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    Restore Healing Balm

    Restore Healing Balm

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    Our famous, deeply restorative do-it-all clean beauty balm heals irritated and injured skin

    Trusted by millions, Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm is a soothing, hypoallergenic ointment that quickly heals irritated and injured skin. Unlike mass-market healing ointments that simply coat the skin with petroleum and are often mixed with unhelpful allergens like lanolin, bacitracin, fragrance or essential oils - our Healing Balm is dermatologist-formulated with three well-tolerated bioactive and biodegradable ingredient superstars proven to speed recovery. 

    Dermatologist-Developed with Ingredient Integrity™ 
    Bioactive Ingredients | Effectively Dosed Actives | No Common Irritants | No Hormone Disruptors or Carcinogens | Biodegradable Ingredients | Sustainably Minded

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    Benefits

    • Soothes
    • Heals 
    • Protects

    This all-in-one skin remedy has won praise and a cult-like following for its effectiveness and versatility, including healing cuts and burns, soothing eczema and irritation flares, and treating post-procedure skin. Think of it as the better, clean, do-it-all ointment that offers all the food (nutrients), water (humectants) and shelter (occlusive protectants) the skin needs to recover beautifully. It’s a staple in dermatology offices, medicine cabinets, and handbags alike. In a clinical study of healing skin after lasering, it out performed Aquaphor in all measurements of healing and was preferred 9 to 1 by patients. 

    One clean balm, unlimited uses:

    • Post-procedure laser or stitches, even around the sensitive eye area 
    • First aid cuts and scrapes
    • Dry, chapped lips, hands or skin
    • Skin sensitization, irritation, rosacea and eczema flares
    • Overnight slugging companion to lock in moisture
    • Tattoo after-care that preserves ink dimension
    • Postpartum and breastfeeding recovery

    How To Use

    Apply as needed to dry or damaged skin anywhere on the body including lips, or apply as the last step of your nighttime skin routine for additional hydration.

    Awards

    Cosmopolitan - Holy Grail Beauty Award: Best Dermatologist Skincare Brand

    The Oprah Daily Self-Care O-Awards 2026 - Best Skin Fixer

    goop - Best (Clean) Do-It All Beauty Balm

    Allure - Best Balm for Moisturizing Dry Skin

    Doctor Rogers Skin Care meets the highest standards for:
    Credo Clean Standard | National Eczema Association | Sorette Approval for Motherhood | PETA Vegan and Cruelty Free | Yuka

    Full Ingredient List

    Key Bioactive Ingredients:

    Glycerin:A powerful humectant that draws water to hydrate the skin, speeds healing, reduces irritation, and restores the skin barrier.

    Castor Oil: A hypoallergenic plant oil and emollient known to feed the skin with essential fatty acids while decreasing inflammation. 

    Castor Wax (Hydrogenated Castor Oil): A thicker form of castor oil that offers long-lasting protection. 

    Our commitment to transparency means we disclose all ingredients we use.

    Complete Ingredient List: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    All Doctor Rogers products are formulated without Fragrance and essential oils, Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, Sulfates (SLS / SLES), Phthalates, Parabens, PEGs (polyethylene glycols), Silicones, Mineral oil and petrolatum, Microplastics.

    Packaging Sustainability

    We meet the most rigorous sustainability standards in the industry, which is demonstrated by full compliance with the Credo Clean Standard for ingredients, testing, claims and packaging. We prioritize recycled content in packaging and using materials that can be recycled again. We continuously update our packaging to minimize waste and the use of virgin plastic.

    Box: Forest Stewardship Council certified paper stock; recycle

    Tube: 50% HDPE PCR; wash and recycle #2

    Cap: PP; wash and recycle #5

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    Middle-aged man displaying red, irritated, sensitive post-procedure skin who participated in Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm clinical study
    Middle-aged man who participated in Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm clinical study using Aquaphor on left side of face and Restore Healing Balm on right side of face post-procedure

    Before

    After

    Real Results

    In all measured outcomes of skin recovery after C02 lasering, including redness, swelling, crusting and overall healing, Restore Healing Balm outperformed Aquaphor.

    90% preferred Restore Healing Balm

    90% found it easier to use

    90% were more likely to recommend

    90% were more likely to use in the future

    *Chang YC, Croix J, Hernandez S, Chapas A. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018 Nov 1;17(11):1178 - 1182.

