Ingredient

petrolatum

Low risk

Functionocclusive

What it is — Petrolatum (INCI: Petrolatum), commonly known as petroleum jelly, is a purified semi-solid occlusive derived from petroleum. Cosmetic grades are highly refined.

What it does — It forms a protective seal on the skin surface that slows water loss, helping skin stay soft and comfortable and supporting a stressed or compromised barrier.

Typical use — It appears in balms, rich moisturisers, lip products, ointments and overnight masks, often at meaningful levels for its occlusive effect.

Who it suits / good to know — Well suited to dry, chapped or barrier-stressed skin, and often used as an overnight sealing step. Its finish is heavy and purely occlusive, so those who dislike rich textures may prefer a lighter option.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: safe and well tolerated when well refined, though heavy and purely occlusive. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — safe when well refined, but heavy and purely occlusive.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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