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Era Organics Superbalm is sold as Superbalm Healing Ointment Baby Eczema Cream. Superbalm is an OTC skin protectant. Its active ingredient is Colloidal Oatmeal 1%, as printed on the Drug Facts panel on the jar. This page explains what that means for Superbalm and what the label lets us say about it.

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What OTC skin protectant means for Superbalm

OTC stands for “over the counter.” You can buy Superbalm without a prescription. As an OTC skin protectant, Superbalm temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to eczema. Put simply, it helps relieve itching and irritation due to eczema. Superbalm is also USDA Organic certified, cruelty-free, and carries the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. It is made in the USA.

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What the Drug Facts panel covers

The Drug Facts panel on the Superbalm jar lists the active ingredient: Colloidal Oatmeal 1%. It is the ingredient behind Superbalm’s label use: temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to eczema. The full ingredient list is: Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Gluten Free Oats, Chickweed, Chamomile, Sunflower Oil, Castor Oil, Beeswax, Vegetable Glycerin, Arrowroot Powder, Calendula Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Arnica Oil and Mixed Tocopherols. Superbalm comes in a BPA-free PP jar. To learn more, see our pages on itch relief and steroid-free eczema care.

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Frequently asked questions

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Do I need a prescription for Superbalm?

Superbalm is an OTC skin protectant, so you can buy it without a prescription. It is made in an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant, GMP-certified (third-party), certified organic facility in the USA.

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What is the active ingredient in Superbalm?

Colloidal Oatmeal 1%. You can find it on the Drug Facts panel on the jar.

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What is Superbalm free from?

Superbalm is free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, fragrance, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, silicones, PEGs, talc, formaldehyde, propylene glycol, drying alcohols and synthetic dyes.