Petrolatum
Petrolatum is an occlusive — strongest occlusive — locks in moisture. It's found in 127 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture
Who it's best for
Very dry skin or compromised skin barriers.
- Severely dry or cracked skin that loses moisture quickly
- Anyone recovering from over-exfoliation or barrier damage
- Winter skincare routines when transepidermal water loss is high
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
Use caution with
- !Works on your skin(active)Heavy occlusives applied before actives may reduce their penetration. Apply actives first, then seal with occlusives.
127 products
Locks moisture in
Best products with Petrolatum
Top products with Petrolatum
Skinpower Eye Cream
Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Creme
mosisturizing
Moisturizing Cream
Calm Redness Relief Moisturizer
Healing Ointment
Crème réparatrice pieds très secs
gold bond ultimate eczema relief
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Restoring ritual body lotion
Healthy Hand & Nail Lotion
Masque nuit régénérateur
Ultra Healing
Daily Hydration Lotion
Soin des lèvres hydratant
Soins Ultra
GOLD BOND ULTIMATE healing hand cream Net wt 3 oz (85 9)
Cetaphil
Cocoa Butter Formula
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme
Frequently asked questions
What does Petrolatum do in skincare?
Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture
Is Petrolatum safe for sensitive skin?
Petrolatum is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Petrolatum?
127 products in our database contain Petrolatum. The highest-rated is SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream scoring 8.4/9.8.
Can I use Petrolatum every day?
Occlusives are generally fine for daily use, especially in evening routines. If you have oily skin, you may prefer lighter options or evening-only application.