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Reddit mentions of Aquaphor Healing Ointment - Moisturizing Skin Protectant for Dry Cracked Hands, Heels and Elbows, Use After Hand Washing - 14 Oz. Jar
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- One Essential Solution: Aquaphor is one essential solution for many skin care needs; use on dry, cracked skin, as a lip moisturizer, facial moisturizer, hydrating mask, minor wound care and much more
- For Dry, Compromised Skin: This Aquaphor Healing Ointment is designed specifically for dry, compromised skin and clinically proven to restore smooth, healthy skin
- Convenient Replacement: Use Aquaphor Healing Ointment as a replacement for a foot cream or hand cream to help heal dry cracked hands, cuticles and feet
- Ideal for Healing: Different from a body lotion or cream, this ointment is water-free, and soothes skin while creating a protective barrier that allows for the flow of oxygen to create an ideal healing environment
- Includes one (1) 14 ounce jar of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant
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Color | bA |
Height | 3.7 Inches |
Length | 3.86 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | April 2021 |
Size | 14 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Weight | 0.09038952742 Pounds |
Width | 3.86 Inches |
Howdy, skin twin! This is what my skin looked like before I started taking care of it, and if I fall off the skincare wagon, that's what it goes back to.
The main issues here are that your skin needs some exfoliation, and you need both a source of moisture, and a way to keep it in.
With exfoliation, you have two options: physical and chemical. Physical exfoliation is stuff like facial scrubs, pore brushes, etc. It's a popular method, but it can be harsh to your skin. I like chemical exfoliation - specifically, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), which works by breaking down the bonds between dead skin and living skin, so the dead crusty bits can be gently washed off.
After that, you need to tackle the dehydration. Dehydrated skin gets that rough, uneven orange-peel appearance, and makes large pores more obvious. This is true even if your skin is oily - you can be oily and dehydrated at the same time, and dehydrated skin can actual trigger more oil production.
In addition to a moisturizer, you'd benefit from an occlusive to keep the moisture from evaporating, especially if you live in a dry climate or are exposed to air conditioning all day.
So here's a really basic routine you could try out. I use a lot of Asian products because they're cheap and work well, but you can find similar products local to you.
1. Oil cleanse
"Normal" face washes can be really drying, especially the ones marketed towards men, for some reason. If your face feels tight and plasticky after you wash it, your cleanser is to blame. I use an emulsifying oil cleanser.
You put it on your dry face, rub it around to get it to stick to the gunk in your pores, and then rinse with water, which makes it emulsify and become un-oily. Cool!
It doesn't actually have to be an oil cleanser - any hydrating, non-drying cleanser will work fine.
Some folks use a secondary cleanser after this, but unless you wear makeup, you probably don't need it, and it risks drying you out more.
2. Acid exfoliation
Now that you have a clean face, it's time to get rid of the dead stuff that makes your skin lumpy. For this, we'll use an AHA - I like this one from CosRX, even though it smells like dog piss on a mushroom.
This is a step you'll only do every other day, maximum. Start with every 2-3 days and go from there. Do this step at night, as AHA will make your skin less resistant to UV (more on that later).
Put a couple drops in your hands, massage it into your face, and then wait. It takes at least 15 minutes for the acid to fully break down that "glue" holding dead skin onto your face.
Rinse it off with water, dry, and move on to the next step.
3. Hydrating toner
The next thing you need is a thin moisturizer, something that can sink right into your skin to plump and de-leatherify it. These are typically going to based on hyaluronic acid, a "goo molecule" that your body uses in every squishy part of your body, from skin to eyeballs to bones. I like this one by Hada Labo, but there are good options from Klairs, Paula's Choice, etc.
Put a few drops on your hands and pat/squish into your face. Give it a minute to dry. If your face feels tight, you can repeat this step a couple times.
4. Ceramide lotion
Ceramides help to "waterproof" your skin from the inside, to prevent loss of all that moisture you just added. Cerave PM is pretty much the best bang for your buck - despite the "PM" in the label, you can use it day and night.
