I first made this balm when my kids were little and we were always needing just quick soothing solution to frequent injuries. Cuts, scrapes, bites, stings, rashes, burns ... pretty regular things that happen for all of us. The balm is soothing when it's applied so kids don't mind using it. It also helps with cracked skin, dry skin... a little goes a long ways and is wonderful applied right before bed for dry feet and hands.