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CeraVe Healing Ointment Skin Protectant Petrolatum 5 oz
CeraVe Healing Ointment Skin Protectant Petrolatum 5 oz
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Product features
Product features
- 46.5% Petrolatum Barrier : Forms a breathable protective layer over damaged skin to seal in moisture and soothe chapping and cracking.
- Lanolin-Free Formula : Suitable for those sensitive to lanolin — delivers intense protection without common ointment irritants.
- Ceramide Barrier Repair : Essential ceramides restore the skin's natural lipid barrier while the ointment protects and heals.
- Hyaluronic Acid Hydration : Attracts water to the skin surface for an extra layer of hydration beneath the protective ointment barrier.
- Non-Greasy Absorption : Lightweight ointment texture absorbs comfortably without the heavy sticky residue of typical petroleum jelly.
Materials and care
Materials and care
Petrolatum (46.5%, Skin Protectant), Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6-II, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Water
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Product Description
CeraVe Healing Ointment is a lanolin-free skin protectant ointment with 46.5% petrolatum, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid that soothes and repairs very dry, chapped, cracked, and chafed skin — developed with dermatologists and gentle enough for sensitive skin on the face, hands, lips, and body. Unlike typical heavy ointments, this non-greasy formula forms a breathable protective barrier that seals in moisture without blocking airflow, providing lasting comfort and relief for severely dry or irritated skin areas.
Available in a 5 oz tube, the healing ointment absorbs quickly and leaves no heavy residue despite the petrolatum base — making it suitable for daily use on rough heels, dry elbows, cracked knuckles, chapped lips, and other problem areas morning and night. Essential ceramides in the formula actively restore the skin's natural moisture barrier while hyaluronic acid draws hydration to the skin surface, making this ointment both a protective and actively nourishing treatment for damaged dry skin.
FAQ
Q1. What skin concerns is CeraVe Healing Ointment most effective for and how often should I apply it?
Ans: CeraVe Healing Ointment is most effective for very dry, chapped, cracked, and chafed skin on areas like heels, elbows, knuckles, lips, and dry facial patches. Apply a small amount to affected areas every morning and night or as often as needed for comfort. For severely cracked heels or hands, applying at night and covering with socks or gloves significantly enhances overnight repair.
Q2. How does petrolatum in CeraVe Healing Ointment protect and soothe cracked or damaged skin?
Ans: Petrolatum is an occlusive skin protectant that forms a physical barrier over the skin surface, preventing moisture from evaporating while creating a protective seal over cracked or chapped areas. In CeraVe Healing Ointment, 46.5% petrolatum provides this barrier while remaining breathable — unlike pure petroleum jelly which can feel suffocating. The barrier also temporarily protects minor skin irritations and chafing from further friction and environmental exposure.
Q3. Is CeraVe Healing Ointment safe for use on sensitive facial skin and for people with lanolin allergies?
Ans: Yes, CeraVe Healing Ointment is lanolin-free and fragrance-free, making it a safe choice for people with lanolin sensitivity who cannot use many traditional healing ointments. It is also gentle enough for use on sensitive facial skin including dry patches around the nose, lips, and under the eyes. The non-comedogenic formula means it is unlikely to clog pores with light targeted application on the face.
Q4. How long does the 5 oz tube of CeraVe Healing Ointment last with daily use on dry patches?
Ans: With twice-daily application of a small pea-sized amount to targeted dry or cracked areas, a 5 oz tube of CeraVe Healing Ointment typically lasts 2 to 4 months for a single user. If used more generously on large areas like full heels or both hands, it will last proportionally less. The concentrated formula means a little goes a long way compared to standard body creams.
Q5. What makes CeraVe Healing Ointment different from regular petroleum jelly for dry cracked skin?
Ans: Regular petroleum jelly is purely occlusive — it seals the skin surface but provides no active skin-restoring ingredients. CeraVe Healing Ointment combines petrolatum's protective barrier action with ceramides that structurally repair the skin's natural moisture barrier and hyaluronic acid that draws water into the skin. This means it both protects and actively nourishes damaged skin rather than simply coating the surface, while its non-greasy formula is more comfortable to wear daily than pure petroleum jelly.