What skin types is Petrolatum good for?

Petrolatum is best suited for Dry, Sensitive, Normal skin types.

What can you mix with Petrolatum?

Petrolatum works well with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Niacinamide, Retinol. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Petrolatum safe to use every day?

Petrolatum can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: Used as needed; often 30–99% in ointments.

Petrolatum

Petrolatum

Also known as: Petroleum Jelly · Vaseline · White Petrolatum · Soft Paraffin

OcclusiveBarrier repairSkin protectant

“The gold-standard occlusive that seals in moisture better than almost anything.”

Skin types

Dry, Sensitive

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

Used

What it does

Petrolatum is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons refined from petroleum. It is one of the most effective occlusives in skincare, forming a near-impermeable barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Contrary to popular belief, properly refined cosmetic-grade petrolatum is non-comedogenic and non-irritating.

Benefits

Extremely effective at preventing moisture loss (TEWL)
Accelerates wound healing and skin barrier recovery
Soothes and protects cracked, chapped, or irritated skin
Non-allergenic and non-sensitising for most people

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

As the last step in your routine

Good for

Dry skinSensitive skinNormal skin

Works well with

Hyaluronic Acid ›Ceramides ›Niacinamide ›Retinol ›

Heads up

⚠Heavy texture — not ideal as an everyday facial moisturiser for oily skin
⚠Can feel greasy; best used as a final seal at night

How to use

Apply as the final step in your nighttime routine to seal in all previous layers. Best used on slightly damp skin. A thin layer is enough.

Typical concentration: Used as needed; often 30–99% in ointments