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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 ...

A quick fix for chapped lips or a patch of dry skin often involves a dab of Aquaphor ($4.99, target.com) here or Vaseline ($4.19, target.com) there. Both topical ointments have a long list of ...

Aquaphor can be used for the same uses as Vaseline. However, "it tends to be a better choice for moisturizing wounds that need to breathe to some extent, as it does not block air to the same ...

Vaseline. Aquaphor is petrolatum (plus other ingredients) with water; Vaseline is 100% petrolatum without water. The opposite of a humectant, ...

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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.