petrolatum
Thick skin ointment
Petrolatum is a translucent, jellylike substance derived from petroleum, used as a base for ointments, cosmetics, and skin protectants.
Petroleum jelly and Vaseline are familiar names for the same material.
It forms a barrier that locks in moisture: Apply petrolatum to chapped lips.
Medicated skin cream
- salveTopical healing preparation
- balmHealing topical preparation
- healingRestoration of health
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
eczema · psoriasis · chapped · antiseptic · therapeutic · wound · scar · diaper rash
Colorless petroleum-derived liquid
- paraffinFlammable waxy petroleum derivative
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- waxyResembling paraffin's texture
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
viscous · nonpolar · hydrophobic · refined · purified · byproduct · distillation
Adding water to skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- softeningBecoming less firm
- nourishingPromoting health through food
supple · conditioning · soothing · smooth · humectant · slugging · barrier cream · dry skin
Friction-reducing substance
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- rust preventionStopping oxidation of metal
- tool maintenanceCaring for implements
Obstruction preventing passage
- skin protectantTopical protective coating
- windburnSkin damage from air
- chafingIrritation from friction
- environmental protectionSafeguarding ecosystems from harm
ointment
Medicated skin cream
dermatology · eczema · psoriasis · chapped · antiseptic · therapeutic · wound · scar · diaper rash · lip balm
mineral oil
Colorless petroleum-derived liquid
- paraffinFlammable waxy petroleum derivative
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- waxyResembling paraffin's texture
gel · viscous · nonpolar · hydrophobic · refined · purified · byproduct · distillation
moisturizing
Adding water to skin
nourishing · supple · conditioning · soothing · smooth · humectant · slugging · barrier cream · dry skin · cracked skin
lubricant
Friction-reducing substance
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- rust preventionStopping oxidation of metal
tool maintenance · waterproofing · mechanical · coating · sealant
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- skin protectantTopical protective coating
- windburnSkin damage from air
- chafingIrritation from friction
- skin sootherslotion, balm, aloe gel, salve, ointment
- Cosmetic Ingredientshyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide, glycerin, dimethicone
- Industrial Waxesparaffin wax, microcrystalline wax
- skin treatmentsskin cream, creams, skin lotion, ointments, skin treatment
- excipientslactose, starch, talc, mannitol, PVP
- Formulation Ingredientsactive ingredient, filler, binder, preservative, emulsifier
petrolatumhydrogel
Water-swollen polymer structure
aloe vera gel · plant-based oil · aqueous solution · natural wax · beeswax
petrolatumastringent
Tissue-contracting agent
clay mask · kaolin · bentonite · charcoal powder · witch hazel