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People sometimes obtain markings on their skin, such as scratches, insect bites, bruises, or rashes. Ouch Ointment by MoonMaid Botanicals is a comfrey salve for your first aid box that helps heal scars quickly and leaves your skin feeling smooth.

Made with slow-infused comfrey leaf, calendula, arnica, St. John’s Wort, blue chamomile, and organic olive oil, Ouch Ointment helps the skin recover naturally without petroleum, synthetic antibiotics, or harsh chemicals. It is also compact enough to fit in your handbag, backpack, fanny pack, or automobile.

Comfrey And Calendula For Naturally Inspired Skin Care

According to Healthline, Comfrey, commonly known as Symphytum officinale, can grow up to five feet tall. It has clusters of purple, blue, and white blooms and is known for its long, thin leaves and black-skinned root.

The jar shows the Comfrey salve inside. Credit: MoonMaid Botanicals

Herbal medications seem most effective for topical and oral use. While negative effects are possible, they seem much less common than with chemically produced products.

Most people are accustomed to using drugstore ointments for skin problems, which often contain synthetic chemicals that, when absorbed through our pores, may harm our skin’s appearance and our bodies’ health. MoonMaid Botanicals’ Ouch Ointment uses time-tested herbs to soothe, nourish, and protect the skin. This handmade solution is safe for the whole family and contains no synthetic or petroleum-based ingredients, letting your skin mend, breathe, and grow.

My Experience With The MoonMaid Botanicals Ouch Ointment

This summer, I had a few itchy mosquito bites on my arms and legs. The itching lessened after using Ouch Ointment, and the bites disappeared in less than a week. I’ve also used the ointment to treat a burn on my wrist from removing food from a hot oven without wearing an oven mitt. It didn’t hurt when I first used it, and it helped my skin heal quickly after the burn. I followed up with fading cream twice a day, and my wrist looks like there was never a scar there.

I use the ointment not just to treat scars and bites, but also to massage my calves after work. My job keeps me on my feet all day, and my calves get really sore. So, this product comes in handy.

Chronic wound on a dog. Credit: Winai_Tepsuttinun from Getty Images/Canva

Even better, you can use Ouch Ointment on dogs. It treats small wounds, cracked paws, and a dry nose, but make sure your dog doesn’t lick the area right away; distract them for a few minutes, and use a cone if needed. (Keep an eye out for any biting or licking, and avoid consuming the salve directly.)

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