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
ChapStick
Classic Strawberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Vanilla Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Clean Comfort Body and Face Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Women
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Buzzer Beater Berry
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Court Queen Citrus
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Clean Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Free & Sensitive
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Nurturing Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Powder Protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Shower Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Stress Response
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant Waterlily
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Soft Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Stress Response
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Soft Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Waterproof
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Soft Solid Deodorant Active Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Soft Solid Deodorant Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Soft Solid Deodorant Free & Sensitive
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Soft Solid Deodorant Light and Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Clinical Strength Soft Solid Deodorant Soft Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ 125 ml
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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