What the community says
Pros
- Effective occlusive that locks in hydration and supports skin barrier repair during tretinoin or irritation phases
- Frequently used to protect sensitive spots (around eyes, nose, and mouth) by buffering harsh actives and reducing dryness
- Versatile use on lips, dry patches, and body areas with strong moisturizing power and repair support
Product details
Key Ingredients
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
22.8k pts · 278 comments
“works better than pretty much everything else I've tried (aquaphor, vitamin e oil, various lip balms, lanolin, etc) after accutane.”
“It’s super simple but plain Vaseline on my lips before bed has done wonders for me.”
“It protects like vasaline would but better and it also moisturizes so it's amazing.”
“works better than pretty much everything else I've tried (aquaphor, vitamin e oil, various lip balms, lanolin, etc) after accutane.”
“It protects like vasaline would but better”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
16.6k pts · 594 comments
“using Aquaphor healing ointment”
“right now i am doing (as per some of your advice) - keeping it very clean, gently soap and water - aquaphor! a layer of it... but yes, lots of aquaphor”
“Wash off the Aquaphor gently with water in the morning and night.”
“For the first week, always always always keep it covered with a thin layer of aquaphor”
“right now i am doing (as per some of your advice) - keeping it very clean, gently soap and water - aquaphor! a layer of it... but yes, lots of aquaphor”
“I’ve heard it’s a myth that leaving wounds open to dry is better for them. It seems like having a wet, warm, and aseptic environment makes it easier for cells to travel through and replenish the lost skin.”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
7.5k pts · 649 comments
“Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy – 10/10”
“Heals, hydrates/seals in moisture.”
“I’m team Aquaphor over vasaline every day.”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
5.3k pts · 55 comments
“Me🤝Aquaphor after all my skincare steps”
“Except my pillowcase soaking em all up instead 🥲”
“Me waking up with my eyes on fire”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
4.9k pts · 249 comments
“petroleum jelly or Aquaphor.”
“keep it moist..petroleum jelly or Aquaphor.”
“You need an antibiotic ointment”
“You need an antibiotic ointment, and you need to keep it moist..petroleum jelly or Aquaphor.”
“petroleum jelly or Aquaphor.”
“I work in a burn unit. Doctor. ASAP.”