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What is wrong with petroleum based ointments?

April 26, 2017based ointments Petroleum wrong

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What is wrong with petroleum based ointments?

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Petroleum based topicals are generally incompatible with human skin. Although they provide excellent barrier properties, they fail to allow the necessary respiration of the skin tissue that is required for healthy functioning and repair. Petroleum as well tends to strip the skin of it’s natural occurring oils that are vital in the protection and balance of skin tissue.