Keep on Swimming Wildly with Balmy Fox
Wild swimming may sound like something you’d do in the depths of the Amazon rainforest or the Serengeti, but it’s actually an activity that’s becoming
Practical skincare advice for people who spend their time outdoors. We write about the problems that actually come up — chafing on a long run, windburn on the piste, salt and sun on the water, cracked hands in winter — and about what goes into the tins: which plant oils do what, why we use non-nano zinc oxide, and how we keep the packaging plastic-free. It is all written from our own experience of making the products in Mid Wales and using them on the hill. Pick a topic below, or browse by activity.
Wild swimming may sound like something you’d do in the depths of the Amazon rainforest or the Serengeti, but it’s actually an activity that’s becoming
Tea Tree oil is perhaps one of the best known and most commonly used essential oils. Most of us will have come across the name
Let’s face it, exercise is excellent for your mind and body whether you’re a hardcore athlete training for a triathlon or you’re off out for
Whether you’re a professional athlete, a keep-fit fanatic or you just love the outdoors, doing the sports that you love can mean numerous skin irritations
Para-athletics and the Need for Prosthetic Moisturisers Perhaps the most beautiful thing about exercise in the Great Outdoors is that it’s inclusive and has no
Don’t Put Your (Athlete’s) Foot in it! If you’re an active, outdoorsy person who loves running, riding, cycling or any other kind of outdoor pursuit,
Arnica: The Perfect Antibacterial Skin Cream Working outside and being an active participant in outdoor sports such as trail running, hiking, cycling, climbing and water
We all know what it feels like to be on our feet all day. Be that from work, parenting or generally being busy. But what if we place even more demands on our feet by enjoying all that our wonderful countryside offers us?
Outdoor pursuits are fun, exhilarating and great for our physical and mental wellbeing. However, brutal conditions and pushing ourselves to the limit can also wreak havoc with our skin and horse riding and other equestrian sports are no exception.
If you’re a keen cyclist, you’ll know that being outside enjoying the freedom of being on two wheels can also take its toll on your skin.
Vertical viciousness – hand and footcare tips for climbers. If you’re a climber, you’ll know only too well the toll that climbing takes on your hands and feet.
In the Spotlight – Tea Tree Oil for the skin win. At Balmy Fox, we truly believe in the power of nature to help soothe skin complaints.