Petrolatum

What to try: Effective hydrators include those, like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, that draw water into the skin, and others that prevent water from escaping, such as petrolatum and lanolin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This ingredient is an astringent/moisturizer and is used to decrease or dilute the concentration of petrolatum and thus cut down the greasy nature of the product. ❋ M.D. Robert Tornambe (2011)

While petrolatum has received some bad press recently, the bottom line is that it is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic (does not clog pores) and nonacnegenic (does not cause acne). ❋ M.D. Robert Tornambe (2011)

The most commonly used active agent in many skin care products, after water, is the occlusive substance petrolatum or petrolatum by-products! ❋ M.D. Robert Tornambe (2011)

It is the second most common active ingredient in moisturizers today, as it dilutes petrolatum and is also hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic and nonacnegenic. ❋ M.D. Robert Tornambe (2011)

Avoid cosmetics that include parabens methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, and butylparabens; phthalates; sodium laureth/sodium laurel sulfate; butyl/ethyl acetate; petrolatum; cocamide DEA/lauramide DEA; diazolidinyl urea; propylene glycol; toluene; synthetic colors and fragrances; and triethanolamine. ❋ Donna Jackson Nakazawa (2008)

Avoid lip products that contain lead, artificial colors, lanolin, or petrochemicals like petrolatum. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This one is Pineoleum, “a combination of mentol, camphor, oils of cassia, eucalyptus, pine needles and refined petrolatum,” “an oil spray and inhalant for nose and throat.” ❋ Ewillett (2008)

The best prevention is slathering on a rich cream or ointment one that contains occlusive emollients such as petrolatum, lanolin, and mineral oil regularly to moisturize and protect the skin. ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)

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Believe it or not, another effective prescription is 6% salicylic acid compounded with petrolatum into an ointment, which should be applied to the affected area every day. ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)