To help you figure out whether Aquaphor or Vaseline is best for your needs, we asked dermatologists to compare and contrast the two skin care OGs.

They are often used to help heal and protect dry, itchy skin and to keep wounds moist while they heal.Both products are petroleum jelly-based and have similar uses. However, they have some key ...

Vaseline As perhaps the most widely-recognized brand of 100% petroleum jelly, which is also known as petrolatum, Vaseline contains properties that prevent water loss in the skin.

Both Aquaphor and Vaseline are known to be beneficial for dry skin, but how exactly do they differ? We asked dermatologists to explain how to best use each one.

If you're looking for an alternative to Vaseline, a derm says to look for ointments and balms that contain lanolin, castor oil, or castor wax.

Vaseline. Aquaphor is petrolatum (plus other ingredients) with water; Vaseline is 100% petrolatum without water.

The best lip balm for dry and chapped lips is Vaseline Lip Therapy — but our writer has also tested lip balms from Laneige, Aquaphor, and Summer Fridays.

If you want to get technical, though, “Aquaphor is the better moisturizer since it has humectants and emollients in addition to being occlusive,” Dr. Amin explains. Again, this trio works in tandem to ...