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Ask a QuestionAquaphor on a Regular Basis to Remove Wrinkles?
I ended up putting Aquaphor all over my face after a spot TCA peel and notice that the skin around my eyes looks amazing. No wrinkles, smaller pores -- is this normal? Can I use Aquaphor as an eye cream? Are there any long term side effects or issues?
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Aquaphor for wrinkles
Unfortunately, Aquaphor (containing petrolatum as its main active ingredient) does not have any anti-wrinkle properties. It is, however, a very good emollient and helpful for wound healing. Short-term use on the face is fine for example, after chemical peeling, but the product is a bit too occlusive for long-term use and can promote milia/acne formation.
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Aquaphor not good on a regular basis to remove wrinkles
NO! It is a god lubricating cream/ointment. Otherwise it has no wrinkle improving effect upon the skin or collagen in the skin. Nice try, though. From MIAMI Dr. B
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Effect from TCA peel and not Aquaphor
While we dermatologists love Aquaphor for its simplicity and effectiveness, the great result you are seeing is from the TCA peel and the skill of the person who applied it.
Aquaphor contains petrolatum ( Vasoline) as its main ingredient. It gets a boost from mineral oil and ceresin ( sometimes referred to as "earth wax"). It sits on top of the skin and helps by both preventing transepidermal water loss ( its moisturizing effect) and a scaffolding for healing cells to crawl...
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Aquaphor placed around the eyes
Aquaphor is essentially a combination of mineral oil and petrolatum ointment. These are two of the most effective moisturizers available. However, they don't actively deliver moisture. By acting as an occlusive dressing it decreases the skins evaporative losses and maintains/retains the existing moisture. Putting it on in moderation is reasonable. Putting too much on can lead to the skin becoming macerated or sensitized to the preservatives...
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