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
Nivea
Cocoa Butter In-Shower Body Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nature’s Bees
Cocoa butter lip balm
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
unilever
Cocoa Butter Lip Therapy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nature’s Bees
Cocoa Butter Olive Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
cocoa radiant lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational The Creams Cream Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Ben Nye
Concealer Crayons
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Contouring Duo Palette
Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Corps Lait hydratant Huiles merveilleuses Argan & Camélia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ben Nye
Corrector Colors
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ofra
Corrector Pot
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
cortizone 10 eczema
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
ChapStick
Cotton Candy Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
country Apple lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Ben Nye
Coverette Cover-Up
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palmolive
Crema corporal neutro balance
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cetaphil
Crema hidratante
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Crema S
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Creme
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Ben Nye
Creme Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Crème hydratante protectrice pour le visage et le corps
Lists fragrance, silicones
Ben Nye
Creme Rouge
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
AmLactin
Crepe Firming Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Daily Facials | Cleansing Cloths | Gentle Sensitive Clean
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
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