Aquaphor is a topical ointment that is part of the Eucerin line of skin and beauty products.  The main base of Aquaphor is sourced from mineral oil or petroleum jelly which is considered a great ingredient for various skin irritations.  Two versions of Aquaphor are available in the market for people who want to have an effective remedy for minor skin problems.  The original ointment contains lanolin and ceresin along with the mineral oil base.  This variant of Aquaphor is what most people are familiar about.   This original ointment can be used to moisturize the skin and give it a more healthy texture.  With petroleum jelly as its base, Aquaphor original ointment is also good for minor skin irritations like itchiness, diaper rashes, and superficial burns.

The other variant of Aquaphor is labelled as the healing ointment. This topical cream also has mineral oil as its base.  Other ingredients include lanolin, glycerin, bisabolol, and panthenol.  While the original variant is directed towards moisturizing the skin, the healing variant is said to be more effective again cuts and burns.  Aquaphor healing ointment may also be used against skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema among many others.  The healing contents of Aquaphor effectively soothe the skin from the irritations caused by dryness, scaling, and chaffing.  The best thing about Aquaphor is that it is non-toxic and may also be applied to chapped lips.  People also need not worry on how much of the ointment may be applied on any part of affected skin because of its harmless and non-toxic ingredients.

Many skin experts and dermatologists recommend Aquaphor for a variety of minor skin irritations because of its hypoallergenic properties. This topical ointment only contains natural ingredients and no fragrances or synthetic preservatives are added to help the skin get healed or become healthier.