Abstract: The invention is a user friendly, multi-purpose ointment whose simple basic formula is a combination of karaya gum powder and a vehicle for dispersing, such as petrolatum. It can be designed to treat a variety of skin problems by adding some non-essential ingredients such as Vitamin A&D Ointment, Vitamin E cream or Lotion at the discretion of the user, in addition to various pharmaceuticals based on the cause of the problem such as an antibacterial, an antifungal, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antiviral, an anti-parasitic, or an enzymatic agent at the discretion of the health care provider or user.