About Bag Balm

There are not many products that are made for use on animals that are just as effective on humans, but Bag Balm is one of them. With a long history of being a dairy farmer's best friend, Bag Balm has also become a new mother's favorite nipple treatment. Moisturizing and healing for chapped, cracked nipples is of course the main use for Bag Balm, but it has other uses as well.

  1. History of Bag Balm

    • Created in 1899 in Vermont as a cure for cracked and chapped cow udders, Bag Balm has been sold in the same green metal tin with clover and a cow's head on the top ever since. John Norris bought the formula from the farmer who created it, and it has been one of the top choices for dairy farmers ever since.

    Where Can I Get Bag Balm

    • Bag Balm is sold in pharmacies, farm supply stores, tack stores and hardware stores across the country. From a large tub to the small tin, you can find Bag Balm in a size and at a price that will suit you.

    Uses of Bag Balm

    • Bag Balm is of course formulated for cows udders, to soften and prevent chapping and cracking; however, it is also good for the pads on dogs' and cats' paws, and for human skin care, including breast-feeding mothers. Bag Balm is an effective lip treatment for chapped lips, a soothing treatment for sun and windburn, and a foot softener as well. Thick and full of emollients, Bag Balm is good for all skin types to prevent chapping, cracking, and even blisters and calluses.

    Bag Balm Contributions

    • After the terrorist attacks on New York City on September 11, 2001, the Bag Balm company donated their product to the rescue teams that were searching for survivors. This donation was used to soothe the search dogs' cut and torn paws after they spent hours searching through dangerous rubble. Bag Balm is included in care packages sent to U.S. soldiers in Iraq to help them deal with the discomfort of the heat and sun, sand and windburn.

    Unexpected Uses

    • Surprisingly, Bag Balm is used to keep new tattoos moist and to prevent them from peeling as they heal. It has also been used to stop cradle cap on babies, and even as a fingernail and cuticle treatment.