Keep reading to find out what they had to say.
Meet the Experts
What Is Aquaphor?
Aquaphoris a skincare ointment containing petroleum jelly alongside ingredients likelanolin, glycerin, bisabolol, and panthenol.
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It creates a protective barrier, helping to lock in moisture on the skin.
“Vaseline is thicker and more occlusive and barrier-like.”
What Is Vaseline?
Vaseline is a trusted and beloved skincare staple made of 100%petroleum jelly.
It’scommonly usedto treat dry, irritated, and chapped skin.
When to Use Each
Deciding whether to use Aquaphor or Vaseline often comes down to personal preference.
Neither product has anactive ingredient: Both function as protective ointments.
That said, a few situations that might inspire you to choose one over the other.
It also protects the skin from getting wet and adds a nice barrier that can helpprevent chafing.
Dermatologists say deciding which one to use often comes down to personal preference.
