Petrolatum
A time-tested occlusive that seals in moisture and helps damaged skin heal, widely used in dermatology for wound care. Cosmetic-grade petrolatum must meet purity standards that remove the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in crude sources, and it is considered one of the most effective and well-studied barrier ingredients available.
Myth: petrolatum is "toxic" petroleum that suffocates skin or causes cancer. Evidence: fully refined, cosmetic and USP-grade petrolatum is purified to remove the impurities of concern, and the EU permits its cosmetic use subject to that refinement documentation. Dermatologists commonly recommend it for eczema, dry skin, and post-procedure healing.
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