Salonpas vs Plant-Based Balm: How to Compare (Label Facts)

If you are searching for Salonpas vs a plant-based balm, or a Salonpas alternative made with organic oils, you probably want to know how the labels compare before you buy. Many people know Salonpas for patches, so the real question is often patch vs balm, and whether a balm made with organic oils is a better fit for how they use it. This guide sticks to label facts so you can compare for yourself.

What we can and cannot tell you about Salonpas

We make Rematch, so we only state facts about Rematch. For Salonpas's active ingredients, strengths, base and directions, check the Salonpas Drug Facts label or the brand's own website. Formulas and product lines change, and the label on the package in your hand is the source of truth.

How to compare any two balms

Hold both products and check five things on the labels.

• Active ingredients and their %. On the Drug Facts panel, under "Active ingredients." This tells you what the product uses and how strong it is.
• Inactive ingredients. The base: plant oils and butters or petroleum, and whether there are dyes or added fragrance.
• Format and size. Ounces, and whether it is a balm, cream, gel, roll-on, spray or patch. Format changes how you apply it and how far it goes.
• Where it is made and in what batch size. Look for a country or city on the label.
• Lot code and expiry. Both should be printed on the label or the packaging.

Patch vs balm: which format fits you

Check the Salonpas label or website for the specific product and format you are considering. Then compare formats on how you actually use them:

• Coverage. A balm goes exactly where you put it, in the amount you choose. A patch covers a fixed area.
• Movement. A balm rubs into skin around joints that bend, like knuckles, knees and elbows.
• Massage. Applying a balm means rubbing it in, which many people like as part of a morning routine.
• Reapplying. A balm can be reapplied as directed on the label, up to 3 to 4 times daily for Rematch.
• Carrying. Rematch Travel is a 1 oz jar for a gym or court bag.

What a patch user should know about Rematch

Rematch Original is a firm balm with camphor 6.5% and menthol 1.75%, made with organic oils and butters. It is cool on contact and warm underneath. Do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad, as the Drug Facts panel directs.

Compare actives

For Salonpas, check the Drug Facts label for its actives and strengths, since the brand offers several products. Rematch lists its actives on the front of the jar.

Rematch at a glance

	Rematch Original	Rematch Travel	Rematch Sensitive	Rematch Cream (preorder)
Format	Balm, 2 oz glass jar	Balm, 1 oz jar	Balm, 2 oz glass jar	Cream, 4 oz tube
Actives	Camphor 6.5%, menthol 1.75%	Camphor 6.5%, menthol 1.75%	None. Cosmetic skin balm, no camphor or menthol, no essential oils	Camphor 6.5%, menthol 4%
Base	Made with organic oils and butters. Contains beeswax, not vegan	Same as Original	Made with organic oils and butters. Contains beeswax, not vegan	Made with organic oils and butters. Contains beeswax, not vegan. No water, no alcohol
Made	Handmade in small batches, Scottsdale, Arizona	Same	Same	Same
Shipping and guarantee	Ships in 1 to 2 business days. Free US shipping over $35. 60-day guarantee	Same	Same	Ships week of Nov 16. Same shipping and guarantee

Shop: Rematch Original 2 oz · Rematch Travel 1 oz · Rematch Sensitive 2 oz · Rematch Cream 4 oz, preorder · Bundles

Why Rematch

• A 12 year formula. Cole Stegman has made and refined it for 12 years.
• Handmade in the USA. Small batches, poured by hand in Scottsdale, Arizona.
• Made with organic oils. Organic coconut oil, beeswax and shea butter carry the actives. No petroleum.
• Transparent labels. Actives printed on the front, every ingredient on the back, every jar lot-coded.
• Real-strength actives. Camphor 6.5% and menthol 1.75%, FDA monograph actives.
• Guarantee. 60 days. If it is not for you, one email gets a refund.

FAQ

Is there a plant-based alternative to Salonpas?

Yes. Rematch is a camphor and menthol balm made with organic oils and butters, handmade in Scottsdale, Arizona. To compare it with Salonpas, check the Salonpas Drug Facts label or the brand's own website for its actives and base, then compare with the Rematch label.

Is a balm or a patch better?

It depends on how you use it. A balm lets you choose where and how much, and works well around joints. Read and follow the directions on any product you use.

Does Rematch contain petroleum?

No. Rematch is made with organic oils and butters. There is no petroleum, petrolatum, mineral oil or paraffin in any Rematch product.

Is Rematch vegan?

No. Every Rematch product contains beeswax, which gives the balm its structure.

What is the difference between Original and Travel?

Nothing but size. Travel is the same formula as the 2 oz Original in a 1 oz jar.

How do I ask a question?

Email info@rematchbalm.com. A person reads every message.

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Rematch Original, Travel and Cream are OTC topical analgesics for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. Rematch Sensitive is a cosmetic. Read and follow the Drug Facts panel on any product you use. Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here only to identify products for comparison; Rematch is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.