Bath & skin · Last checked Sep 30, 2026
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment
Verdict
Cheap and excellent for very dry or eczema patches. It's 41% petrolatum and greasy.
41% petrolatumUnscented
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Great for severe dryness
- Cheap
- Everywhere
Recurring complaints
- Greasy
- Petroleum-based
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below. Not quotes.
Materials & safety check
✓FragranceFragrance free
!IngredientsPetrolatum-based
When to buy it
Before birth
Have one fragrance-free option
Dry patches
Patch-test new products
Eczema
Ask your pediatrician before switching treatments
Consider instead: Honest Organic Balm for petroleum-free.
Sources
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