[ TAGA ] ATO Cream Balm 50ml

RECOMMENDED FOR: Very dry, sensitive skin including newborns and infants, skin needing focused hydration for localised areas like drool rash, nummular eczema, and redness in skin folds, skin that regular lotions and creams don't hydrate enough

PERFECT FOR: When drool rash, nummular eczema, or redness in skin folds need focused local hydration, and you want a gentle ato cream balm the whole family can use

AM: After cleansing or bathing, at the step following lotion/cream, take an appropriate amount and spread gently over severely dry or irritated areas (cheeks, chin, drool-rash areas around the mouth, elbows, knees, skin folds, and more), massaging to absorb. In the morning, apply thin as a protective film before heading outside, prepping for cold wind and friction.

PM: In the evening, layer thickly onto dry areas after bathing as a concentrated nourishing balm (reapplying anytime doesn't cause clumping or pilling).

A dense, thick, concentrated balm texture like an ointment that melts smoothly at body temperature, adhering moist and smooth with no shine or stuffy stickiness. Free from synthetic fragrance, with a gentle, subtle natural note from plant-based essential oils.

6-Ceramide Complex (Ceramide NP, AS, AP, NS, NG, EOP), Concentrated Panthenol 3%, 4 Plant-Based Deeply Hydrating Oils (Macadamia, Palm, Avocado, Baobab Seed), 4-Cica Calming Complex (Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid), Probiotic & Prebiotic Ferment Complex (Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment)

- 6-Ceramide Complex: densely fills and strengthens a damaged skin barrier, protecting delicate baby and sensitive skin from outside irritation to prevent moisture evaporation
- Panthenol 3% & 4-Cica Complex: rapidly soothe skin irritated by friction or dryness and redness, delivering deep calming hydration
- 4 Plant-Based Hydrating Oils: form a natural nourishing moisture film maintaining hydration for 72 hours with no dryness; probiotics and prebiotics improve the skin surface's beneficial bacterial microbiome for foundational skin health and balance

German Dermatest EXCELLENT, a 4-Country Vegan Certified 6-Ceramide Ato Cream Balm

TAGA's Ato Cream Balm. The 6-ceramide complex densely fills and strengthens a damaged barrier, protecting delicate baby and sensitive skin, while panthenol 3% and the 4-cica complex rapidly soothe irritated skin and redness. 4 plant-based hydrating oils form a moisture film lasting 72 hours, and probiotics/prebiotics improve the skin's microbiome.

A dense, thick, concentrated balm texture like an ointment, a core bestseller in TAGA's official Ato line hydration category.

PICK NO.3 RATING
SENSITIVITY: 3/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: The genuine international certifications of German Dermatest EXCELLENT and 4-country vegan certification, combined with the specific 6-ceramide complex formula, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Completed a 72-hour hydration retention human trial, received the top Excellent rating from German Dermatest, officially vegan certified in 4 countries including the Korea Vegan Certification Institute and The Vegan Society (UK), an EWG All Green-rated ingredient composition, FSC-certified eco-friendly paper packaging applied.

SAFETY NOTES: Consult a doctor if red spots, swelling, or itching occur at the application site during or after use due to direct sunlight. Avoid applying to broken skin, and store out of children's reach in a cool place away from direct sunlight (recommended storage temperature 10-30°C). Rinse immediately if it gets into your eyes. Given the natural essential oil content, a small patch test on the inner arm or back of the knee is recommended before use on extremely sensitive infant skin.

GLOBAL SALES: A core bestseller in TAGA's official Ato line hydration category (500+ cumulative reviews and a 5.0 rating on the official store, maintaining top sales in a [1+1] promotional bundle; standalone cumulative sales figures not disclosed by the brand). TAGA Ato lotion and other items are officially stocked on Olive Young, while this cream balm item is distributed mainly through the official brand store and specialty channels like StyleKorean.

AWARDS: Not disclosed (the brand holds UN SDGs sustainability management excellence certification and Venture/Inno-Biz certification).

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Many reviewers report a baby's drool rash, cheek trouble, and nummular eczema in skin folds clearing up within 2-3 days of application, an ointment-like thickness that melts well at body temperature with no stickiness and long-lasting hydration, and gentle enough ingredients for the whole family from newborns to severely dry-skinned adults with no trouble."

USAGE DURATION: 12 months after opening recommended (shelf life stated separately on product; daily usage period not officially disclosed).

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Panthenol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Olivate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Castor Seed Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Cholesterol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Copaiba Balsam Resin, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Myristic Acid, Glucose, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Alcohol, Ceramide EOP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin (50ml (1.69 fl. oz.))

Q. Is the Dermatest certification real?
A. Yes, it received the top Excellent rating from German Dermatest.

Q. Is it vegan certified?
A. Yes, it's officially vegan certified in 4 countries including the Korea Vegan Certification Institute and The Vegan Society (UK).

Q. Do I use it differently in the morning and evening?
A. In the morning, apply thin as a protective film before heading outside for cold wind and friction, and in the evening, layer thickly onto dry areas as a concentrated nourishing balm.

Q. Can babies use it?
A. Yes, it's designed for very dry, sensitive skin including newborns and infants, though a patch test is recommended for extremely sensitive infant skin.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Very dry, sensitive skin including newborns and infants, skin needing focused local hydration, skin that regular lotions and creams don't hydrate enough

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you prefer a fragrance-free product, note this one has a gentle, subtle note from natural plant-based essential oils.