Plantain Leaf: The Quiet Hero Behind Our Balm

Some ingredients shout. Others whisper.
Plantain leaf is the latter—and it’s the reason our balm exists.

I first heard about it from a stranger while trying to soothe my baby’s angry mosquito bites. She called it “miracle cream,” passed down through her family. I didn’t know it then, but that conversation would change everything.

What I discovered was a plant that’s been quietly supporting skin for centuries. Not the banana-like fruit, but the humble green leaf you’ve probably walked past a hundred times. In herbal medicine, plantain leaf is known for its ability to calm, cool, and support the skin’s natural healing process.

It’s rich in compounds like:

• Allantoin, which encourages skin cell renewal
• Flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that help reduce inflammation
• Tannins, natural astringents that tighten and tone
• Mucilage, a soothing gel-like substance that hydrates and protects

These aren’t just folk tales—there’s science behind them. Studies have shown plantain leaf’s anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it a gentle but effective ally for dry, irritated, or sensitive skin.

When I started making what would become Triple P, I paired plantain with beeswax, castor oil, and vitamin E—ingredients chosen for their simplicity and integrity. No synthetic fragrances. No fluff. Just a balm that works with your skin, not against it.

We don’t claim to cure anything. We just believe in giving skin what it needs to do what it already knows how to do: repair, restore, and thrive.

So if you’ve tried everything and nothing feels quite right, maybe it’s time to try something simple. Something made by hand, with care, from a plant that’s been quietly helping for generations.

Triple P – Plantain Power Potion. One balm. Every body.