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SKIN UTILITY OINTMENT
SKIN UTILITY OINTMENT
PREQUEL
skin-utility-ointment
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WHAT IS IT?
Multi-purpose skin protectant ointment with 45% petrolatum
FEATURES
Moisturizes, restores skin barrier, protects dry and irritated skin, provides occlusive layer
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dry
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Who Is It For?
All Ages And Genders With Dry Or Compromised SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Dry Skin Chapped Skin Cracked Skin Irritated Skin Skin Barrier RestorationBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
A multi-purpose, mid-weight skin protectant ointment that moisturizes and helps restore the skin barrier while protecting dry, chapped, cracked, and irritated skin. This topical skin protectant ointment is formulated with 45% petrolatum, our shielding polymer, and α-bisabolol to treat compromised skin and provide a comfortable, occlusive layer.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
petrolatum, shielding-polymer, alpha-bisabolol
Key Ingredients
petrolatum 45%, shielding polymer, α-bisabolol
Ingredients Details
Petrolatum
Common Name(s): Petroleum jelly,vaseline,white petrolatum
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the highest level of skin occlusion and wound healing protection of any cosmetic ingredient.
Why It's Used: The most effective skin barrier protection ingredient available – fda-approved otc skin protectant with unparalleled occlusive moisturization and wound healing evidence.
How It Works: Semi-solid blend of long-chain hydrocarbons creates an extremely cohesive, impermeable occlusive film. physically prevents bacterial and irritant ingress while completely preventing tewl. does not absorb into skin. promotes moist wound healing environment by maintaining wound surface hydration.
Typically Found In: Intensive moisturizers,wound healing ointments,lip balms,baby products,eczema treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – petroleum ointment base / gold-standard occlusive
Secondary Functions: Maximum occlusion,wound healing,otc skin protectant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – petroleum-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic (clinical evidence)
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Fda category i grase otc skin protectant. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Petrolatum's wound healing mechanism (moist wound healing) was first systematically studied by george winter (1962) and demonstrated that wounds heal 2× faster under occlusion than air-exposed. all subsequent wound dressings and occlusive skin treatments are based on this fundamental finding, with petrolatum remaining the most effective occlusive agent 60 years later.
Last Verified: Cosing database,fda otc skin protectant monograph,winter (1962) moist wound healing study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12