Phil's - Tattoo + Scar Recovery Balm

Hero Ingredients: A functional blend of active skin protectants and heavy-duty botanical lipids.

Allantoin (0.5%): An active, highly effective skin protectant that provides optimal structural support, promotes cell turnover, and helps smooth the texture of scar tissue.

Shea & Cocoa Butters: Deeply emollient plant lipids rich in essential fatty acids that replenish moisture and soften severely dry or healing skin.

Olive & Sunflower Seed Oils: Deliver a concentrated dose of antioxidants and hydration to keep tattoo ink vibrant and skin supple.

Carnauba Wax: A natural plant wax that creates a breathable, protective seal over compromised skin to lock in moisture.

Full Ingredient List:
Active Ingredients: Allantoin 0.5%.
Inactive Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Copernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin.
*Organic Ingredient

(This formula is dermatologist-tested and free from synthetic fragrance, parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum, and formaldehyde.)

This universal balm is formulated for all skin types. It is highly targeted for individuals dealing with compromised skin, healing scars, new or existing tattoos, and severely chapped areas.

Revitalizes Tattoos: Deeply nourishes the skin to keep new and old tattoo ink looking vibrant and prevents fading caused by dryness.

Improves Scar Texture: Active Allantoin supports skin healing to visibly soften, flatten, and refine the appearance of scars.

Relieves Chapping: Creates a durable, protective barrier over severely dry or weather-beaten skin.

Zero-Waste Packaging: Housed in revolutionary plant-based packaging that is 100 percent plastic-free and breaks down in a landfill or home compost in just 52 weeks.

Step 1: Scoop a small amount of the balm from the jar using your fingertips.

Step 2: Warm the product slightly by rubbing it between your hands.

Step 3: Apply an even, protective layer directly over scars, tattoos, or chapped skin.

Step 4: Use daily or as often as needed to maintain a consistent moisture barrier.

This product is completely fragrance-free and avoids essential oils, making it highly safe for compromised or healing skin.

The 2nd's Recommendation: For external use only. If using on a fresh surgical scar or a brand-new tattoo, ensure the skin has completely closed and consult with your doctor or tattoo artist regarding the appropriate timeline for applying topical balms.

Tattoo aftercare and scar mitigation both require the exact same thing: a breathable, heavy-duty moisture barrier. Historically, people have relied on petroleum jelly for this, but petrolatum actually suffocates the skin and can draw ink out of fresh tattoos. This formula completely eliminates mineral oil and petroleum. Instead, it relies on Carnauba Wax to create a breathable seal, and Allantoin—a powerhouse active ingredient utilized in burn wards—to actively promote cell turnover. It is a highly functional, utilitarian tool that protects your expensive ink and minimizes the visual footprint of skin trauma.

Fragrance-Free: Contains no added synthetic fragrances or essential oils.

2.29 oz / 65 g

Can I use this on a fresh tattoo?
Be sure to check with your tattoo artist, but because it is completely free of petroleum and artificial fragrances, it is an excellent alternative to standard drugstore ointments for tattoo aftercare. It provides the necessary moisture without suffocating the healing skin.

How does it help with scars?
The active ingredient, Allantoin, is a proven skin protectant that helps soften keratin in the skin. When combined with deep hydration from Shea Butter, it helps flatten and smooth the rough texture of scar tissue over time.

Is the jar actually compostable?
Yes. The packaging is made from a 100 percent plastic-free material designed to break down completely in 52 weeks, whether you place it in a home compost bin or the regular trash.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.