Skin works hard to protect our bodies. But when it becomes dry or suffers minor cuts, cracked skin, or chafing, it needs SOS care, and that’s what Aquaphor® Healing Ointment delivers. Learn more about what Aquaphor® is, how it works, and what it does for skin.
What is Aquaphor Healing Ointment®?
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® is a skincare product designed to help skin retain and restore moisture and to create a supportive healing environment to help relieve dry, cracked skin. It is clinically proven to restore smooth, healthy-looking skin.
What is Aquaphor® made of
All Aquaphor products are made to care for skin using dermatologically-tested formulas. Aquaphor Healing Ointment® is formulated to soothe and nourish dry skin with 41% Petrolatum skin protectant to allow oxygen to flow and help heal dry skin, and additional soothing and nourishing ingredients Panthenol and Glycerin.
Free of fragrances, preservatives, and dyes, Aquaphor Healing Ointment® is suitable for sensitive skin and is clinically proven to be non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog pores).
How does Aquaphor® work?
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® helps to protect skin from dehydration, and it does this by forming a protective moisture barrier to help skin to retain moisture.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® helps to protect skin from dehydration, and it does this by forming a protective moisture barrier to help skin to retain moisture.
By creating a semi-occlusive barrier on the skin that allows the outflow of excess fluid and the inflow of oxygen, it allows skin to ‘breathe’ and helps to create an ideal healing environment for dry skin.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® benefits
There are many reasons why Aquaphor Healing Ointment® is an ideal choice for soothing dry, cracked skin: its effectiveness, the fact that it is a water-free ointment that generates the ideal environment to help repair dry, cracked skin, its tolerability on skin and, last but not least, its numerous uses.
Aquaphor® is effective at soothing dry, cracked skin
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® provides an effective solution for soothing dry, cracked skin and chapped lips. Aquaphor’s formula contains humectants that help to draw water to the skin, and its occlusive properties then help to seal that moisture in. Its emollient properties help to soften the skin, and its formula also helps to soothe irritation from dryness.
Several dermatological studies have proven the efficacy and tolerability of Aquaphor Healing Ointment®:
Overall effectivenessA 10-day trial in clinical conditions with a sample of 25 people aged between 18 and 50, showed that Aquaphor Healing Ointment significantly improved the time it took to heal dry, cracked skin.
Effectiveness in treating dry, rough and cracked skin on the hands
In a 7-day clinical study, a sample of participants applied Aquaphor regularly to one hand while leaving the other hand as a control. The study measured the results clinically using a corneometer (a scientific instrument used to measure skin hydration) as well as collecting feedback from the respondents. The results demonstrated that:- the ointment delivers a statistically significant and noticeable improvement overnight to dry skin on the hands.
- with regular use for seven days skin condition continues to improve
Aquaphor® helps support skin healing
By creating a semi-occlusive protective barrier on the skin, Aquaphor Healing Ointment® creates an ideal healing environment that simultaneously protects skin from moisture loss while still allowing air to get to it.
Aquaphor® has proven tolerability
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® is well-tolerated and appropriate for sensitive skin. Its soothing formula is free from fragrances and preservatives - ingredients that can sometimes be irritating to sensitive skin. Its formula contains only a small number of ingredients and is gentle enough to use on skin that is currently irritated due to dryness, even cracked heels and feet.
A tolerability study with a sample of 202 people aged between 17 and 65 showed no allergic reactions on using the product and demonstrated the excellent tolerability of the product.
Non-comedogenic
In a further test, a sample of 27 people aged between 19 and 55 used the product at least once a day for four weeks. The dermatologists who evaluated the results concluded that the ointment is non-comedogenic.
Aquaphor® is versatile
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® is known for its versatility as a skincare product that can help dry skin healing, but did you know that Aquaphor® Healing Ointment is also an extremely versatile beauty product? Here are just some of the ways people are using Aquaphor® Healing Ointment:
- To help soothe and help prevent chafing from friction during exercise
- To help soothe dry, cracked hands
- To help soothe dry, chapped lips
- To care for dry, cracked heels and feet
- To help smooth and style hair, including eyebrows
- To prime the face before applying makeup
- To remove makeup
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® FAQ
How often should I apply Aquaphor Healing Ointment®?
You can apply Aquaphor Healing Ointment® as often as you like to soothe and smooth areas of dry skin. The handy 80g mini-jar makes it easy to pop in your bag and carry around with you wherever you go.
Can I use Aquaphor Healing Ointment® to care for wounds?
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® can be used dry, cracked skin, but the product should not be applied to open, bleeding or wet wounds. If you are in any way concerned about the time a wound is taking to heal, or think it may have become infected, consult your doctor for advice.
Is Aquaphor Healing Ointment® suitable for use on my baby’s skin?
Aquaphor® Baby Healing Ointment provides the benefits of regular Aquaphor Healing Ointment® in an extra-gentle formula specially made for baby’s skin. This multi-purpose ointment can be used for many of your baby’s skin needs, from chapped cheeks to diaper rash, to dry skin. You can find out more about caring for your baby’s skin in the article Soothing Baby’s Dry Skin.
Is Aquaphor Healing Ointment® suitable for use on very dry skin all over my face and body?
Yes. Aquaphor Healing Ointment® can be used anywhere on your face and body to help soothe dry skin. It is particularly well-suited to commonly dry areas of skin such as chapped lips, dry, cracked hands or feet.
Care for your skin with Aquaphor®
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® goes beyond a typical lotion, hand cream or moisturizer, offering soothing relief to dry, cracked skin as well as providing a wealth of other cosmetic uses. Take advantage of Aquaphor’s versatile tried-and-true formula to help you enjoy smoother, healthier-looking skin.
The information provided herein is not intended to be medical advice. Nor is it intended to treat the underlying skin disease or condition. The information is provided solely to:
- Moisturize, soften and smooth dry skin
- Improve the appearance of the skin
- Achieve healthier-looking skin