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
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Bumps & Uneven Textured Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Sensitive Skin
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Superbalm Lip Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L.A. Girl
Sweet lip Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Tangerine Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Targeted Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Taste of Space Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Ben Nye
Tattoo Cover
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Therapeutic Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gold Bond
Tight & Firm Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Tropical Treats Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Corps Lait Corps sous la douche Huiles merveilleuses Argan et camélia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Lèvres Baume à lèvres nourrissant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Arm & Hammer
Ultra max
Lists silicones
Olay
Ultra Moisture Body Wash Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
EltaMD
UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Vacation Getaway Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
vanilla bean body lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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