- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Occlusive
- INCI name
- Petrolatum
- Also listed as
- Petroleum Jelly, White Petrolatum, Vaseline
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Petrolatum scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, and it is fungal-acne safe too. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Petrolatum
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Petrolatum comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. The most effective occlusive. Its molecules are too large to enter pores.
Is Petrolatum safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Petrolatum is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Petrolatum cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Petrolatum?
On labels it can also appear as Petroleum Jelly, White Petrolatum or Vaseline.