My Neighbor's

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The most grounding and skin-restorative version of the Oh, Honey! Hand Balm — built on the same deeply healing foundation of 850+ MGO certified Manuka honey and grass-fed Hudson Valley tallow, this time paired with Wild Bergamot essential oil harvested from native Canadian Monarda fistulosa. Where the Lavender edition calms and soothes, the Wild Bergamot edition goes further for skin that is actively inflamed, reactive, or compromised — its natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties making it particularly effective for hands prone to rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, or persistent irritation. The earthy, herbaceous-citrus scent of true wild bergamot — distinct from the Italian bergamot used in perfumery — grounds the formula in something genuinely botanical, while Hudson Valley beeswax and Israeli jojoba oil round out the five-ingredient formula with structure, lasting moisture seal, and a finish that is rich without being greasy. Thick and concentrated by design — not a cream, a balm. A little goes a long way. Housed in a refillable aluminium vessel with a gold turn key.

How To Use

Use the gold turn key to gently roll the balm up from the aluminium tube. Warm a pea-sized amount between the palms and massage into clean hands, focusing on knuckles, cuticles, and any areas of dryness, cracking, or active irritation. For an intensive overnight repair treatment, apply generously before bed and wear cotton gloves to allow the formula to work deeply into the skin while you sleep. Can also be used on elbows, heels, lips, or any area of the body requiring concentrated healing and barrier repair.

Key Ingredients

• Grass-Fed & Finished Beef Tallow (Sebum Bovinum) — Hudson Valley, NY — The restorative foundation of the formula. Dry-rendered from regenerative Hudson Valley farms, tallow is biologically compatible with the skin's own sebum and rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K and essential fatty acids that deeply repair, nourish, and restore the skin barrier at a level that conventional hand creams simply cannot replicate. The reason the Oh, Honey! balms deliver genuine results for the most compromised and hard-working hands.
• Manuka Honey MGO 850+ (Leptospermum scoparium) — New Zealand — Certified at 850+ MGO, one of the highest potency grades of Manuka honey available. MGO (methylglyoxal) is the compound responsible for Manuka honey's uniquely powerful antibacterial and healing properties — clinically shown to combat a broad spectrum of bacteria, accelerate the repair of damaged and cracked skin, reduce inflammation, and support the regeneration of healthy tissue. At this concentration, it is a genuinely active therapeutic ingredient in every application.
• Wild Bergamot Essential Oil (Monarda fistulosa) — Canada — Harvested from the native North American wildflower commonly known as bee balm — entirely distinct from the Italian bergamot used in perfumery and Earl Grey tea. Wild bergamot essential oil is rich in thymol and carvacrol — compounds with clinically documented anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties that make it particularly effective for skin conditions involving chronic inflammation, including rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and persistent hand irritation from repeated washing or outdoor exposure. Its earthy, slightly citrus-herbal scent adds a grounding, natural quality to every application.
• Beeswax (Cera Alba) — Hudson Valley, NY — Pure Hudson Valley beeswax that gives the balm its thick, concentrated structure and creates a breathable, long-lasting protective seal over the skin's surface. Locks in the moisture and actives delivered by the tallow, honey, and jojoba, and shields the hands from environmental dryness, wind, and cold throughout the day.
• Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis) — Israel — USDA organic, cold-pressed, and unrefined. A liquid wax that closely mimics the skin's natural sebum, delivering lightweight, non-greasy hydration while balancing oil production and supporting collagen integrity. Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, it ensures the formula spreads comfortably and absorbs well without any heaviness or residue.