Purol Lippenbalsem Versus Vaseline Lip Therapy
What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cera Alba
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVanillin
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Petrolatum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cera Alba, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Synthetic Wax, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Vanillin, Limonene, Bisabolol, Retinyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, BHT, Citral, Farnesol, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
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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 is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
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