This ointment is for the dryest most active hands and contains Shea Butter, Beeswax, Apricot Kernel, Jojoba oils and skin healing Calendula that forms a seperate layer over the top of your skin. This treatment helps the skin to heal where it is weak or damaged and where additional protection is needed from moisture and chapped hands from the weather and chemicals. Your hands will feel the difference immediatley.