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For the treatment of skin problems, a variety of topical dermatology treatments, ranging from solids to liquids, are offered. The majority of ointments are made of base, which primarily serves as a vehicle or carrier for the medications. The choice of ointment is a crucial component of formulation because the type of the base also affects how well it works[3]. In contrast to fatty alcohols, traditional ointment bases have been oleaginous in nature, consisting of hydrocarbons like petrolatum, beeswax, and vegetable oils that do not permit the addition of any water. Topically applied ointments can serve a variety of functions, including protective, antimicrobial, emollient, antipruritic, keratolytic, and astringent. If the end product is to fulfill any of the aforementioned functions, the base of the ointment is crucial. The ointment base composition regulates the transfer of medications from the base to the human tissues as well as the depth of penetration.