Benefits of Petrolatum for Skin & Hair
Petrolatum is a emollient that softens and smooths the skin surface by filling gaps between skin cells. Key component in body butters, night creams, hand creams, and lip balms.
Top Petrolatum Benefits
- Fills in gaps between skin cells for a smoother surface — contributes to enhancing skin barrier comfort and tactile smoothness.
- Strengthens and supports the skin's natural barrier function — contributes to enhancing skin barrier comfort and tactile smoothness.
- Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) — contributes to enhancing skin barrier comfort and tactile smoothness.
- Provides lasting comfort and softness to dry skin — contributes to enhancing skin barrier comfort and tactile smoothness.
- Helps protect skin from environmental stressors — contributes to enhancing skin barrier comfort and tactile smoothness.
Who Benefits Most?
Petrolatum is best for dry, mature, and sensitive skin types. Found in body butters, night creams, hand creams, and lip balms.
Products Containing Petrolatum
Found in body butters, night creams, hand creams, and lip balms. Works well in creams, balms, ointments, and rich moisturizers.