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Petrolatum

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Quick verdict

Use with caution

Petrolatum skin safety dashboard

Petrolatum scores 60/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

3/5

Moderate clogging risk; formula context matters.

Fungal acne safe

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Review the full formula before using on Malassezia-prone skin.

Pregnancy safe

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Ask a clinician before using during pregnancy or nursing.

Skin types to avoid

Acne-prone, Sensitive

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Petrolatum and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Petrolatum. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Petrolatum clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 3/5

Petrolatum has an estimated comedogenic risk of 3/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number means a stronger pore-clogging signal for acne-prone skin.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: is Petrolatum toxic or safe?

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Petrolatum currently scores 60/100 with a medium concern level. The main practical risk is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where this ingredient appears with other potentially irritating ingredients.

Is Petrolatum safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Petrolatum a safety score of 60/100 with a medium concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should avoid Petrolatum?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded, but patch testing is still useful for reactive skin.

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Found in 1 Products

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Spa luxury shave cream

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An effective occlusive that prevents moisture loss but is derived from non-renewable petroleum and can be comedogenic for some.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petrolatum and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Petrolatum. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Petrolatum appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Petrolatum clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Petrolatum has an estimated comedogenic risk of 3/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number means a stronger pore-clogging signal for acne-prone skin.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: is Petrolatum toxic or safe?
Petrolatum currently scores 60/100 with a medium concern level. The main practical risk is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where this ingredient appears with other potentially irritating ingredients.
Is Petrolatum safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Petrolatum a safety score of 60/100 with a medium concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should avoid Petrolatum?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded, but patch testing is still useful for reactive skin.