Aquaphor Healing Ointment 1.75 oz Review

Dry skin is a problem for most everyone at some point and it is a common occurrence during the colder months of the year. Many different lotions, creams, and jellies exist to solve this problem but one of the best healers of dry skin and a multitude of other skin problems is Aquaphor Healing Ointment, a product from Eucerin.

Health Commentary:
 
Aquaphor Healing Ointment is an excellent product for improving skin conditions caused by dry weather and various medical conditions. I first got to know Aquaphor following the birth of my little girl last year. This was one of many products I received at the hospital in the baby care package given to all new parents. I had seen Aquaphor in the store but never bothered to buy it, mainly because of my limited medical needs but also because of my ignorance about the usefulness and effectiveness of this product.

Now that I have sampled Aquaphor Healing Ointment, I can say that this is a very good and highly effective product. It goes to work on irritated or dry skin very quickly and it ends these and other problems in a short time. I experience dry skin in the winter time (mostly on the knuckles of each hand) and this is one way to easily eliminate the problem. A little dab on the patches of dry skin and the problem disappears quickly. I also use it when I have been performing a large amount of physical work- specifically, the type that makes ones' hands raw. Tasks like moving boxes, working in the yard, etc., can lead to this type of problem. Again, a little dab of Aquaphor Healing Ointment on the fingers and palms of the hands is all it takes to get my skin looking healthy once again.
 
Aquaphor is a thick product and the thickness ensures that it won't run or drip off of your skin. But it will gradually wear itself off as it comes in contact with clothing or other things. This is the same problem many people experience with petroleum jelly. You have to be very careful what you touch because a good rub against a surface will remove the ointment from your skin. I have found that, once it has soaked in or worn off from ordinary living, the problem is usually gone (unlike with petroleum jelly, which I usually have to reapply throughout the day) and I don't need to add more. But for severe skin problems, you may have to keep a bottle of Aquaphor handy to make additional applications.

One common complaint with Aquaphor is the way it feels on the skin. It has that greasy, gel- like consistency (again, just like petroleum jelly) that slides between the fingers like Crisco shortening. I admit that the feel isn't the most pleasant but I try to ignore this when I use Aquaphor. I just keep reminding myself how much better my skin will feel once Aquaphor has had a chance to work its magic. The greasiness is really a small price to pay for something that works so well.

Bottom Line:

Overall, Aquaphor Healing Ointment is a very good product for eliminating skin irritation. It is a little greasy and it does cost more than similar products. But it performs beyond expectations, returning skin to its original vitality. It makes a great choice for those who live in cold climates or who have a frequent problem with dry, chapped, or irritated skin.