Healing Ointment — Reddit Reviews
by Aquaphor
Updated August 19, 2026
Petrolatum-rich occlusive seals moisture for dry, irritated, or tret-treated skin; lanolin irritates some.
What the community says
This thick petrolatum and lanolin-based ointment is favored for sealing in moisture for dry, irritated, or tretinoin-treated skin. It suits those needing heavy occlusion but can irritate sensitive or lanolin-allergic users. Heavy texture and breakouts also occur for some.
What this means for you
Backed by 26 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Effective petrolatum-based occlusive that locks in moisture
- Protects irritated or tretinoin-compromised skin barrier
- Useful for slugging and very dry patches
Watch out for
- Lanolin ingredient causes allergies or irritation for some
- Heavy, greasy texture can feel uncomfortable or pore-clogging
- May trigger breakouts or worsen acne-prone skin
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 946 mentions across 26 threads
Aquaphor Healing Ointment on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.
“For the first week, always always always keep it covered with a thin layer of aquaphor”
Positive
“you do not want to see any scabbing! Scabbing will increase severity of scarring. This is why you always keep it covered with aquaphor.”
Positive
“using Aquaphor healing ointment”
Positive
“Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy – 10/10”
Positive
“Pros: Heals, hydrates/seals in moisture.”
Positive
“Cult classic for good reason. I’m team Aquaphor over vasaline every day.”
Positive
“Me🤝Aquaphor after all my skincare steps”
Positive
“Ah, you also enjoy waking up feeling like your lint roller.”
Positive
“On top of all your night routine???”
Positive
“you need to keep it moist..petroleum jelly or Aquaphor.”
Positive
“keep it moist..petroleum jelly or Aquaphor.”
Positive
“I work in a burn unit. Doctor. ASAP.”
Positive
“I’m laying here trying not to let my cat touch my aquaphor face.”
Positive
“Even after 45 minutes of layering, it’s still a fight I’m not going to win.”
Positive
“my cat touch my aquaphor face”
Positive
“A lot of the examples of “glass skin” that I have seen can be easily achieved with me smearing aquaphor on my face”
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“I know celebrities use Vaseline too to make it shiny.”
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“that glass skin is largely just wet/freshly moisturized skin.”
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