5 (Daytime). Sunblock
Before you go out for the day, you need sunblock. Damage from the sun is a huge contributor to crappy dehydrated skin, and now that you're exposing fresh new skin with the AHA, you're going to be even more sensitive to it.
Due to some weird laws surrounding what we can use in sunblock in the US and some other Western countries, it's likely that the only sunblock you can get in stores is that thick, oily, gross, white stuff.
The Japanese have the rest of the world pretty much beat when it comes to sunblock - Biore Aqua Rich is a solid choice, although you'll need something heavier for days when you're going to be sweating or swimming.
5 (Night). Occlusive
Now that you've done all this work to moisturizer your skin, you don't want it to just evaporate overnight. That's where an occlusive comes in - a thick outer layer that protects your skin and all the stuff you just put on it. Aquaphor is great for this.
So there you go - a solid starting routine! Try that out for a week and see if your skin doesn't start to look better - if you're not doing anything to your skin right now, you're bound to see some improvement with this.
Note that there is some risk of bad reactions whenever you're using new face stuff. The oil cleanser and lotion might give you a breakout of small white bumps, the AHA might feel to harsh and make your face red, you might be allergic to an ingredient in the toner, etc. If that happens, stop using everything, and start adding each item back into your routine slowly until you identify the culprit.
Good luck, and happy moisturizing!
Aquaphor works wonders for lips. You can buy it in almost any store: Walmart/Target, supermarkets, CVS, etc.
>My lips dry easily and sometimes they crack.
I have the same problem.
You reminded me of this tip I still need to try. Had to dig a few months back into my comment history to find it.
From an AskMen thread titled, "Men who used to bite and pick their lips, how did you repair them and make them smooth again?*"
Shared by /u/TenaciousSquee:
>Aquaphor works wonders for lips. You can buy it in almost any store: Walmart/Target, supermarkets, CVS, etc.
The user linked to a jar on Amazon. But under "Customers who bought this item also bought," there are pocket-sized tubes of Aquaphor that look more suitable for daily carrying around in your pocket or purse.
You need this for your diaper rash
I recommend using a hydrating toner. This stuff helps the moisturizer sink in better. A popular recommendation is Hada Labo gokujyun lotion. I'm on my second bottle and I will keep repurchasing it. It's also fragrance-free.
Another recommendation would be using an occlusive after moisturizer. It locks in the moisture so it doesn't evaporate from your skin. There's good ol' Vaseline, Aquaphor, and CeraVe healing ointment (which is my personal favorite). They're all fragrance-free. You only need a small amount to cover the face. I use like... a dime size amount.
Sad but true: Cerave isn't for everyone.
I'd start with the Dehydrated Skin Guide (humectants) and add one of the Acne Guide actives after ~2 weeks (SAP is the gentlest, whereas BP and SA may irritate sensitive skin). Continue for ~1 month, and see where your skin is at. Also, sunscreen is a must for rosacea - sun exposure is a common trigger for flare ups - and mineral/physical sunscreens are reccomended.
Personally, I don't have rosacea but I do have delicate, incredibly reactive skin. My best advice is to patch test everything and keep ingredients as simple as possible to make it easy to identify irritants. Some products that have worked for me are:
Cleanser - Bioderma Sebium H2O Micellar Water + microfiber cloth
SAP - Derma-e Vitamin C Serum
Humectants - Timeless Squalane, Rose Water + Glycerin (DIY, 10% Glycerin in a Target spray bottle),
Occlusives - Good Ol' Aquaphor
Mineral/Physical Sunscreen - Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50
YYMV!
You're welcome.
I just pretty much slather my lips/hands/anything else dry with it and it's a lifesaver.
