A mother has expressed her astonishment after a £2 balm reportedly cleared her baby's painful eczema in just a few days. The product, Balmonds Skin Salvation, is available at Holland & Barrett and has garnered praise from many users.
Miracle for Baby's Skin
One shopper shared a five-star review on Holland & Barrett's website, stating: "My son's [eczema] can get really bad at times after using traditional creams and prescribed creams this has been a miracle for him, it clears it within days and his skin becomes soft and hydrated. Couldn't recommend enough."
Another user commented: "It's absolutely amazing, my son has suffered with his face since he was 1 and I got recommended this cream by his teacher. We have tried steroid cream, moisturisers, different bath stuff NOTHING worked it just made worse. Once I spoke to his year 2 teacher and she told me how much this worked for her son I bought the small tub just to try it and omg his face has cleared up he doesn't get upset now when he smiles as his face isn't cracking or sore! I will definitely be buying more!"
A third review read: "I saw an article showing a baby that had clear skin thanks to Balmonds skin salvation so gave it a try not expecting much and it literally cleared his eczema overnight. He is now 7 months old and we wouldn't be without it."
Natural Ingredients and Effectiveness
Balmonds Skin Salvation is a balm that claims to soothe sore skin with its fragrance-free, synthetic-free, and paraffin-free formula, suitable for all ages from six-week-old babies to adults. Made with 100% natural ingredients, the brand explains that its beeswax and nutrient-rich herbal extracts nourish and protect depleted, dry, or itchy skin. The balm contains nine ingredients: beeswax, olive oil, safflower, hemp, calendula, chamomile, chickweed, water, and nettle.
With an impressive 4.6 out of five rating from nearly 3,000 reviews, backed by before-and-after photos, the balm has proven effective for many. It provides exceptional support for the skin barrier, locking in moisture and shielding fragile skin from everyday irritants.
How to Get It for £1.55
Usually costing £22, the 120ml tub is currently on sale for £16.50. However, shoppers can get it for just £1.55 by purchasing via cashback platform TopCashback. New members who sign up for free receive a £15 registration bonus, credited within seven working days of their first purchase over that amount. Additionally, new customers to both TopCashback and Holland & Barrett get a one-day special cashback amount on Saturday, June 13, reducing the price further. Existing Holland & Barrett shoppers can get it for around £13, plus £3.49 delivery.
User Experiences and Alternatives
While most users found the balm helpful, some noted its texture can be a bit gloopy. One user said: "This is a nice smooth emollient however I find it a bit too 'gloopy' to use during the day; it sits on the skin surface for a long time." However, a hospital worker praised it: "I work in a hospital and wash my hands frequently. I recently developed red, itchy, sore patches on my arm. This product was very effective—within a few days, the redness was gone, and the area became dry and started fading. I also appreciate that it contains all-natural ingredients."
Alternatives include Bria Organics Baby Balm at £15.95, with a similar natural makeup, and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ at £8.80, a French pharmacy staple. A patch test is recommended before full use.
