And you can buy it at any drugstore.
It wasn’t until I needed stitches on my lip from a bike accident that I started seeking out an ointment that would repair and heal everything. My dermatologist, the all-knowing-wizard of skin, suggested Aquaphor during my recovery. You’ve probably seen this brand everywhere, but like me, the clinical packaging dissuaded you from investigating any further as it looks like an ointment for serious skin conditions like rashes or eczema. By the way, that’s completely not the case. Yes, it does heal damaged skin, but it also is your new best friend when it comes to keeping your lips soft and moisturized.
The main ingredient in the formula is petroleum. Petroleum jelly, the overlooked childhood favorite, is actually made up of hydrogen and carbon that keeps dry skin clean allowing it to heal. However, the barrier still allows in moisture and oxygen.There is also lanolin alcohol in Aquaphor that has cholesterol and fatty acids which make the skin smoother. Beauty blogger, Farah Hudaki, uses Aquaphor as a moisturize after she exfoliates to make sure that her lips are provided with moisture after she removes any dead skin.
