Dry Lips - Vaseline versus Aquaphor - Good to know

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

This is good information for those with dry lips.

Petroleum is a great protective barrier for the skin, but that's where the benefits end. Why? Because petroleum jelly, like Vaseline for example, doesn't have moisturizing properties. It's an occlusive that locks hydration in but doesn't absorb it. It keeps skin soft and supple and boosts moisture levels, but it does not hydrate. Vaseline does not function as a humectant, which attracts moisture to the dermis.

Aquaphor is an occlusive that contains humectants, making it a great option because it hydrates first and foremost, then seals that hydration in so the lips can begin their healing journey. Aquaphor also contains emollients that attract moisture through the film it creates on the outer layer of the lips' skin, per Cleveland Clinic.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

The last thing I will put on any part of my body is mineral oil and petroleum, no way !!!

JudyL · ‎07-11-2010

I bought Aquafor a few months ago for the first time after reading so many rave reviews about it here on the Beauty forum. I love it. First lip product that has actually worked.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@San Antonio Gal. Good information, thanks.

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San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

@Shelbelle wrote:
The last thing I will put on any part of my body is mineral oil and petroleum, no way !!!

I take the advise of doctors and hospitals.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

The dermatologist gave me a small tube of Aquaphor to use on the incision after removing a large mole on my back. I figure if it's good enought for the dermatologist, I'm not going to avoid it.

Many of the hairball remedies for cats contain petrolatum/mineral oil which is ingested. I have no issue with either product.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

If they can find a better source and way to produce it other than gasoline, I would change my mind.

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

@Shelbelle wrote:
If they can find a better source and way to produce it other than gasoline, I would change my mind.

You've been listening too much to Josie Maran.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

I have always been on the Aquaphor side. When I had radiation the hospital gave me packets of it to use on my skin in that area. It really helped me through it and yes it does also help with dry lips.