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

If you are searching for Bengay vs a plant-based balm, or a Bengay alternative made with organic oils, you probably want to know how the labels compare before you buy. Bengay has been in medicine cabinets for generations, and many people who grew up with it now want to see how a balm made with organic oils compares on the label. This guide sticks to label facts so you can compare for yourself.

What we can and cannot tell you about Bengay

We make Rematch, so we only state facts about Rematch. For Bengay's active ingredients, strengths, base and directions, check the Bengay 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.

Cream, ointment or balm: what changes

Classic rubs come in more than one format, so start by checking which Bengay product you are comparing on its label or the brand's website. Then compare with the Rematch format that matches how you use it:

• For hands, knees and elbows: Rematch Original 2 oz or Travel 1 oz, a firm balm that melts on contact.
• For backs, shoulders and thighs: Rematch Cream 4 oz, a soft cream that spreads quickly. Preorder, ships the week of Nov 16.

Read the scent line

Many people remember a classic rub by its smell. Rematch smells of camphor and peppermint, then fades, and contains no synthetic fragrance. If you want no scent at all, Rematch Sensitive is a fragrance-free comfort balm with no camphor or menthol.

Compare actives and base

Rematch lists camphor 6.5% and menthol 1.75% (menthol 4% in the Cream) and a base made with organic oils and butters. For Bengay, check the Drug Facts label for its actives, strengths and inactive ingredients. For a full walkthrough of our label, read what is actually in your pain relief balm.

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 Bengay?

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

Is there a cream version of Rematch?

Yes. Rematch Cream is a 4 oz tube with camphor 6.5% and menthol 4%, on preorder and shipping the week of Nov 16.

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.