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Petrolatum 77.4%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Parfum
Masking
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Petrolatum 77.4%, Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Hydrated Silica, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPetrolatum 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.
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