First Honey
Wound Healing Ointment
Est. Price$14.99
9.9
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
For Burns
Ointment
No antimicrobials
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The Best First Aid Ointments
We vetted first aid ointment against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Clean, purposeful formulations with herbal and natural antibacterial actives like manuka honey, calendula, or essential oils
- Always free from petroleum, parabens, synthetic dyes, and artificial fragrance
- No harsh preservatives — only gentler, food-grade options in minimal amounts when truly necessary
- Full ingredient transparency and trusted third-party certifications when available
The Best First Aid Ointments for Cleaner Wound Care
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Theriac
Advanced Manuka Honey Healing Ointment
Est. Price$9.49
9.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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For Minor cuts & scrapes
Ointment
No antimicrobials
Silver Miracles
Colloidal Silver Healing Salve
Est. Price$14.99
9.8
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Cruelty-free
Made in USA
Fragrance-free
For General purpose
Salve
Defense Soap
Organic Tea Tree Ointment
Est. Price$24.99
9.6
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Hypoallergenic
Fragrance-free
Money-back guarantee
For Minor cuts & scrapes
Salve
Thursday Plantation
Tea Tree and Manuka Honey Balm
Est. Price$14.50
9.4
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Cruelty-free
Recyclable packaging
For Minor cuts & scrapes
Balm
Organic Botanicals
Pure Organic Calendula Salve Healing Balm
Est. Price$31.17
9.2
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Made in USA
Fragrance-free
For Skin irritations
Salve
How to Swap to Non-Toxic first aid ointment:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic first aid ointment:
What to know about first aid ointment
First aid ointments are applied directly to broken or irritated skin, which means whatever is in the formula has a more direct path into the body than products used on intact skin. Welpr focuses on the ingredients and formulation of these ointments, including the base ingredients, added preservatives, and any unnecessary additives.
- Ointments used on cuts, scrapes, and burns sit on damaged skin for extended periods, making the formulation especially important.
- Products used on children or applied frequently deserve extra attention since exposure adds up over time.
Review what you already use
Gather the first aid ointments in your medicine cabinet or first aid kit and check what is in them. Use the Welpr Personal Care and Cosmetic Scanner to take a picture of the ingredient label and see if anything is flagged.
- Start with the ointment you reach for most often or the one you use on your kids.
- Check for added fragrances or synthetic dyes on the label — these are unnecessary in a product meant for open wounds.
Use your current ointment more carefully
If you are not ready to replace your current first aid ointment, you can still be more intentional about how you use it. Applying less product and using it only when truly needed can reduce unnecessary exposure.
- Use a thin layer rather than a thick glob — a little goes a long way for keeping a wound moist.
- For minor scrapes that are clean and dry, a clean bandage may be enough on its own.
Choose a cleaner replacement
Look for first aid ointments with simple, short ingredient lists and a clean oil base like beeswax or shea butter. Avoid products with added fragrances, synthetic dyes, or unnecessary preservatives.
- Choose fragrance-free and dye-free options, and be cautious of vague claims like "natural" without clear ingredient transparency.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved first aid ointment.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...