Pau Yuen Tong Delay Plus Cream - Old Chinese Herbal Balm

What this product is

Pau Yuen Tong Delay Plus Cream is an external herbal balm for men, supplied as a firm ointment set in a small round lidded tin inside a printed outer carton. The packaging carries the Pau Yuen Tong name, the words “Old Chinese (BALM)” and a stylised ancient Chinese bronze ritual vessel used as the brand’s trade mark, with “Masculine Ointment” printed above the brand name on the carton. It is sold as a single tin in its carton.

This is a topical item. It is applied to the skin and it is not swallowed, so it carries no Supplement Facts panel and it is not sold as a dietary supplement. It sits in our range of creams and gels for men rather than with anything taken by mouth.

Balm, ointment, cream or gel — what the format means in practice

A balm is an anhydrous semi-solid, meaning an oil- or wax-based product with little or no water in it. That single distinction is the most useful thing to understand before you open the tin, because it governs how much you need and how the product behaves once it is on skin.

A cream is an emulsion of oil and water. It sinks in, the water phase leaves, and within a minute or two it has largely disappeared. A gel is usually water- or alcohol-based; it flashes off faster still and leaves a thin film. A balm does neither. Nothing evaporates from it, so it softens with body heat, spreads out under a fingertip, and then stays on the surface where it was placed.

The practical consequence is quantity. Because none of a balm disappears, a very small scoop covers a surprising amount of skin, and taking more than you need simply leaves a layer sitting on top. This is why balms of this kind are sold in shallow tins rather than in pump bottles or tubes, and why the tins look small next to a bottle of lotion. Over-application is the most common mistake people make with any tin-packed balm, and it is easily avoided by starting with the smallest amount you can pick up and working from there.

The anhydrous base has one more everyday implication. With no water phase to speak of, a balm like this does not need refrigeration, but it will soften in a warm room or a hot car, so a cool cupboard keeps the surface firm and easy to work with.

Ingredients and what the packaging prints

The carton and the tin carry no printed ingredient list. The faces of the packaging photographed for this listing print the brand name, the product name and the trade mark emblem, and nothing beyond that — no ingredient declaration, no net weight, no statement of origin and no barcode. We therefore publish no ingredient list for this item, because we have none that comes from the product itself.

Read the carton that arrives with your order before first use. That matters most if you have a known allergy or a sensitivity to fragrance, essential oils or petrolatum-based bases, since a topical balm is a product you are putting directly onto skin. If the carton you receive carries no declaration either, and you have any allergy history at all, the sensible course is to patch test first or to ask a pharmacist.

How to use it

This balm is for external use only, and the directions printed on the carton supplied with your order are the authority on how to use it. Those are the manufacturer’s own instructions for this product, and they take precedence over any description, including this one. We deliberately restate no quantity, timing or frequency here that we cannot read off the packaging itself.

The general handling of a tin-packed balm is straightforward. Open the lid, take the smallest amount you can lift on a clean, dry fingertip, and spread it thinly on unbroken skin. Replace the lid afterwards so the surface stays clean. Wash your hands when you have finished unless you are leaving the balm where you applied it. Because the base is oily rather than watery, soap and warm water removes it more reliably than water alone, and a tissue will lift most of the excess if you have applied too much.

Before first use, a patch test is worth the five minutes it costs. Put a small amount on the inside of your forearm, leave it for a few hours, and check for redness, itching or stinging. Do not apply the balm to broken, irritated or recently shaved skin, and keep it away from the eyes, the mouth and any mucous membrane.

One compatibility point is worth knowing in advance. Oil-, wax- and petrolatum-based products can weaken latex. Because this item carries no ingredient declaration on its packaging, check the carton supplied with your order before you use the balm together with latex condoms, latex gloves or latex toys. If the base is oily and you need latex in the picture, keep the two apart, or choose a polyurethane or nitrile alternative.

Who it is for

This item is for adults 18 and over, and the carton itself is marked “Masculine Ointment”, so it is positioned for men. It will suit someone who prefers a topical format over anything swallowed, and someone who wants a compact item that stores flat in a drawer or a wash bag rather than a bottle that takes up shelf space.

It is less suitable for anyone with a history of skin sensitivity who wants a full ingredient declaration before buying, because this packaging does not provide one. It is not for use on broken skin, not for internal use, and not for anyone under 18. If you are already using a prescription topical on the same area, or you have a diagnosed skin condition, speak to a licensed healthcare professional before adding anything else to the routine. You can browse comparable items in delay products for men or across the wider men’s range.

Good to know

• External use only. This balm is applied to skin. It is not swallowed and it is not a dietary supplement.
• Keep away from the eyes and from the mouth and other mucous membranes. If the balm gets into an eye, rinse with plenty of clean water.
• Stop using it if your skin reacts. Redness, itching, stinging or a rash that does not settle is a reason to wash the area and discontinue use.
• Store it in a cool place with the lid closed. An oil- and wax-based balm softens in heat, so a warm shelf or a car glovebox is a poor home for it.
• Keep out of reach of children and of pets. The tin is small and the lid is not child-resistant.
• No Proposition 65 warning is printed on this packaging, so none is reproduced here. We do not add a warning the product does not carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a cream, a gel or a balm?

It is a balm, and the packaging prints “Old Chinese (BALM)” and “Masculine Ointment”. In practice that means a firm, oil- and wax-based semi-solid that you scoop from a tin with a fingertip, rather than a pourable lotion or a water-based gel that absorbs and vanishes.

Does the packaging list the ingredients?

No. The Pau Yuen Tong carton and tin carry the brand name, the product name and the trade mark emblem only, with no ingredient declaration, no net weight and no barcode. Check the carton supplied with your order before first use, and patch test on your inner forearm if you have any allergy history.

Is this balm for external use only?

Yes, it is for external use on skin only and must not be swallowed. Keep it away from the eyes, the mouth and other mucous membranes, do not apply it to broken or irritated skin, and keep the tin out of reach of children.

Can I use it at the same time as latex condoms?

Check the carton first, because oil-, wax- and petrolatum-based products can weaken latex and this packaging carries no ingredient declaration to confirm the base. If you need latex in the picture and cannot confirm what the balm is made from, keep the two apart or use a polyurethane or nitrile alternative instead.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Every order ships in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product imagery and no description of the contents on the outside. The charge on your statement will not show the Gear Isle name either, so neither the parcel nor your bank statement identifies what was ordered.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition or a known allergy to any listed ingredient. Keep out of reach of children.