    Key Bioactive Ingredients

    • Glycerin

      A powerful humectant that draws water to hydrate the skin, glycerin speeds healing, reduces irritation, and restores the skin barrier.

    • Castor Oil

      A hypoallergenic plant oil and emollient known to feed the skin with essential fatty acids and decrease inflammation. 

    • Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Castor Wax)

      A naturally thickened form of castor oil that allows for long-lasting protection.

    FAQs

    Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm is a deeply restorative, petroleum-free healing ointment that soothes, heals, and protects irritated and injured skin. Formulated by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Heather D. Rogers, it was the first product she created and remains the brand's most iconic product, with a cult-like following among dermatologists, patients, and skincare enthusiasts. What makes it fundamentally different from conventional petroleum-based healing ointments is both what it contains and what it leaves out. Most conventional healing ointments coat skin with petroleum, which only creates a barrier without nourishing skin, and many include lanolin, a common allergen. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm uses three bioactive, biodegradable ingredients that provide what Dr. Heather D. Rogers describes as the food (nutrients from Castor Oil), water (humectant hydration from Glycerin), and shelter (occlusive protection from Castor Wax) that skin needs to recover. In a published clinical study, Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm outperformed a leading petroleum-based healing ointment in all measurements of post-laser healing and was preferred 9 to 1 by patients. It is used nationwide by dermatologists for post-procedure care. Oprah Daily named Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm Best Skin Fixer in its 2026 Self-Care O-Awards.
    Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm is one of the most versatile products in clean skincare, with a wide range of clinical and everyday uses. Post-procedure care is the most common clinical application: laser treatments, stitches, microneedling, and chemical peels, even around the sensitive eye area. For first aid, it heals cuts, scrapes, and minor burns more effectively than conventional antibiotic ointments, which cause allergic reactions in a significant percentage of users. For chronic skin conditions, it soothes eczema and irritation flares, rosacea, and skin sensitization. As an overnight slugging companion, it locks in moisture and treatments when applied as the final step in your nighttime routine. For tattoo aftercare, it protects new ink, speeds healing, and preserves ink dimension. For postpartum and breastfeeding recovery, it heals cracked and irritated skin. And for everyday dryness, it treats chapped lips, hands, cuticles, and any dry or irritated patch. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm holds the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, was hailed as a Wonder-Healer by goop, and named Best Skin Fixer by Oprah Daily in its 2026 Self-Care O-Awards.
    Yes. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm has been validated in a published clinical study that directly compared it to a leading petroleum-based healing ointment for post-laser skin recovery. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm outperformed in all measurements of healing, and patients preferred it 9 to 1. This head-to-head clinical data is extremely rare for clean healing ointments, most of which rely on ingredient claims alone without comparative efficacy studies. Beyond the clinical trial, additional published research supports concerns about common ingredients found in conventional healing ointments. A 2013 study found that 52% of wounds treated with a leading petroleum-based ointment showed redness, suggesting that non-petrolatum ingredients like lanolin may actually impede healing. A study of 1,012 children with eczema found 66% reacted to lanolin alcohol. And bacitracin, found in many conventional antibiotic ointments, was named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2003 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, with patch testing studies identifying it as one of the most common contact allergens in the US. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm avoids all of these problematic ingredients while providing active nourishment that petroleum alone cannot deliver.
    Yes. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm is one of the best clean alternatives for slugging, a technique that involves applying a thin occlusive layer as the final step in your nighttime skincare routine to lock in moisture and treatments while you sleep. The technique has been used by dermatologists for decades and gained mainstream popularity through TikTok and Reddit. Most people slug with conventional petroleum-based products. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm provides the same occlusive seal using petroleum-free, vegan, biodegradable ingredients that also actively nourish skin, unlike petroleum which only coats. Doctor Rogers offers a Clean Slugging Set that bundles Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm with Doctor Rogers Face Cream for a complete clean slugging routine. Apply Doctor Rogers Face Cream first, then a thin layer of Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm on top. Your skin should feel soft and protected, not greasy. Dr. Heather D. Rogers recommends this technique and uses it herself.
    Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm contains three core bioactive ingredients. Glycerin is a powerful humectant that draws water into the skin to hydrate, speed healing, reduce irritation, and restore the skin barrier. Castor Oil is a hypoallergenic emollient that feeds the skin with essential fatty acids while decreasing inflammation. Castor Wax (Hydrogenated Castor Oil) is a thicker form of castor oil that provides long-lasting occlusive protection. The formula is petroleum-free because petrolatum only coats the skin surface and does not penetrate or nourish. While it creates an effective moisture barrier, it offers no nutritional or healing benefit to skin cells. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm's bioactive ingredients both protect and actively feed the skin, which is why it outperformed a leading petroleum-based healing ointment in clinical healing measurements. Additionally, petroleum is derived from crude oil, is not biodegradable, and the EU has stricter regulations around its use in cosmetics than the US. All ingredients in Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm are biodegradable and will not accumulate in your body or waterways.
