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Herbivore Botanicals
EMERALD Universal Balm
An occlusive / balm built around Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
Gently break the surface with your fingertips until the balm softens and becomes easy to use. Warm a small amount between fingers, then massage onto dry areas as needed. Use anywhere on the body that needs extra moisture, including hands, elbows, cuticles, and heels. Apply daily or as often as needed.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 5 trigger none
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil →Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax →Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Trihydroxystearin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Trihydroxystearin →Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil →Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed Oil →Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Winter-cherry, Withania somnifera L., Solanaceae
Learn more about Withania Somnifera Root Extract →Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lentinus Edodes Extract is an extract of the Shiitake Mushroom, Lentinus edodes
Learn more about Lentinus Edodes Extract →Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract →