EltaMD
EltaMD Laser Balm
EltaMD Laser Balm
EltaMD
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Post-procedure care
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WHAT IS IT?
Post-procedure healing ointment
FEATURES
Protects compromised skin, keeps skin moist, prevents crusting, melts upon skin contact, occludes to help retain moisture
BEST FOR
Dry and damaged skin
CHECKS
Does not contain parabens, fragrance-free
Who Is It For?
Not Specified Likely For Adults Undergoing Dermatological ProceduresWhat Does It Help With?
Healing And Protecting Compromised Skin After ProceduresBudget
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Product Description:
EltaMD Laser Balm Healing Ointment protects compromised skin by keeping it moist and preventing crusting. Laser Balm melts upon skin contact and occludes to help dry and damaged skin retain its natural moisture.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Petrolatum 60%, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin
Key Ingredients
Petrolatum
Ingredients Details
Microcrystalline Wax
Common Name(s): Microcrystalline wax,petrowax micro,microwax
CAS Number: 63231-60-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides flexible, adhesive structure for cosmetic sticks and pencils with superior oil-binding vs paraffin.
Why It's Used: Premium stick cosmetic wax โ superior flexibility and oil binding vs paraffin for smooth-applying, non-brittle lip and eye products.
How It Works: Highly branched c30-c75 isoalkanes provide irregular microcrystalline structure (smaller crystals than paraffin). irregular packing provides more flexible, less brittle wax. better oil retention in interstices between microcrystals. higher melting point (60-90ยฐc) than paraffin.
Typically Found In: Lipsticks,eye pencils,solid stick products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ microcrystalline petroleum wax
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ25%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No โ petroleum-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Microcrystalline wax's flexibility advantage over paraffin arises from its branched molecular structure preventing the tight, regular crystalline packing that makes paraffin brittle. the irregular microcrystal structure interlocks with liquid oil molecules, providing superior oil binding that prevents sweating (oil migration to surface) in finished stick products during storage.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Paraffin
Common Name(s): Mineral oil/paraffin,petroleum hydrocarbon emollient,occlusive barrier
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Forms an occlusive lipid film reducing tewl, softens and smooths skin, and provides a long-lasting emollient effect from the hydrocarbon film's low volatility and high stability.
Why It's Used: The most extensively safety-tested cosmetic emollient โ cosmetic-grade mineral oil has a 80+ year safety record with zero documented systemic absorption or sensitisation concerns. its inertness makes it the reference standard for hypoallergenic baby care.
How It Works: Linear and branched c15โc40 paraffin hydrocarbons form a non-polar surface film with water contact angle ~0ยฐ (spreads on skin). the film reduces tewl by 40โ60% through physical occlusion of the sc surface; the inert hydrocarbon chains have no biological interaction with skin proteins explaining the exceptional safety and non-sensitising profile.
Typically Found In: Baby care,emollient bases,sensitive skin
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ80%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cosmetic-grade mineral oil (pharmaceutical grade, fully refined) is distinct from industrial mineral oils โ iarc carcinogen designation applies to untreated/mildly treated industrial mineral oils, not the highly refined pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade used in personal care.
Last Verified: Cosing database,mineral oil cosmetic grade safety review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Petrolatum
Common Name(s): Petroleum jelly,vaseline,white petrolatum
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the highest level of skin occlusion and wound healing protection of any cosmetic ingredient.
Why It's Used: The most effective skin barrier protection ingredient available โ fda-approved otc skin protectant with unparalleled occlusive moisturization and wound healing evidence.
How It Works: Semi-solid blend of long-chain hydrocarbons creates an extremely cohesive, impermeable occlusive film. physically prevents bacterial and irritant ingress while completely preventing tewl. does not absorb into skin. promotes moist wound healing environment by maintaining wound surface hydration.
Typically Found In: Intensive moisturizers,wound healing ointments,lip balms,baby products,eczema treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ petroleum ointment base / gold-standard occlusive
Secondary Functions: Maximum occlusion,wound healing,otc skin protectant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ petroleum-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic (clinical evidence)
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Fda category i grase otc skin protectant. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Petrolatum's wound healing mechanism (moist wound healing) was first systematically studied by george winter (1962) and demonstrated that wounds heal 2ร faster under occlusion than air-exposed. all subsequent wound dressings and occlusive skin treatments are based on this fundamental finding, with petrolatum remaining the most effective occlusive agent 60 years later.
Last Verified: Cosing database,fda otc skin protectant monograph,winter (1962) moist wound healing study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12