We Tried It: 16 Ways to Use All Good Goop for Literally Everything

If you’ve read my other articles, you might be familiar with my lizard legs (lucky you!). If you’re new here, this is the deal: I’ve got ridiculously dry legs. Sandpaper, fried chicken skin, and dragonhide are all accurate descriptors for my gams, and I’m always on the lookout for new ways to moisturize them.

Enter Goop. Not only does this healing salve promise maximum hydration for skin that looks like a dried-out sponge, but it also touts a grab bag of uses with a rockstar list of all-natural ingredients. If you love all-in-one products, too, you’re gonna want to read up on All Good Goop.

All Good Goop is the ultimate multi-purpose healing salve. It’s made to suit all skin types, from sensitive baby skin to calloused gardener’s hands and a host of dry skin conditions. Goop is handcrafted in small batches in California from olive oil and herbs chosen for their ability to work well together.

Sounds pretty idyllic, right? It gets better. All Good Goop is a women-owned business, and their factory is totally solar-powered — plus Goop is vegetarian, cruelty-free, gluten-free, paraben-free, and certified organic. Huzzah!

Lavender and lavender essential oil: Lavender and its essential oil soothe dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, reduce inflammation, and help heal skin tissue.

Yarrow: Yarrow is a medicinal herb that aids in tissue regeneration, and it has anti-inflammatory properties to boot.

Non-GMO Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that prevents damage and inflammation from sun exposure as well as powerful moisturization for dry skin.

There are a ton of ways to use Goop — so many, in fact, that I couldn’t try all of them on myself. Luckily, I’m not the only convert to the All Good Goop cult — Grove members love the stuff, too. Read on to see what Grove members and I have to say about 16 of Goop’s many uses.

3. Cracked hands

“Best hand moisturizer!” Says Grove member Nicole B. “Every winter my hands crack and bleed. I have been using this and it's AMAZING! I put it on before bed and in the morning my hands are 100x better! I have tried several different lotions and this one I will continue to use forever!”

4. Cuticles

Goop is made to soothe irritated skin — nail cuticles included. Rub a thin layer over bloody hangnails and flaking skin to give your nail beds some much-needed TLC.

Grove member Christine B. tried it out and has this to say: “I used it on my cuticles and they showed improvement after three days! I love the scent, too.”

5. Cuts and scrapes

Grove member Keri L. uses Goop for healing: “I had an angry looking cut on my finger which I'd been cleaning without much improvement,” she says. “I put this on as soon as it arrived and the cut looked so much better in just one day. Miracle cure or coincidence? I'm thinking it’s just that good, especially since it's helped other small cuts from getting red and ugly.”

8. Deodorant

If you’re switching to natural deodorant, detox with an armpit mask, then give Goop a try. A hearty amount of antibacterial beeswax, mixed with antimicrobial lavender, gives Goop its odor-fighting powers — and it’s gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.

Grove member Anne G. has this to say about Goop for underarms: “I love the smell of this product and have been using it as my only deodorant for over a year now. I initially used it on my armpits because of an abrasion and discovered that it worked as a deodorant, too. Win-win!”

9. Elbows, knees, and heels

“This has been great for the skin on my feet,” says Grove member Lauren B. “I used it with a pumice stone, and it's like a pedicure in a jar! I’d highly recommend it!”

Tara N. loves it, too: “I had some extremely dry, cracked, and painful elbows. After applying All Good Goop two to three times a day for three days, my elbows were back to normal. It has a nice natural scent to it. This will be a staple in my house from here on out.”

“I bought this on a recommendation, and I’m glad that I did!” says Meredith S. “Our daughter got into some poison ivy, and we put this on her legs for a few days — it really helped! We’ve used it on bug bites and dry skin, and it works wonders!”

13. Diaper rash

Kimberly H. says it’s her go-to for diaper rash. “I've had a jar for about a year and a half and have used the crap out of it,” she says. “It's my go-to diaper rash ointment for the little one — I don't use anything else. It soothes. A little goes a long way, and it’s lasted a long time.”

14. Burns and sunburn

Goop’s healing powers also apply to minor burns. David C. says, “I burned my hand on a hot pan handle. After soaking it in cool water, I put Goop on it, and the next day there was no sign of a burn. No redness, no blister. There's a slight leathery patch like you'd expect, but otherwise zero damage or pain from the burn.”

15. Makeup remover

For folks with sensitive skin — or those who simply want a natural alternative to chemical-laden wipes — Goop makes for an excellent eye makeup remover. Just apply a pea-sized amount to each eye, and wipe the makeup away with a reusable cotton pad.

16. Massage oil

One word — spreadability. Goop has this magical combo of being thick enough to moisturize but light enough to use as a massage oil. It melts onto skin and spreads like a dream, making it ideal for impromptu rub-downs.