Petrolatum (Petrolatum) is a locks moisture in used in skincare to strongest occlusive — locks in moisture. It's found in 118 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture
Who it's best for
Very dry skin or compromised skin barriers.
Severely dry or cracked skin that loses moisture quickly
Anyone recovering from over-exfoliation or barrier damage
Winter skincare routines when transepidermal water loss is high
Works well with
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Draws in moisture(humectant)
+Softens and smooths(emollient)
Use caution with
!Works on your skin(active)Heavy occlusives applied before actives may reduce their penetration. Apply actives first, then seal with occlusives.
Petrolatum is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Petrolatum?
118 products in our database contain Petrolatum. The highest-rated is cerave mosisturizing scoring 8.4/9.8.
Can I use Petrolatum every day?
Occlusives are generally fine for daily use, especially in evening routines. If you have oily skin, you may prefer lighter options or evening-only application.
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