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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing better, November 16, 2008
Well, there might be something better, but I haven't found it. I began using this product months ago because of skin allergies and generally dry skin after it was recommended by my sister in law who uses it for mild eczema that my niece has.
I agree completely with the other reviewer. This product is NOT simply a knock off of Vaseline. Look at the ingredients and it's quite simple to see that there is more in this stuff than just petrolatum. To me it doesn't smell bad or feel that greasy either. Furthermore, it feels easier to apply, almost less viscous. It does a great job of sealing in moisture and keeping skin soft. Also, to echo the other reviewer, the subscribe and save offer makes this size of Aquaphor cheaper than anywhere you'll find it. Never seen it for less than $13 in the stores, plus I don't pay tax or shipping from Amazon. Hopefully this price and offer last a while.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Serious treatment for seriously messed-up skin, November 26, 2008
The first thing you'll notice about Aquaphor Healing Ointment is that it's not calling itself a "moisturizer." Take that as a hint -- it's not for casual, all-day use. For that, I recommend the peerless Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion. This Aquaphor ointment is what I turn to when my hands or elbows or toes or heels are severely distressed. It's heavy, it's greasy, it doesn't rub in very well, and I don't mind, because it really works as advertised: it truly heals the rawest, itchiest skin.
The best way to use this ointment is at night. I've been known to go to bed with medical white cotton gloves over a slathering of Aquaphor when gardening or cleaning has really torn up my skin. The change the next morning is amazing. A little experimentation also taught me to put a "base coat" of this ointment on my hands whenever I'm about to undertake some work that I know will mess them up. Because Aquaphor is so thick and greasy, it actually repels water and dirt, greatly decreasing the amount of damage caused by washing dishes, digging in dirt, cleaning up, etc.
In short, Aquaphor Healing Ointment is heavy-duty. It doesn't smell pretty (though it doesn't smell bad either). It's not light and airy. It's not dainty. It doesn't have a picture of flowers on it, and it doesn't make you feel "pampered." It's medicine, and it works.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Vaseline, November 16, 2008
I've read reviews of this product complaining that it's an expensive version of Vaseline, which I sympathize with. Having had severe-moderate psoriasis for years, I have lots of experience with Vaseline and various other greasy, heavy lotions. Aquaphor certainly LOOKS like Vaseline: it's clear and kind of slimy. But there are nonetheless perceptible differences between the two. Aquaphor's consistency is much better. It's thicker, it stays on the skin longer, it absorbs better, it doesn't rub off onto everything as quickly, it isn't quite as greasy. I would (and do) pay the extra price to use this product over Vaseline any day. They are not the same product.
This subscribe and save deal, moreover, is the cheapest I've ever found this stuff anywhere. In the store, you'll pay $14-$16 for one container this size. So if you have dry skin or a skin condition and use lotion every day like me, you should look into this offer while it lasts.
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