Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy 198g is a 41% petrolatum skin protectant that forms a semi-occlusive barrier over dry, cracked or compromised skin, sealing moisture in while still letting oxygen through so the skin can repair itself underneath. It is the number one dermatologist-recommended brand for dry, cracked skin and minor wound care, and one 198g tube covers hands, heels, lips, cuticles and chafed skin. Available at MedX Pharmacy with fast UAE delivery.

Why This Healing Ointment Works

Skin repairs faster when it is kept moist than when it dries out and scabs over. That is the principle behind moist wound healing, and it is why petrolatum-based ointments have been a dermatology staple for decades. What separates Aquaphor from pure petroleum jelly is the 41% concentration: the barrier is semi-occlusive rather than fully occlusive, so it locks water in while still letting the skin breathe and repair itself.

What People Use It For

• Chapped lips, dry cuticles, cracked heels and rough elbows

• Preventing chafing on skin that rubs, and protecting against wind, cold and air-conditioned dryness

• Minor cuts, scrapes and burns, where it helps protect the skin and supports the healing environment

• Tattoo aftercare for the first three to five days, in a thin layer two to three times daily, then switched to a lighter fragrance-free lotion once peeling starts

• Overnight slugging on dry patches, and post-procedure skin that needs sealing

Ideal For

This healing ointment suits dry, very dry, sensitive and compromised skin, and it earns its place in UAE households where constant air conditioning strips moisture from skin year-round. It is not the right choice as a daily all-over face moisturiser on oily or acne-prone skin, because the occlusive seal can trap sweat and sebum. Use it as targeted skin first aid and overnight treatment.

• Petrolatum 41%: The active skin protectant. Forms the semi-occlusive seal that prevents transepidermal water loss and shields compromised skin from external irritants.

• Glycerin: A humectant that draws water into the skin rather than simply trapping what is already there.

• Panthenol (Provitamin B5): Soothes and supports the skin's own barrier recovery.

• Bisabolol: A chamomile-derived anti-inflammatory that calms irritation and redness.

• Lanolin alcohol and mineral oil: Emollients that carry the formula. Lanolin can trigger a reaction in people with a wool allergy, so patch test first if that applies to you.

The formula is fragrance-free and preservative-free.

1. Wash the area with a mild cleanser and pat it dry, leaving the skin very slightly damp.

2. Spread a thin layer over the area. A correctly applied layer is barely visible.

3. Reapply as needed, or overnight for cracked hands and heels under cotton socks or gloves.

Less is more: thick, glossy layers are not more effective and can trap sweat and sebum. For external use only. Avoid the eyes. Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns. Stop use and consult a healthcare provider if the condition worsens or symptoms last more than seven days.