A history of healing

Our roots go way back to the 1800’s, in rural Switzerland, with a powerful healing ointment that was passed down by farmers for generations. In 1988, that Swiss secret made its way to the US by way of our founder who saw its full healing potential and developed a line of professional wound care products called Elta. That line soon became the trusted choice in healing at hospitals, burn centers and rehabilitation clinics around the world. In 2007, we brought our medical heritage and science-backed formulas to everyday products and became the EltaMD we are today.

Every body, every day

When it comes to sun and skin care, there is no one-formula-fits-all.

That’s why we offer products for different lifestyles, preferences and needs, for people of all skin conditions, tones and types. 

Skin of color society

We work with the Skin of Color Society to help champion research in skin of color, sponsoring mentorship programs which can empower young people to reach for the stars.

Skin of color society

Melanoma research foundation

Supporting programs that fund research to cure skin cancer, melanoma and provide sunscreen products to programs all over the country

Melanoma research foundation

Sustainability initiatives

EltaMD is committed to sustainability by reducing our impact on the environment. Our green initiative begins with the goal of having all of our packaging be recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025.

Sustainability initiatives