From TikTok virality to rhinestone-studded key chains, the humble healing ointment is having a high-gloss, Gen Z-fueled ...

Master the art of summer skincare layering with expert advice, barrier-boosting ingredients, and science-backed alternatives ...

But if that's just not enough of a bargain for you, here's some affordable alternatives that are just as good and a fraction of the price. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Barrier Balm, £24.80 was £31 ...

Prevent it: Apply a thick moisturizer or barrier ointment like Aquaphor to eczema-prone areas before swimming. Rinse off immediately after getting out of the pool and rehydrate your skin with a ...

Step 3: Add a nightly moisturizer, like a lotion, oil or cream. Step 4: Load on your occlusive, or the petroleum jelly: Vaseline, CeraVe, Aquaphor or another brand.

Why we love it: One of Eucerin’s hero products for a reason, the Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm is a multi-purpose barrier cream that will soothe and protect dry, cracked and irritated skin and ...

She recommends this cream to her patients, especially those with oilier skin since it’s non-occlusive (it doesn’t create a barrier so it won’t clog pores). Roc Barrier Restore PM ...

But MG217 is lighter and thinner than the Gold Bond cream, according to Amazon shoppers—so if you want a smoother application, this might be the one for you. Best Drugstore: Aquaphor Healing ...

Aquaphor Healing Ointment, on the other hand, only has 41% petrolatum: It also contains humectants (namely, glycerin and panthenol) to draw water into your skin, and emollients (lanolin alcohol ...