Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment Versus Penaten Creme
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Penaten Creme 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Penaten Creme 18 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lanolin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Oxide, Lanolin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Zea Mays Starch, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Tropolone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
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Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Penaten Creme 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment 7 ingredients
Everyone should only use this for their lips… I’m not kidding. I’ve used this product after millions of other products and I don’t think I’ll ever change.
It’s like an upgraded Vaseline, not quite as sticky and greasy feeling but still very much an ointment.
It is sooo soothing for chapped lips and dry spots. I have to be careful not to get any on my chin because it does give me whiteheads there.
