20g
Relief Balm
Steroid-Free Balm for Reactive, Irritated and Eczema-Prone Skin
Baby-safe. Steroid-free. The whole family's skin.
homeApothec's Relief Balm is a steroid-free, fragrance-free multi-use balm for reactive, irritated, and eczema-prone skin. It forms an occlusive barrier that seals moisture in and shields compromised skin from environmental irritants, while botanicals including calendula and yarrow soothe the skin underneath. No steroids, no synthetic additives, no preservatives — safe for daily use on adults, children, and babies from birth.
Ships from Rawang, Selangor · West Malaysia shipping RM8
Why you need it
Eczema patches, cracked lip corners, dry elbows, nappy rash — these all need something simple and trustworthy. Most balms are petroleum-based or contain synthetic fragrance that sensitises already reactive skin. Relief Balm is made from four clean ingredients. That's it. Nothing to read the label twice about. Safe enough for a newborn, effective enough for chronic eczema. The kind of product that becomes the thing your family reaches for without thinking — because it works and there's nothing in it to worry about.
Key benefits
The formulation
What's in it and why
Relief Balm is intentionally minimal. Beeswax creates an occlusive seal that protects compromised skin from moisture loss and environmental irritants. Shea butter provides the lipids that sensitive skin needs without risk of irritation. Jojoba oil — technically a wax ester, not an oil — mimics skin structure and helps the balm penetrate without feeling heavy. The calendula-infused oil, slow-infused like all homeApothec formulas, adds anti-inflammatory properties that calm reactive, inflamed skin. No water means no preservatives needed. No preservatives means nothing to sensitise skin that is already struggling.
This is for you if
- ✓You have eczema patches, reactive skin, or frequent flares
- ✓You want a single product safe for the whole family including babies
- ✓You need a targeted rescue balm for dry patches, lips, or cracked skin
- ✓You want a steroid-free option for daily maintenance and flare management
May not suit you if
- →Your main concern is oily or congested facial skin
- →You need a light non-occlusive texture as your primary daily face product
Key ingredients
Calendula Oil
Yarrow Oil
Oat Oil
Shea Butter
| Ingredient | What it does | Skin benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jojoba Seed Oil | Skin-identical wax ester | Penetrates without congesting; barrier-compatible |
| Calendula (8-week infusion) | Anti-inflammatory botanical | Soothes irritated and eczema-affected skin |
| Yarrow Extract | Astringent and anti-inflammatory botanical | Calms surface redness and skin sensitivity |
| Shea Butter | Fatty-acid-rich plant butter | Emollient protection and deep nourishment |
| Oat Kernel Oil | Contains ceramide precursors | Restores and soothes reactive, sensitive skin |
| Beeswax | Natural occlusive agent | Creates the protective seal that locks moisture in |
| Helichrysum (Immortelle) Oil | Regenerative botanical | Supports healing of inflamed and damaged skin |
Full ingredients
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil · Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract · Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract · Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter · Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil · Cera Alba (Beeswax) · Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil · Tocopherol (Vitamin E) · Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract · Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil · Helichrysum Italicum (Immortelle) Flower Oil
What customers say
“My 4-month-old had a patch of eczema on her cheek. The paediatrician said steroid cream — I wasn't ready for that. Tracy suggested Relief Balm. The patch cleared in 10 days.”
Dalila K. · Johor Bahru
Infant eczema
“I use this on everything. Dry knuckles, cracked heels, my son's eczema patches, my own lips in the aircon. One product for the whole family.”
James L. · Penang
Family use
“This is always in my bag now. Lip balm when I need it, eczema rescue when my skin flares on flights. Tiny tin, maximum use.”
Amira Z. · Kuala Lumpur
Sensitive, eczema-prone skin
How to use
Using Relief Balm
- 1
Take a small amount — a pea-size goes far.
- 2
Warm between fingertips and press onto affected area.
- 3
Use on lips, eczema patches, dry elbows, or anywhere that needs it.
- 4
Safe for babies and children — apply as needed.
Questions about this product
Common questions answered
The formulation
Why it works
Waterless
No water means every millilitre is active ingredient. No dilution. No preservatives to fight contamination from water.
8-week infusion
Plant compounds need time to fully transfer. We slow-infuse for 8 weeks — not hours — so the concentration is something you can feel.
Steroid-free always
No steroids. No synthetic fragrance. No ingredients your skin has to fight. Just botanicals doing what they were made to do.
Customer reviews
Relief Balm
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