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Aquaphor on a Regular Basis to Remove Wrinkles?

asked 2 years ago by newtoski in Here
Latest answer by Bryan K. Chen, MD
Question viewed 5,362 times
Tags: under eyes, wrinkles, skin

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?


4 answers to Aquaphor on a Regular Basis to Remove Wrinkles?

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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.
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist
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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
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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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... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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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... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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