One or more of embodiments of the present invention generally concern a topical analgesic, which can be used to treat painful skin ailments. The topical analgesic can comprise 8 to 40 weight percent of methanol and 0.05 to 5 weight percent of one or more essential oils selected from the group consisting of spearmint essential oil, lavender essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, lemon essential oil, peppermint essential oil, basil essential oil, and wintergreen essential oil. Furthermore, the topical analgesic can comprise less than 1 weight percent of parabens and less than 1 weight percent of gluten. In addition, the topical analgesic can meet one or more of the following criteria: (i) the topical analgesic comprises less than 10 weight percent of methyl salicylate and (2) the topical analgesic comprises less than 3 weight percent of camphor.
