9.4/ 10
9.4
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. Aquaphor Healing Ointment has a moisturizing rating of 9.4 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a very high Humectancy of 8.8 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
41 | Petrolatum | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Formula Helper |
27.7 | Mineral Oil | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
13.9 | Ceresin | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
7.6 | Lanolin Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
5 | Panthenol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper |
3.8 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Bisabolol | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance |
Ingredients explained
Also 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.
Score
27.7
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic, Solvent
Origin
Petroleum
Also 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.
Score
13.9
Function
Antistatic, Binding, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Naturally occurring, Synthetic
A naturally-derived wax often used to create solid products.
Score
7.6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antistatic, Binding, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic, Animal
An emollient and occlusive moisturizing mixture of fatty alcohols obtained from lanolin, a substance from sheep wool. It is also used as a formula helper.
Score
5
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Barrier repair, Antistatic, Solvent
Origin
Synthetic
A 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.