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Most people think their skin acts like a wall that keeps everything out. It doesn't. Your skin absorbs what you put on it — and whatever gets absorbed goes into your bloodstream and travels through your whole body. Dr. Cole spent 20 years in clinical practice watching patients heal faster when they stopped using chemical-based products and switched to organic, plant-based formulas. This guide explains why.
Walk through any drugstore and you'll find dozens of skin repair creams, balms, and ointments. Most of them have something in common: a long ingredient list full of chemicals your body has to process and get rid of — even while you're trying to heal.
Your skin absorbs what you put on it. Those chemicals get into your bloodstream and circulate through your whole body. Parabens, petroleum jelly, synthetic fragrances — whether any one of them causes serious harm at the amounts you use is debated. What isn't debated is that they get inside you.
Dr. Janell Cole spent 20 years as a naturopathic doctor treating patients with persistent skin problems — eczema, rashes, sunburn, irritation, chronic dryness, and inflammatory conditions. What she kept seeing was the same thing: patients who stopped using chemical-based products and switched to organic, wild-harvested herbal formulas healed faster, had less irritation, and stayed better for longer.
It makes sense. When you put plant-based ingredients on your skin — things your body has been exposed to for thousands of years — your body knows exactly what to do with them.
Organic means the ingredients were grown without pesticides, weed killers, or chemical fertilizers. The plants weren't exposed to toxins while growing — so you're not rubbing traces of those toxins onto skin that's already irritated.
Wildcrafted means the plants were picked from the wild, not grown on a farm. Wild plants tend to be stronger because they have to work harder to survive — they produce more of the natural healing compounds that make them useful. A calendula plant grown on a farm and one growing wild in nature are not the same thing. The wild one is tougher and more potent.
Dr. Cole's Skin Repair formulas use both. Every ingredient is organic or wildcrafted. No synthetics. No filler chemicals. No petroleum.
Dr. Cole's Skin Repair products aren't built around what sounds good on a label. Every ingredient is in here for a reason — chosen based on real herbal medicine traditions and 20 years of treating patients.
Derived from one of the oldest healing plants on earth, olive oil is similar to your skin's own natural oils, so it soaks in without clogging pores. It carries the other healing ingredients deeper into the skin and helps calm redness and irritation. People have been using it on burns, wounds, and dry skin for thousands of years.
Naturally fights bacteria and fungus while creating a gentle protective layer over damaged skin. In the cream version, the coconut oil is soaked with echinacea before it's added — so those healing plant properties are built right into the base of the formula.
Gives the balm its thick, protective texture. Beeswax forms a breathable layer over the skin that locks in moisture and the healing ingredients while still letting your skin breathe. Unlike petroleum jelly, it's completely natural and contains its own calming properties.
Almost every culture on earth has used aloe for burns and sunburn — and for good reason. It provides instant cooling relief, reduces swelling and redness, and helps the skin heal faster. It works especially well on sunburn, minor burns, rashes, and skin that feels hot or reactive.
Most people know echinacea as something you take when you feel a cold coming on. But it also works directly on the skin, helping to calm inflammation and supporting the skin’s natural ability to repair itself. In the cream, the coconut oil is soaked with echinacea first so those benefits are easier for your skin to absorb.
A powerful wild plant from the American Southwest with a long history in Native American herbal medicine. It fights bacteria and helps protect the skin from damage caused by environmental stress.
A gentle herb that calms irritated and inflamed skin. It has natural antiviral properties and is well studied for soothing skin that's red, reactive, or prone to flare-ups. It's one of the mildest ingredients in the formula while still being genuinely effective.
The cooling feeling peppermint creates isn't just in your head — it actually activates specific receptors in your skin that reduce pain and itch signals. It also fights bacteria and helps reduce swelling. Especially useful for skin that's itchy, rashy, or inflamed.
A strong natural antiseptic that helps fight infection and reduce pain and swelling. It supports faster healing and helps protect the skin from bacteria — particularly useful when the skin is broken, weeping, or slow to heal.
If there's one herb that everyone agrees is great for skin, it's calendula. Studies show it helps wounds close faster, reduces swelling, and prevents infection. It's incredibly gentle — safe for even the most sensitive skin types including babies. The cream uses the whole flower to preserve all of its healing properties.
A root used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It supports the immune system and helps the body repair damaged tissue. On the skin, it may help with scarring and wounds that are taking longer than expected to heal.
When marshmallow root gets wet, it produces a thick, slippery gel that coats and soothes irritated skin on contact. Think of it as a natural bandage — it protects the skin surface while calming burning and itching underneath. Great for skin that's been broken down or is extra sensitive.
You may have heard of oatmeal baths for itchy skin — this is why they work. Oat-based ingredients are well proven for calming itch and reducing skin inflammation. They work by quieting the overactive response that causes the itch in the first place. The FDA actually recognizes oat as a skin protectant — one of the few plant ingredients to receive that recognition.
