Pine Tar Salve

Old-fashioned skin care with a bold, unmistakable character.

One whiff of Pine Tar Salve might take you straight back to grandma’s medicine cabinet. Not because it promises to fix everything, but because it represents the kind of simple, no-frills skin care that has been around for generations.

Hills Remedy Pine Tar Salve combines traditional pine tar with nourishing oils, beeswax, herbs, and essential oils to create a rich, deeply conditioning balm for dry, rough, weather-exposed skin.

Its thick texture helps soften and condition areas that need a little extra attention, while its distinctive smoky, woodsy aroma gives Pine Tar Salve its unmistakably old-fashioned character.

Ideal For

• Dry, rough or flaky-feeling skin
• Cracked-looking heels and elbows
• Hardworking hands and rough patches
• Itchy or uncomfortable-feeling dry skin
• Skin exposed to wind, cold and everyday outdoor conditions
• Areas that need extra moisturizing and conditioning
• Anyone who appreciates traditional, no-frills skin care

A Traditional Favorite

Pine tar has a long history of use in traditional skin-care preparations. We’ve paired it with a rich blend of botanical ingredients to create a deeply conditioning salve that helps moisturize, soften and protect dry or rough-feeling skin.

This is a heavier salve, making it especially nice for stubborn dry areas where a lightweight lotion just doesn’t seem like enough.

And yes—the scent is part of the experience. Pine tar has a naturally strong, smoky, woodsy aroma. Some people find it wonderfully nostalgic; others simply appreciate that this salve smells exactly like what it is.

How to Use

Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin and gently massage into the desired area. Reapply as needed.

For especially dry heels, elbows or hands, apply after bathing or before bed to help lock in moisture.

For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds.

Aroma Note

Bold • Smoky • Woodsy

Pine tar has a strong and distinctive aroma reminiscent of campfires, wood smoke and old-fashioned skin-care preparations. If you love products that smell natural rather than perfumed, this one's character is hard to miss.

Available Sizes

• 1 oz Tin
• 2 oz Tin

Ingredients

Pine Tar, Olive Oil, Beeswax, Mutton Tallow, Chaparral, Chickweed, Comfrey, Golden Seal, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Mullein, Plantain, Red Clover, Vitamin E, Essential Oils (Myrrh, Lavender, Tea Tree)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Tar Salve used for?
Our Pine Tar Salve is designed to moisturize, soften and condition dry, rough or weather-exposed skin. It's especially useful for areas such as hardworking hands, heels, elbows and other stubborn dry patches.

Is Pine Tar Salve good for dry skin?
Yes. Its rich salve base helps condition dry, rough-feeling skin and provides a protective layer that helps retain moisture.

Can I use it on itchy-feeling skin?
Pine Tar Salve can be used to moisturize and soothe dry skin that feels itchy or uncomfortable. If itching is persistent, severe or associated with a medical condition, talk with a healthcare professional.

Can I use Pine Tar Salve on eczema, ringworm, athlete's foot or other skin conditions?
Hills Remedy Pine Tar Salve is sold as a skin-care product, not as a treatment for medical conditions or infections. If you suspect a fungal infection, eczema, infection or another skin condition, seek appropriate medical advice.

Can I use Pine Tar Salve to remove splinters?
We don't market Pine Tar Salve as a method for removing foreign objects from the skin. Splinters should be removed using appropriate first-aid practices, and embedded or difficult-to-remove objects may require medical attention.

Does Pine Tar Salve repel mosquitoes or ticks?
Pine tar has a distinctive natural scent, but Hills Remedy Pine Tar Salve is not sold or tested as an insect repellent. We would not rely on it for protection from mosquitoes, ticks or other insects.

Does Pine Tar Salve have a strong scent?
Yes! Pine tar naturally has a bold, smoky and woodsy aroma. It's one of the characteristics that makes this traditional salve so distinctive.

Does Pine Tar Salve contain bloodroot or zinc chloride?
No. Hills Remedy Pine Tar Salve does not contain bloodroot or zinc chloride.

Can I use Pine Tar Salve on open wounds?
No. Do not apply to open, deep or serious wounds.

Directions & Warnings

For external use only. Perform a patch test before first use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to open or deep wounds. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. 

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Best used within 24 months.