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

If you are searching for Tiger Balm vs a plant-based balm, or a Tiger Balm alternative made with organic oils, you probably want to know how the labels compare before you buy. Tiger Balm is one of the best known names in the aisle, and many people looking at it are also curious about balms built on organic oils instead of a traditional base. This guide sticks to label facts so you can compare for yourself.

What we can and cannot tell you about Tiger Balm

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

Comparing a classic jar balm with a plant-based jar balm

When two products share the same format, the label differences are easier to see. Both are worth comparing on the same five points above, especially:

• Actives. Rematch lists camphor 6.5% and menthol 1.75% on the front of the jar and on the Drug Facts panel. Check the Tiger Balm product you are considering, since the brand offers several versions.
• Base. Rematch is made with organic coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, castor oil and hemp seed oil, with organic peppermint oil for aroma and vitamin E. Read the inactive ingredients on the Tiger Balm label to compare.
• Size. Compare price per ounce, not price per jar. Rematch Original is 2 oz; Rematch Travel is 1 oz.

How Rematch feels

A firm balm that melts as soon as it meets skin. The cool of menthol arrives first, then the slow warmth of camphor settles in. The scent is camphor and peppermint, then it fades. For more on the sensation, read how counterirritants work.

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 Tiger Balm?

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

Is Rematch stronger than Tiger Balm?

We can only speak for Rematch: camphor 6.5% and menthol 1.75%, printed on the label. Tiger Balm makes several products, so check the Tiger Balm Drug Facts label for the one you are comparing.

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.