Aquaphor Lip Repair
Summary
Aquaphor Lip Repair scores 55/100 -- the highest mainstream lip product because there's no fragrance, no parabens, no formaldehyde releasers, and no chemical sunscreens. Active is Petrolatum 41% (USP white petrolatum). The inactive list adds glycerin, panthenol (provitamin B5), bisabolol (chamomile-derived anti-inflammatory), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), chamomilla recutita extract, and ceresin/mineral oil. The petroleum-source occlusive base is the dominant ingredient and is the main score limiter -- otherwise the inactive list is genuinely cleaner than essentially every other mainstream balm except plain Vaseline. Owned by Beiersdorf.
At a glance
Key ingredients 10
Petrolatum (41%)Bad
Petroleum jelly occlusive at active-ingredient concentration. Cosmetic-grade USP is purified but petrochemical source remains the main concern.
See more about Petrolatum (41%) →GlycerinGood
Humectant that pulls water into the skin. Safe, well-tolerated, and effective at very low cost.
See more about Glycerin →Panthenol (Provitamin B5)Very Good
Skin-conditioning agent that supports barrier repair. Well-studied and safe.
See more about Panthenol (Provitamin B5) →BisabololVery Good
Chamomile-derived anti-inflammatory. Soothing and skin-calming.
See more about Bisabolol →Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Good
Antioxidant vitamin E ester. Safe and well-tolerated.
See more about Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) →Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Very Good
Plant-derived butter rich in fatty acids. Excellent emollient.
See more about Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) →Chamomilla Recutita ExtractGood
Chamomile extract. Soothing and well-tolerated.
See more about Chamomilla Recutita Extract →Mineral OilBad
Petroleum distillate occlusive. Cosmetic-grade is refined but Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon (MOAH) contamination remains a documented industry concern.
See more about Mineral Oil →Lanolin / Lanolin Alcohol
Wool-grease emollient. Effective moisturizer but well-documented contact allergen -- a top-50 cosmetic sensitizer.
See more about Lanolin / Lanolin Alcohol →CeresinNeutral
Mineral wax derived from ozokerite/petroleum. Cosmetic-grade is purified.
See more about Ceresin →Get the full breakdown in the Scout app
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