petroleum jelly
noun
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
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If a lip mask isn't available, 100% petroleum jelly or a healing ointment with hyaluronic acid and ceramides can be used to lock in moisture.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
In some cases, Dr. Zeichner says that dryness inside your nose could also disrupt your skin barrier and possibly irritate your zit—which is why adding a bit of hydration (with a small dab of petroleum jelly or a gentle, noncomedogenic cream) can help soothe the spot.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
Examples include calamine lotion, petroleum jelly, or topical corticosteroid anti-itch creams like hydrocortisone (Cortaid or Ala-Cort).4
Steroid Creams and Symptoms
While effective for mild cases of contact dermatitis, corticosteroid creams are only intended for short-term use.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
According to both dermatologists consulted, thick creams with high oil concentrations are especially effective for locking in moisture and hydrating the skin (Dr. Edwards even suggests skin-sealing petroleum jelly as a potential treatment).
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
In some cases, Dr. Zeichner says that dryness inside your nose could also disrupt your skin barrier and possibly irritate your zit—which is why adding a bit of hydration (with a small dab of petroleum jelly or a gentle, noncomedogenic cream) can help soothe the spot.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
Examples include calamine lotion, petroleum jelly, or topical corticosteroid anti-itch creams like hydrocortisone (Cortaid or Ala-Cort).4
Steroid Creams and Symptoms
While effective for mild cases of contact dermatitis, corticosteroid creams are only intended for short-term use.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
According to both dermatologists consulted, thick creams with high oil concentrations are especially effective for locking in moisture and hydrating the skin (Dr. Edwards even suggests skin-sealing petroleum jelly as a potential treatment).
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Petroleum jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroleum%20jelly. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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