
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Lip moisturizer with petroleum jelly
FEATURES
Long-lasting moisturization, protects and locks in moisture
BEST FOR
dry
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Who Is It For?
All Ages And GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Dry Chapped LipsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Guardian Says
Product Description:
Vaseline Lip Therapy Original provides long-lasting moisturization for dry lips with pure Vaseline Petroleum Jelly.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Petrolatum, Yellow 5 Lake
Key Ingredients
petrolatum
Ingredients Details
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 – 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 – 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%–100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – petroleum-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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 2× 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
Yellow 5 Lake
Common Name(s): Yellow 5 lake,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Yellow 5 lake has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,yellow 5 lake technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12