Description
Petroleum Jelly, also known as White Petrolatum, is a highly refined, semi-solid mixture of purified hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is widely used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and personal care formulations as an occlusive moisturizer and skin protectant. Petroleum jelly forms a protective barrier on the skin that helps prevent moisture loss, promotes skin healing, and protects against environmental irritants. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades are highly purified to meet strict safety and purity standards.
Benefits
- Excellent occlusive moisturizer that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
- Forms a protective barrier against moisture loss and external irritants.
- Softens and smooths dry, rough, and cracked skin.
- Helps support the skin’s natural healing process.
- Improves the texture and spreadability of creams and ointments.
- Enhances skin protection in harsh weather conditions.
- Chemically stable and resistant to oxidation.
- Non-comedogenic in most cosmetic grades when used appropriately.
INCI Name: Petrolatum
CAS Number: 8009-03-8
Appearance: White to off-white, translucent, smooth, semi-solid ointment
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Grade: Cosmetic grade
Applications
- Moisturizing creams and lotions
- Lip balms and lip treatments
- Baby care products
- Healing ointments
- Barrier creams
- Hand and foot creams
- Hair pomades and styling products
- Pharmaceutical ointments
- Makeup removers
- Protective skin balms
Recommended Usage Rate
| Product Type | Typical Usage Rate |
|---|---|
| Lotions and creams | 2–15% |
| Moisturizing creams | 5–25% |
| Lip balms | 20–100% |
| Ointments | 30–100% |
| Barrier creams | 10–40% |
| Hair pomades | 10–80% |
Country of Origin: South Korea
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