Vitamins A&D Ointment, a skin protectant used for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns, is commonly used during and after tattoo procedures to lubricate and protect broken skin. Vitamins A & D Ointment is also a good product for piercers, who use it for a needle lubricant. It contains Vitamins A and D with a white petrolatum base. Please note this A&D ointment contains lanolin.