Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Aquaphor Healing Ointment
9.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
8.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Does Aquaphor Healing Ointment work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Aquaphor Healing Ointment:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 9.4 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Aquaphor Healing Ointment contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.

Perfect moisturizer for dry to very skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Aquaphor Healing Ointment is intensely moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 9.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a very high humectancy of 8.9 out of 10, entirely due to the substantial concentration of Panthenol (est. ≈5.1%) and Glycerin (est. ≈3.8%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Petrolatum (est. ≈41.0%) and Mineral Oil (est. ≈28.1%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with dry to very dry skin who want intense hydration. It combines a high concentration of humectants with an exceptional level of occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing specifically for very dry skin.

The occlusive profile of Aquaphor Healing Ointment suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for very dry skin.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Skin soothing and calming potential

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Aquaphor Healing Ointment is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Panthenol (est. ≈5.1%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
41
28.1
14.1
7.6
5.1
3.8
0.3
Est. %
Petrolatum
Function:
Origin:
Mineral Oil
Function:
Origin:
Ceresin
Function:
Origin:
Lanolin Alcohol
Function:
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Panthenol
Function:
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Glycerin
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Bisabolol
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Ratings

All humectants
8.9
5.1
3.8
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
117.7
41.0 x 2
28.1
7.6
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
9.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 8.9 10
8.9
5.1
3.8
Occlusivity All occlusives 117.7 20
10.0
41.0 x 2
28.1
7.6
Moisturizing rating
9.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
5.1
3.8
All humectants 8.9 10
8.9
All humectants
8.9
5.1
3.8
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
41 x 2
28.1
7.6
All occlusives 117.7 20
10.0
All occlusives
117.7
41.0 x 2
28.1
7.6
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
5.1
0.3
All soothing 5.4 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
5.4
5.1
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Petrolatum
Est. %41
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Mineral Oil
Est. %28.1
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Ceresin
Est. %14.1
Function
Origin
CeresinA naturally-derived wax often used to create solid products.
Lanolin Alcohol
Est. %7.6
Function
Origin
Lanolin AlcoholAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing mixture of fatty alcohols obtained from lanolin, a substance from sheep wool. It is also used as a formula helper.
Panthenol
Est. %5.1
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Glycerin
Est. %3.8
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bisabolol

An anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.