What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Paraffin
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Microcrystalline Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Paraffin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, BHT, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTPetrolatum 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 Petrolatum
