Aquaphor
Aquaphor is a skincare brand owned by Beiersdorf AG, the same German company that owns NIVEA and Eucerin. The Aquaphor Healing Ointment formula was developed in 1925 and has been a staple in dermatological care for nearly a century. Aquaphor Lip Repair is one of the most recommended lip products by dermatologists, largely because of its simplicity and effectiveness as an occlusive barrier. However, the primary ingredient in all Aquaphor products is petrolatum (41%), a petroleum-derived occlusive, along with mineral oil, ceresin, and other petroleum derivatives. While effective at sealing in moisture, Aquaphor's heavy reliance on petroleum byproducts means it offers no plant-based nutrition to the lip tissue.
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Who Owns Aquaphor?
Big Corp SubsidiaryParent Company
Beiersdorf AG(BEI.DE)
Parent Industry
Personal Care & Adhesives
Parent Revenue
Approximately $9.5 billion (2024)
Also Makes
Aquaphor is manufactured by Beiersdorf AG, the same German parent company that owns NIVEA. The Aquaphor Healing Ointment formula was originally developed in 1925.
Corporate ownership does not automatically mean a product is unsafe. It means ingredient and sourcing decisions are influenced by a parent company whose primary business is personal care & adhesives. Consumers deserve to know who profits from their purchases.
Products by Aquaphor
Aquaphor Lip Repair
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Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect SPF 30
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Organic Lip Balm
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Lip
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Organic Lip Balm
Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick + Sunscreen SPF 30
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Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick
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Organic Lip Balm
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Flagged Ingredients in Aquaphor Products
We found 10 different ingredients of concern across Aquaphor's product line. Each one links to a full safety analysis with details on health risks, regulatory status, and which other brands use the same ingredient.
Oxybenzone
A chemical UV filter found in many sunscreens and SPF-containing cosmetics. It absorbs UVA and UVB radiation but is a known endocrine disruptor, coral reef toxin, and one of the most frequently detected chemicals in human blood and urine.
Petroleum / Petrolatum
A semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum refining. Widely used as a moisture barrier in lip balms, lotions, and ointments. When inadequately refined, it can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are linked to cancer.
Octinoxate
A chemical UV filter used in sunscreens and SPF cosmetics. It absorbs UVB radiation and is one of the most common sunscreen ingredients worldwide. Like oxybenzone, it is an endocrine disruptor and harmful to coral reefs.
Mineral Oil
A colorless, odorless oil derived from petroleum distillation. Used extensively in cosmetics and skincare as an emollient and solvent. Like petrolatum, cosmetic-grade mineral oil may contain impurities if insufficiently refined.
Homosalate
A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation. Used in sunscreens and SPF cosmetics, homosalate is an endocrine disruptor that breaks down into more toxic byproducts under UV exposure.
Octisalate
A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation and is commonly used as a secondary sunscreen agent to boost SPF values. Octisalate also acts as a solvent for other UV filters like avobenzone.
Avobenzone
One of the few chemical UV filters that provides good UVA protection. However, it is photounstable, breaking down rapidly under UV light and losing effectiveness within 30 minutes unless stabilized by other chemicals.
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
A synthetic antioxidant closely related to BHA, used to prevent oxidation in cosmetics and food. Less studied than BHA but shares some endocrine disruption concerns.
Lanolin
A natural waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep to waterproof their wool. Lanolin is an excellent emollient used in lip balms, nipple creams, and moisturizers, but it is a common allergen and may contain pesticide residues from sheep dipping.
Dimethicone
A silicone-based polymer widely used in cosmetics and skincare for its smoothing, water-repellent properties. Not toxic in itself, but creates a synthetic barrier that can trap impurities, clog pores, and is not biodegradable.