This product should fix it - https://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Advanced-Therapy-OintMent-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W
I started using Aquaphor on my daughter when she developed a very similar neck rash. It's all I use on her neck, and it's primary ingredient is Vaseline. I do not use lotions, powders, or body washes. All I do is put a fingertip full of it in her neck folds on each side twice a day (sometimes three times if it gets wiped off/she's sweaty/etc). The improvement I saw after a few days was DRASTIC. I swear by this stuff now. Best of luck and I hope your LO feels better!
Which Aquaphor is the one mentioned a lot? There's two on Amazon UK, Aquaphor Healing Ointment and Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm.
Ouch - that does look painful.
Sorry to hear you're suffering.
Sometimes we really do just need to whine and complain a bit. No worries. I think we've all been there.
I'm sure you've probably tried all different kinds of things but have you gone for some oily options? Something like coconut oil, aquaphor or something similar?
I've been very pleased recently with the Eucerin Daily Hydration lotion. It goes on easily, isn't greasy, really has no smell (not like many others that have a faint scent, this has NO smell) and it has a very light weight feel on my skin....which I LOVE. I use it often and it's really helping.
Anyways, just some ideas for ya. Hope you feel better soon.
I pick/chew/lick my lips a lot. Here's what has helped me (and maybe it'll help you?):
A 14 ox. jar of [Aquaphor Healing Ointment] (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B006IB5T4W) is on sale for $7! I love using this when the weather gets extra dry in the winter and I feel like my skin can't get hydrated enough.
Aquaphor. I picked up some from my local Walgreens just a few days ago, and my skin already looks SO much better. More vibrant, youthful, even-toned, and healthy. Also - taking a multivitamin every day has made a world of a difference in clearing up my acne and reducing redness. [Here's a link to the Aquaphor] (http://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-Irritated-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404326603&sr=8-2&keywords=aquaphor)
My acne is not as severe as yours, so I don't know if what I do would help you but we can give it a shot, right?
My routine is as it follows:
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And that's it, my skin has gotten way better and something that has also helped millions is that I went on the pill, since my acne is hormonal.
Remember to patch test and to not abuse your skin, the gentler the better!!!! There are things that might or might not work for you, it takes a while to find what's best for your skin. If nothing works, you can always try PocketDerm or a dermatologist around your area, don't be afraid to ask for professional help. Good luck!
Aquaphor Lip Repair has beeswax, but regular Aquaphor doesn't have beeswax.
Honestly? My advice is to get saniderm/tatuderm/tegaderm. It's a transparent waterproof dressing. You just slap it on and let it heal. It heals much better, and you don't have to wash and goop it all the time. You can buy it for yourself. My last artist didn't use it, so I just got some myself and applied it when I got home.
Here is the one I got off amazon, but they all have it in Walgreens. It is used for non-tattoo wounds/scrapes.
If you are gonna do it though, make sure you watch some application instructions.
If you don't want to do this, instructions are:
Talk to your artist too.
Like others have said, ERP is the best way to combat contamination fears. With that being said, here is my regimen to keep my hands in good condition during the winter. I put this on before I go to bed.
1 - Rub this specific [Aveeno] (https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Cracked-Relief-Triple-Complex/dp/B07DTF3TKG) lotion on 1st.
2 - Put on a layer of Aquaphor next.
3 - Wear eczema gloves on your hands. You can find them here.
It's just the regular aquaphor tub. https://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Advanced-Therapy-Ointment-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W
It's lighter than Vaseline because it doesn't have as much concentration of petroleum jelly. It also has lanolin in it which will help cracked things. I never put it straight on my face, there is always cream between it so it hasn't clogged any of my pores.
Day time is harder. I use Cerave cream or Nivea Soft cream after my shower. Then I put on Biore perfect uv milk sunscreen. The sunscreen makes my face look matte and I don't usually have a problem. If I don't put sunscreen on, I usually just have to blot my face with a paper towel in the middle of the day. I don't really care about looking oily so I don't do much to prevent it.
