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Is aquaphor the same thing as vaseline?

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Not exactly: Both have a petrolium base but aquaphor has other emolients and really is a better barrier but it carries a few warnings about excessive ingestion not on vaseline.

Answered 11/27/2020

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Do I use Vaseline/Aquaphor for skin after intense Derma rolling?

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Lips have felt chapped for a couple of weeks. Used Vaseline at night aquaphor during the day. Now tiny bumps appeared & tingling. What could this be?

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For the past few days the corners of my lips have been severely dry and cracked. Also, my lips always feel like they have a coating over them. Ive been alternating aquaphor and Vaseline, but have found no relief. Is there anything else I should do?

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Irritated vulva skin. No infection. will aquaphor help? Tried vaseline, not much relief. How is aquaphor on vulva skin?

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I have irritated vulva skin, not inside vagina. I have tried vaseline. It has not helped much. will aquaphor help? How good is this to use on vulva

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