We were provided Aquaphor healing ointment and other Aquaphor products to try out for our various skincare needs.
So what is Aquaphor used for? I discovered there are several different ways to use it!
Being a mom and living in Wisconsin, my skin needs different care throughout the seasons.
In winter, I battle dry, cracked skin (which can be very painful!).
In warmer months and increased outside activities, I deal with chafing and blisters.
Thankfully, my kids have not had many skin care issues aside from diaper rashes.
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When I was offered the opportunity to try out a couple Aquaphor products, I wasn't very familiar with them.
Before agreeing to test them out, I looked up some information to help me decide. I try to stick with as many natural products as possible for my kids.
After doing a little reading, I was surprised I never heard of Aquaphor before!
Different Aquaphor Uses
It sounded gentle enough for little ones and since it's referred to as “the duct tape of dermatology” because it can be used for so many different skin care issues from mom and baby to athletes… I decided to experience it for myself.
I love when I can find multiple uses for a product, don't you? Like these different ways to use borax.
We tried these products:
Aquaphor healing ointment is a dermatologist and pediatrician trusted product that helps protect and relieve dry, cracked skin. It provides effective soothing relief for dry skin and its mild formula is safe for external use on your baby’s most delicate, sensitive skin.
Aquaphor gentle wash and shampoo is a pediatrician-recommended cleanser that gently cleanses both skin and hair. Enriched with soothing chamomile and provitamin B5, the tear-free formula is specially designed and clinically proven to be mild enough for baby's sensitive skin.
I liked how easy the Aquaphor baby wash was to use and rinse out of my daughter's hair.
The Aquaphor healing ointment has a consistency much like another well known ointment and goes on clear.
The shape of the tube kept making me think I was reaching for lotion though!
I tried Aquaphor for chafing and hangnails and it seemed to help reduce irritation.
Though I'd recommend using it as a chafing preventative rather than waiting until you chafe to apply it.
I must say I like how these products are fragrance-free and dye-free.
10 aquaphor healing ointment uses:
- Lip moisturizer/chapped lips
- Hangnails
- Diaper rash (zinc-oxide free but I don't know that it is cloth safe – use a liner to be safe)
- Minor burns
- Minor scrapes
- Minor cuts
- Baby's neck (especially during major teething drool times)
- Chafing (feet/heels, thighs, underarms, etc – prevention and treatment)
- Tattoos (protection while healing)
- Blisters (prevention and treatment)
….and more!
None of these Aquaphor uses may sound too unique, but once you list it out, you can see just how versatile the healing ointment is for your whole family. Hey, even Beyonce uses it as a secret beauty trick!
Check out Aquaphor on Facebook to hear from fans how they use it and get more ideas! Some of the ideas shared here will be found there as well since I looked there to help cultivate this list.
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Mary Happymommy says
I use Aquaphor for my son’s eczema.
Stephanie says
i use it to keep my baby’s skin soft
michelle bardos says
I have many tattoos and my husband has a few and we only use aquaphor when healing them. LOVE THIS STUFF!
Tina says
My daughter has very sensitive skin and Aquaphor works great. She gets rashes easily and it works great. Thanks.
debbie jackson says
i use it on my chapped lips
Candice says
I use it on my dry hands.
Allyson bossie says
It is amazing on my children’s eczema!
tam childers says
id use it on my drk cracked heels
christi baham willie says
my daughter has very dry skin and this works FAST!!!
Mary Beth Elderton says
I wash my hands constantly throughout the work day. Aquaphor works wonders to prevent drying.
Cheryl Abdelnour says
I use it for chapped lips.
Jessie C. says
I use Aquaphor for lips, dry skin care and hand cream during severe winter times.
Bee C. says
I like it for my itchy belly during pregnancy.
Amanda Hoffman says
i use it on my sons cheeks to help prevent droll rashes he gets them bad and aquaphor really helps
Veronica L says
I love using this on my baby’s son skin for his dry skin
kimbuckjr says
Aquaphor was a God send when my daughter was in diapers. I went through a fair amount of Aquaphor because I always put it on my little girl’s behind when I changed her diaper to prevent diaper rash. And it did just that. Thank goodness!
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Amanda Sakovitz says
I use it to prevent eczema and rashes
Patricia Mohl says
I use it for my dry feet and to prevent blisters.
Bridget Heiple Reich says
I use Aquaphor ointment and the baby wash on my son. He’s 10 months old and this is what his doctor recommended for his dry skin. It works awesome and so great for my drooling baby! :)
Rita Spratlen says
I think using it for my feet and dabbing it on my lips are two of the best uses. I am amazed how versatile it is.
kelly nicholson says
lets go with the Minor scrapes,,everybody has those!
courtney b says
i use it for my eczema
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I use Aquaphor on husband’s feet and on my hands
crystal lane says
my 4yr old daughter has eczema and doc recommends this but i can not afford it for as much as i need to use it.but it is a great product
Christina says
I have used it in the past for my daughters eczema! Right now I would love to use it for my dry lips!
