What Is Aquaphor Lotion?

Do you have dry skin?

Aquaphor lotion is produced by the Eucerin label, a division of Beiersdorf Inc. Aquaphor is a thick ointment that is often recommended for chapped or dry skin. Aquaphor can be easily found in drugstores as well as supermarkets and discount stores.

Ingredients of Aquaphor Lotion

Aquaphor is a thick ointment-type skin preparation that contains as its active ingredient 41% petrolatum. Inactive ingredients are mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin alcohol, panthenol, glycerin, and bisabolol.

Suggested Uses For Aquaphor

Aquaphor is often recommended for severe dry skin. It can be used to temporarily protect minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and chapped or cracked skin. It is also used as a barrier to help protect skin from windy and cold weather.

How to Use Aquaphor Lotion

The label for Aquaphor indicates that it should be applied as needed. There are no side effects of applying too much. However, you should not use Aquaphor on serious cuts, burns, or wounds.

Aquaphor and Children

Aquaphor is also safe for children's skin, although the label clearly states that you should not let them play with it or eat it. Many children with severe dry skin or recurring dermatitis are treated using Aquaphor.

Reasons to Consider Aquaphor

According to the label, it is dermatologist recommended. Aquaphor is "clinically proven to restore smooth, healthy skin."

References

• Aquaphor Healing Ointment