CatharsisInkBotanics

Nova Balm was born from the collision of two worlds- herbalism and tattooing. As both a certified herbalist and a professional tattooer with half a decade of experience, I saw a gap in the aftercare products available to artists and clients alike. Many conventional tattoo aftercare products are heavy with synthetic scents and ingredients, petroleum bases, or unnecessary additives that don’t always support the skin’s natural healing process.
I wanted to create something different: a product that is intentional. Drawing from herbal wisdom and a deep understanding of skin health, Nova Balm was formulated with carefully chosen botanicals that soothe, protect, and nourish freshly tattooed skin- without compromising on purity. Each balm is hand-crafted in small batch, so you can trust in its consistency and freshness.
At its core, Nova Balm is about offering an alternative. It’s about giving artists and clients the option of a botanical aftercare ritual that honors both the art and the body it lives on.
Our mission is simple: to bring more options for aftercare products that are rooted in nature to the tattoo industry, while celebrating the craft of tattooing and respect for the skin.