Burt's Bees Baby Diaper Rash Ointment Versus Desitin Maximum Strength Original Zinc Oxide Paste
Updated on December 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both body treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Burt's Bees Baby Diaper Rash Ointment 22 ingredients
Desitin Maximum Strength Original Zinc Oxide Paste 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Burt's Bees Baby Diaper Rash Ointment 22 ingredients
Desitin Maximum Strength Original Zinc Oxide Paste 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Lanolin
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Zinc Oxide, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cera Alba, Lanolin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Rosinate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Canola Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.
Emollients help soften and moisturize the skin by creating a film. This film prevents moisture from escaping, helping the skin stay hydrated.
Unlike true fats, lanolin contains sterol esters instead of glycerides. It also contains fatty acids and alcohols.
Because lanolin comes from an animal, it is not considered vegan. Sheep secrete lanolin through sebaceous glands to help protect their skin from the environment.
The answer to this question depends on the brand itself. Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment or harm animals. We recommend looking into how brands source their lanolin. Lanolin is cruelty-free if it is gathered without harming the animal.
Learn more about LanolinZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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