Colleen Maurina says
I would use it for our little guys cheeks when they get dry and chapped in the winter.
Margaret Smith says
I use it on my very dry elbows. Really helps!
Ann Fantomm says
I use Aquaphor for healing minor scrapes
Jill M says
We use it for our son’s excema.
Amy Z says
I didn’t know you could use it for hangnails! That’d be really HANDY for me (pun intended).
Danielle @ Royalegacy says
I am going to get a bottle of Aquaphor Healing Ointment.
Megan says
We love aquaphor! Works just as well as that “other brand” but has a lot more coupons. :)
Sarah Hirsch says
My daughter’s hands get very dry and chapped and cracked in the winter. We use aquaphor to heal them
Stephanie Hungerford says
I love the idea of using the aquaphor for chafing
Holly says
Love the aquaphor products & now use the babyphor ones too. Love it for chafing skin (& have used it on the pads of doggies’ paws in the cold weather!)
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I didn’t know that Beyonce uses Aquaphor, but my son and daughter-in-law use Aquaphor too – mainly because I praised it so much!
Ericka says
I’d use it on my cracked heals and my dry hands. It’s hard for me to find a truly scent free lotion since I have migraines.
Ericka says
I’d use it on mine/my husband’s cracked heals and my eczema prone hands. It’s hard for me to find a truly scent free lotion since I have migraines.
Susan Smith says
I use it for chapped lips
Pamela Halligan says
I have terribly dry knees and elbows. I’d use Aquafor for those trouble spots. I never thought to use a lotion on chapped lips or minor cuts and scrapes. I’ll have to try it. Thanks for the advice.
Leslie says
I’m beginning to deal with dry heels, never had them before in my life and now I cannot get rid of them!
Ashley Hatten says
I use it for dry cracked feet
julie cutshaw says
I could of used the one for the “Uses for Aquaphor Healing Ointment:
Lip moisturizer/chapped lips
this week from the past beach trip, thanks
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Lisa Brown says
I use it for/as a Lip moisturizer/chapped lips
Micah Pearson says
I have a sore on my finger that reopens at times when I bend my finger. Not only does it help heal the finger but takes away the nagging pain.
Molly Bussler says
I use it for Chaffing
Pauline Milner says
I would use it primarily as a lip moisturizer because I am always getting chapped lips.
Thanks for introducing me to this great product.
Michelle H. says
I use it for blisters on my heels when I wear new shoes
anash says
i use it for my daughters legs and arms!
Sarah L says
I’d try Aquaphor for my eczema.
Soha says
dry skin relief
Kellie Rose Wilson says
I use the regular ointment as a lip balm. There is nothing better!
Danielle says
I use it on my daughter’s eczema patches!
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Emily Mendez says
I love aquaphor on my feet underneath socks for a few hours and then they’re super soft!
ellen says
I use it to prevent sun blisters on my lips!
Cassie says
aquaphor ointment is great for keeping a fresh tattoo moisturized!
Cindy Merrill says
I’d use Aquafor a base when I use eyeshadow- I think it would help keep my eyelids looking great, too!
Cynthia C says
I use it for dry chapped hands and feet.
Jennifer Mae Hiles says
I did not know that you could use it for hang nails! That will be some useful knowledge in the future!
christine jessamine says
i use aquaphor cream for my daughters diaper rash
amanda alvarado says
I’ve used the healing ointment on my fresh tatoos and it helps the itchiness! I love using it as a hand cream during the winter when my hands get super dry & cracked.
Rochelle says
I use it for chapped skin. Thanks!
jennifer marie says
hubby uses on his dry hands
Aimee Fontenot says
I use it on my hands when they get really dry. My fiance also uses it on his neck where it got radiation.
Deanna G. says
I use it on my lips.
Jessica Cox says
I would use it on my dry cracked heels
Jill H. says
I use it for dry heels
Marla Bland says
I’d like to try it for my extremely dry chapped hands.
Nikole H. says
I’ve definitely used Aquaphor on my heels and feet!
Rebecca Shockley says
I use it on my Eczema!
Katharina says
I’ve had more of a problem with dry skin for this last year than I ever have. Aquaphor is a big help with that. Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
Debbie C says
I use Aquaphor after gardening and scrubbing my hands clean. They need extra moisture then.
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Ashley Tucker says
I’d definitely use this for chapped lips!!
julie hawkins says
I use it on my lips every night.
Theresa D says
I us Aquaphor on my dry heels.
kathy pease says
id use it for blisters i get so many gardening
Monique Bon says
I use Aquaphor on my dry hands.
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Laurie Emerson says
I use it on my baby’s neck as he is teething now and drools a lot. It is a perfect solution.
mary gardner says
on my daughter’s eczema breakouts
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heather c says
I use it for noses that have been wiped too many times.
happi shopr says
We use it on our tattoos.
mell says
Use it on dry hands and eczema
Brookanne says
I use it on sunburns, dry leather wood dings and water stains, and pretty much everywhere!!