Does Aquaphor Have Lanolin?

To the Editor: Aquaphor (Beiersdorf; Wilton, CT) is a popular water-in-oil emollient. Its main ingredients include 43% petrolatum, mineral oil, ceresin wax (mineral wax), and lanolin (wool) alcohol. Aquaphor is used postsurgically as an emollient, especially to cover clean surgical wounds.

Does Vaseline have lanolin?

Vaseline contains 100 percent petroleum jelly, while Aquaphor includes other ingredients like mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin alcohol, panthenol, glycerin, and bisabolol. ... When used for wound healing after surgery, Vaseline has shown to cause less redness at the wound site than Aquaphor.

Can I be allergic to aquaphor?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.