Why put a byproduct of the petroleum industry on your skin when there are safer, better natural alternatives available? There are plenty of articles floating on web on just how toxic petroleum jelly is (some insist it can cause cancer due to contamination with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHS)) if you do a quick Google search. It’s no longer 1957 and we do not need to use junk anymore. There are gorgeous products ranging from affordable to luxury made by eco-conscious and passionate brands on a mission to create truly healthy products. Below are multi-purpose balms or salves using all-natural and organic formulations designed to be a cure-all for cuts, bruises, scrapes, rashes and dryness. Read on for my favorite petroleum jelly alternatives.

Zincuta Ointment Best Skin Remedy

Zincuta is my top pick for a medicinal focused product that works for every kind of boo boo.

Made at The Apotheka in New York
For chafes, burns, sun burns, abrasions, raw sores, insect bites, psoriasis, eczema, poison ivy, etc
Patented formula inspired by the works of veterinarian Dr. Josiah C. Case (1865 – 1930), an eighth generation Southold resident
Made with Axungia, Styrax Benzoin, Zinc Oxide, Slippery Elm, Beeswax
Not Vegan

Sky Organics Organic Petroleum Free Jelly

If you’re looking for a USDA certified organic petroleum free jelly, Sky Organics has one that works as a multi-purpose balm using Organic Sunflower, Olive & Calendula Oils, Beeswax and fractionated coconut oil.

Bio first self heal salve

Bio First Self Heal Salve

Truly natural and synthetic-free, Bio-First aligns with the International NATRUE Standard Classifications of natural ingredients
2022 Organic Beauty Award Gold Winner– Skin Salves Category
Medicinal blend of Self Heal, Frankincense & Milk Thistle, Menthol, Soap Wort Leaf Extract and Soapbark Bark
Vegan
Discount Code OBL saves

Sea Witch Botanicals Woodland Salve Healing Folk Remedy

All natural, non-toxic and ethically made by a B Corp certified company
Works for scrapes, scratches, bug bites, tattoo healing
Safe for dogs
Blend of healing butters and oils, chamomile extract, nettle extract, carrot extract, willow bark extract
Discount Code OBL15 saves 15%

Plant therapy healing balm

Plant Therapy Healing Balm

Made with Shea Butter, Tamanu Oil, Vitamin E and Calendula Extract
Can be used for all sorts of skin ailments. Scrapes, sunburns, chaffing, diaper rash and itching
Not Vegan

Herbal healing balm

Herbal Healing Mother’s Healing Balm

Formulated by a mother and herbalist for her children
Multi-purpose healing balm for babies, kids and adults
For itchy skin, rash, dry skin, as a nipple balm or diaper rash ointment
EWG verified
Travel size and larger sizes available

Ingredients: Organic Virgin Sesame Oil*, *Cannabis Sativa Oil, Beeswax, Lavender*, Ashwagandha root*, Which Hazel*, Marshmallow root*, Calendula Flowers*, Lavandula Oil.

*Certified Organic Ingredients

All Good Goop Organic Healing Balm

SW Basics Salve

Zoe Organics Everything Balm

Dr. Bronner Balm Baby

True Organic of Sweden All You Need is Me

Pommade divine multi purpose balm

Pommade Divine Multi Purpose Balm

Fun fact, I used to work for this brand and was part of the creation process for this balm!

Andrea

Andrea is a clean beauty expert from Los Angeles, California with 10 years of experience in natural skincare and organic living. She writes for Organic Beauty Lover using her expertise to guide readers in choosing the best clean products. Andrea graduated from the University of Southern California in 2012 and has worked at multiple skincare companies, big and small. Connect with her @organicbeautylover.