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I have dry skin with cracked lips. is aquaphor better thanvaseline or both have similar effects?

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Little difference.: Both are good treatments for dry, cracked lips; just make sure whichever one you use is applied frequently, especially after you lick your lips (which just makes the dryness worse).

Answered 7/20/2012

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Aquaphor: Summary: 1. Vaseline is 100% petrolatum while aquaphor is not entirely petrolatum (about 41%).2. Aquaphor is more miscible with aqueous solutions than vaseline.3. Aquaphor contains ingredients like lanolin and glycerin while vaseline does not.4. Vaseline (petrolatum) may be used as a lubricating ingredient in lotions whereas aquaphor is not used in lotions.5. Aquaphor is used as a base for drugs.

Answered 4/13/2012

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Aquaphor: Summary: 1. Vaseline is 100% petrolatum while aquaphor is not entirely petrolatum (about 41%).2. Aquaphor is more miscible with aqueous solutions than vaseline.3. Aquaphor contains ingredients like lanolin and glycerin while vaseline does not.4. Vaseline (petrolatum) may be used as a lubricating ingredient in lotions whereas aquaphor is not used in lotions.5. Aquaphor is used as a base for drugs.

Answered 4/13/2012

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Aquaphor: Summary: 1. Vaseline is 100% petrolatum while aquaphor is not entirely petrolatum (about 41%).2. Aquaphor is more miscible with aqueous solutions than vaseline.3. Aquaphor contains ingredients like lanolin and glycerin while vaseline does not.4. Vaseline (petrolatum) may be used as a lubricating ingredient in lotions whereas aquaphor is not used in lotions.5. Aquaphor is used as a base for drugs.

Answered 4/13/2012

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