Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment Versus Eucerin Original Healing, Creme for Very Dry Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Eucerin Original Healing, Creme for Very Dry Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free 7 ingredients
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Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Eucerin Original Healing, Creme for Very Dry Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free 7 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumCeresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.
A complex combination of organic alcohols obtained by the hydrolysis of lanolin and is classified as a fatty alcohol.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
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Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Eucerin Original Healing, Creme for Very Dry Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free 7 ingredients
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Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment 9 ingredients
Eucerin Original Healing, Creme for Very Dry Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free 7 ingredients
Three stars because I mostly blame my skin for my bad reaction to this. I don’t seem to be able to tolerate fatty alcohols or any sort of clogging ingredients, which is extremely unfortunate because that essentially means I can’t use some of the most basic occlusives. I advise against this if you have decently acne or clog prone skin as it’s VERY thick. I had trouble just rubbing it across my Show more
