WOUND CARE HELP SKIN HEAL WITH THE OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT − Studies demonstrate semi-occlusive dressings improve wound healing compared to those that are occlusive 1,2 − 100% Petrolatum can signficantly restrict Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) − Aquaphor Healing Ointment ® creates a semi-occlusive barrier with 41% Petrolatum to optimize wound healing and prevent tissue maceration AQUAPHOR HEALING OINTMENT EXHIBITED FASTER BARRIER REPAIR AND SUPERIOR WOUND HEALING VS. ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENTS 1 AQUAPHOR HEALING OINTMENT HELPS SKIN RETAIN MOISTURE WITH A UNIQUE, HUMECTANT-RICH FORMULA Supports barrier repair Defends against moisture loss BARRIER LIPIDS LANOLIN ALCOHOL Binds water Replenishes moisture reservoir HUMECTANT GLYCERIN Soothes dry, irritated skin SKIN CONDITIONER BISABOLOL HUMECTANT & SKIN CONDITIONER PANTHENOL Softens and conditions skin Binds water to support moisture SKIN PROTECTANT PETROLATUM 41% Protects exposed skin surfaces Locks in moisture 1. Visscher MO, Hoath SB, Conroy E, Wickett RR. Effect of semipermeable membranes on skin barrier repair following tape stripping, Arch Dermatol Res. 2001; 293(10):491-499. 2. Zhai H, Maibach HI. Effect of occlusion and semi-occlusion on experimental skin wound healing: a reevaluation. Wounds. 2007;19(10):270-276. 3.Trookman NS, Rizer RL, Weber T. Treatment of minor wounds from dermatologic procedures: a comparison of three topical wound care ointments using a laser wound model. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011;64(3 suppl):S8-S15.