Petrolatum vs Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Petrolatum
Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Wax
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Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture
Wax
Petrolatum is categorised as "Locks moisture in" while Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is categorised as "Locks moisture in". They serve different functions in skincare formulations.
In most cases, these ingredients can be used together. However, always patch test and introduce new ingredients gradually.
Petrolatum is found in 78 products, while Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is found in 4 products in our database.
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