Cold-pressed from the neem tree, neem oil is one of the most powerful plant oils for skin problems. It fights bacteria, fungus, and inflammation all at once. It's particularly effective for fungal skin issues, stubborn rashes, and infected or slow-healing wounds. It has a strong earthy smell, which is why it's blended into the formula rather than used on its own.
A carefully chosen mix of therapeutic essential oils that add additional antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties — and give the product its distinctive herbal scent.
A well-known skin vitamin that helps protect skin cells from damage and supports the production of collagen — the protein that keeps skin firm and helps it heal. It also naturally extends the shelf life of the oil-based ingredients, so it serves double duty in the formula.
The Organic Skin Repair Herbal Cream contains several extra ingredients that give it a lighter, smoother texture and stronger moisturizing properties compared to the balm.
A plant-based ingredient that helps the water and oil parts of the cream blend together smoothly and stay blended. This is what gives the cream its soft, spreadable texture instead of separating like a salad dressing.
A natural ingredient that pulls moisture from the air into your skin and helps it stay there. It keeps your skin feeling hydrated longer throughout the day without feeling heavy or greasy.
A deeply moisturizing butter from the shea tree that absorbs without leaving a greasy film. It's rich in vitamins and natural fats that help repair dry or damaged skin. It's also why the cream works well as a daily face moisturizer.
A natural preservative made from fermented radish root that keeps the cream fresh without using chemical preservatives like parabens. It does the same job — extending shelf life — without putting anything synthetic into the formula.
Tiny proteins from silk that sit on the surface of your skin and create a smooth, soft feel. They help your skin hold onto moisture and give the cream a refined, non-sticky texture that feels comfortable to wear all day.
Both products contain the same herbal ingredients at the core. The healing plants are the same. What's different is the texture, the format, and which situations each one works best for.
| Feature | Balm | Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33.00 | $49.30 |
| Format | Metal twist-off jar | Airless pump jar |
| Texture | Thick, waxy | Light, spreadable |
| Absorption | Stays on the surface | Absorbs into skin |
| Best use | Spot treatment, sudden flare-ups | Daily use, larger areas |
| Extra ingredients | Core herbal complex | + Shea butter, glycerin, silk protein |
| For the face | Yes (targeted) | Yes (daily moisturizer) |
| Subscribe & save | Up to 20% off | Up to 20% off |
Can't decide? Many customers keep both — the balm for sudden flare-ups and targeted spot treatment, the cream for daily use and keeping skin in good condition. Both are available in Dr. Cole's skin repair bundles.
Most drugstore skin repair products contain chemicals like parabens, petrolatum, and synthetic fragrances. Your skin absorbs what you put on it, so those chemicals end up in your bloodstream. Every ingredient in Dr. Cole's formulas is a plant, beeswax, or a plant-based processing agent — nothing synthetic.
Dr. Cole chose these herbs after 20 years of seeing what actually worked on patients with real skin problems. Ingredients like chaparral, neem, calendula, and lemon balm aren't typical beauty ingredients — they're in here because they work, not because they look good on a label.
Most herbal skin products use plants grown on farms for volume, not quality. Wild plants have to fight for survival, which makes them produce higher levels of the natural compounds that do the healing work. That difference doesn't show up in an ingredient list comparison — it shows up in how well the product works.
"I noticed a difference in my skin within a few days. This is overall the best skin balm I've ever used. I'm very satisfied with the results. Gratitude!"
"My skin bruises and bleeds easily. I was amazed at the healing of the skin on my forearms. I should have taken before and after pictures."
"Only minus is that it requires several uses for very old moles. Many thanks for creating the product!"
"The balm is just as powerful as it was before. Good for any skin problems — sunburns, rashes, healing scars. The cream is easier to put on. I use it daily as a nightly face cream or on my chapped, dry hands."
Apply balm or cream directly to the affected area 3–4 times per day. For sunburn, apply generously as soon as you notice burning and keep applying until the redness and soreness go away. The peppermint and aloe cool things down right away while the other herbs help the skin recover.
Apply the cream daily as part of your morning or evening routine. The herbs work better the more consistently you use them — results build over time. Use the cream twice a day for general care and reach for the balm when a specific spot gets worse.
The cream is well-suited as a nightly facial moisturizer. Apply a small amount after cleansing. The shea butter, silk protein, and glycerin provide overnight hydration while the herbal complex supports the skin's repair processes during sleep.
The balm performs exceptionally for cracked heels and severely dry hands. Apply to clean, slightly damp skin, then cover with socks or gloves and leave overnight for intensive treatment.
Clean the wound thoroughly before applying. A thin layer of balm or cream can support healing and reduce infection risk. Discontinue if irritation occurs. For serious wounds, consult a healthcare provider.
Pair with Dr. Cole's dedicated antifungal products when skin conditions have a fungal component. The skin repair formulations complement the antifungal line for comprehensive treatment of athlete's foot, nail fungus, and fungal rashes.
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For external use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist or if you have a serious medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.