Plastic-Free Skincare for Outdoors: Why Solid Bars and Aluminium Tins Are the Real Deal
Plastic-Free Skincare for Outdoors: Why Solid Bars and Aluminium Tins Are the Real Deal Plastic Free July started as a month-long challenge. One month, less
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.
Plastic-Free Skincare for Outdoors: Why Solid Bars and Aluminium Tins Are the Real Deal Plastic Free July started as a month-long challenge. One month, less
Your training plan is back on track. The days are longer. The mud has mostly dried out. But spring running has its own set of
Open water swimming in summer looks idyllic from the outside. From the inside, it’s cold water, UV, salt, and a wetsuit that’s been in a
You’ve made it to the Med. The water is that particular shade of blue that doesn’t exist in Wales. You reach into your bag for
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Why Most SPF Creams Fall Short Outdoors
SPF creams are often hard to apply evenly—especially for those of us who actually live outdoors.
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Your Essential Winter Skincare Guide for Skiers and Snowboarders – 2025/2026 Season
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, runners everywhere lace up their shoes and hit the trails, roads, and parks
At Balmy Fox, we’re passionate about harnessing the power of nature to create skincare products that are good for you and the planet
Winter sports enthusiasts, rejoice! If you’re like many skiers and snowboarders, you’ve likely experienced the discomfort of chafing
The crisp mountain air, the thrill of the descent, the breathtaking views…ski season is a magical time. But while you’re focused on conquering the slopes,