Artisan Throws for staying Cosy
Artisan throws invite you to wrap up and stay cosy through the colder months
Midwinter has a particular way of making itself felt on the skin. Cold air, wind, and heated interiors all place quiet demands on it, often leaving it tight, dry, or unsettled. This is the time of year when simple, dependable skincare matters most.
Balms and oils come into their own during these months. They offer comfort, protection, and a sense of steadiness in a daily routine. The products gathered here are made in small batches by artisan brands who understand the value of slow formulation, carefully chosen ingredients, and skincare that supports rather than overwhelms.
By Lore Botanicals
This healing balm by Lore Botanicals offers calming plant butters with restorative botanicals to comfort dry, sore or irritated skin with deeply nourishing care.
By Natural Wisdom
Natural Wisdom’s Fruit & Flower Balm Concentrate uses a high concentration of organic fruit and flower extracts in a rich balm base to support protection and nourishment for dry or stressed skin.
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By The Drovers Daughter
Infused with organic calendula, yarrow and a subtle blend of lavender, rose geranium and sweet orange essential oils, The Drovers Daughter’s Shepherdess Hand Salve offers concentrated nourishment for dry hands.
By Harvest
Harvest’s Bergamot + Rosemary Mini Hand Balm unites botanical extracts and rich plant oils in a travel-ready balm that helps soothe and repair dry patches.
By Tyler Aromatherapy
With its cocooning blend of spice and ambered vanilla, Tyler Aromatherapy’s Cinnamon Club Bath & Shower Oil transforms a simple bath or shower into a deeply scented, silky-skin ritual.
By A.S Apothecary
Crafted on the Isle of Harris, A.S Apothecary’s Harmonising Cleansing Balm brings together traditional plant extracts and nourishing oils in a refined cleanser designed to leave skin clean, calm, and balanced.
By Soap Daze
Soap Daze’s New Rose Body Oil marries a classic floral fragrance with deeply conditioning plant oils that absorb easily, leaving skin smooth and subtly scented.
By Neve's Bees
Neve’s Bees Rosey Lip Balm pairs beeswax from the brand’s own hives with organic oils and natural vitamin E, offering a delicately scented, deeply nourishing lip treatment.
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By Oat & Thistle
Oat & Thistle’s Heather Lotion Bar melds lavender, lemongrass and amyris into a melt-on contact solid moisturiser that nourishes dry skin without water or waste.
Winter skincare does not need complexity. In midwinter especially, skin often responds best to fewer products used well. Balms and oils work by supporting the skin’s natural barrier, helping to hold moisture in and protect against harsh conditions.
Independent skincare makers tend to approach formulation with this in mind. Many work with a limited number of ingredients, chosen for their reliability and skin compatibility rather than novelty. Oils are often cold pressed or gently infused, and balms are blended slowly to preserve the qualities of each component. The result is skincare that feels considered and purposeful.
These are products designed to be used daily. Warmed between the hands, pressed gently into the skin, or applied where dryness is most persistent, they fit easily into morning and evening routines.
Balms are particularly well suited to midwinter. Their richer texture creates a protective layer that shields the skin from cold air and drying environments. Used sparingly, they can soften rough patches, calm sensitivity, and bring relief to skin that feels stretched or uncomfortable.
Artisan balms often reflect the maker’s close relationship with their ingredients. Beeswax, plant butters, and botanical oils are balanced carefully to create products that melt easily on contact and absorb without residue. Many are multipurpose, suitable for hands, lips, cuticles, or areas of the face that need extra care.
This flexibility makes balms a practical choice during winter. They simplify routines while offering dependable results, something that feels especially welcome at this time of year. Most balms in this guide are in small pots perfect for taking on the go.
I hope you’ve enjoyed discovering these makers. When you buy directly from their websites, your support goes straight to them and makes a real difference to their business.
The Artisan Founder features independent makers, celebrating craftsmanship and encouraging our readers to shop directly from their websites. Products in this edit are selected by us — there’s no commission, sponsored products, or marketplace involved.
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