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Petrolatum

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PETROLATUM

Petrolatum is the most effective occlusive in common use. It forms a film that markedly slows water loss from the skin surface. Petrolatum appears in 3 products, most often around number 7 on the ingredient list.

INCI name:
PETROLATUM
CAS number:
8009-03-8
Source:
PubChem

Products with this ingredient

Petrolatum appears on 3 product ingredient lists, most often around number 7; its highest position is number 3 of 23.

Product Brand Where it sits on the list
Moisturizing Cream Cetaphil 3 of 23
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme Estée Lauder 7 of 55
Moisturizing Cream CeraVe 7 of 24

Common questions

What does Petrolatum do in skincare?
Petrolatum is the most effective occlusive in common use. It forms a film that markedly slows water loss from the skin surface.
Where does Petrolatum sit in these formulas?
Petrolatum appears in 3 products; highest on the list is number 3 of 23, in Moisturizing Cream.
Which products contain Petrolatum?
Products that contain Petrolatum: Moisturizing Cream, Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme, Moisturizing Cream.

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