I would start with trying the aquaphor and maybe something else in the morning. Your skin is over producing oil to compensate for the lack of moisture so once you fix that, it's easier to help the oilyness. Otherwise you'll just be putting product after product on without fixing why your skin is oily
stock up HEAVILY on cotton gauze, paper tape, aquaphor, and steri strips. steri strips are amazing. my surgeon placed inch long pieces all along my incisions, and told me to keep them on until they fell off. as they fell off i replaced them with longer pieces because the swelling made me feel like i was going to pop open. i pulled them off in the shower every few days to replace with clean pieces and i wore them for a few weeks after i had my stitches taken out, really until i felt like my skin had come back together. i liked to put bandaid brand gauze pads over my regular thin gauze for cushioning under clothing and to keep aquaphor on the skin. aquaphor will be really helpful in keeping incisions moist so they don't scab but also will help the gauze not stick to any pus or blood within the incisions.
also a nice fan will help keep you comfy and is great for air drying your skin after showers before reapplying tape and gauze (:
i found this bra to be the absolute comfiest. the fabric is thick and soft and the back is mesh for ventilation.
This one!
I have suffered from hormonal acne for years now. I’m also on birth control pills (Sprintec) and have tried different types of birth control... but this did not help. I’ve been on a handful of different types of antibiotics (that didn’t work for me) and have been on one course of Accutane. I still get flare ups but they aren’t as bad as before.
A few questions and suggestions around things that have helped me:
Other suggestions:
Edit: wanted to also say that Mandelic Acid helps with hyperpigmentation and has been my holy grail for preventing new breakouts. Always start slowly with new products as they can cause more breakouts as your skin adjusts. Also, if you need a heavy duty moisturizer, I would suggest slapping on some Aquaphor Healing Ointment.
is this the one u referring to https://www.amazon.com/d/Diaper-Care/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-Advanced-Protectant/B006IB5T4W/ref=sr_1_cc_2_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1542812547&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=AQUAPHOR%2B%2BHEALING%2BOINTMENT&th=1
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the occlusive is the one using after the moisturizer layer to alleviate water loss on your skin right? Im not so sure with all the lingos.
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I don't know if there are any products that prevent it, but one product I use for getting rid of irritated red skin is this, and it's worked great for me.
This would probably work too, and maybe better, but I haven't ever used it.
https://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Advanced-Therapy-Ointment-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W
Get this ointment, it will help with the healing process.
For skin irritation/burning/itching I use Aquaphor.
http://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-Irritated-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W
For sores or other issues that are a tad more severe I might just use vaseline.
If I am in real pain whilst using the toilet, instead of using toilet paper I'll use a toilet Sitz bath.
https://shop.riteaid.com/rite-aid-sitz-bath-8014670
Probably one of the best thing's I've used to help treat issues down there. Usually What I'll do is after you're done going, fill the bath with as much water as you can, preferably as hot/warm as you can take it. Then pour some epsom salt into it. Next you just have the bag filled with hot water, and it circulates the water in the tub. The water just drains out the back into the toilet. It makes wiping a lot easier and makes your bottom feel a lot better. I highly recommend trying this if nothing else.
Best of luck!
This one?:
https://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Advanced-Therapy-Ointment-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W?th=1
I will have to try it.
This is the stuff.
Aquaphor healing ointment hands down. My daughter gets raw skin around her lips if she eats citrus fruits. It burns, cracks, sometimes weeps. We smear this stuff on her lips and surrounding skin each night and it helps heal and protect. I use it on my cracked fingers when my eczema gets bad in the Winter. You can also get it in tube form so it's less messy to use.
Use some Aquaphor and soft gloves when you go to bed.
I use the plain old bodywash provided by the gym in their showers, but the key is to really hydrate with lotion after you get out of the shower and dry off.
I use this stuff all over my body, this stuff on my knees, elbows and bottoms of my feet and this stuff on my hair. Seems to do the trick- skin stays nice and soft and I no longer get comments saying, "you smell like a pool." Oh, also shower BEFORE the pool so you're wet when you get in, helps protect your hair from absorbing the chlorine.
