin, which helps to soften and moisturize the skin, as well as other ingredients like petrolatum and 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate.
A Product Made For Cows As An Everyday Skin Moisturizer?
Over the years, Bag Balm gained popularity beyond its original agricultural use and became known for its effectiveness in treating various skin issues in humans, such as dry skin, chapped lips, cracked heels, and minor cuts and scrapes. Many people use it as a multipurpose skin moisturizer and protectant.
Endorsed by TikTok's new era of Gen Z "Skinfluencers", social media influencers like Madison Bailey & Alix Earle fervently endorsed it as a remedy for parched skin and lips. Some individuals advocate for Bag Balm as a substitute for Vaseline in the "slugging" trend, where the entire face is coated before bedtime to lock in moisture.
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