Petrolatum
Petrolatum is an emollient and antistatic ingredient. It’s in 381 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, lip and deodorant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Petroleum jelly. Forms an occlusive film that slows water loss from skin.
What it does
Contains Petrolatum: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Petrolatum: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79504, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as white petrolatum, petrolatum usp and petroleum jelly.
Products that contain Petrolatum
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Molding Paste
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Replenishing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Major
Minerin Crème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Minions Banana-nana Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Mint Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS FRIZZ FREE CURL CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
moisture therapy lip balm
Lists chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cera Ve
Moisturizing Cream
Lists silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream for Baby
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Ben Nye
Mojave Adjusters
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Treacle moon
My coconut island
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Always
Night Always sensitive
Lists silicones
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