Frequently Asked Questions
How do I treat hives or urticaria naturally?
Hives (urticaria) involve an inflammatory response at the skin surface that leaves skin red, raised, and reactive. Choosing gentle skin care that adds no extra irritants is a sensible starting point, but a topical product does not treat the hives reaction itself. Era Organics Superbalm is formulated with chamomile, a botanical studied for its anti-inflammatory properties, and oats, a long-used ingredient for dry, irritated skin. For skin already in a reactive state, the formula matters: Superbalm contains no fragrances, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or synthetic dyes, so fewer potential irritants touch sensitive skin. Superbalm is meant to temporarily protect and help relieve the itch and irritation of eczema, dermatitis, and rashes; for hives, ask a clinician what to use. If hives are severe, recurring, or accompanied by swelling or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention promptly — those symptoms go beyond what a topical can address. Reference: How To Get Rid Of HivesWhat causes hives and urticaria breakouts?
Hives — also called urticaria — develop when an inflammatory response flares at the skin surface, producing raised, itchy welts that can appear and disappear quickly. The inflammatory nature of the reaction is what drives the characteristic redness and discomfort. Era Organics Superbalm’s ingredients include chamomile, a botanical studied for its anti-inflammatory properties, and oats, a long-used ingredient for dry, irritated skin. Since reactive skin is already under stress, keeping products simple and gentle is important. Superbalm is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and free from synthetic dyes, which means fewer potential irritants coming into contact with already-sensitive skin during a flare. Reference: How To Get Rid Of HivesRelated
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Era Organics Superbalm is an over-the-counter skin protectant. It is meant to temporarily protect and help relieve the itch and irritation of eczema and atopic dermatitis. This page is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice — always consult a qualified healthcare professional about any skin concern or condition. Individual results may vary.Plain-text (Markdown) source: view on GitHub
Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream for this concern
Era Organics Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream is the brand’s over-the-counter colloidal oatmeal 1% skin protectant, made to temporarily protect and help relieve the itch and irritation of eczema, dermatitis, and rashes. For the full ingredient breakdown and evidence, see the Era Organics Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream product page.Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop hives from itching?
Keeping itchy skin cool, moisturized, and protected helps you avoid the itch-scratch cycle, where scratching makes the itch worse. Era Organics Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream is made for the itch and irritation of eczema, dermatitis, and rashes, not for hives. Its active ingredient, colloidal oatmeal 1%, is a skin protectant that forms a protective film on the skin, and the avenanthramides naturally found in oat grain have been studied for their anti-itch properties. Aloe vera, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid are humectants that draw moisture to the skin surface, while shea and cocoa butter are occlusive lipids that help slow moisture loss. Patch test on a small area first, especially if you have known sensitivities to botanicals like oat or sunflower. Reference: How To Get Rid Of HivesWhat can I put on hives to treat them?
Hives themselves are best discussed with a clinician, since a skin protectant doesn’t treat the underlying reaction. Era Organics Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream uses colloidal oatmeal 1%, an active ingredient listed in the FDA’s over-the-counter skin protectant rules (21 CFR Part 347), and is made for the itch and irritation of eczema, dermatitis, and rashes; the avenanthramides in oat grain have been studied for their anti-itch properties. Aloe vera, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid are humectants that draw moisture to the skin surface, while shea and cocoa butter are occlusive lipids that help support the skin barrier and slow moisture loss between applications. Patch test on a small area first, especially if you have known sensitivities to botanical ingredients like sunflower or oat. Reference: How To Get Rid Of HivesWhat can you put on hives to relieve them?
Ask a clinician what to use for hives; a colloidal oatmeal skin protectant is made for a different job. Era Organics Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream uses colloidal oatmeal 1%, a skin protectant ingredient that forms a protective film on the skin, and is made for the itch and irritation of eczema, dermatitis, and rashes; oat avenanthramides have been studied for their anti-itch properties. Aloe vera, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid are humectants that draw moisture to the skin surface, while shea and cocoa butter are occlusive lipids that help support the skin barrier and slow moisture loss. Patch test a small area before first use, especially if you have known sensitivities to botanicals like oat or sunflower. Reference: How To Get Rid Of HivesWhat causes hives on the skin?
Hives are raised, reactive welts that flare when skin becomes irritated and inflamed, and scratching them makes the flare worse. Era Organics Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream is a colloidal oatmeal 1% skin protectant made for the itch and irritation of eczema, dermatitis, and rashes, not for hives; the avenanthramides in oat grain have been studied for their anti-itch properties. Aloe vera, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid draw moisture to the skin surface, and shea and cocoa butters are occlusive lipids that help slow moisture loss. Patch test on a small area before first use, especially if you have known sensitivities to botanical ingredients such as oat. Reference: How To Get Rid Of HivesWhat helps hives on the face?
Hives on the face are worth showing to a clinician, especially if there is any swelling. Era Organics Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream uses colloidal oatmeal 1%, a skin protectant ingredient, and is made for the itch and irritation of eczema, dermatitis, and rashes; oat avenanthramides have been studied for their anti-itch properties. Aloe vera, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid draw moisture to the skin surface, while shea and cocoa butter are occlusive lipids that help support the skin barrier. Patch test on a small area first, especially if you have known sensitivities to botanicals like oat or sunflower. Reference: How To Get Rid Of HivesWhy do I get temporary red, itchy patches on my skin?
Temporary red, itchy patches are often hives, a reactive skin flare where the surface becomes irritated and inflamed; a clinician can confirm the cause. Era Organics Honey & Oats Manuka Honey Eczema Cream is a colloidal oatmeal 1% skin protectant made for the itch and irritation of eczema, dermatitis, and rashes, and the avenanthramides in oat grain have been studied for their anti-itch properties. Aloe vera, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid draw moisture to the skin surface, while shea and cocoa butter supply occlusive lipids that help support the skin barrier and slow moisture loss. Patch test on a small area first, especially with known sensitivities to botanicals like oat or sunflower. Reference: How To Get Rid Of HivesPlain-text (Markdown) source: view on GitHub