Nursing Balm for Mothers by Aleva Naturals helps moisturize nipples during the last trimester of pregnancy and soothe painfully cracked nipples once you begin nursing. DonÕt let dry, cracked nipples discourage you from your special time to bond with and nourish the life that grows within your body. Natural Cocoa Butter Ð provides a thick, highly moisturizing coating that makes skin soft and supple while providing a smooth, protective layer. Natural Castor Oil Ð rich in fatty acids that soothe and heal, attracts moisture to soothe dried nipples. Vitamin E, an antioxidant-rich emollient Ð acts as a free radical scavenger, keeps older skin young by hindering oxidization and protecting delicate skin, keeps skin soft and supple, promotes healing, reduces cracking and irritation. Certified Organic Olive Oil Ð gently soothes and moisturizes delicate parched skin. Extra-virgin olive oil is rich in powerful natural antioxidants known as Polyphenols and amino acid derivatives. Certified Organic Shea Butter Ð extracted from the nuts of the Shea Karite tree found in tropical regions in West Africa, provides soothing, healing Vitamins A and E as well as fatty acids.