Small batch · Made in the USA · Est. New York

The 8-ingredient balm for skin that reacts to everything

Deep, lasting moisture for dry, itchy, easily irritated skin, built on emu oil and seven other natural ingredients. Steroid-free and gentle enough for the whole family.

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Sound familiar?

You read every label. So do we.

Your skin now

The 2am itch that wakes you up. The thick cream that sits on top and stains the sheets. The light lotion that's gone by lunch. The free-and-clear aisle you've already worked through twice, and the prescription option that comes with a warning label.

With the balm

One pea-sized application that absorbs in and stays put. Comfort that lasts hours, not minutes. Eight ingredients you can read out loud, so there's nothing to second-guess before you put it on your own skin, or your kid's. Made by a family whose skin is exactly as picky as yours.

Derma Root Skin Repair Balm

Why we made this

We couldn't find it, so we made it

“We wanted one thing: a deeply hydrating balm with no chemicals, no additives, and nothing synthetic. It didn't exist — so we made it ourselves.”

Emu oil is one of the most moisturizing ingredients in nature, but its cost means very few products use it — and the ones that did were full of fillers we didn't want on our own skin. So we blended it with seven other natural ingredients in small batches here in the USA. We use every jar ourselves, and we've kept the formula to exactly eight ingredients ever since. Derma Root is still family-owned and independent.

The formula

Eight ingredients. Three jobs.

No preservatives. No fragrance. No fillers. If it's not on this card, it's not in the jar.

Steroid-free100% natural
1 · Moisturize 3 ingredients
Emu oil absorbs deep
Apricot oil softens flaky skin
Coconut oil conditions rough patches

Drenches dry, thirsty skin with moisture that absorbs in instead of sitting on top.

2 · Protect 2 ingredients
Beeswax breathable seal
Vitamin E antioxidant shield

Locks that moisture in with a breathable layer that helps your skin barrier do its job.

3 · Calm 3 ingredients
Lavender oil eases the look of redness
Tea tree oil soothes the itch
Sweet orange oil comforts skin

Quiets the urge to scratch and calms the look of redness, hour after hour.

Give your skin the simple option

8 ingredients. 90-day guarantee. Ships within 1 business day.

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In their own words

What careful label-readers say

“i swear it's absolute heaven.”

i itch 100% of the time over my entire torso. used this. no itching for over 24hrs!! staying home, didn't shower. when i slightly began itching again, used a 2nd time. same thing. so happy i went with a multi jar deal. try this.

Elizabeth Q. Derma Root customer

“I just wish I had found this sooner.”

I've finally got a nite of sleep it's a miracle no itching... I just wish I had found this sooner.

Jann T. Derma Root customer

“I just ordered 3 more jars!”

I was really surprised at how well this works. I had a really bad outbreak and... this product... I just ordered 3 more jars!

Debby P. Derma Root customer

How we're different

Derma Root vs. the creams you already tried

Feature Derma Root Everyday moisturizers Steroid creams
100% natural, water-free 8 ingredients, zero water Water is usually the first ingredient Water base plus medication
No preservatives or fragrance Nothing extra to irritate !Varies; often both !Usually preserved
Safe for daily, long-term use As often as needed Yes, but reapply constantly Labels limit how long
Comfort that lasts hours Oils absorb and stay Evaporates with the water !Not built to moisturize
No prescription needed Right off the shelf Yes !Strongest ones need an Rx
Gentle for babies 3 months+ Face, lips, eyelids too !Check each label !Ask your pediatrician

Verified reviews

From people who bought it

90day
guarantee

Use the whole jar. If it doesn't help, it's free.

Try Skin Repair Balm for a full 90 days. If your skin isn't happier, email support@dermaroot.com and we'll refund your order in full — no forms, no hassle, no questions asked. We can offer this because most people who try the balm keep using it.

Questions

Everything a careful label-reader would ask

Why no steroids?

On purpose. Steroid creams have their place, but their own labels limit how long you can use them, and many people want something gentle enough for every single day. The balm is built for exactly that: eight natural ingredients that moisturize, protect, and calm, with nothing you need to cycle off.

Why no water?

Flip over most moisturizers and water is the first ingredient. Water evaporates in minutes and takes the relief with it, and it's the reason those creams need preservatives. Our balm is 100% active: eight oils and waxes that absorb in and stay. No water means no preservatives, and nothing extra to irritate reactive skin.

Is it safe for children and babies?

Yes. The balm is gentle enough for babies older than 3 months. As with any new product, do a small patch test first and check with your pediatrician if you have any concerns.

What if my skin is very easily irritated?

The balm was made for exactly that. To be safe, apply a pea-sized amount to your inner forearm daily for 2 days before wider use. If your skin reacts, send it back for a full refund.

What does it smell like?

Fresh and clean, thanks to the lavender and tea tree oils. There is no added fragrance. The scent comes only from the ingredients themselves.

Where is it made?

Derma Root is a family-owned American brand. The balm is produced in small batches in the USA in an FDA-registered facility, and every order ships from New York.

How long does shipping take?

Orders placed Monday through Friday ship within 1 business day from New York. Standard US shipping takes 2 to 5 business days; international shipping takes 7 to 12 business days. Shipping on single jars is calculated at checkout from your address (typically a few dollars via USPS). Bundles and subscriptions ship free.

How do refunds actually work?

Email support@dermaroot.com within 90 days of your order and we'll refund you in full. You don't need the jar to be unused; the guarantee exists so you can actually try it.

Is beeswax safe for babies? I thought honey was dangerous for infants.

Beeswax is completely different from honey. It's the structural wax bees build their comb from and it does not carry the botulism spores that can be present in raw honey. It's considered safe for infants on the skin. (Honey itself is never an ingredient in our balm.)

Why emu oil?

Emu oil is one of the most deeply moisturizing oils in nature. It absorbs quickly and carries the other ingredients into the skin rather than sitting on top like petroleum. It's also the reason few products like this exist: it costs far more than the mineral oils most brands use. We built the whole formula around it anyway, because it's what we wanted for our own skin.

Is it safe during pregnancy?

The balm contains lavender, tea tree, and sweet orange essential oils. Most people use it without issue, but if you're pregnant or nursing, we recommend checking with your doctor first. That's the honest answer.

Why subscribe

This only works if you don't run out

A pea-size a day is nothing in the jar and everything in the result. The people who do best with Skin Repair Balm keep it next to the sink and never have a gap. Subscribing is how you do that without thinking about it, and it's the better price at every quantity.

  • 1 jar is $32 instead of $39, with free shipping
  • 2 jars are $55 instead of $69 ($27.50 a jar)
  • 3 jars are $69 instead of $87 ($23 a jar)
  • Pick every 30, 60, or 90 days so it matches how fast you actually use it
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