Rooted in tradition.
Loved by 12,000+ sensitive-skin families

Rooted in tradition.
Guided by science.

Modern skincare inspired by generations of herbal wisdom.

90-day money-back guarantee — love your skin or it's free

Handmade, Small Batch

Blended by hand in small batches for freshness and care.

Female-Founded & Family-Run

Built by a mother, refined for the whole family.

No Synthetics or Fillers

No preservatives, sulfates, parabens or synthetic fragrance.

Safe for Sensitive Skin

Gentle enough for reactive, easily irritated skin.

The Skin Salve

Before there was a product for everything, there were plants.

Before there was a product for everything, there were plants.

For generations, people relied on plants to care for everyday skin and body problems.

But somewhere along the way, we traded that time-tested wisdom for a different cream, gel, or tube for everything.

We think some things are worth bringing back.

So we pair the botanicals people have trusted for generations with what modern science knows today.

  • Tea Tree & Lavender Keep the area clean and balanced
  • Vitamin E Nourishes new skin cells, locks in moisture
  • Olive & Coconut Oils Soften, protect, and carry herbs deep where they work
  • Beeswax Seals everything in under a breathable, protective layer
Our Approach

Traditional herbs. Modern standards.

We combine time-tested botanicals with careful formulation to create products that are simple, effective, and gentle on sensitive skin.

Concentrated Formulas

No water, fillers, or unnecessary ingredients. Every ingredient has a purpose.

Multiple Botanicals Working Together

Instead of relying on a single trendy ingredient, we use complementary herbs chosen for their traditional use in supporting healthy skin.

Made for Real-Life Skin Problems

From everyday cuts, scrapes, and bumps to achy joints, our products are designed for the situations families actually face.

Why the name

Choose this, not that.

Why a concentrated herbal salve outperforms typical lotions and creams.

This Our Skin Salves

  • Whole herbs, infused into oils
  • Several concentrated herbs
  • Long-lasting comfort
  • All natural with no fillers

Not that Most Topicals

  • A trendy extract buried in a cream
  • One trendy “hero” ingredient
  • Temporary relief that fades quickly
  • Long ingredient lists full of fillers
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Our story
"I wanted skincare that felt like something generations would have trusted — but refined enough for modern life."

I became obsessed with the herbs people relied on before modern skincare existed, then built the product I couldn't find: simple, honest, and genuinely effective. We still make every batch by hand.

With care, The This Not That family

90-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Love it, or it's on us.

Try the Skin Salve for 90 days. If you don't love it, contact us for a full refund — no complicated process, no hard feelings.

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