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 21, 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
aveeno lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno skin relief hand cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno Skin relief moisturizing lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Avon Moisture Therapy Intense Healing
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Axe
AXE GEL CHEVEUX Extrême Look Pot 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
AXE Pâte Coiffante Texturisante Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Aveeno
Baby Calming Comfort Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Baby Daily Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
baby dove lotion
Lists silicones
Baby-dry
Baby dry taille 4 (8-16 kg) Maxi
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4 / 8-16 kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4+ (9-18 kg)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 4+ Maxi+ 9-18kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Baby-dry
Baby-dry 5+ 13-25 kg
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bag Balm
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
banana boat sunscreen lip balm
Lists fragrance
bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Bath and Body Works Sugar Plum Swirl Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
ChapStick
Berrylicious Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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