> I'd look into using Vanicream
Is this the vanicream you were talking about?
> You may want to use an electric shaver
I already do use an electric shaver but for some reason the eczema still remains... I suspect this is due do me scratching unconsciously while I sleep...
> My biggest advice is focus on your hands and your upper lip. You need to lock in moisture
I'm thinking maybe I should moisturize every 1 hour by setting an alarm and see how it turns out. Do you think this is overkill?
> When your hands are that bad you should put a thin layer of cream, like cerave
I'm sorry I'm not sure if I follow, I thought Cerave alreayd locks in moisture? Also, is this the Aquaphor you're referring to?
> Others might suggest you look into increasing your vitamin d production
I've actually looked into this before hand and was told by a teacher in the past to take Vitamin D pills. Should I do a combination of going outside more and taking a Vitamin D pill or does the kill tie into your advice with Multivitamins?
I really appreciate your insight on this it is very useful to me
Edit: With my current blanket, should I get a "duvet cover", for example this cover here and put my current blanket inside it or do I need to buy a different blanket?
https://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Advanced-Therapy-Ointment-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W/ref=pd_bxgy_194_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006IB5T4W&pd_rd_r=MMS834C7RH441WDJRSBM&pd_rd_w=m5XbJ&pd_rd_wg=dHle2&psc=1&refRID=MMS834C7RH441WDJRSBM ive been using this, is that better or worse?? its not helping with itching but my redness does go down after a bit. thank you
I understand exactly what you mean. But yea This is what I'm talking about. I use the netty pot to clean out my nose and then right before bed I put some aquaphor in each nostril. Not a whole glob so I can't breathe, but just enough and my nose feels so much better after a single night of use. But if you use it every night for like a week your nose will thank you.
I used this on my lips and dry patches!
And yes massage it in for for 10-15 seconds
There are a variety of ingredients, methods, and products that could potentially help you. The problem is everyone is different, so it will have to be a careful trial and error (and patience over a period of time) before you can pinpoint the right solution for you and what the original cause was.
If you're going to try products, I highly recommend you buy small sample sizes if possible and try them out one or two at a time. Be careful and start small, especially with active ingredients. They're quite potent, which means they give powerful positive results, but you can also risk overusing them or using them in a dangerous combination. So do your research about correct application and be careful.
The list goes on and on but you can start your research here.
To eliminate causes, pay attention to when you have breakouts. Make sure the products you're currently using are a good pH and aren't breaking you out to begin with. Don't eat dairy for a long while until you know it doesn't cause the breakouts.
Hormonal acne is most often clustered on chin and jawline, is often cystic, and often flares up once a month (aka period). If that describes you, you might want to talk to a doctor or dermatologist about whether it's hormonal or not, because there are treatments for that, such as birth control or spearmint tea.
I use the regular(?) Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy http://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-Irritated-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W
NAD, but looks like some type of dermatitis (eczema or psoriasis?). I get something similar on my neck. Avoid wrist watches or bracelets since those can exacerbate or even cause rashes. Try to keep it clean (avoid soaps if possible) and use emollients (I use https://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Healing-Ointment-Moisturizing-Protectant/dp/B006IB5T4W/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=aquaphor&qid=1565935777&s=gateway&sr=8-6 ).
For the following, you should really consult a doctor first: If you don't think it's scabies or some other infection, hydrocortisone cream can reduce itching and redness. You can get these at any pharmacy over the counter.
Do you have any issues with the joints in your wrist? Swollen? Painful? Warm? Diminished range of motion? These might be important for your doctor to know.
Good luck!
Buy this and put it on every night. Finished my 6 month cycle last summer and this worked like a charm. You will need chapstick during the day, but this will keep your lips from bleeding at night.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IB5T4W/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_2zVTtb0YCRKYK
This Eucerin or This Aquaphor.
It looks like they sell it in tubes too, but I just buy the tubs. I don't notice a difference between the two brands, to be honest. I use it almost every day and a tub lasts me like 6 months.