
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Petroleum Jelly
FEATURES
Clinically proven to help restore dry, damaged skin, Made with 100% pure petroleum jelly, Triple-purified formula, Provides dry skin relief, Protects minor cuts, Softens rough skin, Moisturises lips, Gentle on skin, Hypoallergenic, Non-comedogenic
BEST FOR
dry
CHECKS
Does not contain fragrance
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Dry Skin Dry Itchy Skin Chapped Lips Diaper RashBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What VASELINE Says
Product Description:
Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly has been the original wonder jelly for over 140 years. Protect chapped, cracked skin and help restore dry skin with the help of 100% pure Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Petrolatum
Key Ingredients
Petrolatum
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