This is a all-Purpose skin ointment formula to nourish and moistureize dry, rough skin of all types. It locks existing moisture into the skin and absorbs additional moisture from the air around it. Dr. Hess 1893 All-Purpose Skin Ointment was formulated over 100 years ago to nourish and moisturize dry, rough skin of all types. Today, we trust it to do the same. For dry skin, rashed, bumps, cracked heels, chafing, and other skin irritations, count on Dr. Hess Original Oinment to get the job done.