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Maybe you've heard of Bag Balm, that salve that was originally created in the late 1800s to soothe cow udders? Lots of people have co-opted the balm for their own personal use, but if you can't stomach carrying around a green tin and the, um, special smell, we have a great alternative for you. Dr. Hess Udder Ointment has been recommended for chronic dry skin, eczema, chafing, abrasions, burns, and cracked heels and cuticles for aaaaages and we totally get why. The product was also developed to soothe udders, and after farmers started noticing the cream's healing effects on their own hands, the ointment started making its way into the homes of families across the country. We're also digging the milder, gentler scent and quick-absorbing-ness of the totally tote-able tube.
· Dr. Hess Udder Ointment, $9.99 at UdderOintment.com