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Petrolatum
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientLaureth-7 Citrate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningTridecane
PerfumingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingMenthol
MaskingCamphor
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
MaskingSucralose
Skin ConditioningAroma
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningEugenol
PerfumingPetrolatum, Dibutyl Adipate, Cera Alba, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Undecane, Laureth-7 Citrate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tridecane, Lauryl Glucoside, Triethanolamine, Menthol, Camphor, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Sucralose, Aroma, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Eugenol
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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 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 PetrolatumWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water