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Is Petrolatum safe for perioral dermatitis?

Also known as: petroleum jelly, white petrolatum, white petroleum jelly

Verdict: Avoid

Heavy occlusive that can trap bacteria and feed PD. A common zero therapy recommendation is to avoid all heavy occlusives.

Where it appears

Petrolatum is a common ingredient found in everyday skincare, haircare, and personal care products. If you have perioral dermatitis, actively check every product label for this ingredient and its aliases.

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