Comparison between Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream vs. Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment-

Find out which product is better for your skin.

20 Ingredients 7

1
Water
1
Petrolatum
2
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
2
Mineral Oil
3
Lanolin
3
Ceresin
4
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
4
Lanolin Alcohol
5
Alcohol Denatured
5
Panthenol
6
Beeswax (Cera Flava)
6
Glycerin
7
Glyceryl Linoleate
7
Bisabolol
8
Hydrolyzed Beeswax
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Uniqueness20 out of 20
100.0%
Uniqueness7 out of 7
100.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
10 out of 20
50%
chemical
6 out of 20
30%
natural
4 out of 7
57%
chemical
2 out of 7
29%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#4Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#13Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#4Limonene#15Linalool#16Citral#18
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Panthenol#5Glycerin#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Petrolatum#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream vs. Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment-
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 2

#2Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil is an ingredient known from ancient times. It’s the oil people receive from Sunflower Seeds and use for different purposes, including cooking. It contains a lot of Lenoic acid which moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and reduces inflammation. The oil also works as an occlusive agent that forms a protective film and helps to keep skin hydrated.

As for haircare, it’s the second most popular basic oil used in haircare products. It helps to lower hair fragility and make hair softer.

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#2Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Lanolin

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Ceresin

Origin: natural
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Epilating agent, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Hair strengthening
Hair growth stimulating
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Sweet Almond Oil is rich in Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and different minerals. It’s a very effective soothing component known from ancient times. It helps to protect the skin from the sun, make it softer and heal small wounds.

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#4Lanolin Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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#5Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

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