    Yes. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm carries Sorette Approval for Motherhood, a third-party certification confirming it is suitable for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is specifically recommended for postpartum and breastfeeding recovery, including use on cracked or irritated nipples. Unlike conventional healing ointments that contain lanolin and petroleum, and antibiotic ointments that contain known allergens, Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm uses only three simple, hypoallergenic, biodegradable ingredients that are suitable for both mother and baby. Many new parents use it for diaper rash, dry patches, and general skin irritation on infants. The formula is also free of fragrance, essential oils, and all common allergens, making it one of the most suitable healing ointments available for the entire family.
    Yes. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm carries the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, confirming it is suitable for eczema-prone skin. Eczema management requires products that hydrate, protect the compromised barrier, and do not introduce irritants or allergens. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm meets all three requirements. The Glycerin draws moisture into dry, cracked eczema skin. The Castor Oil provides anti-inflammatory fatty acids that calm irritation. And the Castor Wax creates a protective barrier that prevents further moisture loss and shields sensitive skin from environmental triggers. Critically, Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm contains no lanolin, which is a known eczema trigger. A study of 1,012 children with eczema found 66% reacted to lanolin alcohol, yet lanolin is a key ingredient in many conventional healing ointments most commonly recommended for eczema. For patients who have experienced worsening eczema symptoms while using conventional healing ointments, switching to a lanolin-free, petroleum-free alternative like Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm often provides noticeable relief. Allure named Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm Best Balm for Moisturizing Dry Skin.
    Yes. Dr. Heather D. Rogers specifically recommends Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm for tattoo aftercare, describing it as a petroleum-free, hypoallergenic ointment that speeds the healing process without affecting ink color or quality. After getting a tattoo, the skin needs gentle, non-irritating moisture and protection to heal properly and preserve ink quality. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm provides this through its bioactive, hypoallergenic formula. Unlike conventional petroleum-based products that can suffocate the skin and may fade tattoo ink, Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm's bioactive ingredients allow skin to breathe while providing protection and nourishment. It preserves ink dimension and supports the natural healing process. Apply a thin layer to the tattooed area two to three times daily during the healing period, typically two to four weeks, or as directed by your tattoo artist. The formula is fragrance-free and contains no essential oils, dyes, or irritants that could react with fresh ink or sensitized skin.
    Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm outperforms conventional petroleum-based healing ointments on three key measures: clinical efficacy, ingredient safety, and ingredient quality. First, clinical evidence: in a published clinical study, Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm outperformed a leading petroleum-based healing ointment in all measurements of post-laser healing and was preferred 9 to 1 by patients. Second, ingredient safety: many conventional healing ointments contain lanolin, which causes allergic reactions in a significant percentage of eczema patients and has been shown to cause redness in over half of wound patients in published research. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm contains no known allergens. Third, ingredient quality: most conventional healing ointments use petroleum jelly as their base, which only coats the skin surface without nourishing it. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm uses bioactive ingredients that actively feed and repair skin. It is also vegan, biodegradable, and holds five third-party certifications including Credo Clean Standard, National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, Sorette Approval for Motherhood, PETA Vegan and Cruelty Free, and Yuka. Allure named Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm Best Balm for Moisturizing Dry Skin and Oprah Daily recognized it as Best Skin Fixer in its 2026 Self-Care O-Awards.
    Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm is available in multiple sizes to suit different needs. The 5g mini tube ($8) is perfect for trying the product for the first time or keeping in a pocket or bag. The 5g 3-pack ($20) offers three minis at a savings. The 0.5 oz tube ($24) is ideal for travel and purses. The 1 oz jar ($42) is a versatile everyday size. The 4 oz tube ($68) is the best value for regular users. A Trio of three 0.5 oz tubes is available for $60, saving $12 off the individual price. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm is also available as part of the Clean Slugging Set, which bundles it with Doctor Rogers Face Cream and Doctor Rogers Face Wash for a complete overnight routine. Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm is available on doctorrogers.com and at select authorized retailers nationwide.

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